2013 formula SaE

2013 

formula SaE 

michigan 2013 Event guide

2013 Formula SAE Series 

Official Events 

Formula Hybrid 

organized by Dartmouth College 

April 29th – May 3rd 

New Hampshire, United States 

Formula SaE micHigan 

organized by SAE International 

May 8th – 11th 

Michigan, United States 

Formula SaE lincoln 

organized by SAE International 

June 19th – 22nd 

Nebraska, United States 

Formula SaE-auStralaSia 

organized by SAE Australia 

Australia 

www.saea.com.au/formula-sae-a 

Formula StudEnt auStria 

organized by FSA 

Austria 

www.fsaustria.at 

Formula SaE – braSil 

organized by SAE Brasil 

Brasil 

www.saebrasil.org.br 

Formula SaE – italy 

organized by ATA 

Italy 

www.ata.it/formulaata/formulasaeit 

Formula StudEnt 

organized by IMeche 

United Kingdom 

www.formulastudent.com 

Formula StudEnt gErmany 

organized by FSG e.V. 

Germany 

www.formulastudent.de 

Formula StudEnt Japan 

organized by JSAE 

Japan 

www.jsae.or.jp/formula/en 

students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries 

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Formula SAE Michigan 

2013 SAE President’s Message 

Information published as supplied by teams on or before April 10, 2013 

Dear Formula SAE® Participants and Organizers: 

Welcome to the Formula SAE competition at Michigan International Speedway in 

Brooklyn, Michigan. 

Formula SAE is steeped in tradition and competition. Now in its 35th year, 

Formula SAE provides the real-world challenges of systems engineering, design 

and problem solving, along with the teaming challenges of collaboration and 

cooperation. In short, Formula SAE, along with all of the SAE Collegiate Design 

Series competitions, provides the skills and experiences needed for a wellrounded 

engineering education. 

In addition to learning, Formula SAE also provides a unique form of competition. This week, collegiate engineering 

students from many different nations will compete in a series of static and dynamic events designed to challenge 

their engineering, problem-solving and teamwork skills. The students will work hard and compete to win. Some will 

win first place, others will not. But all will leave here a winner because they will be better engineering students. 

Good luck to all who are competing in this event. Also, I want to thank everyone for their hard work, support, 

volunteerism and participation. The experiences and learning you gain this weekend will last throughout your lives. 

Sincerely, 

Donald G. Hillebrand 

President, SAE International 

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tablE oF contEntS: 

Concept of the 

Competition ..................... 2 

Schedule ......................... 4 

Awards ............................ 7 

MIS Teams listed 

by Country ....................... 8 

Team Information ........... 10 

MIS Site Map ................. 69 

Key Players .................... 70 

Sponsors .......................c4 

Concept of the Competition 

The Formula SAE ® Series competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate 

and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with small, formula 

style, competition vehicle. To give teams the maximum design flexibility and the 

freedom to express their creativity and imaginations there are very few restrictions on 

the overall vehicle design. Teams typically spend eight to twelve months designing, 

building, testing and preparing their vehicles before a competition. The competitions 

themselves give teams the chance to demonstrate and prove both their creation 

and their engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world. 

Registered for this event are 120 teams from colleges and universities. The end result is a great 

experience for young engineers in a meaningful engineering project as well as the opportunity of 

working in a dedicated team effort. 

For the purpose of this competition, the students are to assume that a manufacturing firm has 

engaged them to produce a prototype car for evaluation as a production item. The intended 

sales market is the nonprofessional weekend competitor. Therefore, the car must have very 

high performance in terms of its acceleration, braking, and handling qualities. The car must be 

low in cost, easy to maintain, and reliable. In addition, the car’s marketability is enhanced by 

other factors such as aesthetics, comfort and use of common parts. The manufacturing firm 

is planning to produce four (4) cars per day for a limited production run. The challenge to the 

design team is to design and fabricate a prototype car that best meets these goals and intents. 

Each design will be compared and judged with other competing designs to determine the best 

overall car. 

Over the course of three days, the cars are judged in a series of static and dynamic events 

including: technical inspection, cost, presentation, and engineering design, solo performance 

trials, and high performance track endurance. These events are scored to determine how well 

the car performs. In each event, the manufacturing firm has specified minimum acceptable 

performance levels that are reflected in the scoring equations. 

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Static EvEntS: 

design report: The students explain their constructive solutions to a jury of experts from the automotive and 

motorsport industries in report and discussion. The concept of the design is to evaluate the engineering effort that 

went into the design of the car and how the engineering meets the intent of the market. The car that illustrates the 

best use of engineering to meet the design goals and the best understanding of the design by the team members will 

win the design event. 

cost report: The students are to assume that a serial production of 1000 cars a year will follow the prototype. The 

cost calculation is discussed with a jury based on a report. The objective of the event is for the participants to learn 

and understand the manufacturing techniques and processes of some of the components that they have chosen to 

purchase rather than fabricate themselves. 

presentation: The objective is to evaluate the team’s ability to develop and 

deliver a comprehensive business case that will convince the executives of 

a fake manufacturing firm that the team’s design best meets the demands 

of the amateur weekend competition market and that it can be profitably 

manufactured and marketed. 

dynamic EvEntS: 

acceleration: The cars are evaluated on their accelerating abilities from a 

standing start over a distance of 75 meters. 

autocross: The objective is to evaluate the car’s maneuverability and 

handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing cars. 

The course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking 

and cornering into one event. The results of the Autocross scores determine 

the starting order for endurance. 

Skid-pad: The objective is to measure the car’s cornering ability on a flat surface while making a constant-radius 

turn. The course will be a pair of concentric circles in shape of the number 8; the cars demonstrate how good lateral 

forces can be absorbed (up to 1.4g). 

Endurance: Over a distance of 22 km the cars have to prove their durability under long-term conditions. Acceleration, 

speed, handling, dynamics, fuel efficiency, reliability – the cars have to prove it all. 


tHE Following pointS arE poSSiblE: 

Static Events 75 Presentation 

(Thursday) 150 Design 

100 Cost Analysis 

dynamic Events 75 Acceleration 

(Friday & Saturday) 50 Skid-Pad 

150 Autocross 

100 Fuel Efficiency 

300 Endurance 

total pointS 1000 

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2013 Formula SAE ® Michigan 

Schedule of Events 

(Subject to change) 

wEdnESday, may 8 

10:00 a.m. ........................... Tech Inspection “Take-a-Number” Opens in Garage 2 

5:30 p.m. ........................... Welcome Ceremony – Sponsored by Honda R&D Americas in 

Main Tent 

6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. ......... Captains & Advisors Meeting in Main Tent 

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ......... Maplesoft Invitation-Only Reception in Champions’ Club 

6:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. ......... Ford Powertrain Career Discussion – Students Welcome in Main Tent 

7:30 p.m. ........................... Official Closing of the Site 

8:00 p.m. ........................... EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE 

tHurSday, may 9 (All TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 

8:00 a.m. ............................ Drivers Meeting (Brake & Practice) - MANDATORY in Main Tent 

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.. ........ Design Event – Sponsored by Bosch – 1st Round Judging Open in 

Garage 3 

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. ........ Cost Judging Open in Main Tent 

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ......... Presentation Judging Open in MIS Suites 

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ......... lUNCH BREAK in Main Tent 

~2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ........ First Autocross Course Walk (weather permitting) – Track 

5:00 p.m. ........................... Push Bar Finalist Teams announced (up to 5 teams) in Main Tent 

5:00 p.m. .......................... Staging for Panoramic Photo (weather permitting) West of Garage 3 

6:00 p.m. ........................... Drivers Meeting (All Dynamic Events) in Main Tent (MANDATORY) 

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ........ Design Judges Meeting – Judges only – Off Site 



~9:00 p.m. ........................... Design Finalists announced online - www.sae.org and www.fsae.com 

Friday, may 10 (All TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 

8:30 a.m. ........................... Course Crew Briefing – Acceleration and Skid Pad on Track 

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m ........ Acceleration and Skid Pad Event Events Open on Track 

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. ........ Design Feedback for Non-finalists (by appt. only) in Garage 3 

9:30 a.m. ............................ Presentation Seminar in Main Tent 

12:30 p.m. ........................... lunch Break in Main Tent 

~1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m ......... First Autocross Course Walk (course set-up depending) on Track 

1:35 p.m. ........................... Course Crew Briefing – Autocross on Track 

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ......... Autocross Event Open on Track 

~5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.. ....... Design Finals – Sponsored by Bosch in Garage 3 

~7:00 p.m. ........................... Award Ceremony 1 – Sponsored by General Motors in Main Tent 



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Saturday, may 11 (All TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. ..............Endurance Course Walk on Track 

8:30 a.m. .........................Endurance Course Crew Briefing on Track 

~8:30 a.m. .........................Top 3 Teams Design Finalists Announced 

~9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ......Design Feedback for Finalists not Top 3, by appointment in Garage 3 

9:00 a.m. ..........................Ford Endurance/Fuel Efficiency Event Open – Group 1 Only on Track 

~12:00 p.m. .........................Ford Endurance/Fuel Efficiency Gate Closes for Group 1 on Track 

~12:30 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. .......Endurance Course Walk on Track 

~12:30 p.m. .........................lUNCH BREAK (Main Tent) 

1:30 p.m. .........................Course Crew back on Track 

~1:35 p.m.. ........................Ford Endurance/Fuel Efficiency Event Open – Group 2 Only onn Track 

~4:00 p.m. .........................Ford Endurance/Fuel Efficiency Gate Closes for Group 2 on Track 

~6:00 p.m ..........................Public Design Review of Top 3 Finalists in Garage 3 

~7:00 p.m. .........................Presentation Highlights in Main Tent 

~ 8:00 p.m. ........................Final Awards Ceremony – Sponsored by General Motors in Main Tent 

10:30 p.m. ..........................Official Closing of the Site 

11:00 p.m. ..........................EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE; All Teams and Transporters Must Exit 

Sunday, may 12 

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .........Site Open ONlY for Pick-Up of Transporters 

daily opErationS: 

n miS Site open: 

• wednesday – thursday 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

• Friday 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

• Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 

n Student registration (garage 1): 

• Wednesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Saturday All students will be registered as spectators 

n tech inspection (garage 2): 

• wednesday 10:00 a.m. tech “take-a-number” opens 

• Wednesday Noon – 7 p.m. (no new cars after 6 p.m.) 

• Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Friday By appointment 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. 

• Saturday By appointment 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Re-tech only) 

n Scales (garage 1 drive thru): 

• Wednesday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. 


• Friday 7:30 a.m. – Noon (for “cornering”) 

n tilt/noise/brake sponsored by continental: 

• Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.(Staggered opening times by 

30 min. per event) 

• Friday 

n Fuel Station: 

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

• Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

n practice area sponsored by continental: 


• Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

• Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

NOTE: Cars must complete all 4 parts of tech by 5:30 p.m. Friday to qualify for 

Endurance. 

30 minutes’ notice is required for all appointments, which can be booked through 

the announcer in Main Tent. 

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notES 

2012 Formula SAE ® Michigan 

Schedule of Events 

n No Access Monday - Site closed to all teams Monday, May 13, 

2013. 

n No Access During Dynamic Events - Teams may enter the site 

with their rigs/trailers/panel trucks ONlY when there are no 

Dynamic Events running. 

n Push Bar Comp. - Judging in scale bay as cars are weighed. 

Winner announced at Friday Award Ceremony. 

n Medical Services - There will not be a First Aid Station on site. 

EMS will provide any/all medical attention. 

n Overnight Removal - Overnight removal of vehicles is allowed, 

but tech must first pull Part 1 of your tech sticker. 

n Removing Cars - All teams not shipping cars must remove 

vehicles, etc. from the site not later than 2:00 p.m. Sun., May 

12, 2013. 

n Shipping Cars - Teams shipping cars must have them picked 

up and removed from MIS by 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 

2013. 

n FM Audio - Announcements can be heard via FM radio 

(Frequency will be posted in G1 at event). 

n Event Closing Times - Acceleration, Skid-Pad and Autocross 

close exactly at the scheduled time. Your car must cross the 

starting line before the event closing time in order to be 

allowed to complete that run. 

n F1 in Schools High School Engineering Competition - Event 

will be held Fri. & Sat., May 10 & 11 in the Michigan Room, 

ground level of South Suites. FSAE participants are invited to 

observe this competition from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. 

Friday; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday. 

Support SErvicES 

n gm machine trailer: 

• Wed. – Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

n lincoln Electric welding: 

• Wed. Noon – 5 p.m. 

• Th. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Sat. 8 a.m. – Noon 

n Hoosier: 

• Wed. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Sat. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

n land & Sea dyno: 

• Th. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

n Kaz technologies Shock dyno: 

• Wed. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

• Th. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

n miS Fire trucks on site: 

• Wed. – Sat. 7 a.m. – ~8 p.m. 

n ambulance on site: 

• Wed. – Sat.7 a.m. – ~8 p.m. 

additional SErvicES 

n concessions: 

• Wed. – Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.* 

n SaE bookstore: 

• Wed. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

• Th – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Sat. 8 a.m. – Noon 

* As business dictates. May close earlier if deemed appropriate 


STATIC EVENTS 

EnginEEring dESign 

award SponSorEd by 

boScH 

Top 3 team scores in Design – 

Trophies plus $2000, $1500, 

$1000 

SaE coSt award 

Top 3 team scores in Cost - 

Trophies 

SaE prESEntation 

award 

Top 3 team scores in 

Presentation - Trophies 

2013 Formula SAE ® 

Competition Awards 

DYNAMIC EVENTS 

SaE accElEration award 

Top 3 team scores in 

Acceleration - Trophies 

EndurancE award 

SponSorEd by Ford 

Top 3 team scores in Endurance 

- Trophies plus $2000, $1500, 

$1000 

FuEl EFFiciEncy award 

SponSorEd by Ford 

Top 3 teams that receive best 

Fuel Efficiency Score - Trophies 

SaE SKid pad award 

Top 3 team scores in Skid Pad - 

Trophies 

SaE autocroSS award 

Top 3 team scores in Autocross. 

Trophies plus 8 free tires, 6 free 

tires, 4 free tires sponsored by 

Hoosier Tire. 

OVERAll 

SaE Spirit oF 

ExcEllEncE award 

This award recognizes the top 

ten (10) finishers overall. – 

Trophies plus $3000, $2000, 

$1000 

SPECIAlITY AWARDS 

altair EnginEEring’S 

william r. adam 

EnginEEring award 

Awarded to the teams for 

development of new and 

innovative design concepts for 

the FSAE racing competition. - 

$1000, $500 

continEntal braKE 

award 

This award is intended to reward 

the Best in Class Brake design 

by a team. - $1000 

tHE FEv powErtrain 

dEvElopmEnt award 

This award is intended to reward 

the top three Formula SAE 

teams for overall excellence 

in Powertrain development. - 

$2000, $1000, $500 

bESt tHrEE viEw 

drawing award 

Best execution of three view 

drawings submitted with a 

Design Report – Engineering 

handbooks 

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2013 Formula SAE Michigan Registered 

Teams 

auStria 

006 Graz University of Technology 

braZil 

13 Centro Universitario Da FEI 

canada 

125 Carleton University 

72 Cegep du Vieux - Montreal 

21 Dalhousie University 

8 Ecole De Technologie Superieure 

24 Ecole Polytechnique De Montreal 

69 lakehead University 

91 McGill University 

26 Queen’s University - Ontario Canada 

62 Ryerson University 

68 Universite Du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres 

30 Universite Du Quebec-Chicoutimi 

73 Universite laval 

86 University of Manitoba 

115 University of Ontario Institute of 

Technology 

61 University of Toronto 

106 University of Waterloo 

99 University of Western Ontario 

78 University of Windsor 

EStonia 

118 Tallinn University of Technology 

gErmany 

9 Friedrich Alexander University of 

Erlangen 

121 RWTH Aachen Tech University 

3 Universitat Stuttgart 

mExico 

124 Universidad Autonoma Estado Mexico 

SingaporE 

085 National University of Singapore 

SoutH KorEa 

93 Kookmin University 

110 Kumoh National Institute of Technology 

122 Seoul National University of Science & 

Tech 

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unitEd StatES 

alabama 

79 Auburn University 

98 University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa 

arizona 

90 Arizona State University – Tempe 

california 

35 San Jose State University 

colorado 

83 Colorado State University 

18 US Air Force Academy 

connecticut 

107 University of Connecticut 

59 University of Hartford 

Florida 

89 Florida Atlantic University 

52 Florida Institute of Technology 

20 Florida International University 

23 University of Central Florida 

103 University of Florida 

47 University of North Florida 

12 University of South Florida 

georgia 

48 Georgia Institute of Technology 

81 Georgia Southern University 

41 Southern Polytechnic State University 

illinois 

111 Bradley University 

102 Northern Illinois University 

43 Northwestern University 

57 University of Illinois - Chicago 

74 University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign 

indiana 

29 Purdue University - W lafayette 

120 Rose Hulman Institute of Technology 

126 University of Evansville 

Kansas 

40 Kansas State University 

11 University of Kansas - lawrence 

70 Wichita State University 

louisiana 

64 louisiana State University 

maine 

54 University of Maine 

maryland 

42 University of Maryland - College Park 

16 US Naval Academy 

massachusetts 

34 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

michigan 

75 Ferris State University 

101 Kettering University 

119 lawrence Technological University 

15 Michigan State University 

38 Oakland University 

71 Saginaw Valley State University 

5 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 

76 University of Michigan - Dearborn 

44 Wayne State University 

55 Western Michigan University 

minnesota 

36 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 

123 University of Minnesota-Duluth 

56 University of St Thomas 

mississippi 

108 Mississippi State University 

missouri 

14 Missouri University of Science and 

Technology 

33 University of Missouri 

53 Washington University - St louis 

new Hampshire 

49 University of New Hampshire 

new Jersey 

77 Rutgers University 

104 Stevens Institute of Technology 

new york 

19 Columbia University 

63 Cooper Union 

84 Cornell University 

65 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

97 Rochester Institute of Technology 

north carolina 

113 Duke University 

22 North Carolina State University - Raleigh 

105 University of North Carolina – Charlotte

north dakota 

112 North Dakota State University 

ohio 

39 Ohio State University 

50 University of Akron 

58 University of Cincinnati 

31 University of Toledo 

oklahoma 

128 Oklahoma State University 

oregon 

1 Oregon State University 

94 Portland State University 

pennsylvania 

67 Carnegie Mellon University 

37 lafayette College 

114 lehigh University 

95 Penn State University - University Park 

96 Temple University 

25 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh 

88 Villanova University 

27 York College of Pennsylvania 

rhode island 

32 Brown University 

South carolina 

100 Clemson University 

South dakota 

66 South Dakota School of Mines & 

Technology 

tennessee 

87 Tennessee Tech University 

60 Vanderbilt University 

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texas 

80 Texas Tech University 

virginia 

109 Old Dominion University 

92 Virginia Tech 

washington 

116 Washington State University 

51 Western Washington University 

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46 West Virginia University 

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10 University of Wisconsin Madison 

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82 Universidad Central de Venezuela 

117 Universidad Nacional Experimental Polite 

17 Universidad Simon Bolivar 

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Advanced System-Level Modeling 

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oregon State university 

Global Formula Racing is the first internationally collaborative FSAE team. Students 

from Oregon State University and Duale Hochschule Baden Wurttemberg 

Ravensburg work together to design, build, test and race two cars every year, one 

combustion one electric. 

Stop by our pits to see our 2013 entry and say hi! 

braKE : Tilton, Brembo, AP 

bScd : 96mm/62mm/1/450cc 

cooling : Oil and water coolers 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : Motec 

EnginE : Honda CRF450x 

Fr/rr tracK : 1125mm 

FramE : Carbon monocoque, steel hoops 

FuEl SyStEm : Honda fuel pump, bosch injector 

FuEl typE : 92 octane 

matErial : Steel, Al, carbon, plastic, none 

mpd : 9100 

mpt : 9100 

olwH : 3100/1300/1327 mm 

SuSpEnSion : SlA pullrod front, pushrod rear 

tirE : Hoosier lC0 

uniQuE : Heritage 

wEigHt : 493 

wHEElbaSE : 1555 

3 

universitat Stuttgart 

global racing rennteam uni Stuttgart 

United States Germany 

Since 2006 the Rennteam Uni Stuttgart has built very successful cars. The 

F0711-7 follows in this streak of success as the seventh car built by the 

Rennteam. 

The frame consists of a full body CFRP safety cell in the front and a tubular steel 

space frame at the rear. In comparison to the big tire tracks of the F0711-6, last 

year’s car, we changed to 10’’ wheels for the 11-7. This new chassis concept allows 

improved driving dynamics, greater agility and faster lap times at a reduced 

overall weight. It was tried to reduce weight in order to get better handling and 

faster acceleration of the car. less rotating mass in the engine and optimized application 

result in improved rev up of the engine and better drivability for the driver 

than the car’s predecessors possessed. Thereby we stick to our reliable and well 

known Honda CBR600rr engine. 

The Rennteam DNA is obvious in the design. The typical Stuttgart nose, the black 

and white appearance and the similarities with its predecessor in point of shape 

are clearly visible. 

We are looking forward to an exciting competition! 

braKE : floating rotors, 4 pistons front, 2 pistons rear 

bScd : 67.0mm/ 42.5mm/ 4 cylinder/ 599ccm 

cooling : student built, separate cooling cycles 

drivE : chain drive 

ElEctronicS : data acquisition system, telemetry, 

adjustable anti roll bar + intake syst 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600 RR 

Fr/rr tracK : 1170mm/1150mm 

FramE : Hybrid Frame, monocoque + tubular steel 

space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : 2 stage fuel injection system 

FuEl typE : E85 

matErial : aluminum tank 

mpd : 85hp 

mpt : 65Nm 

olwH : 2651mm long, 1357mm wide, 1059mm high 

SuSpEnSion : pullrods T-type anti roll bar front. pushrods, 

U-type anti roll bar rear 

tirE : 10" Hoosier Tire 

uniQuE : modified camshafts + crankshaft, narrowed 

inlet ports pipes + outlet ports 

wEigHt : 542lbs 

wHEElbaSE : 1620mm 


• Powertrain Controls & Calibration 

• Electrified Powertrain Engineering 

• Transmission and Driveline 

• Vehicle Engineering 

• Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering 

• Powertrain NVH 

Ford Engineer Mazen Hammoud and 

Ford NASCAR driver Carl Edwards 

test drive the new Ford Taurus 

2013 Fusion Energi Plug-In 

2013 Mustang BOSS 302 Engine 

For a complete list of opportunities and to apply online, please go to www.careers.ford.com

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The TANKIA2012 is the most revolutionary development in the history of the 

TUG-Racing team. In recent years, we used an engine that was amongst the 

most powerful on the track. This year, we made a turn regarding this concept. 

The focus is now on lightweight and agility rather than merely power. The chassis 

has become slimmer, the tires smaller and we shortened the track as well as the 

wheelbase. And we even went one step further: we switched the engine from a 

heavy 4-cylinder to a 1-cylinder KTM. As a result of our changes, we estimate a 

much better fuel consumption and more agility. These improvements will provide 

the driver with enough confidence to stick it into the bends and prove our point. 

Our car comes with a carbon fiber monocoque and a carbon fiber space frame 

rear end, which is stiffer and makes it possible to remove the engine very quickly. 

The self-developed multifunctional steering wheel enables the driver to adjust 

vehicle parameters easily during the race. 

