MICHIGAN

Polytechnic Inst
58Worcester
WPI
59
Univ of North Carolina - Charlotte
49ers Racing
The WP1/1 is the first iteration of a new development cycle for the WPI Racing
team, built to embrace data driven design and systems integration. The entirely
new electronics systems provides innovative driver aids such as a fully automatic
five speed gearbox, traction control, live wireless telemetry, and driver coms. The
first generation ground effect aerodynamic package provides a lightweight and
low drag solution to downforce production, with integrated instrumentation for
design validation. We would like to thank our sponsors, advisers, and families who
have have supported the development of our 2016 car.
The 2016 UNC Charlotte Formula SAE car, the UNCC-4916, is the second iteration
of last year’s lightweight 4915. The 4916 increased stiffness through the
reworking of chassis tube locations while maintaining a low center of gravity and
adding minimum weight. The 4916 also features revamped braking and cooling
systems to alleviate brake fade and overheating issues seen in the past. The
car is again powered by the reliable KTM 525 EXC that has powered previous
entries, but now utilizes a dual muffler design to lower the sound. Lastly, the
driver is comfortably sat in a carbon fiber seat with custom molded foam inserts,
and can see full vehicle diagnostics with the car’s Motec C125 dash. The 4916
was designed with speed, light weight, and durability in mind as the team aims
to improve on recent Michigan results by quickly passing tech and successfully
completing all events.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, industry partners, and advisors who
have supported us along the way and ensured we produced the best vehicle we
could. Without them none of this would be possible.
BRAKE : F: Wilwood Dynalite, R: Wilwood PS-1, Chromoly
drilled floating rotors
BSCD : 95mm/63.4mm/1 cylinder/449cc
COOLING : Dual side mount radiators, dual 150CFM
fans
DRIVE : Chain drive, clutch pack limited slip differential
ELECTRONICS : Haltech Elite 1500 ECU, Custom
vehicle control modules, wireless telemetry
ENGINE : Yamaha YFZ450R
FR/RR TRACK : FR: 1332mm / RR: 1328mm
FRAME : TIG welded chromoly tubular space frame
FUEL SYSTEM : Returnless in-tank pump, single port
fuel injector
FUEL TYPE : 93 Octane
MATERIAL : 4130 chromoly steel, 6061/7075 aluminum,
fiberglass
MPD : 33.5 kW (8700 rpm)
MPT : 39.3 Nm (7200 rpm)
OLWH : L:2810mm W:1525mm H:1227mm
SUSPENSION : Pullrod actuated dual unequal length
a-arm
TIRE : Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25B
UNIQUE : Custom steering wheel controls, automatic
gearbox, electronic throttle
WEIGHT : 270 kg / 595 lb
WHEELBASE : 1537mm / 60.5 in
BRAKE : Tilton 77 master cylinders with Wilwood PS-1
calipers
BSCD : 95mm bore / 65mm stroke / single cylinder /
510cc
COOLING : Side mount radiator with electric fan
DRIVE : Drexler differential
ELECTRONICS : Motec M400 ECU / Motec C125 dash
ENGINE : KTM 525 EXC
FR/RR TRACK : Front: 48 inches Rear: 47 inches
FRAME : Steel tube frame
FUEL SYSTEM : EFI with stock injector and pump
FUEL TYPE : 93 octane
MATERIAL : 4130 steel
MPD : 49HP @ 7800 RPM
MPT : 38 ft-lb @ 6200 RPM
OLWH : Length: 83in / Width: 58in / Height: 40in
SUSPENSION : Double wishbone (front and rear)
TIRE : 18.0x6.0-10 Hoosier LC0
UNIQUE : Dual Supertrapp mufflers
WEIGHT : 525 lbs
WHEELBASE : 60 inches
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48 Information published as supplied by teams on or before March 15, 2016 with minimal editing.