Austria 

graz university of technology 

tu graz racing 

braKE : 4 disc system, self designed steel rotors, 

adjustable brake balance, 

bScd : 95mm/72mm/1 cylinders/510cc 

cooling : side pod mounted radiators with thermostatic 

controlled electric fans 

drivE : Chain, 520 

ElEctronicS : multifunctional steering wheel, traction 

and launch control, 

EnginE : 2012 KTM ExC 500 

Fr/rr tracK : 1386mm/1028 

FramE : Carbon fibre monocoque and carbon fibre rear 

end 

FuEl SyStEm : student designed and built, fuel injection, 

2-spray preparation, 

FuEl typE : gasoline, 100 octane 

matErial : carbon fiber prepregs, Nomex and Aluminum 

honeycombs, carbon-inserts 

mpd : 10000 

mpt : 65000 

olwH : 2869mm/1386mm/1028mm 

SuSpEnSion : unequal length a-arms, front pull, rear 

push rod 

tirE : 18x6,0-10 Hoosier lC0 

uniQuE : CFRP rims, multifunctional steering wheel, 

wEigHt : 476 lb 


8Ecole de technologie Superieure 

Formula SaE EtS 

The AxF13 design is based on ambitious competition objectives. The result is a 

compact, lightweight, efficient, fast race car. Using a numerical approach, backed 

by extensive experimental validation the team is able to always push the limits 

further and further. 

The AxF2013 marks a new era in the ETS history, being the first car with aerodynamics 

devices. Using extensive Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) the team 

managed to design a well balanced and lightweight package. 

braKE : Outboard disk, 2 and 4 pistons calipers 

bScd : 95mm / 62.4mm / 1 / 449cc 

cooling : Sidepods mounted aluminium radiator 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : Smoke tube and magic readers 

EnginE : 2011 Yamaha WR450F 

Fr/rr tracK : 1162mm / 1111mm 

FramE : Single piece carbon fiber monocoque 

FuEl SyStEm : EFI, port injected 

FuEl typE : unleaded 93 

matErial : Carbon Fiber, Aluminium, Steel, Titanium, 

Balsa,Nylon, Blood, Sweat and Tears 

mpd : 8500 rpm 

mpt : 8000 rpm 

olwH : 2827mm (11.3in) / 1321mm (52po) / 1193.8mm 

(47in) 

SuSpEnSion : Double Wishbone, pushrod actuated 

Horizontal Springs & Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar 

tirE : 10 in Hoosier lC3 

uniQuE : Fabriquée en français 

wEigHt : 483 lbs 

wHEElbaSE : 1530 mm 

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Wisconsin Racing would like to give special thanks to our sponsors: 

Diamond: The United Wisconsin Grain Producers 

Platinum: The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, Midwest Composite Technologies, 

Eric Gorr’s Forward Motion, Engineered Metal Products, Mercury Marine, QMI 

Gold: Baum Machine, Wisconsin Metal Parts, Trim-Tex Drywall Products, Isthmus 

Engineering, Bosch, Ricardo 

As well as our Silver and Bronze sponsors listed at www.uwracing.com 

United States 

university of wisconsin - madison 

wisconsin racing 

braKE : Wilwood Front Calipers, AP Racing Rear Calipers, 

Custom Rotors 

bScd : 100mm / 77mm / 1 / 605cc 

cooling : Parallel dual pass with right side fan 

drivE : 520 Chain, Drexler Differential 

ElEctronicS : Mototron ECU, AiM EVO3 Pro DAQ, lCD 

Steering Wheel Display 

EnginE : KTM 525-xC, Turbocharged, Single-Cylinder 

Fr/rr tracK : 47"/45" 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Student-designed fuel injection 


matErial : 

mpd : 8100 

mpt : 5000 

olwH : 116" / 54" / 43.1" 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Push rod 

tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10 lC0 

uniQuE : Feed forward wastegate and feedback ignition 

traction control 


wHEElbaSE : 62.0 

The team was founded in 1994 by a group of six mechanical engineers, and is 

now a team of 36 undergraduate seniors and several volunteers. Team members 

represent several disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering, 

computer science, industrial design, and business. 

Jayhawk Motorsports has a long history of success in FSAE competitions with 7 

top ten finishes over the past 6 years including 1st place overall at both the 2012 

FSAE lincoln and Formula Hybrid (Electric division) events. For 2013, JMS has 

designed two new and highly improved racecars, the JMS13c (combustion) and 

JMS13e (electric), to be top contenders at FSAE competitions. 

United States 

of Kansas - lawrence 

11university 

Jayhawks motorsports 

braKE : 2-piston Brembo calipers, ductile iron rotors, 

bespoke master cylinders 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cyl / 599cc 

cooling : Single side-mounted radiator and PWM fan 

drivE : Chain-drive 

ElEctronicS : life Racing ECU 

EnginE : Honda CBR600RR 

Fr/rr tracK : Front: 48in (1219.2mm), Rear: 46in 

(1168.4mm) 

FramE : Carbon fiber monocoque with stressed engine 

FuEl SyStEm : Student manufactured, return system 

FuEl typE : E-85 

matErial : Carbon fiber, aluminum, steel 

mpd : 10000 

mpt : 8250 

olwH : l: 125in (3185mm), W: 56.25in (1428.75mm), H: 

40in (1016mm) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal A-arm pull/push rod actuated 

spring and damper 

tirE : F: 20.5x7-13, R: 20x7.5-13, R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Aero package, carbon a-arms 


wHEElbaSE : 65in. (1651mm) 



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USF Racing is a team of seventeen mechanical engineering students that includes 

graduate students through freshmen. F2013 represents the eighth Formula SAE 

vehicle produced by USF Racing since 2005 and the third iteration of our current 

design concept. 

United States 

university of South Florida 

uSF racing 

braKE : Four Wheel Disc 

bScd : 95.5mm/62.8mm/1 Cylinder/449.5cc 

cooling : Water Cooled w/Fan 

drivE : 520 Chain Drive 

ElEctronicS : DTA S80, AIM DAQ 

EnginE : Suzuki lT-R450 

Fr/rr tracK : 1270/1270 mm 

FramE : Steel Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Fuel Injection 

FuEl typE : 100 Octane 

matErial : 4130 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 6500 

olwH : 2405mm l, 1386mm W, 1205mm H 

SuSpEnSion : Front Pullrod, Rear Pushrod 

tirE : 18x6-10 Hoosier 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 485lb 


universitario da FEi 

13centro 

Formula FEi 

The Formula FEI RS7 is the 7th Formula SAE prototype from FEI and the 3rd 

vehicle with the lightweight concept, in which 10” wheels and a single cylinder 

engine were used. 

The RS7 stands for an evolution among the RS generation vehicles. This is accomplished 

without losing the main design objective: To suit the non-professional, 

weekend, competition racer market, allying the best compromises in performance, 

aesthetics, cost, ergonomics, maintainability, manufacturability and reliability. 

The yellow, green and blue stripes painting is a tribute to Ayrton Senna and identifies 

the Formula FEI during international competitions. 

braKE : FEI Calipers and Floating Rotors / Tilton Master 

Cylinders w/ Adj. Balance 

bScd : 95 mm / 63.4 mm / 1 cyl / 449 cc 

cooling : Custom Aluminum Radiator / Side pod 

mounted 

drivE : 520 Chain and Custom Torsen T-1 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC EDl3, FEI Telemetry, CAN bus and 

Dashboard 

EnginE : Yamaha WR450FEI 

Fr/rr tracK : 1165 mm (45,87in) / 1185 mm (46,65in) 

FramE : Tubular Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : FuelTech FT400, Custom Bosch Fuel 

Pump and Siemens Racing Injector 

FuEl typE : E85 or E100 Ethanol 

matErial : 1020 Steel, Nomex Honeycomb and Carbon 

Fibe 

mpd : 40 kW @ 8000 rpm 

mpt : 50 Nm @ 6000 rpm 

olwH : 2704mm (106.46in), 1405mm (55,31in), 

1005mm (39,57in) 

SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arms, Pull rods, Penske Dampers 

and Adj. Anti-Roll Bars 

tirE : 18x6-10 lC0 Hoosier 

uniQuE : FEI Telemetry, CAN bus and Dashboard 

wEigHt : 238 kg (525 lb) w/ driver 

wHEElbaSE : 1570mm (61.8in) 


Brazil

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S&T Racing’s 2013 car, “lily” is a high horsepower and high downforce platform 

that delivers exceptional lateral and longitudinal performance. A low drag aerodynamic 

package produces 510lbs of downforce, elevating lily’s lateral acceleration 

to 2.8g. lily sits on four 20.5x7x13 Hoosier R25B tires, mounted on 3 piece 

wheels to lightweight, three lug, steel welded uprights. loads are transferred 

to the chassis through double A-arms with a pull rod front and push rod rear 

suspension. She is powered by a Yamaha R6 that delivers 96Hp and 42ft-lbs to 

the wheels through a limited slip, salisbury style differential. 

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our loyal and generous sponsors 

and alumni that helped make this build and test season a success. We would not 

be able to produce such a formidable vehicle without your continued support. 

United States 

missouri university of Science and technology 

missouri S&t racing 

braKE : Inboard floating rotors with custom masters 

bScd : 65.5 mm bore / 44.5 mm stroke / 4 cyl / 599 cc 

cooling : Rear mounted radiator with inlet duct 

drivE : Drexler limited Slip Differential 

ElEctronicS : Motec M600 ECU 

EnginE : 1999-2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 

Fr/rr tracK : 48 inches/46 inches 

FramE : 4130 steel round tubing 

FuEl SyStEm : Direct port injection 


matErial : 4130 Steel 

mpd : 12,000 RPM 

mpt : 10,700 RPM 

olwH : 123" x 52" x 50" 

SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm; Front pull rods; Rear 

push rods 

tirE : 13" Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Custom Masters, steering rack, and 450lbs 

downforce at 60mph 


wHEElbaSE : 64.5 inches 


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State university 

15michigan 

State racing 

Michigan State University’s 2013 Formula SAE entry, the SR-13, is an iteration 

on the team’s previous carbon fiber monocoque chassis. The SR-13 is designed 

to provide a reliable and tunable race car with a simple human machine interface 

that inspires driver confidence, and promises to be an exceptional challenger in 

this year’s competition. The SR-13’s well-developed powertrain, built around the 

Honda F4i, provides more power than ever over a broad torque curve. The electrical 

system features over 90 sensors to monitor car and driver performance and 

a dash display to relay the information while driving. The SR-13 also features an 

electro-pneumatic paddle shifting system, traction and launch control, and MSU’s 

first-ever aerodynamics package. 

We would like to thank Michigan State University and all of our sponsors, friends, 

and family for their kind contributions and support! 

United States 

braKE : Wilwood PS-1 dual piston, Sintered metallic 

compound pads. Tilton 77 MC 

bScd : 67 mm / 42.5 mm / Inline 4 cyl / 599 cc 

cooling : Single front-ducted, sidepod mounted radiator 

25.4 cm shroud-mounted fans 

drivE : Chain-driven Drexler Differential 

ElEctronicS : Motec M400 with DDU7 Dash Display 

EnginE : Honda CBR600F4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 1194 mm / 1194 mm 

FramE : Full carbon fiber monocoque with rear steel 

sub-frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Sequential fuel injection 


matErial : Carbon Fiber 

mpd : 10500 RPM 

mpt : 9000 RPM 

olwH : 2747.3 mm long, 1390.1 mm wide, 1098.3 mm 

high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push-rod 

actuated spring and damper 

tirE : Continental 205 / 510 R13 M34 

uniQuE : Front and rear wing, electro-pneumatic paddle 

shifting system 

wEigHt : 640 lbs / 290 kg 


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The 2013 Navy FSAE team leaders, Nick Gfeller and Tyler Faris, are excited to 

introduce several significant design features that are new to our team and ground 

breaking for our program. Working from the ground up, we are driving on ten 

inch center locking wheels for the first time ever thanks to Dan Deland, Wynn 

Van Norman, Ryan Pangborn, and Josh Pangborn. Keeping the car pulled to the 

ground, Eric More has provided a first time diffuser that weighs just 4.3 lbs. Zach 

Basich, James Rocha, and Ethan English have finely tuned a two cylinder Aprilia 

SxV 550 to get us off of the drag strip starting line in record time. Cradling this 

new power plant is an all-time light weight Hybrid CFRP Monocoque with a 4130 

Chromoly Steel Rear Space Frame designed by Ryan Benroth and Katrina lintz. 

Inside the cockpit, Andy Musselwhite and Mark Rintz have installed a custom built 

Inertial Measurement Unit, 3-Axis Accelerometer, and an Aim Motorsports Solo Dl 

dashboard with a speedometer and tachometer. Many parts of the car are custom 

fabricated and finished with the N Star, representing the service of all Navy personnel. 

We thank them for providing freedom and enabling us to complete this project. 

United States 

uS naval academy 

navy motorsports 

braKE : Tilton 77 Series Master Cylinder, AP Racing 

Calipers, Custom Rotors 

bScd : 80mm Bore/55mm Stroke/2 Cylinders/553cc 

Displacement 

cooling : Side Pods, 1 Core Aluminum Radiator, 

254cfm Fan 

drivE : Chain Driven, 5 Speed Aprilia Sequential Transmission, 

Drexler Differential 

ElEctronicS : Inertial Measurement Unit, 3-Axis Accelerometers, 

Slip Control 

EnginE : Aprilia SxV 550 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219.2 mm/1168.4mm 

FramE : Hybrid CFRP Monocoque with 4130 Chromoly 

Steel Rear Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Microsquirt ECU 


matErial : Preimpregnated Carbon Fiber, 4130 Chromoly 

Steel, 7075/6061 Aluminum 

mpd : 10000 

mpt : 4200 

olwH : 2616mm long, 1473mm Wide, 1074mm high 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm, Push 

Rod Actuated Spring/Damper, Anti-Roll Bar 

tirE : 18x7.5-10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Diffuser, Fighter Jet Inspired Side Pods, Custom 

Molded Foam Seats 




Simon bolivar 

17universidad 

Formula SaE uSb 

Based on the previous year experience and to keep improving our results, this 

year F-SAE USB team has set to design and build a Functional, Achievable, 

Simple, Tested and Economic car. We want to keep Go FASTER to continue being 

the best latin American team. 

This year, the team established two main goals, which along with our decision 

matrix set the guidelines to the overall design. 

I. Increase testing time by optimizing the design and manufacture processes. 

II. Reduce weight through an improved design and construction process, maintaining 

reliability and performance. 

We want thank our sponsors for their support through this year. 

Venezuela 

braKE : Outboard, Floating, gray cast iron, hub mounted, 

215 mm OD. Drilled. 

bScd : 67 mm / 42,5 mm / 4cyl / 599 cc 

cooling : Two single pass, aluminum radiators with inlet/ 

outlet duct and no cooling 

drivE : Torsen T1 

ElEctronicS : PE ECU-3 (EDGE) EFI 

EnginE : HONDA CBR600 F4i cylinders 


FramE : Tubular frame 

FuEl SyStEm : 

FuEl typE : Sunoco Ultra 93 

matErial : 4130 Round Steel Tubing 

mpd : 11.500 rpm 


olwH : 2987 mm, 1510 mm, 1664 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arms. Push rod 

actuated 

tirE : front 7.0 in and rear 7.5 in 

uniQuE : Brakes calipers and rotors are design and build 

by the team 




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The United States Air Force Academy is a four year undergraduate military 

institution that develops leaders of character for the US Air Force. Part of this 

development involves capstone projects such as Formula SAE. The goal of the 

2013 FSAE team was to design the smallest, lightest, most responsive racecar 

ever developed by the Academy. This goal was achieved by maximizing lateral and 

longitudinal acceleration. To improve longitudinal and lateral acceleration, a main 

focus in design was to reduce weight to less than 400 lbs, dropping 33 pounds 

from the baseline 2012 FSAE vehicle. To facilitate this, the decision was made to 

switch to 10” wheels, which decreased the overall weight and center of gravity 

height, also contributing to increasing the acceleration capabilities. This change 

required a complete redesign of the suspension and braking systems and a significant 

change to the chassis. These changes resulted in a 61 inch wheel base, 

track widths of 44 inches in the front and 43 inches in the rear, a more rearward 

weight distribution of 45/55 front/rear, a center of gravity height of 11 inches, and 

a final weight of 399 lbs. 

United States 

uS air Force academy 

uSaFa Formula SaE 

braKE : 4 wheel disk 

bScd : 95 mm bore / 72 mm stroke / single cylinder / 

510.4 cc 

cooling : Series cooling system with side mounted Al 

core radiators 

drivE : TRE geared torque-biasing 

ElEctronicS : PE 3 ECU, Traqmate System 

EnginE : KTM 525 

Fr/rr tracK : 1117mm/1092,44in/43in 

FramE : Triangulated Space Frame Chassis 

FuEl SyStEm : single port fuel injected 


matErial : 4340 stell tube frame, carbon fiber body 

panels 

mpd : 34 @ 6600 rpm 

mpt : 35 @ 4400 rpm 

olwH : 2543.8/100.2 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length, Non-parallel A-Arm 

System 

tirE : 19.5x7-10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Wireless ECU communication, Traqmate data 

logging system 

wEigHt : 549 

wHEElbaSE : 1549.4/61 

19columbia university 

Knickerbocker motorsports 

Equipped with powerful features and redesigned to improve performance in 

static and dynamic events, the KMR-13 is the sixth FSAE car constructed by 

Knickerbocker Motorsports.Reliability, efficiency,and preciseness are the bases 

to improve upon.The design and manufacturing of the KMR-13 surpasses the 

past iterations of KM cars due to substantial increase in manpower, manufacturing 

time, and funding.We achieved goals of closely-packaging dynamic systems 

and use of lighter,cutting-edge materials in static systems to carry out our 

design goals.Our car’s performance is greater than the sum of its parts and our 

attention to detail and knowledge has enabled us to take advantage of many 

synergies in the overall design leading the KMR-13 vehicle to be KM’s most 

successful design yet.We would like to thank our sponsors:Columbia Engineering 

Alumni Association,CU Department of Mechanical Engineering,Carleton 

laboratory,CU Facilities,Activities Board at Columbia,CU Powerhouse, Alcoa 

Inc.,Zoltek, Momentive,SOMS Technologies,Green Earth Technologies,Atlassian, 

QBC Bearings,Fedhill, PTC,Aurora Bearing,DENSO,lincoln Electric,Timken,Morel 

Industries,Hot Seat Chassis,and Aircraft Spruce. 

United States 

braKE : Tilton 77 Series Components, Brembo 34mm 

Calipers, 220mm Floating Rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore/ 42.5mm stroke/ 4 cylinder/ 599 cc 

cooling : Single Pass Side-Mounted Radiator with ECU 

controlled electric fan 

drivE : 520 Chain Driven, Quaife ATB, 52:11 gear ratio 

ElEctronicS : MegaSquirt 3, Custom lED Dash, Race 

Technology Dl1 Data logger 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i, custom intake and 4-1 

exhaust system 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219 mm front, 1168 mm rear 

FramE : 4130 Steel Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Fuel Injection, Sequential 

FuEl typE : 93 Octane Gasoline 

matErial : 

mpd : 9500 RPM 


olwH : 3150 mm long, 1470 mm wide, 1380 mm high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal A-arm, push rod actuated 

spring/damper. Adj. ARB 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25A 

uniQuE : Active Aero Dynamic Kit 


wHEElbaSE : 1549.4 mm 


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Being a second year team, we are a group of highly motivated individuals ready 

to improve our team and design. Our 2013 prototype will include a full chromoly 

space frame with chromoly a-arms connected to aluminum uprights and hubs. 

The suspension geometry is designed and setup for autocross. The braking 

system for our car will be a floating rotor set-up using Wilwood PS1’s brake 

calipers. The drivetrain is designed for a Torsen T1 differential with a casing made 

of aluminum to seal it, driven by a 38T sprocket to give us the best combination 

to ensure maximum performance. Our powertrain includes a Yamaha YZF 450cc 

single cylinder engine coupled with a custom all aluminum intake manifold and 

stainless exhaust. Our design for the ergonomics was to create a simple yet 

complete driver interface. Including optimal driver position and switch placement. 

live data fed to the driver via a touch screen display located behind the wheel. 

The aero package will include a full carbon fiber body, side pods and rear diffuser. 

Please check out our website at sae.fiu.edu 

United States 

Florida international university 

panther motorsports 

braKE : Outboard disk brake 

bScd : 95mm bore/ 63.4mm stroke/ 1 cylinder /449 cc 

cooling : Coolant swirl tank with overflow. Temperature 

controlled fan 

drivE : Chain driven with Torsen lSD 

ElEctronicS : Touch-screen, traction control, thermal 

sensing fan cut-off 

EnginE : 2005 Yamaha YFZ 450 

Fr/rr tracK : 48 in/44 in 


FuEl SyStEm : Megasquirt fuel management with 

student build electronic fuel injection 


matErial : 4130 Chromoly Steel 



olwH : length 3022 mm/119 in. Width 1397 mm/55 in. 

Height 1039 mm/40.9 in. 

SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone. Pushrod style. 

tirE : lCO Compound 6/18-10 

uniQuE : 


wHEElbaSE : 1600 mm/63 in 


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21dalhousie university 

dalhousie Formula SaE racing 

Dalhousie Formula SAE is competing in Michigan for the fourth year. 

This year’s design was focussed on improving each system from 2012, rather 

than redesigning any major components. The goals were to reduce the weight 

of every component, and to improve the reliability of systems which had been 

problematic in the past. 

One key improvement this year is the implementation of electro-mechanical 

paddle shifting, allowing our drivers to keep both hands on the steering wheel at 

all times. 

Dalhousie Formula SAE would like to thank all of our sponsors who make it possible 

to do what we do. 

Canada 

braKE : Floating steel rotors, 4 piston calipers 

bScd : 67 mm bore, 42.5 mm stroke, 4 cylinders, 599 

cc 

cooling : Side-mounted ducted radiator with fan 

drivE : RWD, 520 chain, Drexler lSD 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 ECU, Custom tachometer/display 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600 RR 


FramE : 4130 chromoly space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Electric fuel injection 


matErial : Steel frame, aluminum components, composite 

body panels 

mpd : 11000 rpm 


olwH : 2679 x 1430 x 1067 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arms, pushrod 

activated 

tirE : Hoosier 20 x 7 - 13 R25B 

uniQuE : Touchscreen display, Nova Scotia tartan 

headrest 

wEigHt : 280 kg with driver 


of central Florida 

23university 

Knights racing 

2013 is to be a culmination of many years of knowledge-gain, success, failure, 

and program building for UCF. 2012-2013 was a large shift in knowledge and 

experience for the Knights Racing team, as many founding members graduated 

this past year. Utilizing years of development, UCF plans to continue the progress 

of previous years and build the best, most well rounded car, the school has seen. 

The KR13 features a tubular space frame chassis, updated to larger diameter tubing 

for a decrease in mass with no change in torsional rigidity. It is the 3rd UCF car 

to run a Suzuki GSx-R 600, featuring a new side intake and exhaust designed to 

increase torque and drivability, as well as tunability. The suspension was designed 

using carbon fiber double wishbones, with pushrods in the rear and pullrods in the 

front. Decreasing compliance and increasing adjustment repeatability were main design 

goals. The KR13 features an adjustable pedal box and custom carbon fiber seat 

to increase driver comfort and fit a wider range of drivers, in addition to a pneumatic 

shifting system simplify the driving experience. Other systems were designed to be 

lighter, more reliable, and more easily serviceable. 

United States 

braKE : Floating Outboard, Wilwood calipers 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cyclinder / 599 

cc 

cooling : Single, side mounted custom radiator; coolant 

swirlpot 

drivE : Chain Drive, Torsen Differential 

ElEctronicS : Haltech ECU; Race Technology Dl1 DAQ 

EnginE : Suzuki GSx-R 600 

Fr/rr tracK : 1220mm/1180 

FramE : Tubular Space Frame, ft. oversized tubing 

FuEl SyStEm : Fiberglass fuel tank w/ single stage pump 

FuEl typE : 93 


mpd : 11500 

mpt : 8000 

olwH : l/W/H - 2640mm/1455mm/1091mm 

SuSpEnSion : FR & RR - Unequal length carbon wishbone, 

push-rod activated 

tirE : Hoosier 20 x 7.5 - 13 

uniQuE : Pneumatic paddle shifters, adjustable pedal box 




of pittsburgh - pittsburgh 

25university 

panther racing 

Panther Racing’s 2013 entry is a steel tube space frame chassis with a 4-cylinder 

engine. This combination was selected due to the low cost and ease of manufacture 

of the chassis as well as the high power output of the 4-cylinder powertrain. 

The suspension was designed from the ground up starting with a switch to Hoosier 

tires. A host of electronics upgrades along with an improvement in engine 

performance will ensure the PR-002 remains competitive. New to the team is aerodynamics 

development in the form of an undertray aimed at reducing lift and drag. 

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United States 

braKE : Upright Tilton MCs, AP Racing CP4226 Calipers 

bScd : 67 mm bore/ 42.5 mm stroke/ 4 cylinder(s) / 599 

cc 

cooling : Single side mounted radiator, Spal pull fan 

drivE : Chain, Drexler differential 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400, PDM32, SDl3 



FramE : Steel Tube Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Walbro external pump, Goodridge hose/ 

fittings 


matErial : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe 

mpd : 10,500 rpm 

mpt : 8,500 rpm 

olwH : 2683 mm, 1465 mm, 1030 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pushrod 

actuated Penske damper 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7-13 R23B/ Hoosier 20x7.5-13 

R25B 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 600 


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york college of pennsylvania 

YC Racing is a seventh year team from York College of Pennsylvania. The team is 

composed of 16 mechanical engineering students and an electrical engineer. All 

of the students are seniors and build the car from scratch every year. The 

team has several goals to improve the car. These include reducing unsprung 

weight, increasing engine power, improve ergonomics, and have a more durable 

drivetrain. The total goal weight of the car is 493 lbs, 37 pounds less than 

last year. Our car makes use of a Yamaha R6 motor with a Taylor Race Quaife 

Differential. We have 81 hp at the sprocket with 32 ft-lbs of torque at 11500 

rpms. The suspension makes use of pull rods in the front and push rods in the 

rear for better packaging of the differential. YC Racing is different from other 

teams because we are all seniors and we do this as our capstone project. This 

means that we design, build, and test our own car in one year instead of being a 

club for four years. 

braKE : Front outboard, rear inboard Wilwood Calipers 

and Aluminum Rotors 

bScd : 65.5mm / 44.5mm / 4 / 599.8cc 

cooling : Water cooled 

drivE : Chain and sprocket 

ElEctronicS : Edge Performance ECU 

EnginE : 2005 Yamaha R6 w/ Wiseco pistons (13.4:1 CR) 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219mm Front, 1194mm Rear 

FramE : 4130 Alloy steel tube 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected 


matErial : 

mpd : 12000 rpm 

mpt : 11500 rpm 

olwH : 2857.5 mm long, 1371.6 mm wide, 1212mm 

high 

SuSpEnSion : Pull Rod Front, Push Rod rear with 

Penske shocks 


uniQuE : Hand Shifting and Clutch on wheel 

wEigHt : 643 


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United States United States 

purdue university - w lafayette 

The 2013 entry from Purdue University, West lafayette was designed with a focus 

on quick completion in order to start testing and driver training sooner. Therefore, 

many designs were kept the same, but were refined to ensure reliability. A major 

performance enhancement was the addition of an aero package that incorporates 

a front and rear wing, under tray, and sculpted bodywork. The vehicle’s electronics 

were also developed. A custom power distribution module was implemented which 

consolidated mechanical relays, terminal blocks, and other components into a solid 

state, reprogrammable unit. To improve drivability, modifications to the engine package 

were made and an electro-pneumatic clutch and shifter were added. 

The success of the Purdue FSAE team is not only due to the hard work and dedication 

of its members but also of the entire community that supports the team. A 

huge thank you goes out to Purdue University, our sponsors, our alumni, and the 

FSAE volunteers that make the events a success. A special thanks to our family 

and friends for their understanding, patience, and support this year. 

braKE : Four Wheel Disk 

bScd : 67 mm/ 42.5 mm/ 4 cyl/ 599 cc 

cooling : Water to Air 

drivE : Chain Drive 

ElEctronicS : M400 ECU, Custom PDM 

EnginE : Honda F4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 1226 mm/1218mm 

FramE : 4130 Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injection with Electronic Fuel Pressure 

Regulation 


matErial : 

mpd : 11,000 

mpt : 7,000 

olwH : 3058 mm, 1423 mm, 1047 mm 

SuSpEnSion : SlA 

tirE : 20.5 x 7.0-13 R25B 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 268 kg 



du Quebec-chicoutimi 

30universite 

FSaE uQac 

For 2013, FSAE UQAC team have a goal to save as much weight as possible from 

the previous design. With our carbon fiber suspension design we were able to 

save a lot. The body is improved with a new design in carbon fiber (no structural). 

The wheels diameter also change, this parameter allow the entire vehicle to 

become significantly smaller and lighter. We also improved our drivetrain with 2 

axles thats increases our torque ratio from 4 to 6. Our motor is a Yamaha 80FI 

(500c) tune with AEM EMS-4 electronic controller. 


Canada 

braKE : Wilwood master 

bScd : 500 cc 

cooling : Custom design cooling package 

drivE : CVT 

ElEctronicS : AEM, EMS-4 

EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80Fi 


FramE : Tubular space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : EFI 

FuEl typE : Octane 93 

matErial : AISI 1020 

mpd : 65 hp at 9000 RPM 


olwH : 2200mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal A-Arm, Push rod actuated 

tirE : 10 inch wheels 

uniQuE : Carbon fiber suspension design 



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university of toledo 

rocket motorsports 

This year’s car, UTR-19, was built around simplicity and reliability while also 

taking on some new design features. Utilizing tyre consortium data as a starting 

point, UTR-19 features a rigid tubular chassis, CBR600 F4i, and Penske shocks 

backed up with extensive durability testing. Serviceability and weight reduction 

were also considered with every component designed. With a large amount of 

time dedicated to testing and refining we hope to have an all around reliable and 

fine tuned car for competition. 

braKE : Wilwood PS-1 calipers with floating rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 

599cc 

cooling : left side mounted, single crossflow heat 

exchanger 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : Haltech Platinum Sport 1000, Race 

Technology Dl-1 

EnginE : Honda CBR600 F4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 1257.3mm / 1206.5mm 

FramE : 4130 tubular spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Fuel Injection 



mpd : 9,000 

mpt : 8,000 

olwH : 2501.9mm, 1257.3mm, 1092.2mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length a-arm, pullrod 


tirE : 7.0/16-10 

uniQuE : 


wHEElbaSE : 1574.8mm 


university 

32brown 

brown FSaE 

Our focus for 2013 is to improve upon our designs from previous years by analyzing 

the failures and successes of past vehicles. We designed a more reliable and 

drivable vehicle while adding additional data logging and processing capabilities, 

to improve our tuning ability and allow our vehicle to serve as a test-bed for future 

years. We also designed the vehicle with the goal of promoting design for manufacture 

and assembly, to reduce time spent on these tasks, and give us more 

time to tune and train in the car. The team additionally continued to work towards 

its goal of enabling amateur drivers to take full advantage of the car’s potential. 

Through the year, the team used computer simulations, subsystem testing, and 

full-scale data logging to study and improve vehicle performance. 

braKE : Floating Outboard Rotors 

bScd : 67 mm Bore / 42.5 mm Stroke / 4 Cylinder / 599 

cc 

cooling : Water Cooled, Single Radiator, Double Fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, Torsen T1 Invex Differential with 

1.6:1 TBR 

ElEctronicS : DTAfast S80 Pro ECU, AiM EVO4 Data 

logger, Custom PCB for Shifting 


Fr/rr tracK : 48/47 in F/R (1219/1194 mm) 

FramE : Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection, 

Single Tank with Surge Dividers 



mpd : 80 hp / 60 kW (9,500 rpm) 

mpt : 47 ft-lbs / 64 N-m (8,500 rpm) 

olwH : length 101.7 in (2,584 mm), Width 55.3 in 

(1,404 mm), Height 43 in (1,094 mm) 

SuSpEnSion : SlA with Pushrod-Actuated Coil Springs 

over 4-way Adjustable Dampers 

tirE : 20.5 in / Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Pedalbox Position Adjustable from Cockpit, State 

Change Song 

wEigHt : 600 lb / 272 kg 

wHEElbaSE : 62 in / 1575 mm 


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university of missouri 

mizzou racing 

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 

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AND AN ENGINEER IS KNOW 

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A DREAMER 

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AND AN ENGINEER IS KNOWLEDGE. 

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Good luck Formula teams! 

AN ENGINEER IS KNOWLEDGE. Good luck Formula teams! 

Mizzou Racing is proud to introduce the 2013 entry into FSAE. Building on almost 

30 years of Mizzou Formula SAE history, we have designed a car that champions 

reliability and drivability, while also embracing creativity and innovation, testing our 

engineering limits. Starting with the bullet-proof Honda CBR600RR, and following 

the motto “you gotta give the engine what it wants”, we have produced a formidable 

power train that reliably produces a supply of relentless but controllable power. 

We also focused heavily on putting that power to use. Our switch back to Hoosier 

tires demanded that our suspension be highly optimized to squeeze out every last 

bit of performance, so a premium was placed on maintaining optimum camber 

angles. To maximize lateral acceleration, our already impressive aerodynamics 

package was overhauled, and now produces an incredible amount of downforce. 

To help manage the massive aerodynamic loads, an active-aerodynamics system 

was developed to allow for a tunable aero-balance at any speed, with the ability 

to react dynamically to various different driving maneuvers, keeping us as close to 

the limit as possible at all times. 

uck Formula teams! 

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AND AN ENGINEER e Future is Ours to MakeIS 

KNOWLEDGE. 


braKE : 4 wheel outboard disc 

bScd : 600cc 4-cyl 

cooling : Single Radiator w/Fan 

drivE : Chain, #520 

ElEctronicS : Pe-3 ECU 

EnginE : 2012 Honda CBR600RR 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219/1194mm -48/47in 


FuEl SyStEm : External 


matErial : 

mpd : 80 RWHP (10,000rpm) 

mpt : 40 ft-lb (8,500rpm) 

olwH : 2971x1511x1193mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm, Pullrod front, pushrod rear 

tirE : Hoosier R25B 20.5x7-13" 

uniQuE : Active Aerodynamics, Electro-mechanical 

Shifting 


wHEElbaSE : 1549mm/61in 


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worcester polytechnic institute 

The 2013 WPI Formula SAE racecar represents the third iteration of WPI’s 

low cost, driver focused design. The car is powered by a lightweight, naturally 

aspirated 499cc Yamaha Genesis 80FI two cylinder engine controlled by a Haltech 

S2000 ECU. The intake manifold is a sealed, plastic unit and the exhaust is an 

equal length, non-merging system. This engine is mated to a continuously variable 

transmission to increase the competiveness of nonprofessional drivers. An 

ergonomically designed tubular steel space frame allows all drivers to race comfortably 

and features an unequal length control arm front suspension. Similarly, 

the rear suspension utilizes a pushrod design with unequal length control arms. 

Both front and rear brakes use floating, hub mounted rotors and opposing piston 

calipers. Vehicle instrumentation consists of a single 4.3” touch screen interface 

and speaker. This is capable of logging key system parameters and issues audiovisual 

alerts to the driver. lastly, the car’s body is comprised of a wire frame nose 

cone wrapped with a thin plastic shell and two ABS plastic side panels. This offers 

an aesthetically pleasing package while protecting the driver from road debris. 

braKE : Hub Mounted Floating Rotors 

bScd : 16mm bore front / 19mm bore rear with adjustable 

bias bar 

cooling : Side mounted radiator with thermostatic 

controlled electric fan 

drivE : Tuned Belted CVT With Chain Drive Final Reduction 

ElEctronicS : Haltech S2000 

EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80FI 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219mm/1168mm [48in/46in] 


FuEl SyStEm : Manifold Pressure, Throttle Pos, Crank 

Pos, Cam Pos, Intake Air Temp 


matErial : 4130 Steel Round Tubing 

mpd : 8000 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm Front and 

Rear 

tirE : 21x7-13 R25A Hoosier 

uniQuE : 4.3" Touch Screen DAQ & Instrumentation 


wHEElbaSE : 1549mm/60.98in 

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worcester polytechnic institute Spartan racing 


San Jose State university 

Spartan Racing returns in 2013 with SR-5, the car that marks our first half-decade 

of Formula SAE racing. Our fifth build is the first to focus heavily on testing 

and verification, and will be the test bench and launch pad for many future refinements. 

This year, we have added an aerodynamic body package with undertray 

and diffusers, a fully redundant electropneumatic shift system, traction control, 

and launch control. Despite these additions, we have largely maintained the 

philosophy of building racecars with simplified components and assemblies that 

are easy to maintain, and with a polished fit and finish. We look forward to friendly 

competition with SR-5, and another successful five years of Formula SAE. 

braKE : Wilwood GP200 calipers Tilton 77 MC, slotted 

steel floating rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4cyl / 599cc 

cooling : Two core cross-flow radiator, 650cfm fan, 

Davies Craig pump 

drivE : Chain-driven w/ Honda TRx differential 

ElEctronicS : DTA S80Pro ECU, AiM EVO 4 DAQ 


Fr/rr tracK : 50in front, 48in rear 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : External pump, F4i injectors, F4i rail 


matErial : Aermet 340 & Aerogel 

mpd : 12,000 

mpt : 8,100 

olwH : 106in long, 59in wide, 43in high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, push-rod 

actuated spring / damper. Adj. rollbar. 

tirE : Hoosier 18" R25B 

uniQuE : 


wHEElbaSE : 60in 


of minnesota - twin cities 

36university 

gopher motorsports 

The 2013 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities FSAE vehicle design philosophy 

was to develop a simple, reliable, high-performance car that involves the driver 

while remaining predictable and easy to drive. In order to maximize performance 

and efficiency while minimizing cost, lightweight design was imperative while also 

employing inexpensive materials and simple manufacturing processes wherever 

possible. Notable features include a pullrod actuated suspension designed for 

linear and predictable handling, custom aluminum wheel centers for reduced 

unsprung mass, and an Ultem 3D printed intake system comprising the plenum, 

runners, and throttle body. A highly tuned intake and exhaust package delivers 

a broad and usable 90% peak torque band from 4500 to 11,000 RPM, creating 

linear power delivery without significant compromises to peak power. The 4130 

Chromoly steel-tube space frame is reinforced with carbon-aluminum honeycomb 

sandwich panels, resulting in a high torsional stiffness and low reduced 

weight. As a result, the 2013 vehicle offers high performance dynamics at a 

relatively low cost while remaining simple to maintain, predictable to drive, and 

inexpensive to run. 


United States 

braKE : Outboard floating rotors, Wilwood 

bScd : 65.5 mm/ 44.5 mm/ 4 cyl/ 600cc 

cooling : Side mounted radiator 

drivE : Chain drive, TRE differential 

ElEctronicS : Motec M4 

EnginE : Yamaha R6 

Fr/rr tracK : 1229/ 1200 mm 

FramE : steel space frame with bonded carbon honeycomb 

panels 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injection 


matErial : 4130 chromoly 

mpd : 12000 

mpt : 8000 

olwH : 2644 mm/ 1475 mm/ 1079 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pull rod 

tirE : 20x8-13 Front/ 20x9.5-13 Rear Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : 



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lafayette College Formula SAE is a fifth year team competing in the Formula 

SAE Michigan competition. Improving upon past successes and mistakes, the 

2013 lafayette College Formula Team has engineered a much improved car. The 

new car will provide the foundation for improvements in performance, handling, 

ergonomics, and acceleration. 

The ultimate goals for the 2013 design were advancements in performance, 

handling, and reliability. Reliability hurt the previous lafayette College car and it 

was important to fix this design principle on the new car. 

The design was finalized in accordance with all rules set forth by Formula SAE. 

Other significant goals included reducing the size of the car, improving the ergonomics, 

and organizing the electrical subsystem for increased reliability. 

United States 

lafayette college 

lafayette racing 

braKE : Hydraulic Single Piston Floating Calipers and 

Drilled Steel Rotors 

bScd : 65.5x44.5 mm, Forward Inclined parallel 4 

cylinder, 600 cc 

cooling : Custom Ron Davis Radiator and thermostatic 

contolled fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, Constant Mesh 6 Speed Manual 

Transmission 

ElEctronicS : Stock 2003 R6 ECU with Custom 

Harness 

EnginE : 2003 Yamaha R6 600cc 

Fr/rr tracK : 53 in/53 in 

FramE : Steel tubular space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom Tank and Stock R6 Internal Fuel 

Pump 


matErial : 4130 ChroMoly Steel 

mpd : 11000 

mpt : 10000 

olwH : 98 in long, 57 in wide, 50 in high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Spring 

and Damper with Parallel Suspension 

tirE : 20x7 - 13 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Custom button shifters coupled with Translogic 

electronic shifter 


wHEElbaSE : 62 in 

39 

The Formula Buckeyes have been hard at work preparing for 2013 competition. 

Car number 39 is a two-part carbon fiber monocoque that has a passionate 

emphasis on serviceability. Not out of mind are the aspects of performance and 

driver comfort. Major contributors to car 39’s performance are full-floating MMC 

brakes, light-weight billet aluminum uprights with center-lock hubs and launch 

control. Driver comfort on car 39 includes a carbon fiber steering wheel with full 

color lCD for data feedback, electro-pneumatic shifting system with steering 

wheel mounted paddles and a programmable CAN-based shift light. The Formula 

Buckeyes are excited for competition and wish all other teams good luck! 

United States 

ohio State university 

Formula buckeyes 

braKE : Metal Matrix Composite Rotors 

bScd : 600cc 

cooling : Side Mounted Diffuser to Nozzle Radiator 

drivE : 4 Speed Sequential Gearbox, Chain Driven 

ElEctronicS : Steering wheel mounted lCD with 

driver selectable readout, launch ctrl 



FramE : Two Part Carbon Monocoque 

FuEl SyStEm : MoTec M400 

FuEl typE : 100 Octane Unleaded 

matErial : 2x2 Twill 3K Carbon Fiber 

mpd : 10000 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 2687/105, 1448/57, 1160/45 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequeal length A-Arm. Push 

Rod Actuated. 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5"x7", R25B 

uniQuE : Two-Part Monocouque Chassis 


wHEElbaSE : 1600/63 


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Southern polytechnic State university 

Southern poly motorsports 

Southern Poly Motorsports is constantly developing new ways to improve upon 

previous designs to enhance the experience of the race car driver, whether it be 

a novice or skilled racer. The largest design goal for our 2013 car is “thoroughly 

designed” simplicity. This includes reducing part count and increased serviceability, 

all while incorporating excellent performance capabilities. This has played an 

integral role in the design process, which has seen many changes due to these 

constraints. The reduction in parts as well as multifunction parts has led to an 

overall weight reduction of about 14% compared to previous designs. Manufacturability 

and cost were the other big factors in the design process, with an overall 

goal to reduce the overall cost and design parts for low to medium size production 

runs. Emphasis was placed on minimal custom fixturing and minimal setups per 

part without sacrificing performance characteristics. 

Opportunity is everywhere. So are we. 


United States 

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braKE : Front: Inverted Stainless Steel 190mm, Rear: 

Standard Stainless Steel 178mm 

bScd : 65.5 mm bore / 44.5 mm stroke / 4 

cylinder(s) 

cooling : Dual Radiators Mounted in the Sidepods 250 

mm x 150 mm 

drivE : Chain drive Through Quaife ATB 

ElEctronicS : AEM EMS-4 

EnginE : 2003 Suzuki GSxR 600 

Fr/rr tracK : Front: 1270 mm, Rear: 1193 mm 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly 

FuEl SyStEm : Port Injected EFI with in tank Fuel Pump 


matErial : 

mpd : 80 Horsepower @ 9000 RPM 

mpt : 38 ft/lb @ 8000 RPM 

olwH : length: 2736 mm, Width: 1441 mm, Height: 

1240 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Short long Arm Front: Pull Rod, Rear: 

Push Rod 

tirE : Front: Hoosier 18.0x6.0-10 R25A, Rear: Hoosier 

18.0x7.5-10 R25B 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 580 lb/ 263 kg 


® 

2013 

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of maryland - college park 

42university 

terps racing 

The University of Maryland’s 2013 Formula SAE car (TR13) is a refinement 

of Maryland’s 2012 car (TR12) focusing on reliability, engine development, 

aerodynamics, and performance consistency. The TR13 incorporates high-lift, 

low-drag aerodynamic effects with a single-cylinder 450-cc motocross engine 

and Hoosier 18.0 x 7.5 - 10 R25B tires. The aerodynamic package includes 

front and rear wings with adjustable flaps and a full length undertray. Although 

the lift seems quite large for a Formula SAE car, Terps Racing verified 540-lb 

total lift at 60 mph on their TR11 car. The TR13 includes a much more effective 

undertray and rear wing. The performance benefits of incorporating aerodynamic 

effects were evaluated and justified using lap simulation studies, field testing, 

CFD modeling, and competition experience. Design choices for the engine, frame 

structure, front suspension, steering, and seating were largely dictated by the 

layout of the wings and undertray diffusers. Track width and wheelbase were 

determined using the lap simulations and CFD modeling. lastly, horsepower, 

weight, and fuel economy tradeoffs were analyzed using the lap simulations to 

further evaluate design decisions. 

braKE : Wilwood GP320 front, PS1 rear 


cooling : C&R double pass, NACA duct 

drivE : Dual chain with jackshaft 

ElEctronicS : PE ECU3, Mars labs Titan 

EnginE : Honda CRF450x 

Fr/rr tracK : 45in./45in. 

FramE : Spaceframe 



matErial : 

mpd : 8400 

mpt : 7800 

olwH : 134"l,54.5"w,52"h 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length A-arms 

tirE : 10" Hoosier R25B 7.5"x18" 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 610lbs with 150lb driver 

wHEElbaSE : 

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northwestern university 

northwestern Formula racing 

Northwestern Formula Racing (NFR) is competing at Formula SAE Michigan with 

NFR13, the team’s fourth vehicle. The car was guided by simplicity in design, 

manufacturing, and assembly. As a relatively young team, NFR has been 

focusing on increasing the reliability of their vehicle and the knowledge of their 

team. This year’s car was made possible by the motivation and passion of all 

40 team members. 

braKE : Custom Disc Brakes 

bScd : 95.5mm/62.8mm/Single Cylinder/450cc 

cooling : Water-Cooled 


ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 ECU 

EnginE : Suzuki lT-R450 


FramE : TIG-welded 4130 Steel Alloy Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected 


matErial : Aluminum 

mpd : 9000 

mpt : 7800 

olwH : 2693 mm/1429 mm/1123 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms. Pull rod 

actuated, vertically oriented 2-way 

tirE : 20.5 x 7.0 -13 (in), Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Three-fastener rotating corner assemblies. 

Hi-low fuel injectors. 




This year’s entry for FSAE Michigan is WSU’s 7th iteration formula car deemed 

RW7. After numerous pitfalls of the previous iteration vehicle, RW7 returns to 

the basics of design with a simple, reliable, and competitive setup. Many of the 

systems were redone to move from a complex system which had many failures 

to a simple combination of systems which work in harmony. Our targets for this 

iteration were to have a chassis weight of 32.6 kg (72 lbs.) which is three pounds 

lighter than the previous iteration, however, almost 4 times stronger in regards to 

torsional rigidity. The exhaust was deemed to choke the engine instead of helping 

it breathe, with the transition to a modified wet sump, it opened an opportunity 

to better manufacture the exhaust system. 

We weren’t able to test the previous iteration vehicle as much as we would’ve 

liked to, but we still learned a lot from the vehicle. What designs worked, what 

designs didn’t, what designs to pursue and are simple and we know are reliable 

and other designs which aren’t as reliable and should be avoided. This iteration 

reflects what we saw to be simple, reliable, and competitive over our previous 

iteration vehicle. 

United States 


44wayne 

warrior racing 

braKE : Mild Steel, Slotted Rotors; Brembo Calipers; 

bScd : 67 mm bore/42.5 mm stroke/4 cylinders/599 cc 

cooling : Side-mounted, Aluminum Radiator 

drivE : Chain #520, non O-ring 

ElEctronicS : Enginelab ECU 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600RR 


FramE : 4130 round Chrome-moly steel spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Port Fuel Injection, fully sequential 


matErial : Carbon Fiber Seat and Nosecone; ABS side 

panels 

mpd : 12,000 rpm 

mpt : 8,000 rpm 


SuSpEnSion : Double, unequal length A-Arm. Push rod 


tirE : Front: 20x6-13 R25B Hoosier; Rear: 20.5x7-13 

R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : 




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This is Mountaineer Racings first year. The team decided to build a basic tubular 

steel spaceframe. The vehicle has fully independent suspension and is powered 

by a 600 cc Yamaha R-6 engine. 

United States 

west virginia university 

mountaineer racing 

braKE : 4 wheel hydraulic disc 

bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinders / 

599 cc 

cooling : Side pod Mounted Single core, No Fan 

drivE : Chain Driven With Paddle Shifted Manual 

Transmission 

ElEctronicS : 

EnginE : 2009 Yamaha R-6 

Fr/rr tracK : 1220/1170 (mm) 

FramE : Tubular steel spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injection 


matErial : 4130 steel alloy 

mpd : 12000 

mpt : 9000 

olwH : 2700, 742, 1194 (mm) 

SuSpEnSion : dual wishbone 

tirE : 20x6.5x13 Hoosier R25b 

uniQuE : 5% anti-pitch geometry 



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Georgia Tech’s 2013 Formula SAE entry features a ground-up redesign, focusing 

once again on balancing outright performance with safety and reliability. Notable 

changes for this year include: moving from a 13” to a 10” wheel to reduce weight, 

and turbocharging our Yamaha YFZ450 to increase our total vehicle power. 

Through efficient utilization of available resources, the team was able to go from 

design to full vehicle testing in 7 months, with our first drive day on January 15, 

2013. The team has benefitted from having four months of testing and development 

before competition to root out design faults, tune vehicle set-ups, and 

correlate vehicle performance simulations. 

United States 

georgia institute of technology 

gt motorsports 

braKE : Calipers: student designed "monobloc", 30mm 

bore; Rotors: 178 mm 4130 steel 

bScd : 95mm/63.4mm/1 cyl/449cc 

cooling : Side-mounted Al radiators with thermostatically 

controlled fans 

drivE : 520 chain with eccentric tension adjustment 

differential carriers 

ElEctronicS : MoTec M800 ECU with ADl dash/data 

logger 

EnginE : Turbocharged 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 

Fr/rr tracK : FR: 1270mm RR: 1220mm 

FramE : 4130 space frame 



matErial : Aluminum 

mpd : 8500rpm 

mpt : 8000rpm 


SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms. Push rod 

actuated spring/damper 

tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10 R25B 

uniQuE : First drive: January 16, 2013 

wEigHt : 245kg (540 lbs.) 


The 2013 UNH Precision Racing Team consists of 12 Senior Mechanical Engineers, 

2 Computer Engineers and numerous underclassmen. The 2013 steel 

space tube chassis design is an advancement to its predecessor, through maintaining 

a comparable weight with an increase in torsional rigidity. The suspension 

utilizes unequal steel a-arms in both the front and rear. New rear uprights have 

been designed to encompass a new outboard brake system. The drive train uses 

a chain driven Taylor Racing limited Slip Differential. The powertrain for the 2013 

vehicle utilizes a Yamaha YFZ 450R engine, a custom intake and exhaust system 

to enhance max power and torque. The electronics package for the 2013 autocross 

vehicle is highly advanced compared to previous years. A VEMS ECU and a 

wide variety of sensors from tire temperature sensors to shock position sensors 

have been utilized to optimize the performance of car 049. The aerodynamics 

team has designed an aero package that consists of new features not seen by 

previous UNH FSAE teams. Smaller side pods, a more appealing and aerodynamic 

nose, and an under tray diffuser have been designed to enhance the performance 

of the 2013 UNH car. 

United States 

of new Hampshire 

49university 

unH precision racing 

braKE : Brembo Opposing Piston Calipers/ Tilton Cylinders 

bScd : 95 mm Bore / 63.4mm Stroke / 1 Cylinder / 450 

cc 

cooling : liquid Cooled, Single Radiator, Side Mounted 

drivE : Chain Driven Taylor Racing Quaife Torque-Biasing 

lSD 

ElEctronicS : VEMS ECU, Data Acquisition 

EnginE : 2011 Yamaha YFZ450R 

Fr/rr tracK : 48.7 inches / 46.75 inches 

FramE : Steel Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Naturally Aspirated 


matErial : Steel 1020 



olwH : 118 inches long, 48.7 inches Wide, 44 inches 

High, 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm. Pull Rod 

Actuated Spring / Damper 

tirE : 20x7" - 13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Rear Diffuser 

wEigHt : 600lb/272kg 

wHEElbaSE : 66.5in 


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For the 2013 season, Zips Racing has revolutionized their design philosophy to 

create a world class competitive car. The team focussed on implementing new 

ideas and technology in ways never accomplished before. The product is a vehicle 

that is both elegant and technologically advanced. This vehicle is sure to carry 

Zips Racing to new levels of worldwide achievement. 

United States 

university of akron 

Zips racing 

braKE : 4-Disk, floating rotors, ISR Calipers 

bScd : 95.0mm/63.4mm/single/450cc 

cooling : Single side mounted radiator with controlled 

fan 

drivE : Chain-drive, Drexler Formula Student Diff 

ElEctronicS : Motec M400, ACl, VIM, PDM 

EnginE : Yamaha WR450F 

Fr/rr tracK : 1220mm, 1168mm 

FramE : Tubular space frame w/ bonded composite 

honeycomb panels 

FuEl SyStEm : Student designed sequential fuel 

injection 


matErial : 4130, CFRP, Ti, Al, Plastics 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 6500 

olwH : 3020mm, 1220mm, 1145mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arms. Pullrod 

actuated coilovers. 

tirE : Hoosier 18.0x6.0-10 lC0 

uniQuE : . 

wEigHt : 228kg 



Viking 54 is the 14th Formula SAE entry from Western Washington University. 

V54 features the first full steel space frame from WWU in 19 years after a long 

history of composite chassis. This new chassis design focuses on repositioning 

the driver to lower CG, reduce frontal area, and reduce the driver’s influence on 

aerodynamics. A fresh suspension was developed in coordination with the new 

chassis to more effectively use the tire, increase steering angle, and withstand the 

high loads necessary. A full aerodynamics kit was developed using Star-CCM+ 

in coordination with lap simulation and physical testing. The vehicle returns to 

13” wheels on Hoosier R25B tires with in house designed and manufactured 

wheel centers, live centers, uprights, etc. Viking 54 is a fresh slate redesign which 

we hope can provide a base for continued success from Western Washington 

University for years to come. 

United States 

washington university 

51western 

wwu racing 

braKE : Willwood calipers, Custom Floating Rotor 

bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4cyl/599cc 

cooling : Side mounted dual pass 

drivE : Chain Drive Torsen Type II 

ElEctronicS : liFeP4 Battery/ Aim EVO 3 Data logging 


Fr/rr tracK : 1199mm front/1165mm rear 

FramE : Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Baffled tank, Prius Injectors 


matErial : 4130 Cro-Moly 

mpd : 12,100 

mpt : 9,500 

olwH : 3048,1391,1150(mm) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length a arm 

tirE : 20.5x7R13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : large carbon air direction modifiers 



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The 2013 Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) Formula SAE team is a first year 

team that designed this vehicle from the ground up for reliability, drivability, and 

ease of maintenance. This vehicle will hopefully be a launch-pad for the success 

of future entries from FIT to this competition. This vehicle is running a Rotax 

4-Tec 449cc single cylinder engine from a Can-Am DS450 all-terrain vehicle – a 

choice that was based on the engine’s handling, low-end torque, and throttle 

response (also a dealer was close by). The space-frame chassis is made from 

4130 steel, and was designed for driver ergonomics and ease of access to the 

vehicle components – especially mounting/removal of the engine. The suspension 

control arms were made from 4130 steel joints bonded to unidirectional carbon 

tubing. The suspension uprights were made from 6061-T6 aluminum. The team’s 

primary goal in designing and manufacturing this vehicle was to keep things as 

simple as possible. We aim to complete all the events – a first in FIT history – and 

pave the way for the future. 

United States 

Florida institute of technology 

Florida tech motorsports 

braKE : 

bScd : 97mm/4/single/449cc 

cooling : 8"x14"x2" aluminum radiator 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : DynoJet Power Commander w/ 

Autotune 

EnginE : Rotax 4-Tec 449cc 


FramE : 4130 Chromoly Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Single Injector EFI 

FuEl typE : Gasoline/93 Octane 

matErial : Chromoly 

mpd : 9000 

mpt : 8000 

olwH : 2677mm, 1461mm, 1209mm 

SuSpEnSion : 

tirE : 18x6-10 lCO - Hoosier 

uniQuE : 



The WU-2013 marks the second consecutive year in Washington University in St. 

louis history that a Formula SAE car has been designed and built on a one-year 

cycle. The primary goals for this year’s car were packaging and drivability, with an 

emphasis on manufacturability to reduce overall manufacturing time and allow for 

more testing. Using the knowledge gained from the design process and competition 

last year, the team was able to improve upon many aspects of the car and 

set a foundation for future designs. High priority was put on making sure that all 

of the subsystems of the car were well integrated in order to achieve a cohesive 

design. 

With the WU-2013, WU Racing has established itself as a successful engineering 

program and has created a basis for years of exemplary designs to come. 

United States 

university - St louis 

53washington 

wu racing 

braKE : Outboard floating ductile iron rotors 

bScd : 67.0 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinders / 

599.8 cc 

cooling : Single side pod-mounted aluminum radiator 

with fan 

drivE : Chain drive, ATB quaife differential 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU 

EnginE : 2011 Yamaha YZF-R6 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219 mm/1181 mm (47.99 in./46.50 

in.) 


FuEl SyStEm : Electronic fuel injection 

FuEl typE : 100 octane gasoline 

matErial : 4130 steel 

mpd : 11000 

mpt : 8000 

olwH : 2663 mm, 1408 mm, 930 mm (104.84 in., 55.43 

in., 36.61 in.) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pull rod 

(FR)/ push rod (RR) 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25B 

uniQuE : luxury wood grain finish dashboard 

wEigHt : 285 kg (628 lb) 

wHEElbaSE : 1676mm (65.98 in.) 


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The 2013 University of Maine Black Bear Racing Team has designed and manufactured 

our lightest, quickest, and most cost effective small-scale formula 

racecar yet. All components are tightly packed around a newly designed 4130 

chrome-moly space frame chassis that is powered by an Aprilia RxV 550 V-Twin 

engine. A double unequal length non-parallel A-arm suspension can be 

fully adjusted to meet any track condition. New features for the 2013 model include 

a Rekluse auto clutch for better drivability and a lightweight Drexler limited 

slip differential. The 2013 model car has gone through a complete redesign of 

nearly every component. The result: A lightweight, quick, adjustable, and 

affordable racecar. 

United States 

university of maine 

black bear racing 

braKE : Willwood Racing, Dual Piston Calipers, Rotors: 

240mm Front; 220mm Rear 


cooling : liquid Cooled, Dual Externally Mounted 

Radiators 

drivE : RWD, Chain Driven, Drexler Clutch Type lSD 

ElEctronicS : Electronic Ignition, Individual Coils, 

Walbro ECU 

EnginE : 2006 Aprilia RxV 550 


FramE : Tubular Space Frame, Fully TIG Welded. 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom Aluminum Fuel Cell; External, 

High Pressure, Fuel Pump 

FuEl typE : 93 Octane Pump Gas 

matErial : 4130 Chromoly Tubing 

mpd : 60HP (11,000rpm) 

mpt : 45ft-lbs (9,000rpm) 

olwH : 2617mm/103in,1638mm/64.5in,946mm/37. 

25in 

SuSpEnSion : Double, Unequal length A-Arms, Pushrod 

Activated Aluminum Bellcranks. 

tirE : Hoosier 7x20.5, R-25B Racing Slicks 

uniQuE : Rekluse Auto-Clutch 


wHEElbaSE : 1549.4mm/61in 


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This is the second year the University of Saint Thomas is participating in Formula 

SAE. last year the team was awarded Rookie Team of the Year and this year’s 

team is planning to impress the competition with this next vehicle. Overall goals 

for the vehicle were to reduce weight in all areas, make the overall footprint of the 

vehicle smaller and apply more design to all components. 

Our team has elected to continue developing our Honda engine package through 

more advanced tuning and custom intake, header, and oil pan. Our frame was 

simplified and reduced in size to greatly reduce weight and increase overall appeal. 

Our suspension was dramatically changed to reduce unsprung weight and 

induce anti-squat and anti-dive characteristics. It also allowed for much better 

mounting and integration of other parts with decreased assembly difficulty. 

Great Thanks to our Sponsors! 

University of St. Thomas, Royal Purple, Minnesota Air, UBS/ Connelly Family, VR3 

Engineering, Remmele Engineering, Simspeed, NPC Robotics, Discount Steel, 

Valmont Coatings, Stratasys, Pioneer Metal Finishing, Ducati of Minneapolis, Race 

Suit Rental, Dassault Systemes, Toro and Simply Streetbikes 

United States 

university of St thomas 

university of St. thomas 

braKE : Fixed Steel Disc, AP Racing Two Piston, 2 

ouboard front, single inboard rear 

bScd : 67mm / 42.5mm / 4 cylinder / 599cc 

cooling : Dual side-mount radiators shrouded with 

160mm fans 


ElEctronicS : Bazzaz Z-Fi ECU 

EnginE : 2006 Honda CBR600rr 

Fr/rr tracK : 1199 mm / 1136 mm (47.2 in. /44.7 

in.) 

FramE : 4130 DOM Chromoly Steel 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected, external fuel pump and 

regulator 


matErial : 4130 Steel, 1020 Steel, 6061 Aluminum, 

7050 Aluminum, Fiberglass 

mpd : 10000 rpm 



SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length pullrod front, 

pushrod rear 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5 x 7 -13 R25B 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 525 lbs. / 675 lbs. w/ Driver 

wHEElbaSE : 1676.4 mm / 66 in. 

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of illinois - chicago 

57univ 

uic motorsports 

The design philosophy of our 2013 vehicle is one of simplicity, reliability and cost. 

All of the components of the F13 are bought or are simple enough that large 

scale production would still be cost effective. Our goal was to put all of these 

parts together so that they would create a well-rounded, competitive vehicle that 

could be easily maintained and driven by an average racing consumer. 

Our vehicle will not be the lightest or most powerful car. However, with every 

part we’ve carefully assembled, it will still compete with the top vehicles on and 

off the track. Our design goals for the vehicle centered around designing a well 

packaged, easy to produce vehicle. It is a good stable platform that an average 

weekend racer could easily maintain, race and compete with. 

braKE : Fixed, opposing piston caliper 

bScd : 60.0 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder(s) 

/ 599 cc 

cooling : Side mounted, aluminum radiator 

drivE : Chain with Drexler Student Formula SAE 

ElEctronicS : AEM EMS4 


Fr/rr tracK : 1295 / 1270 mm 

FramE : 4130 tubular steel 



matErial : Fiberglass 

mpd : 10,500 

mpt : 9,500 


SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod 

actuated, in plane spring and damper 

tirE : 20.5 x 6.0-13, R25B, Hoosier FSAE 

uniQuE : Carbon fiber intake manifold 



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university of cincinnati 

bearcat motorsports 

The 2013 car from the University of Cincinnati is a cornerstone. Bearcat Motorsports 

has a history of several successful years followed by learning years of the 

recent past. The 2012 team set a new design direction by changing car concept 

from the 600cc engine, 13” wheel packaging to a 450cc, 10” wheel package. After 

a summer of testing and revisions, the 2013 design takes the lessons learned 

and lays the foundation for a winning car concept the team will refine year after 

year. The car is a reliable test bed for instrumented testing and driver training 

capable of directing a team with high yearly turnover into the future. 

To build a car to compete and continue developing of the program, our design 

goals are: 

-Safety: Exceed minimum safety required per FSAE rules. 

-Reliability: Finish all events of competition, accumulate 2000 miles of track 

testing 

-Ease of Manufacture/ Maintenance: Tuning parameters easily adjusted and 

repeatable 

-Efficiency of fuel, tires, and part count: Approximately 0.5 gallon fuel use in 

endurance 

-High acceleration capability: Expand driver’s friction circle to its limits 

braKE : Cast Iron floating rotors, Brembo/AP Racing 

calipers, AP Racing MC 

bScd : 95mm bore/63.4mm stroke/lawnmower/449cc 

cooling : 9" x 7" x 1.3125" aluminum radiator in CF 

side pod with extractor fan 

drivE : Chain drive, 520 pitch chain, TRE FSAE MkII Diff 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU 

EnginE : Yamaha YFZ-450R 

Fr/rr tracK : 1117.6mm Front/1079.5mm Rear 

FramE : 1020 Steel 

FuEl SyStEm : 42 lb/hr injector, Ford Ranger pump, 

43.5 psi 


matErial : 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 6500 

olwH : 2504mm/1336mm/1033mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arms front and 

rear, direct acting dampers 

tirE : 18x6-10 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : laser Sintered Titanium intake 



United States 

United States 


of Hartford 

59university 

Hartford FSaE 

The 2013 University of Hartford Formula SAE Team is comprised of a group of 

extremely dedicated individuals who have spent significant time designing and 

manufacturing the 2013 car. The team has drawn upon our heritage of maintaining 

a lightweight and reliable car with extremely high build quality. 

For 2013, the car’s chassis and suspension have been tweaked and improved. 

last year’s chassis redesign has significantly reduced build time and the 

suspension improvements have increased the handling capabilities. 

The 2013 University of Hartford FSAE car: Nurburgring tested, Sebastien Vettel 

Approved. 

braKE : Yamaha YFZ450 floating calipers, single rear 

brake on diff 

bScd : 98mm/68mm/1/513 cc 

cooling : YFZ450 radiator and fan with temp switch 

drivE : 520 O-ring chain 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU3 System 

EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450, bored and stroked to 513 cc 

Fr/rr tracK : FR: 1244mm/49 in RR: 1206mm/47.5 

in 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly tubular space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : RC Injector with Walbro pump 


matErial : 4130, various aluminums and plastics 

mpd : 9000 

mpt : 7500 

olwH : 2490mm/98in x 1470mm/57.8in x 

1120mm/44in 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length a-arms, direct mounted 

springs in front, pullrod actuated rear 

tirE : Hoosier lC0 10 x 6 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 550 lb / 250kg 



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vanderbilt university 

vu motorsports 

The 2013 Vanderbilt FSAE car was designed to perform while being simple 

and affordable. Having a relatively small team these qualities were essential for 

producing a competitive car. 

In order to keep the car simple the team, decided to use a single cylinder engine, 

and to accommodate this decision the team has been successful in drastically reducing 

the overall weight of this year’s car. To increase simplicity for the driver, the 

clutch pedal was replaced with a hand clutch, and the brake pedal was moved to 

allow left foot braking. 

We would like to give special thanks to Vanderbilt University, our faculty advisor 

Phil Davis and our sponsors. 

braKE : ISR 22-048 Front/Wilwood PS-1 Rear,Tilton 77 

Series Master Cylinders 

bScd : 95.0 mm / 62.00 mm / 1 cylinder / 439 cc 

cooling : Single, side mounted radiator with thermostatic 

electronic fan 


ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE-ECU-1 

EnginE : 2004 Yamaha YFZ450 Model Code: 5TG1 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219.2 mm / 1168.4 mm 

FramE : Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Air temp, throttle position, crank position 


matErial : 4130 Chromoly 



olwH : 2413 mm / 1168 mm / 1155 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm. Pullrod 

actuated spring/damper. Adj. rollbar. 

tirE : 18.0x6.0-10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : CNC machined Aluminum Uprights 


wHEElbaSE : 1549.4 mm 

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of toronto 

61university 

toronto 

The University of Toronto presents UT13 for the 2013 Formula SAE Michigan 

competition. 

The past 16 years of experience have come together to bring UT13 – a vehicle 

defined by design for manufacture methods. This mentality provided distinctly 

new design features for the 2013 vehicle. Features such as a single rear brake 

and pocketed a-arms have served to drastically decrease our manufacturing time 

without sacrifice for reliable high performance. This is our second installment of 

the 10” wheel vehicle powered by the Honda TRx450 single cylinder engine. The 

chassis has been lengthened by 2 inches and the driver been angled back to 

increase driver comfort. The efficient packaging of all components over a 23kg 

chassis allows us to achieve Toronto’s highest stiffness to weight ratio. The result 

is a lightweight, drivable and simple vehicle. 

Canada 

braKE : 3-Disc, ISR 4-piston calipers 

bScd : 96mm/62mm/1 cylinder/450cc 

cooling : Single side-mounted radiator with sealed 

shroud, ECU controlled fan 

drivE : 4 speed sequential 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE3 ECU 

EnginE : Honda TRx450ER 

Fr/rr tracK : 1194mm/47in, 1168/46in 

FramE : Steel tube spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Student designed, EFI controlled 420cc/ 

min 


matErial : 1020 & 4130 steel 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 6500 

olwH : 2286mm/90in, 1391mm/54.8in, 1168mm/46in 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Push-rod 

actuation 


uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 500 

wHEElbaSE : 1537mm/60.5in 

Cooper Motorsports’ F13 is the fifth FSAE vehicle produced at The Cooper Union. 

This year’s vehicle is a culmination and an evolution of past year’s vehicles, showcasing 

practical, low-cost, adaptable solutions with awareness to vehicle systems 

integration rather than precise optimization of individual systems. The overall vehicle 

design is consistent throughout in order to ensure practical integration. The 

vehicle’s chassis systems’ design is focused on low-cost, low-weight fabrication 

while the engine systems’ design focuses on maintained reliability and ease of 

serviceability. The result is a practical, coherent design with a power/weight ratio 

of roughly 250bhp/ton and a consistent owner experience in terms of driveability, 

ergonomics, and maintenance. 

The 2013 team is brand new, consisting solely of undergraduates and only 3 

members who have previously participated in FSAE. The team is proud to start a 

new chapter that builds upon its successful legacy. 

We would like to thank our sponsors: 

The Cooper Union, ConEdison, Sciame, Orient Express, Hotseat Chassis, Spotted 

Frog Design, Exxon Mobil, Cartesian Tube Profiling, Advanced Circuits, Delta 

Camshaft, Performance Electronics 

United States 

63cooper union 

cooper motorsports 

braKE : Brembo Calipers, Student Designed CNC Rotors 

bScd : 67.0mm/42.5mm/4cyl/599cc 

cooling : Side Mounted Water Radiator 

drivE : 520 Roller Chain, Drexler lSDDiff 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE3 ECU 

EnginE : Suzuki GSx-R600 


FramE : 4130 Steel Tube Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Port Injection 


matErial : 

mpd : 10,300 

mpt : 8,600 

olwH : 2667mm/1400mm/1245mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pull rod 


tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7-13 R25B 

uniQuE : 




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louisiana State university 

tigerracing 

lSU’s over-arching goals for this year are to implement a more sustainable hierarchy, 

which includes restructuring team organization, as well as building a base 

design for future generations of the club. Contrary to previous years, the team 

was part of a Senior Design course that required the entire engineering process to 

fall in a timeline that followed the curriculum. This constricted testing time as well 

as motivation for some members. This year, the TigerRacing club is fueled solely 

by volunteers desired to compete, as opposed to just trying to receive course 

credit. Additionally, the team has transitioned from being predominately seniors to 

a team of only four seniors and over fifteen underclass students. This falls in line 

with the ideology that the lSU TigerRacing team has implemented with its new 

management style. 

Overall, the design of the 2013 car has combined the work of the 2011 and 2012 

TigerRacing cars while re-designing key areas that required better performance. 

Crucial redesign decisions include the intake system, the chassis, and the 

drivetrain. Components that were inspired by past designs include the suspension 

system, the exhaust system, and ergonomics. 

braKE : 4 wheel - outboard disk brakes 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 

599cc 

cooling : Single side mount radiator 

drivE : Chain-drive, Quaife QDF7ZR 

ElEctronicS : Stock ECU with Power Commander V 

EnginE : Suzuki GSxR-600 

Fr/rr tracK : 1280 mm , 1256 mm 

FramE : 4130 Tubular Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injection 


matErial : 

mpd : 10,500 rpm 

mpt : 9,000 rpm 

olwH : 2827mm, 1478mm, 1123mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms, F/R 

push rods Kaz Tech. Dampers 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5 x 7 x 13 R25B 

uniQuE : 





polytechnic institute 

65rensselaer 

rensselaer motorsport 

Rensselaer Motorsport is building its 20th car this year, RM20. This car represents 

a large step forward in the optimization of RPI’s hybrid chassis cars. 

Technical advancements include a stiffened space frame-composite hybrid 

chassis with more structural panels. Our suspension now utilizes CNC machined 

uprights and carbon fiber tubes in the A-arms. Custom machined calipers and 

floating discs provide enough stopping power to suit even the most aggressive 

pilot. RM20 will be powered by a Honda CBR600F4i, breathing through a rapidprototyped 

plastic intake and custom stainless steel headers. The engine was 

resonance tuned for maximum drivability, predictable power delivery, and heartstopping 

racecar sound. Power is delivered to the wheels through a custom CNC 

cam and pawl differential. Pneumatic shifting, a custom launch control system, 

and a suede steering wheel complete car-driver interaction. Unprecedented for 

Rensselaer Motorsport is our aero kit, featuring sidepods, a diffuser, a rear wing, 

and front canards. 

The team would like to thank all the amazing sponsors for offering invaluable 

funding, manufacturing, components, and supplies that allow us to bring our 

designs to 

braKE : 4 wheel floating disc brakes with custom calipers 

bScd : 67.0 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder(s) / 

599 cc 

cooling : Twin side pod mounted radiators 

drivE : Chain drive, chain #520 

ElEctronicS : ECU, data acquisition system, and 

student-built driver aids controller 

EnginE : Honda CBR600F4i 


FramE : CNC Ground Tubular space frame with bonded 

composite sandwich panels 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom fuel injection system controlled 

with PE3 ECU 


matErial : AISI 4130 tubing, carbon fiber sandwich 

panels with kevlar honeycomb core 

mpd : 11200 RPM 


olwH : 3089.8 mm long, 1382.4 mm wide, 1000.3 mm 

high 

SuSpEnSion : Double A arm, four wheel independent 

suspension 

tirE : Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 - 10 R25B 

uniQuE : Pneumatic shifting, launch control, aerodynamic 

package 



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South dakota School of mines & technology 

Formula Hardrocker racing 

Formula Hardrocker Racings has developed it’s 2013 entry, affectionately known 

as Chandra, with a design philosophy focused on performance, reliability, and 

innovation. 

Several iterative designs will ensure that reliability is gained without a sacrifice in 

the cars proven speed. 

Key aspects of this years car include; fully unsuspended aerodynamics, carbon 

fiber A-Arms, lDT uprights, and Cold-Spray Metal Matrix Composite brake rotors. 

braKE : Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Floating 

Rotors, AP Racing calipers 

bScd : 80mm / 55mm / 2 / 550cc 

cooling : Single Carriage Mounted Al Radiator with 

8" fan 


ElEctronicS : Pectel SQ6, liFePO4 Battery 

EnginE : Aprilia SxV 5.5 

Fr/rr tracK : (1219/48) / (1118/44) 

FramE : 4130 Tubular Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Port Fuel Injection 

FuEl typE : E-85 

matErial : Titanium, Aluminum, Steel, Carbon Fiber, 

Nylon 6/6 

mpd : 8500rpm 

mpt : 5700rpm 

olwH : 3112/122.5, 1385/54.5, 1098/43 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated 


uniQuE : Fully Unsuspended Aerodynamics 

wEigHt : 540lbs / 245kg 



mellon university 

67carnegie 

carnegie mellon racing 

Carnegie Mellon Racing 67 represents an iterative improvement over CMR 57, 

with increased attention given to rapid manufacture, driver ergonomics, and data 

acquisition. Based upon team results in year’s past, CMR has identified early and 

rigorous testing of our vehicle to be the single most productive route to increase 

points scored at Competition. This has made compressing our manufacturing 

timeline a design priority in order to increase testing time, reliability, data gathering, 

vehicle setup, and driver confidence. 

Accordingly, systems which were resource intensive to produce and maintain, 

detrimental to driver performance, or unsuitable for future improvement were 

redesigned. Systems which performed well on CMR 57 were further optimized to 

reduce mass in order to meet a 10% overall weight reduction goal. 

We have also restructured the team to enable a more streamlined approach to 

design and manufacture through improved member role specificity and continuous 

development. With this new organization an individual’s task is always well 

defined on an advanced schedule, allowing improved and efficient focus on 

optimization, new technology development, and driver training. 

braKE : Outboard, Stainless Steel vented 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4cylinder / 599 cc 

cooling : Single custom downflow radiator 

drivE : 520 Chain 

ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU 

EnginE : 2005 Honda CBR 600f4i 



FuEl SyStEm : Semi-sequential fuel injection, Performance 

Electronics ECU 

FuEl typE : 93 Octane gasoline 

matErial : 

mpd : 12000 

mpt : 10000 

olwH : 2850mm long, 1498 mm wide, 1102 mm high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Push rod 

actuated spring / damper, Adj. Roll bar 

tirE : R25B 20.5x7-13 Hoosier 

uniQuE : 




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universite du Quebec a trois-rivieres 

uqtr racing 

The 2012 uqtr racing car is based off it’s 2011 predecessor. Our approach is still 

based on reliability and simplicity, but it now packs more efficient technologies. 

One major goal of this year’s design was to reduce weigth. Almost every section 

of the car have been redesigned with this in mind. The result is a car 40 pounds 

lighter than last year. Power comes from a honda cbr600rr. Camshafts, intake and 

exhaust have been optimized to deliver a flatter torque curve in order to increase 

drivability. Our electronics team have developped an electro-pneumatic shifter 

system in order to make the car faster and easier to drive. 

The UQTR racing is well prepared and look forward to good results at the FSAE 

Michigan event. 

braKE : wilwood front and rear calipers, 4 floating 

rotors 

bScd : 67/42.5/4/600cc 

cooling : dual pass with thermostatic fan 

drivE : 520 chain/ custom torsen differential 

ElEctronicS : Paray electronique ECU/ alfano astro 

datalog 

EnginE : cbr600rr 2004 


FramE : 4130 chromoly space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : fuel injected 


matErial : 4130 steel, titanium, magnesium, aluminum, 

acrylic, graphene 

mpd : 80hp at 11500 rpm 

mpt : 40 ft. lb at 9000rpm 

olwH : 106"/54.5"/40.5" 

SuSpEnSion : unequal and unparallel A-arm/ push rod 

activated/ penske shocks 

tirE : hoosier 20.5x7x13 r25b 

uniQuE : pneumatic shifter/ wireless telemetry 


wHEElbaSE : 60.5" 

Canada Canada 


university 

69lakehead 

twr-05 

The lakehead University Formula SAE car will be the 5th car (TWR-05) from 

Thunderwolf (TW) Racing to compete at FSAE Michigan. The car is designed to 

be an improvement to the basic concept of our teams’ previous car. Improvements 

in the overall package were made by focusing every component towards 

a main goal; primarily reliability and drivability, as well as simplicity in design and 

low CG. 

Ambitious projects for TWR-05 include: 

-Considerable frame shortening and simplification 

-Pneumatic shifting 

-Steering column situated clutch actuator 

-Revised pedal assembly 

-Integration of Haltech engine management systems 

-Optimization of body paneling 

-In-house developed dry sump system 

We are confident that our research, development and design work over the past 

year will produce a competitive car to exhibit at FSAE Michigan, 2013. 

braKE : Floating cast Iron Rotors, Wilwood PS-1 Calipers 

bScd : 67mm Bore/ 42.5mm Stroke / 4 Cyl / 599cc 

cooling : Single Side mounted rad w/ electrically actuated 

fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, TRE Driveline 

ElEctronicS : Haltech PS1000 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219/48 / 1168/46 


FuEl SyStEm : In Tank pump, Fuel Injected 



mpd : 9000 

mpt : 9000 

olwH : 2642/104, 1448/57, 1092/43 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm, Push Rod 

actuated spring & damper 

tirE : Goodyear D2696 13"x7.0" 

uniQuE : Dry Sump 

wEigHt : 660 

wHEElbaSE : (1549.4 mm/61 inches) 

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wichita State university 

Shocker racing 

Wichita State University Formula SAE team, also known as Shocker Racing, will 

be competing for its 4th year of competition. 

Shocker Racing would like to thank their sponsors for their support. 

WSU Student Government, WSU College of Engineering, Absolute Dimensions, BG 

Products, SAE, The National Institute of Aviation Research, Mid America Powersports, 

Wichita Region SCCA, Salina Region SCCA, TW Metals, Airgas Mid-South, 

lincoln Electrics, Fiber Dynamics, Hoosier Tires, Rapid PSI, Park Aerospace, The 

Metal Finish Company, 3P Processing, and Motorsports Honda. 

braKE : 4 Wheel Brake Disc 

bScd : 

cooling : liquid 

drivE : Chain & Sprocket 

ElEctronicS : 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600RR 

Fr/rr tracK : 

FramE : 4130 Steel Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : 


matErial : 

mpd : 

mpt : 

olwH : 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-arm, Push 

Road Acuated 

tirE : 

uniQuE : Custom Dry Sump, large aero package 

wEigHt : 

wHEElbaSE : 


valley State university 

71Saginaw 

cardinal Formula racing 

For the 2013 competition season there was a large effort to lighten to the car, 

while at the same time maintain the same structural rigidity and serviceability as 

seen in years past. This has allowed Cardinal Formula Racing (CFR) to develop 

the lightest car in the 15 year history of Saginaw Valley State’s Formula SAE 

program. 

The CFR2013 has a steel tube space frame with structural carbon fiber to maximize 

the torsional stiffness, but keep weight and price down. The Suzuki GSxR 

600 was the engine of chose again this year as it has proved to be reliable power 

plant in years past. Another notable change is the front suspension. It underwent 

a redesign that resulted in a better suspension geometry and also helped to lower 

the CG of the car. 

With the weight reduction and other improvements, CFR is expecting to have their 

best year yet. 

braKE : 3 AP Racing 4 piston calipers 

bScd : 67mm / 12.5 / 4 / 600 

cooling : Water Cooled 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE 3 

EnginE : 2004 Suzuki GSxR 600 

Fr/rr tracK : 44"/ 42" 

FramE : Chromoly Tube 

FuEl SyStEm : Common rail injection 


matErial : 

mpd : 80 hp (13000) 

mpt : 50 lb-ft (10000) 

olwH : 

SuSpEnSion : Independant 

tirE : 10" Hoosier 

uniQuE : Carbon sandwich reenforcements 


wHEElbaSE : 60.5" 


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We decided to change the clutch and gas pedal to allow more lateral foot space. 

The front geometry is actuated by pull rod and the rear by push rod. Addition 

of antiroll bars to the front and rear of the car to provide a better stability and 

allow the use of softer shock spring. Adjustable links. The chassis is a 4130 

space frame design made of round steel tube members with carbon fiber panels 

composed of three laminated layers. The panels were inserted in the open areas 

between the tubing to enhance the chassis’s stiffness. 

Canada 

cegep du vieux - montreal 

SaE cvm 

braKE : Alloy Steel Rotors, Single piston floater calipers. 

Double master cylinder 

bScd : 67,0 mm bore / 42,5 mm stroke / 4 

cylinder(s) 599 cc 

cooling : 1 core aluminium radiator , 280mm x 

185mm x 30mm electric 

drivE : 520 Chain drive , gearbox 

ElEctronicS : ECU, Performance Electronics, PE- 

ECU-3 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600RR ; in line 4cyl, DOHC 

Fr/rr tracK : FR: 1193.8mm/47in RR: 

1219.2mm/48in 

FramE : Tubular space frame with structural flat 

carbon fibre panel body work 

FuEl SyStEm : Honda sigle stage injectors 

FuEl typE : 93 Octane unleaded fuel 

matErial : Steel Alloy, Aluminium 

mpd : 10 500 

mpt : 9250 

olwH : 2823mm/11.14in, 1395mm/54.92in, 

1268mm/49.92in 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal A-Arms. Front Pull, 

Rear Push Rods. Spring &Dampers. Antiroll 


uniQuE : None 


wHEElbaSE : 1684.214mm/66.31in 


The team has completely redesigned the car in order to use 10” wheels and 

reduce weight. An aero package has been developped to fully use the power of 

the turbocharged 600CC engine. 

Canada 

laval 

73universite 

FSaE laval 

braKE : Floating discs 

bScd : 67 mm/42.5 mm/4 cylinders/600 CC 

cooling : 3 pass radiator 

drivE : 

ElEctronicS : Motec and custom relay box 

EnginE : CBR 600RR 2007 


FramE : Steel spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Electronic injection 



mpd : 70 kW (9500 RPM) 

mpt : 80 Nm (8250 RPM) 


SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, adjustable 

roll bar 

tirE : 10" Hoosier lC0 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 590 


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university of illinois - urbana champaign 

illini motorsports 

Illini Motorsports 2013 competition entry has been designed using points analysis 

coupled lap simulation and a renewed focus on reliability. We would like to give a 

special thanks to our friends, families, and sponsors for their continued support. 

braKE : AP Racing 4-piston front, 2-piston rear 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 599cc 

cooling : Vertically mounted single core double pass 

radiator, 944 cfm fan 

drivE : RWD 

ElEctronicS : Motec M400 ECU and student designed 

data acquisition and data logger 


Fr/rr tracK : 49in front, 49in rear 

FramE : 4130 Steel space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Stock Honda 



mpd : 10500 rpm 


olwH : l: 3249mm / W: 1468mm / H: 1124mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arms, Ohlins 

TTx25 dampers 

tirE : 20.5x7x13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Carbon fiber anti roll bands 





75Ferris 

Ferris State FSaE 

The 2013 Ferris Formula Racing team is proud to present FFR7. The design goals 

for this vehicle include simplicity, reliability, as well as increased performance. 

Our performance goal is to finish in the top 25% overall at the FSAE Michigan 

competition, which is a major improvement over previous years for Ferris Formula 

Racing. 

Improved suspension geometry, increased cooling capacity, improved differential 

housing and mounts, student designed billet aluminum uprights, spindles, and 

proportioning valve adjusted brakes. 

The improvements for this year’s vehicle are due in part to extensive vehicle 

testing that was performed at the beginning of the season. Strain gauge and durability 

testing were used on the suspension and drive train to necessitate design 

improvements. An engine dynamometer was used to create a fuel map for proper 

engine tuning. 

The Ferris Formula Racing team would like to graciously thank all of our sponsors 

and supporters for their help during this 2013 season. 

braKE : Four Wheel Hub Mounted Disc 

bScd : 95mm bore / 63.4mm stroke / 1 cylinder(s) / 

449cc 

cooling : Single Radiator, Thermostat Controlled w/ 

Electric Fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, OEM Modified Gearbox 

ElEctronicS : Stock ECU 

EnginE : Yamaha YFZ-450 

Fr/rr tracK : 1270mm / 1219.2mm 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : WideBand Self Tuning EFI, PowerCommander 

V 



mpd : 8,000rpm 

mpt : 8,000rpm 

olwH : 2256mm long / 1396mm wide / 1164mm high 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm, Push Rod, 

Air Dampened, Adjustable Roll 

tirE : 20.5 x 6.0-13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : 


wHEElbaSE : 1701.8mm 


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university of michigan - dearborn 

umdracing 

The University of Michigan – Dearborn Formula SAE team consists of first and 

second year members with the goal to learn and build a more durable and 

ergonomic race car. The 2013 design includes a full carbon fiber body, quicker 

lock-to-lock steering ratio, and the Yamaha Genesis 80FI two cylinder engine and 

CVT system all to provide a more comfortable and durable car for the “nonprofessional 

weekend autocross racer”. The three main goals for the design of the 2013 

car are to increase driver comfort, durability, and reliability while maintaining a 

lightweight, low cost, and competitive package. 

braKE : Dual Actuated push type master cylinders 

with 4x outboard rotors 

bScd : 77 x 53.6 mm BoreStroke, 2 Cylinder, 499cc 

cooling : Single side-mounted radiator 

drivE : Belt and #520 chain drive 

ElEctronicS : Bosch Motorsports ECU 

EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80FI 

Fr/rr tracK : 47/45 in (1194/1143 mm) 

FramE : 4130 tubular steel space frame, 7075 aluminum 

rear subframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Common rail dual fuel injector/ in-tank 

pump 


matErial : AISI 4130 Steel, 7075 Aluminum 

mpd : 11,500 rpm 

mpt : 9,000 rpm 

olwH : 2881 x 1346 x 1025 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Independent SlA, pullrod actuated 


uniQuE : CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), 

Aluminum Subframe 


wHEElbaSE : 60 in / 1524 mm 



77rutgers university 

rutgers Formula racing 

For 2013 Rutgers Formula SAE focused on competitive design while accommodating 

driver needs. Historically, emphasis was placed on the performance of 

individual sub-systems compromising the synchronization of driver and vehicle. 

Concentrating on total vehicle performance, a new set of principles was adopted 

promoting the integration of driver and vehicle, while staying true to a tradition of 

continuous sub-system development through innovative thinking and data driven 

design. 

braKE : Floating Rotors, Tilton-77 Master Cylinders, 

Brembo P34G Calipers 

bScd : 70mm bore / 52.3mm stroke / 3-Cylinder /605cc 

cooling : Single side mounted radiator, Temperature 

dependent fan 

drivE : Drexler Salisbury 

ElEctronicS : DTA S80, Custom DAQ 

EnginE : Modified Triumph Daytona 675 


FramE : Steel Tube, 4130 



matErial : Alloy Steel, Carbon, Fiberglass 

mpd : 

mpt : 

olwH : 2298.7mm / 1397mm / 1092.2mm 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length A-Arms, Push-rod actuated 

bell cranks 

tirE : Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : 



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In 2013 lancer Motorsports focused on optimizing and simplifying many key 

features of the car. The main goals during the design and build were to reduce 

component weights, enhance driver support systems, improve system integration 

and allow for quicker and easier adjustments. 

With the addition of square tubes into the tubular chassis and custom tabs, 

suspension components can be easily adjusted for variations in both camber and 

caster. The improved power of the DTA S80 ECU allows for development of a 4 

wheel traction control system as well as launch control. The power developed 

from our Honda CBR600RR engine, custom intake and custom exhaust has been 

tuned for a flatter torque curve and improved throttle response. With adjustable 

head rest, brake pedal and innovative 4 bar link throttle pedal, the car can fit a 

wide variety of driver sizes. A reduced size impact attenuator allows for greater 

body design freedom while maintaining energy absorption characteristics. Sectioned 

body panels allow for quick and easy access to various areas of the vehicle 

and reduce body manufacturing complexity. 

The 2013 team is expecting another great season in our quest of continuous 

improvement. 

Canada 

university of windsor 

lancer motorsports 

braKE : Custom Rotors, Tilton 77 Master Cylinders, 

Wilwood PS1 Dual Opposing Piston 

bScd : 67 mm / 42.5 mm / 4 cylinder / 599cc 

cooling : Side single pass downflow radiator with high 

flow fan and custom fan shroud 

drivE : Chain drive to rear differential 

ElEctronicS : DTA Fast S80 ECU and AIM Mxl Dash 


Fr/rr tracK : 1260 mm Front, 1210 mm Rear 

FramE : Front and rear tubular space frame with sandwich 

panel floor 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injected and custom Aluminium 

tank 

FuEl typE : Gasoline, 93 Octane 

matErial : Steel, Aluminium, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass 

mpd : 10000 rpm 


olwH : 2687 mm long, 1450 mm Wide, 1200 mm High 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pull rod 

suspension 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0 -13 R25B Dry, 21.0 x 6.5 - 13 

WET 

uniQuE : 



university 

79auburn 

war Eagle motorsports 

AU-2013 utilizes a hybrid monocoque and steel rear sub-frame construction to 

produce a light-weight and user friendly racing machine. The car is powered by 

a 600 cc Yamaha R6, and utilizes active intake runners to create a smooth and 

drive-able power curve. AUFSAE would like to thank the Samuel Ginn College of 

Engineering, Walt and Virginia Waltosz, and Hyundai and Kia Technical Centers 

North America for their effort and support. War Eagle! 

United States 

braKE : floating rotor, adjustable bias, custom ABS 

bScd : 67 mm, 42.5 mm, 4 cylinders, 599 cc 

cooling : dual parallel single pass radiators 

drivE : chain drive, salisbury differential 

ElEctronicS : Motec ECU, Motec ADl 


Fr/rr tracK : 1270 mm ( 50 in), 1244 mm (49 in) 

FramE : monocoque fore, chromally space frame aft 



matErial : varies by application 

mpd : 84 HP (11000 RPM) 

mpt : 41 lbf*ft (8000 RPM) 

olwH : 

SuSpEnSion : SlA, double a-arm 


uniQuE : 13" Wheels 

wEigHt : 615 lbm 

wHEElbaSE : 1651 (65 in) 


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The 2013 car is Texas Tech’s third consecutive entry into Formula SAE Michigan. 

The theme for this year’s racecar is clean and reliable. These themes will be 

noticeable in numerous places on the vehicle from the much cleaner engine bay 

compared to last year as well as a much improved cockpit and control system. 

The electronics system was also skillfully done this year which has allowed us to 

have more track time to test the car. This year’s team also managed to cut approximately 

20 lbs. off our last design. In the engine department we managed to 

improve by 5 horsepower while using relatively the same engine. 

We would like to thank our many sponsors including Terry Fuller and the Whitacre 

College of Engineering. 

Wreck’em Tech!!! 

texas tech university 

texas tech university 

braKE : Tilton Master Cylinders with Wilwood PS1 

Calipers 

bScd : 96mm Bore x 62.1mm Stroke (Single Cylinder 

449cc) 

cooling : Custom radiator and duct with aluminum 

piping 


ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE-3 

EnginE : Kawasaki KFx 450R 

Fr/rr tracK : 50” Front/46” Rear 

FramE : Chromoly 4130 Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Delphi Fuel Injector 


matErial : Teinert Metals and CYTEC composites 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 7400 


SuSpEnSion : Pullrod Front and Pushrod Rear 

tirE : Goodyear D2692 20.0x7.0-13 

uniQuE : Cup Holder (Optional) 

wEigHt : 550 

wHEElbaSE : 62” 



Southern university 

81georgia 

Eagle motorsports 

For 2013 our focus is refinements based on evaluations of the 2012 car. The 

suspension, chassis, brake system, and electronics have been reworked to reduce 

weight and increase performance levels. Key components in those subsystems 

have been altered to provide a more favorable rearward mass bias with the mass 

reduction and allow full advantage of the completely redesigned brake system to 

be taken. The suspension dynamics have been altered to tune handling characteristics 

during corner braking entry and throttle exit. Rotational inertia has been 

reduced in drivetrain and passive rotating components and coupled with a new 

power transfer approach which results in decreased acceleration times. 

braKE : Front: Hydraulic Disk / Rear: Hydraulic Disk 

bScd : Bore: 95mm /Stroke: 72mm/ Single-Cylinder / 

510cc 

cooling : liquid Cooled w/ Thermostatically Controlled 

Electric Fan 


ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU, Aim Evo3 Pro DAQ, CAN Bus, 

802.11g 

EnginE : KTM 525 [510cc] 


FramE : Tubular-Steel Space Frame 


FuEl typE : 92 (R+M)/2 

matErial : Frame: AISI 1026 Steel 

mpd : 48 BHP @ 9500 rpm 

mpt : 34 lbf*ft @ 7400 RPM 

olwH : 2438mm x 1347mm x 1220mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm / Pullrod & Rocker 

tirE : Hoosier lC0 18.0x6.0-10 

uniQuE : Crank Trigger/Generator are combined; Wireless 

Data Transmitter 

wEigHt : 550 lbf 


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Team Formula SAE UCV competes in Formula SAE Michigan since 2005, until 

2012 the team has participated in seven editions of the competition. The main 

goal of the team for 2013 is to complete the endurance and to establish a standard 

for next year team members. 

The designs are made thinking about the realities that the team has experienced. 

One of these realities is the lack of economic resources and the other reality, 

following the first, is the constant reuse of parts, which is why this year the 

emphasis was that the designs were as open as possible to be modified or tested 

in later years. 

Venezuela 

universidad central de venezuela 

ultimate competition vehicle 

braKE : Full Floating Steel Rotor, Wilwood Front and 

Rear PS1 Calipers 

bScd : 95 mm bore / 63,4 mm stroke / 1 cylinder / 

449 cc 

cooling : Rear mounted 2 radiators (Originals radiators) 


ElEctronicS : PE3-ECU Data logging capabilities over 

Wifi 

EnginE : Yamaha / YZ450F 2008 


FramE : Steel Alloy Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Student Design Fuel Injection 

FuEl typE : Gasoline 100 octane 

matErial : 4130 Round and Square Tubing 

mpd : 35,04 kW @ 8100 RPM 

mpt : 4,56 Kg-m @ 6100 RPM 



actuated 

tirE : 21 x 6,5 - 13'' 

uniQuE : Easy dismounting of the powertrain 



The Ram Racing Team proudly presents the Colorado State University 2013 

Formula SAE competition vehicle. This vehicle was developed by building upon 

legacy knowledge while developing new concepts including a hybrid space 

frame/stressed skin chassis (Spacecoque), rapid prototyped intake manifold, and 

high lift aerodynamics. Notable features include an aerodynamic mid-wing side 

pod and an active anti-roll controller. 

United States 


83colorado 

ram racing 

braKE : Brembo Front/ISR Rear, Floating Rotor 

bScd : 2.68"/1.72"/4cyl/600cc 

cooling : liquid, Single Pass Radiator 

drivE : longitudinal, 2" Driveshaft, AP Suretrac Differential 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC ADl, MegaSquirt MS3 

EnginE : Kawasaki Zx6R 

Fr/rr tracK : 48/48 

FramE : Spacecoque: 4130 Chromoly/Carbon Fiber 

Panels w/Nomex Core 

FuEl SyStEm : In Tank Super Secret Fuel Pump 


matErial : CARBON FIBER 

mpd : 10750 

mpt : 9250 

olwH : 126/54.5/47.5 

SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length Carbon Fiber A 

Arms, Front Pullrod Rear Pushrod 

tirE : 20"x7" Goodyear D2704 

uniQuE : Wings N Things 

wEigHt : 620 

wHEElbaSE : 1625mm/ 64in 


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cornell university 

cornell Formula SaE racing 

Cornell Racing’s entry to the 2013 Formula SAE Michigan competition is the 

ARG13 prototype. Born as an evolutionary model, ARG13 features dramatic 

improvements over and refinements of the ARG12 prototype. In an attempt to 

maintain its power advantage while decreasing weight and improving its drivability 

and performance, Cornell Racing has opted for a full monocoque chassis along 

with a completely redesigned suspension system. At the heart of ARG13’s engine 

package is a turbocharged Honda CBR600RR controlled by a MoTeC M400 ECM 

in conjunction with a dry sump lubrication system and active boost control. Going 

further, the newly designed suspension system will again be centered on 10-inch 

wheels, allowing for reduced unsprung and overall mass. ARG13’s one piece, full 

carbon fiber monocoque ties these systems together while offering significant 

weight reduction and increased stiffness. lastly, using other advancements such 

as a Drexler 2-way adjustable differential, blade-type adjustable anti-roll, and 

custom turbine housing, Cornell Racing aims to regain its Championship title at 

Formula SAE Michigan 2013. 

braKE : Floating, cast iron rotors (F/R) with 2-piston 

calipers (F/R) 

bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4cyl/599cc 

cooling : Monocoque mounted radiator with thermostatically 


drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 & ADl3 



FramE : Carbon Fiber Monocoque 

FuEl SyStEm : Sequential port injection controlled by 

MoTeC M400 with 3D map 


matErial : 

mpd : 7500 

mpt : 6000 

olwH : 2565mm/1372mm/1130mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal-length A-Arms, pushrod 

actuated spring/damper, adj. anti-roll 

tirE : 18.0 x 6.0-10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Seamless, single piece monocoque, custom 

turbine housing 

wEigHt : 565 



For our 2013 NUS FSAE Race Car, NUS-R13, the following primary design goals 

were set up. 

1) Ergonomics 

2) Throttle response 

3) Cornering response 

4) Reduce downtime 

United States Singapore 

university of Singapore 

85national 

nuS FSaE 

In order to achieve these goals, specific importance was placed on tuning the 

engine, lightening parts as well as extensive testing with physical verification of 

simulations and analysis. 

The design of NUS-R13 focuses on improving transient response as well as giving 

the driver a stable and predictable car to achieve better performance. The V-twin 

Aprilia SxV550 engine is tuned for smoother power delivery to provide predictable 

throttle response for the driver. Due to generally lower peak torques in V-twin engines 

as compared to in-line 4 cylinder engines, lightening of all components on the car 

was done (a total of 12.5kg) to increase the car’s power to weight ratio. Extensive 

computer simulation and analysis were conducted to improve various aspects of the 

car, and physical verifications are used to validate the simulation. With that, designs 

can be further refined to achieve better performance and weight savings. 

braKE : Gray cast iron rotor, AP Racing 2 piston caliper 

bScd : 80.0 mm / 55.0 mm / 2 cylinders / 553 cc 

cooling : Electric water pump, dual-pass radiator with 

electric fan 

drivE : #520 chain and sprocket 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC M800 ECU 

EnginE : Aprilia SxV 550 


FramE : 4130 steel spaceframe with CFRP-PVC foam 

shear panels 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom aluminium fuel tank, inline pump, 

EFI 


matErial : Steel, aluminium, CFRP 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 2792 mm / 1302 mm / 1164 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pushrod 

actuated spring and damper, U-type ARB 

tirE : 18.0 x 6.0 - 10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Electro-pneumatic clutch and gear actuation 



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university of manitoba 

polar bear racing 

Following a successful weight reduction of 50 lbs from previous vehicle designs, 

Polar Bear Racing (PBR) is focusing on vehicle reliability and manufacture quality. 

By setting reasonable but strict deadlines, the team will have the best opportunity 

for testing and tuning prior to competition. 

Some exciting vehicle features of PBR13 are titanium flex joints, a full carbon 

fibre shell impact attenuator, a one piece CFRP monocoque, and newly designed 

carbon fibre axles. 

braKE : Outboard Floating Ductile Cast Iron Rotors 

22.225 cm front / 18.415 cm rear 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 

cc 

cooling : Single, Side-mounted Aluminum Radiator 

with Thermostatically Controlled Fan 

drivE : Chain Driven Torsion T1 differential 

ElEctronicS : Steering Wheel Mounted, lED Warning 

lights and 7 Segment lCD Displays 

EnginE : 2002 Honda CBR 600F4i, Naturally aspirated 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219mm (48 in) / 1118mm (44 in) 

FramE : Full Carbon Composite Monocoque 

FuEl SyStEm : DTAFast ECU Controlled Sequential 

Injectors 


matErial : Carbon Fibre, Steel, Aluminum, Titanium 

mpd : 10700 

mpt : 8500 

olwH : 2732mm (107.6in), 1380mm (54.3in), 1044mm 

(41.1in) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms. Pull rod 

actuated horizontal spring and damper 

tirE : D2704 20.0x7.0-13 R075 

uniQuE : Single Piece Composite Chassis, Titanium flex 

linkages, carbon fi axles 


wHEElbaSE : 1620mm (63.75 in) 


tech university 

87tennessee 

ttu motorsports 

The goal of the TTU-130.R frame is to achieve a balance of performance and maintainability. 

With a modular spaceframe, reliable yet powerful Yamaha R6 engine, 

simple and powerful aerodynamics design, and all new tire optimized suspension 

geometry, we have brought forth a racecar you can drive everyday without requiring 

a team of mechanics at the ready. Careful consideration was given to the geometry 

of the frame to ensure driver comfort as well. The custom molded seats will give 

the driver confidence in his or her control of the racecar. In this way the driver can 

spend more time thinking about the next corner apex, instead of how sore his or her 

back may be. All in all, we designed a driver’s car, one that will perform better than 

conventional modified production vehicle, but won’t alienate the driver’s expectations 

of the feel of the car, like a Formula 1 car will. 

The TTU-130.R will have turn-key performance for the novice motorsport enthusiast, 

but for the expert racer, a plethora of modifiable components provide endless 

tuning capabilities. The Performance Electronics ECU, Cam & Pawl limited Slip 

Differential, brake bias, ride height, camber, toe, damping, and spring preload are 

all adjustable, giving the racecar the ability to adapt to any track. 

The end goal was a racecar that two buddies can take to the weekend races, but 

was also worthy of a professional driver with a crew by his side. The versatility of 

the TTU-130.R is what will give the customers what they want most: to finish first, 

and have fun doing it! 

braKE : Kinetic Energy Transformation Device 

bScd : 4 Cylinder / 600cc 

cooling : Double Radiator 

drivE : Rear Wheel 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics 


Fr/rr tracK : 45 inches/45 inches 

FramE : 4130 Steel Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Injection 

FuEl typE : 93 Octane Pump Gas 

matErial : Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Fiber 

mpd : 10,000 

mpt : 5,000 

olwH : 80 inches, 50 inches, 50 inches 

SuSpEnSion : Double Wishbone Pushrod 

tirE : 20 inch Rubber 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 650 

wHEElbaSE : 60" 


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Villanova University’s 2013 entry into the Formula SAE Competition (hereafter 

referred to as VU05) represents the team’s fifth year in the competition. While 

last year’s car, VU04, was a huge success for the team (our first full redesign as 

well our first year using the Yamaha YZF-R6 engine and Drexler Differential, and 

completing all events in the competition), VU05 is a big step forward for the team. 

With VU05 we were at a point where we could start testing, refining and tuning 

systems on the car, rather than fully redesigning them. Some highlights include a 

frame that is 15% lighter and 21% torsionally stiffer, an overall weight cut of 20 

lbs, a redesigned wheel assembly, a new paddle-actuated CO2 shift system and 

computer, and a new data acquisition system. 

United States 

villanova university 

nova racing 

braKE : 

bScd : 


drivE : Chain Driven 

ElEctronicS : 

EnginE : Yamaha YZF-R6 


FramE : Steel Tube Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injected 


matErial : 

mpd : 9500 

mpt : 9500 

olwH : 100" x 56.5" x 40" 

SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone 

tirE : Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0 

uniQuE : 


wHEElbaSE : 60.00 in 


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The goal for our team was to design a 4-cylinder, space frame formula car with a 

focus on lightness and handling performance while taking advantage of manufacturing 

facilities available to us. Though lightness was sought after in our designs, 

stiffness took priority in suspension, chassis and braking system components. The 

double wishbone suspension was designed using Matlab post processing with 

roll center migration as the parameter to be optimized. The suspension is housed 

in a sheet metal structure integrated in the chassis. The uprights are made from 

4130 sheet metal to minimize weight and optimize stiffness. The wheel centers 

were also designed and manufactured in house using Nastran to prove the design 

and ensure weight minimization. The differential internals are an unmodified T-1 

Torsen with a custom designed differential that minimizes weight and axle angle. 

Our powertrain is a Honda F4i controlled by a Megasquirt II and tuned in house 

on a custom built dynamometer. Our intake manifold was designed using Flow 

Simulation and manufactured by rapid prototyping to minimize the weight. 

United States 

arizona State university - tempe 

Formula Sun devils 

braKE : Outboard Floating, Hot-Rolled Steel, hub 

mounted, 8.5in dia. Vented 

bScd : 2.6 in. bore/1.7 in stroke/ 599 cc 

cooling : Side pod mounted radiator with full-time 

electric fans 


ElEctronicS : Megasquirt ECU 


Fr/rr tracK : 51in front/48 in rear 

FramE : 4130 Steel Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Student des/built ,fuel injection, 

sequential 



mpd : 10500 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 105 in. 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod 

actuated dampers. 

tirE : 20.5 x 7.0-13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Sheet Metal Uprights, rapid prototyped intake, 

custom differential housing 


wHEElbaSE : 62 in 

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The MRT15 combustion prototype will mark the McGill Racing Team’s 15th entry 

into the FSAE series. For the first time, MRT and the former McGill Hybrid Racing 

Team have joined forces to design and build both an electric and a combustion 

vehicle from the ground up. 

MRT15 is powered by the Rotax DS450 single-cylinder engine and features a full 

aerodynamics package. Focus has been set on developing a reliable yet competitive 

package backed by simulation and physical validation. 

Canada 

university 

91mcgill 

mcgill racing team 

braKE : AP Racing Master Cylinders & CP4227/CP4226 

bScd : 97 mm / 60.8mm / 1 Cylinder / 449 cc 


drivE : Slipper Clutch, Torsen Differential 

ElEctronicS : Vi-Pec V88 ECU; AiM Data Acquisition 

EnginE : Rotax DS450 

Fr/rr tracK : 47in /47 in 

FramE : Tubular Mild Steel Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Injection 



mpd : 8500 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 118.12 in / 54.32 in / 45.82 in 

SuSpEnSion : Pushrod / Penske 7800 Double-Adjustable 

Dampers / Adjustable ARB 


uniQuE : Full Aerodynamics Package 



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virginia tech 

vt motorsports 

VTM13 is the 26th vehicle produced by Virginia Tech Motorsports for competition 

in Formula SAE sanctioned events. The team established quantifiable goals and 

a formal testing program to validate the predictive models used for system level 

designs. A light weight, fuel efficient vehicle platform, incorporating a tube frame 

chassis and single-cylinder engine was chosen. For the benefit of an amateur 

driver, assistive control systems are included. Custom body molded seating 

system is included along with adjustable pedals and a molded steering wheel. An 

undertray with diffuser and a complete aerodynamic package were designed in 

order to increase the tractive limits of the 10” wheels with Hoosier R25B tires. A 

single-cylinder, Yamaha WR450F powers the car utilizing a MoTeC M400 engine 

management system. An adjustable limited-slip differential allows the torque bias 

ratio to be tuned for acceleration and deceleration scenarios. The suspension, 

powertrain, electrical and ergonomic systems were analyzed, tested, and refined 

in order to ensure drivers of any skill level are capable of consistently driving the 

car at its tractive limit, the primary goal of the 2013 vehicle. 

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braKE : Slotted floating rotor, Front: AP4227/Rear: 

AP4226, Tilton m/c 

bScd : 95mm/63.4mm/1 cyl/ 449 cc 

cooling : Sidepod-mounted radiator with 366 cfm 

thermostatic-controlled fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, stock gearbox 

ElEctronicS : Custom MOSFET power distribution 

with MoTeC M400 ECU 

EnginE : Yamaha WR450F 


FramE : AISI 4130N Chrome-Moly Tubular Steel 

Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom Port Fuel Injection 


matErial : 4130-N, 7075-T6 & T651, Ductile Iron, 

Magnesium, CFRP, UlTEM 9085 



olwH : 2990mm/1403mm/1066mm 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal length Double A-arm Pushrod 

front/Pullrod rear, Ohlins TTx-25 dampers 

tirE : 18x6-10 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Custom molded seat & steering wheel grips, NI 

Wireless Telemetry 




KORA F-13 is our team’s tenth F-SAE vehicle. This vehicle’s main concept is full 

aerodynamics package for more grip. Suspension is also setted for aero. 

And for prove this package, we used DAQ(NI) to collect some vehicle’s dynamic 

data. 

www.facebook.com/kookmin.racing 

South Korea 

university 

93Kookmin 

KooKmin racing 

braKE : 

bScd : 

cooling : Single Radiator 

drivE : 520Chain Taylor Race lSD 

ElEctronicS : Haltec. ECM System. 


Fr/rr tracK : 1220/1180 

FramE : Steel Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : 


matErial : Mild Steel 

mpd : 

mpt : 

olwH : 2933/1420/1350 (mm) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal A-Arm, Push load type 

tirE : 18x6.0-10 lC0 Hoosier 

uniQuE : 




State university - university park 

95penn 

penn State racing 

For 2013, Penn State Racing has designed its 19th combustion powered racecar. 

This year’s car was a complete redesign, with highlights including a new engine, 

suspension, and aerodynamic package. The team has expanded to around 40 

active members and has built great teamwork through their passion for engineering 

and racing. The team is confident in this year’s car to be a strong, reliable 

competitor and return to the success of past Penn State teams. 

This year would not be possible without the continued support of our University 

and sponsors listed below: 

Penn State Applied Research lab, Penn State learning Factory, Timet, Toyota, 

General Motors, Volvo, Bridgestone, Kennametal, Bosch, John Deere, ArcelormitalSolidworks, 

Schlumberger, Performance Electronics, SKF, Ricardo, Burns 

Stainless, Jiffy-tite, Cartesian, EOS e-Manufacturing Solutions, Danaher, A&A 

CompASAP 

United States 

braKE : Brembo calipers with titanium rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore/ 42.5mm stroke/ 4cylinder/ 599cc 

cooling : dual pass radiator with fan 

drivE : 520 Chain, Drexler lSD 

ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU w/ Motec CDl3 Dash 

EnginE : 2007 Yamaha R6 


FramE : 4130 Cr-Mo Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : PE3 ECU, EFI with pressure regulator and 

return 


matErial : Alloy Steel, Carbon Fiber, Titanium, Magnesium, 

mpd : 12000 

mpt : 10500 

olwH : 112", 52", 51" 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal lenght, non-parallel A-Arm, pull 

rod actuation 

tirE : 18.0/7.5-10 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 560 


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institute of technology 

97rochester 

rit Formula SaE racing team 

The RIT Formula Racing Team builds upon last season’s Endurance victory at 

Formula Student Germany with our 2013 entrant to the Formula SAE Series. A 

product of extensive simulation, design, and testing, the RIT vehicle exhibits many 

unique characteristics. A carbon fiber monocoque utilizing unidirectional fiber 

maintains sufficient stiffness while significantly reducing weight. A lightweight 

aerodynamic package verified through wind tunnel testing generates 75 lbs 

of downforce at Skidpad speed. The vehicle’s entire braking system is custom 

designed in house, allowing for component level optimization. The turbocharged 

single-cylinder engine is light, fuel efficient, and produces 75% of its peak torque 

across a very broad RPM range. Composite driveshafts and a lightweight differential 

allow for a mass efficient, tunable drivetrain. These features have created 

a race vehicle with a focus on scoring potential, performance, efficiency, and 

drivability, a winning combination for Formula SAE. 

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braKE : Custom Dual Piston Calipers 

bScd : 95mm x 63.4mm, Single Cylinder 449cc 

cooling : Side-mounted single core radiator and duct 

drivE : Rear wheel chain drive, Carbon Fiber Reinforced 

Polymer halfshafts 

ElEctronicS : Motec M400 with data logging, Racepak 

Smartwire power control module 

EnginE : 2013 Yamaha WR-450F, Turbocharged 

Fr/rr tracK : 1143 mm/45 in 

FramE : Composite Monocoque 

FuEl SyStEm : RIT-developed dual stage sequential 

injection, Speed Density Calibration 


matErial : Unidirectional pre-impregnated carbon fiber, 

epoxy film adhesive, 5052 al 

mpd : 7,500 

mpt : 7,500 

olwH : 2837 mm/111.7 in, 1532 mm/60.3 in, 1062 

mm/41.8 in 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, front pull 

rod, rear push rod 


uniQuE : Turbocharged single cylinder 


wHEElbaSE : 1575 mm/62 in 

of western ontario 

99university 

western Formula racing 

This year, the Western Formula Racing Team is celebrating their 25th anniversary 

since first attending the FSAE-Michigan event in 1988. The team has been pushing 

hard to make this year the best yet. 

The 2013 team started vehicle design in May of 2012 with emphasis on the 

teams’ goals Excellence, Endurance, and Enthusiasm. Over the summer, the 2012 

car was heavily tested giving the team a good foundation for the 2013 car. Utilizing 

the data gathered from a summer of testing, this year’s design is an evolution 

of past vehicles. Careful evaluation of data and past designs allowed the team to 

focus their attention on certain areas of the car. Some of the main design focuses 

include ergonomics, wheel assemblies, body and aero, and engine systems. 

The 2013 team has been focusing on improving the team as a whole, and on 

small design changes that will result in large gains. look for us at the finish line 

of endurance! 

braKE : Fully floating ductile iron rotors, ISR calipers 

bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4/599cc 

cooling : Single side mounted 2 core aluminum radiator 

drivE : Chain driven Drexler Differential 

ElEctronicS : AEM EMS-4, AIM evo3 pro 

EnginE : Honda CBR600 f4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 1163/1113 // 45.8/43.8 

FramE : Tube Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom aluminum tank with in-tank fuel 

pump, fuel injected 


matErial : Chromoly Steel 

mpd : 12,000 

mpt : 8,000 

olwH : 2811/110.7, 1411/55.6, 1209/47.6 

SuSpEnSion : Front pull rod, rear push rod, double 

unequal length wishbone 

tirE : Hoosier 20x75-13, R25B 

uniQuE : Carbon Fibre - Aramid honeycomb floor panels 

wEigHt : 595 

wHEElbaSE : 1525/60 


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Kettering University has a very rich history in the automotive industry being that it 

was originally General Motors Institute. This history helps create a clear path to a 

goal of a successful racecar by simply going off of the core values that our team 

stands for. These values are ingenuity, being cost savvy, doing the appropriate 

amount of research, and an endless pursuit of going fast. 2013 is a year that 

encapsulates these goals more than previous years in the careful crafting of 

designs, components, and calibrations. Our use of exotic materials has decreased 

drastically over the previous season’s in addition to all materials in general being 

used more efficiently. This is part of our design renaissance that will yield major 

changes going forward. As Charles Kettering said, “If you have always done it that 

way, it is probably wrong” and here at Kettering University, we take that concept 

seriously. 

We would also like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors for their commitment to 

our 2013 season! 

United States 

Kettering University 

Kettering University 

BRAKE : ISR Calipers, AP Master Cylinders, Floating Steel 

Rotors 

BSCD : 95mm / 62.4mm / 1 cyl / 450cc 

COOLING : 

DRIVE : Large Mechanical Gears 

ELECTRONICS : 

ENGINE : Yamaha WR450f 

FR/RR TRACK : Front: 1240mm/48.8in Rear: 

1198mm/46.8in 

FRAME : American Steel 

FUEL SYSTEM : Returnless relatively-low-pressure EFI 

FUEL TYPE : E85 

MATERIAL : 

MPD : 

MPT : 155 N-ft @ 7000 RPM 

OLWH : L:2273/89.5 W:1346/53 H:1113/43.8 

SUSPENSION : 

TIRE : 13" Hoosier R25B 

UNIQUE : Suspension designed for Michigan roads 

WEIGHT : 

WHEELBASE : 1524/60 


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The NIU13 vehicle was designed with simplicity in mind. While the car is ready 

to compete when it leaves the shop, it grows with the driver by incorporating the 

ability to easily make optional adjustments to various features of the vehicle. This 

long-term value provides incentive above and beyond the already competitive 

power numbers that our simulation, design, and testing have yielded. Building 

upon developments made last year, we were able to find a reasonable compromise 

between weight transfer and yaw inertia to create a stable and responsive 

car in a lighter and stronger package. Suspension compliance was mitigated with 

a stiff chassis designed to provide high strength and serviceability to the rest of 

the vehicle, as well as improved driver safety from side impacts. The composite 

materials in the seat and body provide lightweight protection of various vehicle 

components, and reduce driver fatigue. Through rigorous tuning and simulation, a 

compact, lightweight powertrain system is chosen to maintain competitive power 

and reliability. Overall, each component of the NIU13 vehicle is designed for maximizing 

the power output through the simplest, most efficient method. 

United States 

Northern Illinois University 

NIU Motorsports 

BRAKE : Dual master cylinders, four calipers 

BSCD : 80mm bore / 55mm stroke / 2 cylinder / 550 cc 

COOLING : Single radiator 

DRIVE : Chain drive 

ELECTRONICS : DTA ECU 

ENGINE : Aprilia 550 V Twin 

FR/RR TRACK : 1169mm / 1143mm 

FRAME : 4130 Chromoly Steel Space Frame 

FUEL SYSTEM : Fuel Injected 

FUEL TYPE : 93 Octane 

MATERIAL : 3 ply fiberglass 

MPD : 7000 

MPT : 6750 

OLWH : 2800mm long, 1321mm wide, 1064mm high 

SUSPENSION : Direct Actuation 

TIRE : 20.5x6-13 R25B 

UNIQUE : MyChron 3 Dash 

WEIGHT : 550 lbs 

WHEELBASE : 63.5 inches 

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university of Florida 

gator motorsports 

University of Florida’s 2013 vehicle was designed to build on the success of 2012 

and push Gator Motorsports to a top ten finish. 

Goals for the 2013 package were established early on using careful analysis 

of 2012 vehicle data along with Optimumlap and ChassisSim vehicle simulation 

programs to identify weak areas of the 2012 package. These goals include 

improved amateur driveability, fuel economy, and transient dynamic performance. 

An evolution of the 2012 vehicle, significant design changes for the 2013 season 

include a switch to pull-rod actuated suspension, improved exhaust header, modified 

engine tuning and the incorporation of a Bosch ABS unit providing anti-lock 

braking and stability control. 

Combined with a long-standing program emphasis on reliability, serviceability, 

ergonomics, and the blood, sweat, and tears of our core team members, the 

University of Florida’s 2013 vehicle will be a strong contender at Formula SAE 

Michigan. 

In remembrance of Khalil Mohmed. 

United States 

braKE : Bosch ABS M4, Floating hub-mounted steel 

rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 

cc 

cooling : Ducted left side mounted radiator, with PWM 

water and fan 

drivE : 520 chain, modified torsen differential 

ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 ECU, ADl, PDM 

EnginE : 2007 Honda CBR600RR 


FramE : 4130 steel tubular spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : MoTeC M400 fuel management system 


matErial : 

mpd : 10000 RPM 



SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, pull rod 

actuated, adjustable ARB 

tirE : 20x7.0-13 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Externally-adjustable Kochler (TM) differential 



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The team built upon the foundation laid by the previous year’s car. Major changes 

were minimized and a true evolution of the car was designed. The main adjustment 

that the team made was to reduce the size of the chassis to create a lighter 

and more efficient profile. The suspension design was kept the same, but optimized 

for a new geometry. Also, the engine system has retained its turbocharger 

with the intake and exhaust system now tuned to get the most from this system. 

In conjunction with these adjustments the team has turned to a standalone ECU 

system to ensure the electronics are in tune with the turbo. New for this year is 

an aero package consisting of a front wing, under tray, and rear wing. We view 

this package as a building block for the future and a strong addition to this year’s 

car. In total this car represents an advancement of our 2012 car and set a new 

standard for the future of the FSAE program at Stevens. 

The team would like to thank our sponsors: 

Mechanical Engineering Department, Stevens SGA, Transcontental Steel, Hunter 

Mfg. Services, Honeywell, Triplestrong Racing, ExxonMobile, Polaris Industries, CP 

Carillo, Kreisler Mfg. Corp., MICRO, Precision Chassis 

United States 

Stevens institute of technology 

Stevens FSaE 

braKE : 4 Wheel Hub Mounted Discs 

bScd : 67.0mm/42.5mm/559.4cc 

cooling : Water-cooled, Single Fan 

drivE : Chain Drive, Quaife Differential 

ElEctronicS : PE-3 ECU 

EnginE : YZF-R6 


FramE : 4130 Chromoly 

FuEl SyStEm : External Pump, Adjustable Pressure 

Regulator 


matErial : Carbon Fiber Body Panels 

mpd : 100 HP (10,000 RPM) est. 

mpt : 55 ft-lbs (5,000 RPM) est. 

olwH : 2997mm, 1574mm, 1295mm 

SuSpEnSion : Fox Shocks, Pushrod 


uniQuE : Honeywell MGT1238 Turbocharger 

wEigHt : 600 est. 



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For the 2013 FSAE Michigan competition, UNC Charlotte has designed and 

manufactured an advanced FSAE car that improves upon previous team designs. 

The UNC Charlotte FSAE team consists of 15 mechanical engineering students 

who are divided into three groups: chassis, engine, and body. 

After extensive testing of the school’s previous FSAE car, the chassis team began 

designing the suspension for the 2013 car. Several design advancements of the 

2013 FSAE car include a structural carbon fiber floor, improved turning radius, 

higher suspension motion ratios, and a highly adjustable suspension system. In 

order to compare optimal theoretical settings with dynamically tuned setups, advantageous 

at-track adjustments were incorporated such as adjustable roll center 

heights without introducing unwanted kinematic variables. 

The engine team has implemented a KTM 500 ExC powerplant which will be 

electronically-controlled using Motec. The body team designed and manufactured 

a new carbon fiber body that incorporates a three-piece main shell with integrated 

side-pods and under-body. CFD flow simulation was also performed on the aero 

package to analyze and optimize the overall design. 

United States 

university of north carolina - charlotte 

49ers 

braKE : 4-wheel outboard brakes 

bScd : 3.74 in (95 mm) / 2.84 in (72 mm) / 1 cyl / 31.15 

cu in (510 cc) 

cooling : Water-cooled, side-mounted radiator 

drivE : Chain-drive, Drexler limited-slip differential 

ElEctronicS : Motec M400 ECU 

EnginE : 2013 KTM 500 ExC 

Fr/rr tracK : 47.4 in (1204 mm) / 46.4 in (1179 mm) 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly tubular spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Motec-controlled EFI 


matErial : 4130 Chromoly, carbon fiber 



olwH : 100.8 in (2561 mm), 55.9 in (1420 mm), 43.8 in 

(1112 mm) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pull/push 

rod actuated spring and damper 

tirE : 20 x 7.5 - 13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Carbon fiber body and floor, electronic shifting 

wEigHt : 550 lb (249.5 kg) 

wHEElbaSE : 61 in (1549 mm) 


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Continuing from previous cars, University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports has 

built a four cylinder engine, steel tube frame, 13 [in] wheel car for 2013. This 

year’s design was driven by the results of a lap-time simulation; an aerodynamics 

package was added to the car as the lap-time simulation indicated a significant 

benefit from downforce. In addition to developing the aero package, ergonomics 

were a major focus with significant research and testing invested in determining a 

good driver position, adjustment and control strategy, as well as developing a car 

with predictable handling and engine behavior. The importance of vehicle testing 

on performance and reliability was paramount so projects and timelines were 

scoped to ensure that adequate testing time would be allowed. The end result is a 

vehicle that satisfies the goals of driver-centricity, reliability and performance. 

Canada 

university of waterloo 

university of waterloo Formula motorsports 

braKE : Floating cast-iron rotors, 240mm OD, 4mm thk 

F&R. Tilton 77 series Master Cyl 

bScd : 67.0 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder(s) 

/ 599 cc 

cooling : Side mounted 210x300x30mm core radiator, 

430 cfm fan, elec15 lpm water pump 

drivE : 520 Chain. Salisbury limited slip differential. 

ElEctronicS : PDM: Custom PCB with relays and 

fuses / Control: Pectel SQ6 ECU 


Fr/rr tracK : 1235 / 1200 mm 

FramE : 4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Honda port injection with custom fuel 

rail 


matErial : Carbon fibre nose cone and aircraft fabric 

body covering 

mpd : 13,000 

mpt : 7,000 


SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull(F)/ 

Push(R) act. spring/damper. Adj Roll bar 

tirE : 20.0 x 9.5-13 C3000 / R25B 

uniQuE : 3 Element front and rear wings. Downforce 

=2490N, Drag =1067 N 



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university of connecticut 

uconn Formula SaE 

This year’s car marks the fifth car produced by UConn Formula SAE since reforming 

the team in 2007. The frame is a tubular steel space frame made from 4130 

chromoly with vacuum infused carbon fiber stress panels and body for increased 

torsional rigidity and weight reduction, respectively. A 2003 Suzuki GSx-R600 underwent 

a complete rebuild accompanied by a modified 13.3:1 compression ratio, 

slipper clutch, and the removal of first, fifth and sixth gear. A load cell in-line with 

the shifter allows for clutch-less downshifts. The intake and throttle body were 

SlS printed from glass-filled nylon with a flapper valve added to relieve pressure 

in the event of a back fire. The exhaust is constructed of mild steel in a 4-2-1 

configuration with ceramic coating both inside and out. A Salisbury differential 

enclosed in a cast magnesium housing with chromoly stub axles provides added 

drivability and reliability, while cast magnesium uprights provide additional weight 

savings. A steering rack manufactured in-house utilizes custom rack and pinion 

gearing enclosed in an aluminum housing with welded support tubes to reduce 

mounting compliance. 

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braKE : Tilton 76 Series Compact, Balance Bar, Proportioning 

Valve, Wilwood PS1 

bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4Cylinder/599cc 

cooling : Single Radiator, Temperature Controlled Single 

Speed Fan 

drivE : Chain Driven, 520 Chain, Stock Transmission 

ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics Edge (PE3), 

Single Engine loom Separate From Chassis 

EnginE : Suzuki GSx-R600 

Fr/rr tracK : F:1244.6mm/49in , R:1193.8mm/47in 

FramE : Steel Space Frame with Carbon Stress Panels 

FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Injection, 3D Map, Speed 

Density Mapping 



mpd : 11500 RPM 


olwH : l:2662mm/104.8in, W:1473mm/58in, 

H:1181mm/46.5in 

SuSpEnSion : Double, Unequal length Non-Parallel 

A-Arms with Pushrods 

tirE : 18x7.5-10 R25B 

uniQuE : Cast Mag Uprights, Carbon Stress Panels, 

Salisbury Differential, SlS Intake 

wEigHt : 270kg/595lbs 

wHEElbaSE : 1549.4mm/61in 

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To improve upon a 34th place finish at Michigan in 2012, the 2013 Mississippi 

State University (MSSTATE) Formula SAE vehicle has been designed for improved 

drivability, reliability, and driver comfort along with implementation of aerodynamic 

devices and decreased weight. With these goals, the team believes this low cost 

production vehicle will be competitive in the weekend racing scene. 

United States 

mississippi State university 

mississippi State university Formula team 

braKE : Wilwood MC and PS-1 Calipers 

bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder(s) 

/ 599 cc 

cooling : Water cooled with shrouded pull fans 

drivE : Chain drive 

ElEctronicS : Megasquirt ECU 

EnginE : CBR600 F4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 1232mm front and rear 


FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injected from common rail 


matErial : Fiberglass Body, CFRP Aero 

mpd : 8000 

mpt : 6000 

olwH : 2950 mm, 1423 mm,1300 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Unequal, unparallel, SlA 

tirE : 20.5x7.0-13 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : Non-intercooled Turbo E85 




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Podium 600Ex was entirely set up only for F-SAE. We spent most of our days on 

the machine. The primary goal of the design is weight lightening. We adapated 

carbon fiber for the surge tank. And we also added minor changes for the front 

frame structure. The new shaped exhaust manifold is only purposed for higher 

pressure. Double Deck Diffuser is aptly described as one of the characters 

that makes it more distinctive. The first thing we had to deal with was making 

improvements on the machine comparing to last year’s machine. 

South Korea 

Kumoh national institute of technology 

automania 

braKE : S&T Motors MS3 calipers, 420J2 Stainless 

steel disc 

bScd : 58mm bore/57mm stroke/4cylinders/599cc 

cooling : Side pod mounted dual radiators 

drivE : 520ERV3 Chain DriveType,M&Tech 1.5 way 

lSD 

ElEctronicS : lED tachometer 

EnginE : CBR600RR 


FramE : Truss construction frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Injector type 


matErial : Seamless Mild steel round tubing pipe 

Pi25.4/T2.4,Pi25.4/1.65 

mpd : 13000 

mpt : 12000 

olwH : 2555mm, 1400mm, 1030mm 

SuSpEnSion : Front-Push rod, Rear-Push rod 

tirE : 175/515R 6J Kumoh 

uniQuE : Electronic push button shifting 

wEigHt : 507lb/657lb with driver 

wHEElbaSE : 1550mm(61.02inch) 


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bradley university 

braves racing 

The 2013 Bradley University FSAE car, the BR13 is Bradley’s 16th car built for 

the FSAE competition. The BR13 is designed for the weekend autocross driver 

looking for an economical, safe, and competitive vehicle that requires minimal 

professional driving skills. This year the focus for the team was car reliability 

and weight reduction. To meet these objectives, the center of the BR13 is a 

chromoly space-frame with structural side pods that increase torsional rigidity in 

a lighter frame design. The team switched engines from a CBR 600 to a Yamaha 

Genesis 80Fi engine and CVT package to eliminate shifting, decrease weight, 

and improve reliability. The use of composite materials such as polyester fabric 

body panels and a carbon fiber nose cone along with an aluminum firewall aid to 

reduce weight and keep costs low. The BR13 is on its way to be the first car from 

Bradley University that weighs under 500 lbs. 

The team would like to thank all the sponsors and responsible parties. We 

couldn’t have accomplished this without you! Feel free to stop by our paddock at 

competition. We’d like to hear what you think. 

United States 

braKE : Wilwood calipers, Cast iron 10 inch disc brakes 

bScd : 77 mm bore / 53.6 mm stroke / 2 cylinder(s) / 

499 cc 

cooling : Dual side mounted radiators with 1700 cfm 

fans 

drivE : Chain driven with Honda ATV differential 

ElEctronicS : Yamaha Phazer GT stock unit 

EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80FI 500cc 4-stroke 

Fr/rr tracK : 1245 mm ( 49 in) / 1168mm (47 in) 

FramE : Welded 4130 Chromoly Steel 

FuEl SyStEm : External fuel pump and regulator 


matErial : 4130 Chromoly tubing, variety of wall thicknesses 

mpd : 10500 

mpt : 7000 

olwH : 2850 mm (112 in) long/ 1480 mm (58 in) wide/ 

1295 mm (51in) high 

SuSpEnSion : Double uneven A-Arm, pushrod actuated 

springs and dampers 


uniQuE : CVT, aircraft fabric body panels 

wEigHt : 625 lb (283 kg) 

wHEElbaSE : 1600mm (63 inches) 

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north dakota State university 

bison motorsports 

North Dakota State University’s F13 incorporates simplicity, cost effectiveness, 

and predictability to ensure a reliable and pleasing weekend driving experience. 

F13 brings quite a few changes from the last FSAE car built by North 

Dakota State; F13 has a completely redesigned suspension around a 10” wheel 

package, a completely redesigned frame, and a new approach at the control 

mechanisms. A turbocharger was added to the existing KTM 525 single cylinder 

engine to achieve maximum efficiency. 

United States 

braKE : 2x 7.5" front, 1x 8" rear 

bScd : 510cc 

cooling : Air to liquid Radiator 

drivE : Chain Driven 

ElEctronicS : AEM EMS-4 

EnginE : KTM 515 Turbo 



FuEl SyStEm : Sequential EFI 


matErial : AISI 4130 Steel 



olwH : 2600 mm x 1400 mm x 1100 mm 

SuSpEnSion : Pull-Rod Double A-Arm 

tirE : 18x6 R25B 

uniQuE : Blown Diffuser, Dewalt Shifting Mechanism 

wEigHt : 365 lb (515 lb with driver) 


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Duke University’s 2013 Formula SAE racecar is a significant step forward for 

the organization, with an overarching theme of refining all vehicular subsystem 

components with the focus on weight reduction and innovative improvements. 

Through theoretical modeling, CFD analysis, wind tunnel verification, and finally 

on-vehicle testing and validation, it was determined that maintaining a full aerodynamics 

package for the new design remains the best use of resources to improve 

the vehicle’s overall performance. The 2012 FSAE Michigan competition vehicle 

performed well in each of the dynamic events, but the largest constraint on its 

overall performance was the gross vehicle weight. Despite having built a very 

robust vehicle that was already lightweight for a racecar with a steel space-frame, 

four cylinder engine, and full aerodynamics package, a number of design enhancements 

for the 2013 vehicle have been developed to create a strong overall 

design focused on incremental improvements within every subgroup. 

United States 

duke university 

duke motorsports 

braKE : Outboard, floating front rotors; inboard, fixed rear 

rotors 

bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599cc 

cooling : Single sidepod mounted, single-pass radiator 

with PWM-controlled electric fan 

drivE : Torsen T1 lSD 

ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU 


Fr/rr tracK : 1234mm/48.6in F; 1222mm/48.1in R 

FramE : Steel, tubular space frame 

FuEl SyStEm : 195cc/min RC Eng fuel injectors, 

sequential 





olwH : 2486mm/97.9in long; 1425mm/56.1in wide; 

1130mm/44.5in high 

SuSpEnSion : Double, unequal length A-arm; pushrod 

activated spring w/ Penske 7800 damper 

tirE : Goodyear D2704 

uniQuE : 




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UOIT Motorsports is pleased to present our 5th vehicle for SAE competition. 

Our foremost design goals were simplicity, reliability, lightness, cost efficiency, 

and a suspension system capable of putting more power to the ground. F2013 

focuses on these goals to improve on 2011’s new design formula (10” wheels 

and a single cylinder engine). Our previous car’s drivetrain makes a prominent 

reappearance with its student made 1 piece aluminum differential and composite 

half-shafts. Powering the car is a KFx450R which has received the addition of 

a ViPEC standalone engine control unit. Driveability is further improved with 

a Rekluse slipper clutch. 

We would like to thank our gracious sponsors: 

Durmach – Materials and machining facilities. 

Multimatic – Composites. 

UOIT Faculty of Engineering and the Automotive Centre of Excellence – World 

class facilities. 

The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Airport – Testing area 

And who can forget the SAE Event organizers for the wonderful competitions we 

all enjoy! Please come by our paddock and chat about all things SAE. 

Canada 

univ of ontario institute of technology 

durmach uoit motorsports 

braKE : Wilwood Calipers, AP Racing Master Cylinders 

bScd : 62mm/96mm/1cyl/450cc 

cooling : Side Mount Water Radiator 

drivE : 520 Chain; Torsen T1 w/ Monoblock Aluminum 

Cage 

ElEctronicS : ViPEC V44 ECU, Student Built Dash 

Display 

EnginE : Kawasaki KFx450R 

Fr/rr tracK : 46”/44.5” (1170/1130) 

FramE : Steel Tubular Space Frame w/ Aluminum Diff 

Supports 

FuEl SyStEm : In-House Composite Fuel Tank, In-line 

Fuel Pump, In-line Filter 


matErial : 4130 Frame & A-Arms, 4340 shafts, 6160 

Diff Plates, 7075 Hubs 

mpd : 55hp @ 8000rpm 

mpt : 45 ft-lbs @ 7800rpm 

olwH : 99” (2515mm), 54”(1375mm), 40” (1 meter) 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pullrod 

Actuated Penske 7800 


uniQuE : Sinusoidal rear axle splines; In-House Composite 

Fuel Tank 


wHEElbaSE : 63” (1600mm) 


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FEST12 or Formula ESTonia 12 is a race car that combines light weight and performance, 

achieved by innovative thinking and learning from experience. FEST12 

is powered by a 600cc Yamaha YZF-R6 engine that has proven to be worthy over 

the past five competition seasons. 

The performance of FEST12 is enhanced by developing and fitting complete aerodynamics 

package – a diffuser, front and rear wings. Mentioned elements create 

extra dynamic downforce to increase the cornering speeds. 

FEST12 is a performance car meant to dominate the race-track. All components 

are developed and fine-tuned to achieve the best results and to excel. The refinement 

of the details is no less important than the function. FEST12 is meant to 

please the eye as well as be fast on track. 

The manufacturing was kept in-house to guarantee quality and maximum student 

evolvement in the process. 

Estonia 

tallinn university of technology 

FS team tallin 

braKE : ISR brake calipers and master cylinders 

bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4 cylinders/599.4cc 

cooling : Sidepod mounted Al radiator, water cooling 

drivE : Non O-ring steel chain, gearbox (modified) 

ElEctronicS : Motec PDM 

EnginE : 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 


FramE : Tubular space frame w/ detatchable aluminum 

rear subframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Student designed and built sequential 

MPFi 

FuEl typE : gasoline 

matErial : 25CrMo4 steel round tubing 14mm to 30mm 

diam. 

mpd : 12000 

mpt : 9400 


SuSpEnSion : Double unequal lenght A-arms. Pushrod 

actuated Penske 7800 dampers 


uniQuE : Front and rear wings along with diffuser 



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This year we will be using the Aprila 450 engine, to best utilize both power and 

weight. 

The steering rack unit uses an aluminum gear housing and end-mounts with a 

carbon fiber float tube and rack. The carbon fiber rack has a machined steel gearset 

bonded to it which reacts with a steel pinion gear. 

We utilized Optimum G Vehicle Dynamics Solutions software for our suspension, 

while using KAZ Technologies 7800 Double Adjustable Shocks. 

The areo package will include a full carbon fiber body and diffuser; which will be 

a first for lTU. 

United States 

lawrence technological university 

blue devil motorsports 

braKE : Brembo 

bScd : 450 

cooling : Water 

drivE : Chain 

ElEctronicS : 

EnginE : Aprila 450 

Fr/rr tracK : front track is set at 48in with the rear 

track at 47.5in 

FramE : 4140 Chrome Moly Steel 

FuEl SyStEm : Kinsler Fuel System 


matErial : 

mpd : 54.3 Horsepower @ 11,000 RPM 

mpt : 34.52 ft-lb Torque @ 8,800 RPM 

olwH : 

SuSpEnSion : KAZ Technologies 7800 Double Adjustable 

Shocks 

tirE : 20.5x6.0-13 R25B tires for the front and 

20.5x7.0-13 R25B tires for the rear 

uniQuE : Diffuser and carbon fiber air intake 

wEigHt : 555 


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The RGP-003 is the third offering from Rose Grand Prix Engineering and we feel 

that it is our best. A focus on losing weight while ensuring robustness has led to 

a car that we feel will take the team to a new level of success. Major weight loss 

has occurred in the drivetrain, with a lightweight differential, new hub design, and 

many other changes, our drivetrain weight is almost half of last year’s car. 

The car has also major improvements in engine design, body work construction, 

electrical system routing, and aerodynamic developments. 

The team would like to thank all of the people who worked to make this possible, 

all of our sponsors, the Rose Advanced Transportation Systems Program, and all 

of the students and faculty associated with the team. 

United States 

rose Hulman institute of technology 

rose gpE 

braKE : Custom using Tilton 77 Series Master Cylinders 

bScd : 67mm Bore 42.5 mm Stroke 4 Cylinder, 599cc 

cooling : ATV Radiator in sidepod 

drivE : Honda Gearbox to Drexler Differential 

ElEctronicS : Megasquirt 

EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i 

Fr/rr tracK : 51 in Front, 49 in Rear 

FramE : 4130 Alloy Steel Spaceframe 

FuEl SyStEm : Custom Tank, Walbro pump 


matErial : 4130 and 1020 Steel 

mpd : 100+ BHP at 12,000 rpm 

mpt : 45+ Ft-lb at 9,000 rpm 


SuSpEnSion : Dual unequal length A-arm, pull rod front, 

push rod rear 

tirE : 20.5x7.00 -13 Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : Boxed steel uprights 


wHEElbaSE : 66 inches 


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Our vision of the eac09 was that it should be a true “driver´s car” which would 

provide reliable top-performance for the hobby weekend-racer. Following this 

goal, three main aspects were set into focus for its development: agile driveability, 

safety, as well as reliability. 

Consequently, all subsystems were designed and produced according to those 

principles: the eac09 features a powerful four cylinder engine, a well though-out 

and yet “simple” carbon double A-arm suspension that pairs best possible friction 

with reliability, as well as a CFRP full monocoque that combines high stiffness 

and safety with low weight. All along, we payed close attention to ergonomics 

regarding both the physical human-car interaction (examples are the adjustable 

pedal box or variable ratio-steering) as well as the psychological human-computer 

interaction (namely the intuitive driver-interface with only one central incremental 

encoder for change of settings) in order to ensure that the driver can concentrate 

on one thing while he´s on the track – driving fast! 

Germany 

rwtH aachen tech university 

Ecurie aix 

braKE : floated steel rotors, four piston calipers 

bScd : 67 mm/42.5 mm/4/599.4 ccm 

cooling : side pod mounted radiator with thermostatic 

contolled electric fan 

drivE : chain 

ElEctronicS : DDU7 driver interface, fuse box, CAN 

to WlAN with custom build software 

EnginE : Kawasaki Zx600R-9F 

Fr/rr tracK : 1250 mm/1200 mm 

FramE : CFRP Monocoque with tubular steel roll bars 

FuEl SyStEm : Student designed intake fuel injection, 

controlled with a Bosch MS5.0 ECU 

FuEl typE : RON 100 

matErial : CFRP 

mpd : 11500 

mpt : 10500 

olwH : 2823 mm,1440 mm,1059 mm 

SuSpEnSion : double unequal length A-Arm, push rod 

actuated spring & damper 

tirE : 20.5x7, Hoosier R25B / 20.5x7, Hoosier R25B 

uniQuE : hydraulic shift actuation system 




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MIP-Seoultech racing (Make Impossible Possible) participate in Formula-250 and 

Baja, and Electric Vehicle competition and is making a good record. Held in South- 

Korea. In 2011, we was awarded the Best Engineering Awards in KSAE Student 

Formula. The Best Engineering Award (Grand Prix) At that time, we decided to 

challenge the FSAE, because we are proof that can be a good vehicle even if low 

cost manufacturing and we was very confident.Before the design of the new FSAE 

car, the concept of the car has been settled. “Best cornering”. To accomplish this, 

the vehicle should provide high torque to help exiting the corner, lightweight chassis 

and powertrain and the proper use of the aerodynamics. The specific design 

goals are listed below 

• High Torque: Affordable one cylinder engine 

• Weight Reduction: Under 200kg 

• Aero dynamics: Downforce over 400N 

• Cornering: Lateral Force 1.4G 

And the last thing is ‘low cost’. Because low-cost is expected to contribute to 

the popularization of South-Korea motorsports market. So, the ninth-Formula and 

first-Fsae machine of MIP “MF-9s_KKUM” was designed. (KKUM=Dream) Finally, 

thanks to Seoultech lINC, and to everyone who helped the graduates, etc. 

South Korea 

Seoul national university of Science & tech 

mip-Seoultech racing 

braKE : 2-pistone 

bScd : 97.79 / 76.2 / 1cyl / 576cc 

cooling : water cooling type 

drivE : MR 

ElEctronicS : 

EnginE : 2007 husqvarna sm610 ie 

Fr/rr tracK : 1150/1100 

FramE : tube structure 

FuEl SyStEm : fuel injection 


matErial : pull out tube space frame 

mpd : 54HP 

mpt : 7000rpm 

olwH : 2947,1357,1389mm 

SuSpEnSion : SlA double wishbone 

tirE : 13in 

uniQuE : DRS Wing 

wEigHt : 


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university of minnesota-duluth 

university of minnesota duluth 

We took the guidelines given to us by the FSAE and some previous knowledge to 

hit the ground running. The scenario of the competition is to sell this car to a potential 

Manufacturing company who then would turn and sell our design to the end 

consumer or race enthusiast. The team recognized that the race enthusiast should 

have the highest consideration when developing every aspect of our car. We 

emphasized three key areas in every portion of our design to ensure creation of 

a product that would have value for Manufacturers as well as the end consumer. 

With the consumer always in mind and driving our efforts, we focused on: 

-low Manufacturing Cost, 

-Outstanding Vehicular Performance, 

-Exceeding Functional Needs of Consumer 

United States 

braKE : 4 brake rotors mounted on each hub assembly 

bScd : 99 mm bore / 72 mm stroke/1 cylinder/560 cc 

cooling : 2 side mounted single core radiator 

drivE : Taylor Racing Qaufie Differential, Swept-back 

from frame 

ElEctronicS : Stock OEM, Spark Only 

EnginE : 2002 KTM 520 ExC Bored over to 560cc 

Fr/rr tracK : 1283mm/ 1290mm 


FuEl SyStEm : Stock Carburator 



mpd : 40hp @ 7200RPM 

mpt : 45 ft/lbs @ 5200 RPM 

olwH : 2823 mm long, 1507 mm wide, 1082 mm 

high 

SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, Pull rod 

actuated, vertically oriented spring 

tirE : 20x7.5-13 R25A Hoosier 

uniQuE : Swept-back Rear Suspension 



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universidad autonoma Estado mexico 

uaEmEx racing tEam 

The UAEMex RACING TEAM has competed in the Formula SAE series since 

2006, this is the fifth team competition. This new vehicle design was focused on 

Reliability and Serviceability thinking on a competitive market product, making 

a balance between cost, manufacture and people preferences in order to create 

real engineering problems that can teach to the students to apply the knowledge 

acquired. Each year the team objective is create a continuous improvement gaining 

experience and transmit to future generations important aspects learned. 

braKE : Front Nissin 26.924mm diameter, dual piston 

and rear Wilwod PS-1 one piston, 24.5mm 

bScd : 92mm bore / 62mm stroke / 1 cylinder / 439 

cc 

cooling : Single left side pod mounted radiator with 

thermostatic controlled electric fan 

drivE : Chain Drive 520MxV/DAIDO 

ElEctronicS : Performance electronics PE-ECU-1 

EnginE : Honda YFZ 430cc 

Fr/rr tracK : 1219.2mm/1168.4mm 


FuEl SyStEm : Performance electronics fuel injection, 

single injector, Bosch pump. 

FuEl typE : 93 octane Gasoline 


mpd : 12000rpm 

mpt : 

olwH : 2564 mm/1430 mm/1101mm 


actuated spring / damper 

tirE : 20x7-13 R25A Hoosier 

uniQuE : Fuel injection student design 




Mexico

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Carleton University Ravens Racing has designed and produced a high-performance 

race car making it an ideal weekend race vehicle targeting the amateur 

autocross enthusiast. 

Design highlights for the 2013 vehicle include: Single-cylinder EFI engine for 

performance and reliability. Customizable Fuel and Ignition system. Space frame 

chassis with a high rigidity-to-weight ratio Carbon fibre frontal impact attenuator. 

In-house manufactured custom aluminum wheel centers. Flexture on A-arms to 

reduce sticktion. 

Carleton’s design goals emphasize a balance between performance and costeffective 

manufacturing. To achieve the design goals, a closed loop design process 

is used to create an environment of continuous improvement. Design criteria 

are based on the lessons learned in testing and past competitions. A wheels-in 

design approach is supported by Pro/Engineer solid modeling, Pro/Mechanica 

FEA, and Pro/Mechanism dynamic simulation. CFD simulations have also been 

conducted to improve internal aerodynamics. Vehicle testing is used to verify 

criteria compliance and provide feedback for future design work, thus completing 

the design cycle. 

Canada 

carleton university 

cuF ravens racing 

braKE : Hydraulic 

bScd : 3.0 x 2.1 inches, Single Cylinder, 250CC 

cooling : Water 

drivE : 6-Gear (Chaiun) 

ElEctronicS : Power Commander 5 

EnginE : WR250R 

Fr/rr tracK : 64 inches 




matErial : 1020 Mild Steel 

mpd : 8900 

mpt : 8200 


SuSpEnSion : Independent double wishbone unequal 

length 

tirE : 20.5in R25B 

uniQuE : Composite Sandwich stress Panels 

wEigHt : 550 



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The 2013 Ace’s Racing vehicle has been designed to meet all of the University 

of Evansville Team’s goals. The team has maintained a final drive weight of 

less than 400 lbs for the third year with the use of of a single cylinder power 

plant. The power plant has been tested and validated through water brake 

dynamometer testing, ensuring the engines optimization. Extensive testing was 

performed in order to ensure both the validity of Finite Element Analysis, as well 

as guaranteeing the accuracy of our design calculations. With an optimized suspension 

geometry and intake design, the 2013 team hopes to see significant improvements 

in vehicle performance and placement in the upcoming competition. 

United States 

university of Evansville 

aces racing 

braKE : 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Wilwood PS1 Calipers 

bScd : 

cooling : Water Cooled, Electric Fan 

drivE : Chain Driven, Drexler limited Slip 

ElEctronicS : PE3 

EnginE : 2008 Can Am DS-450 


FramE : 4130 Chrome-Moly Tube Space Frame 

FuEl SyStEm : Inline Fuel Pump, EFI 


matErial : 0.040" Aluminum, Steel Braided lines 

mpd : 

mpt : 

olwH : 105" x 60" x 46" 

SuSpEnSion : Double, Non-Parallel, Unequal length 

A-Arm Geometry 

tirE : Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0-10 

uniQuE : 



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William R. “Bill” 

Adam Formula 

SAE ® Vehicle 

Development Grant 

Honoring Bill Adam, his 

extraordinary contribution 

to FSAE, and his lifelong 

dedication to mentoring 

young engineers 

Established in 2004, this annual grant is 

administered by SAE, with applications 

being reviewed by the family of Bill Adam. 

The selected team will receive a $500 grant 

to be applied toward the development of 

their vehicle. 

To learn more about this award and 

other exciting opportunities, please visit 

http://students.sae.org. 

P130176 

Congratulations to University of North Texas SAE Formula 

Team Recipients of the 2013 Award 

From left to right starting on left of table going around table : 

Mike Goodman, Matt Lagow, Zach Denney (blue shirt), Fergus 

Reid, Ramis Al-Ramis (white hat), Rayner Wilmot, Mustafa Ismail, 

Matt Ellis (in car), Jason Hoff, Eric Green, Ryan Haag (blue jeans), 

Jonathan Gallo, Justin Burdine, Mike Cardone, Lea Graham 

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oklahoma State university 

oKstate racing 

The 2013 Oklahoma State University car, designated TENA, was designed to 

exemplify the successes of previous generations while building upon the foundations 

of previous lessons learned. The car was created, not only with the technical 

rules in mind, but with the intent of creating a business friendly car that would be 

easy to manufacture and remain affordable to the everyday autocrosser. 

At the heart of this year’s car lies a Yamaha YFZ450R single-cylinder ATV engine. 

The power supplied by this engine will propel the car to a maximum vehicle speed 

of 116 kph. The engine would be nothing without a frame to propel. This year’s 

frame is a tubular space frame made out of 4130 steel of the round and square 

varieties. TENA was designed to float like a butterfly on a double unequal length 

A-Arm suspension attached to both, the front and the rear. TENA also relies upon 

four 18x6-10 R25B Hoosier tires to lay the power down to the asphalt as she 

rounds corners and flies down straightaways. 

Manufacturer-purchased parts aside, all other aspects of TENA were handcrafted 

and machined with the utmost attention to detail by the members of the Okstate 

Racing Team. 

United States 

braKE : Dual Wilwood, 19mm (rear) 15.9mm (front) 

bore w/ bias bar 

bScd : 95mm bore / 63.4mm stroke / 1 cylinder / 

450cc 

cooling : Side mounted radiator with thermostatically 


drivE : 0-ring chain / sprocket driven 

ElEctronicS : PE3 Performance Electronics ECU 

EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450R 


FramE : Tubular Spaceframe (square and round tube) 

FuEl SyStEm : Yamaha fuel injection 


matErial : 4130 steel tubing .625” to 1.0” dia. 




SuSpEnSion : double unequal length A-arm. Push rod 

actuated (front) 

tirE : 18x6-10 R25B Hoosier 

uniQuE : 

wEigHt : 128kg (front) / 136kg (rear) w/ 68kg driver 

seated 




US-12 

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Key Players 

(as of April 2, 2013) 

There is a large group of individuals who make sure the 

numerous details are completed to make a successful event. 

SaE intErnational StaFF 

n Bob Sechler – Manager, Education Relations 

n Steve Daum – Manager, Collegiate Design 

Series Programs 

n Sam Barill – Manager, Collegiate Design 


n Kaley Zundel – Manager, Collegiate Design 


n Allison Hostetler – Senior Collegiate Program 

Coordinator 

n Amanda Paciorkowski - Collegiate Program 

Coordinator 

n Martha Schanno – Manager, Collegiate Design 

Series Sponsorship Sales 

Formula SaE conSultantS 

n Kathleen and larry McDonald, Creative 

Consulting Services 

EvEnt captainS 

n Acceleration – Bob Goppold and Steve 

Balanecki 

n Announcer – Richard Jeryan 

n Autocross – Matt Kalmus and Corry Johnson 

n Brake, Practice & Switch Test – Alba Colon 

and Mark Scott 

n Cost – Suzy Zukowski 

n Design – Tony lyscio and Bill Riley 

n Dynamic Events SCCA Safety Stewards – John 

lisiecki and Ed Arthur 

n Dynamic Gate Manager – Dave McCagg 

n Endurance – laura Wontrop and Matt Kalmus 

n Fuel – Alba Colon, Mike Thodoroff, and Herb 

Seubert 

n Noise Test – Greg McConville and Gary 

Newton 

n Paddock Patrol – Mike Thodoroff and Dudley 

Smith 

n Presentation – Adam Zemke and David 

Roberts II 

n Scales – Mike Thodoroff and Steve Balanecki 

n SCCA liaisons- John lisiecki, Ed Arthur, Mike 

McClintock and Steve Baumbach 

n Skid Pad – Steve Taylor and laura Wontrop 

n Stewards – Mike Thodoroff and Peter Kuechler 

n Technical Inspection – Mark Muddiman, Jeff 

lovell and Matt Johnson 

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n Timing/Scoring – Steve Sayovitz, Zach Mendla 

Diane Arthur and Matt Fein 

n Tilt Table – Alba Colon, Mark Scott and Vince 

Bandurski 

n Volunteer Registration & Information – Sue 

Coppa 

n Welding – Carl Occhialini 

FSaE rulES committEE (and tEcHnical 

documEnt rEviEwErS) 

n Robert Chadwick, Andrew Deakin, Raffaele 

Fregonese, Fernando Gonzales, Matthew 

Johnson, Mark Muddiman, Bill Riley, Doug 

Fraser, Frank Roeske, Dan Jones, Eric Klang, 

Michael Black, John Burford, Gerry laRue, 

Jean Paul Montant, Dale Soemaz, Jack 

Sormaz, Brian Zander 

StEwardS 

n Nathalie Capati, Jessica Green, Augusto lee, 

Jose lugo, Michael Kaczmar, Mark Kiesow, 

Peter Kuechler, Michael Maymi, Jason Moore, 

len Prezecki, Gary Schulte, Phyllis Schulte, 

Jonathan Swoveland, Joe Vitous, Alton 

Worthington, lawrence Ziehr 

dESign JudgES 

n Ryan Arens, William Attard, Michael Black, 

Dallas Blake, Steve Bollinger, Ben Bowlby, 

James Browne, John Burford, Marko Cater, 

Bill Davidson, Mike DeRonne, Murilo Duarte, 

Ashley Dudding, Zack Eakin, Tri Gaffney, 

Collin Galganski, Peter Gibbons, Doug Gore, 

David Gould, Jerry Grandov, Martin Johns, Bob 

Jones, Edward Kasprzak, Drew Kessler, Alan 

Kulifay, John lankes, Kim lind, Gene lukianov, 

Kim lyon, Tony lyscio, Rick MacGowan, luca 

Mantovano, Doug Milliken, Bill Mitchell, Dan 

Nugteren, Russ O’Blenes, Brett Oltmans, 

Chris Paulsen, Charlie Ping, Pete Ramanata, 

Andy Randolph, David Redszus, Bill Riley, 

David Rimel, Tony Roma, luke Sagur, Dev 

Sawberwal, Eric Schieb, Jason Schwanke, 

Ron Sperry, Ken Sperry, Garrett Stockburger, 

Salvador Toledo, Dwight Woodbridge, Drake 

DeVore, Chris Efremidis, John Fratello, 

Jonathan Denton, Sean O’Shea, Tom German 

prESEntation JudgES 

n Ed Abbott, Russ Abrams, Diane Arthur, 

Ed Arthur, Pierre-Alain Aucouturier, Vince 

Bandurski, John Barrick, Kevan Bates, Jim 

Chadek, Bob Connors, Hether Fedullo, Jeff 

Goodwill, Joe Gordon, Blaine Gudbjartsson, 

Csilla Gutay, Kris Houghton, Clay Johnson, 

Angella Juska, Joe Krzeminski, Victor Martinez, 

Shaun Marx, Paul J. Nicastri, Paul R. Nicastri, 

Jerry Nitz, Joseph Palazollo, Jay Pistana, Artem 

Poliakov, David Roberts, Rick Sovich, Sandy 

Stewart, Rachel Trapp 

coSt JudgES 

n Brian Bentley, Anthony Capobianco, Dave 

Chegash, Steve Dent, Pete Maltese, Rick 

Maynard, Jeff Vande Voort, Vijay Venugopal, 

Aaron Zukowski, Eden Zukowski, Suzy 

Zukowski, 

voluntEErS 

n Ed Abbott, Russ Abrams, Rob Ackley, Santosh 

Akkasali, Warren Allen, Jerry Arzooyan, 

Pierre-Alain Aucouturier, Vince Bandurski, 

Kevan Bates, Scott Beauregard, Tim Beck, 

Josh Bedford, JT , Gary Biggar, Mike Black, 

Kenneth Blakney, Kelly Brantley, David Brown, 

Brant Brown, Terry Burnaska, Kapil Butala, 

Anthony Capobianco, Sean Carter, Dave 

Chegash, Nels Chelstrom, Bill Ciaramitaro, 

Jim Cieslak, Candi Collin, Kevin Collins, Angela 

Cosner, Damion Creffield, John Czadzeck, 

Jeff Davis, Chuck Dean, Mark Dearth, lee 

DeCarlo, Steve DeGroote, Steve Dietz, Marsha 

Dixson, lisa Dodge, Paul Donar, Alex Dube, 

Rick Dziengowski, Robert Egenolf, Tim Elting, 

Steve Esselink, Mary Farmer, Todd Fast, Hether 

Fedullo, Joe Fedullo, Mike Feng, Greg Fleck, 

Gar Flint, Randy Floresca, Dennis Forward, 

Jason France, Phil French, Kevin Gady, Chris 

Galante, Richard Galler, Tom Gawlick, Eliot 

Geer, Adolfo Gonzalez Milano, Joe Gordon, 

Megan Gorrell, Serge Goulet, Joe Gregoire, Ken 

Grezlik, Margaret Grezlik, Ben Groen, Blaine 

Gudbjartsson, Daniel Guerra, Bill Gulker, Rob 

Gunn, Genci Gurabardhi, Tom Harding, Shawn 

Harris, Henry Hausler, Adam Heisel, Dave 

Hnatio, Evan Hoglund, Jim Holtgreven, David 

Homyak, Robert Hrabak, Jeff Hribar, Bill Hudy, 

Bill Jameson, Bill Janitor, Mary Jeffrey, Chris 

Jeryan, Joann Johnson, Matthew Johnson, 

Mitch Johnson, Pam Johnson, Chetan Joshi, 

Information published as supplied by teams on or before April 10, 2013

Bachar Kaafarani, Jeremy Keller, Anant Kendale, Kevin 

Kidston, Kurt Kiefer, Victor Kiss, Paul Klain, Marek 

Kowalczyk, Mike Kozykoski, Rene Kreis, Joe Krzeminski, 

Gregory Kuras, Diane laHaie, Scott lananna, Katie 

lapham, Seth lerner, Patrick lewis, Keith linton, Anita 

linton, Steve liu, Jeff lovell, Jose lugo, Michael lush, 

Alex MacDonald, Brian Mahnken, Rob Main, Satheesh 

Makkapati, Bhanu Makkapati, Pete Maltese, Victor 

Martinez, Saqib Masood, Mandy McIvor, Kevin McKay, 

Dan McKillip, Shawn Meagher, David Meirose, Steve 

Melby, Ibrahim Mohamed, Andy Morse, Gary Myers, 

Eric Myers, Vern Naley, Brian Naspinsky, Ted Nguyen, 

Jerry Nitz, John Noetzel, Ryan Oblenida, Bill Owen, 

Michael Paratore, Jr., Joe Pardi, Rory Patterson, Gavin 

Pearson, Brian Pedersen, Alec Peeples, Joey Penniman, 

Artem Poliakov, Brooksie Pollack, John Popovczak, len 

Prezecki, Chris Proseus, Sridhar Ragu, Rusty Richards, 

Alan Richardson, Kevin Ricks, Nick Ridenour, Cody 

Robinson, Eric Roselli, Bob Rosinski, Bernard Santavy, 

Satyendra Savanur, Steve Sayovitz, John Scanlon, Erick 

Scarpone, Juan Carlos Scarpone, Ed Schulte, Jason 

Scott, Mark Scott, Jeff Seaman, Scott Semrau, Bob Senk, 

Frank Setili, Herb Seubert, Robert Shaaia, Dick Simmons, 

Brian Siskoy, Dudley Smith, Denise Smithers, Magaly 

Soto-Arce, Mike Spencer, Brian Spohn, John St. Pierre, 

Erik Stancato, Melanie Staub, Trevor Steer, Ken Stevens, 

Sandy Stewart, Aidan Stump, Brian Swain, Jonathan 

Swoveland, Casey Thayer, Christian Thomas, Mike Tiry, 

David Toppenberg, Bruce Tronolone, Michael Tung, 

Tusher Vashi, Vijay Venugopal, Julius Vida, Sean Vida, 

Joe Vitous, John Waldman, Joshua Walters, Doug Ward, 

Steve Warner, Andrea Weston, Pat Westphal, Doug Wetli, 

Jim White, Bill Wise, Mark Wiseman, Dan Witting, James 

Wolak, Kathy Wolfe, Craig Wood, Steve Woodard, Tom 

Wroblewski, Urooj Yousuf, Sharianne Ziola 

SportS car club oF amErica (Scca) voluntEErS 

n Diane Arthur, Ed Arthur, Steve Balanecki, Steven Baumbach, 

Rosemary Bayer, Rodney Beckwith III, lynn Bertin, Raleigh 

Boreen, Velma Boreen, Ann Burke, Chip Gardner, Gary 

Godula, Bob Goppold, Beth Hand, Ken Hand, Tom Hartsaw, 

Andrew Hughes, Jerry Karasinski, Rick Kowalczyk, John 

lakatos, John lisiecki, Eunice lucas-logan, Ed Maklenburg, 

Bob Martin, Dave McCagg, Mike McClintock, Marcus 

Merideth, Jennifer Merideth, Mark Muddiman, Justin 

Negrete, Deb Neirinck, Claudia Nix, Eric Penn, Ray Price, 

Kevin Robinet, James Rose, Clancy Schmidt, Tom Schreiber, 

Barb Steencken, Brian Sumeracki, Mike Thodoroff, Bill 

Thompson, Rich Tweedle, Andy Wallace, Pauline Wallace, 

Cynthia Wisner, Richard Worden, Al Worrell 

**List of volunteers confirmed as of April 2, 2013 


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Altair Inc..................................................................21 

Bosch ......................................................................13 

Continental ...............................................................7 

DS SolidWorks Corp. ...............................................15 

FEV, Inc....................................................................23 

Ford Motor Company ..............................................11 

General Motors Company .......................................19 

Honda R&D Americas, Inc. ......................................17 

KSPG Automotive ....................................................29 

Magna Powertrain ..................................................27 

Maplesoft ..................................................................9 

PTC .........................................................................25 

Yazaki .....................................................................31 

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