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Clarkson University
FORMULA KNIGHTS RACING
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Villanova Univ
Villanova Formula SAE
The goals for Clarkson University’s 2016 car were to build a more reliable vehicle
and improve on our 2014 car. To do this we are decreasing weight by about 50
pounds and making the rear of the car more compact. We have also implemented
a new engine and ECU to improve performance and reliability.
Villanova University’s 2016 entry into Formula SAE Michigan (hereafter referred
to as VU08) represents the team’s eighth competing year. In order to sustain
and advance the previous year’s momentum and success, the team has worked
to develop a more structured and integrated approach to the design of VU08.
Using a points-based analysis and a custom lap simulator, the team determined
three major areas of focus for design: reliability, drivability, and vehicle dynamics
performance. These goals have been realized through a team wide focus on
the minimization of system compliance, the implementation of a traction control
module and automated clutch system, and multiple performance upgrades. The
team looks forward to competing with VU08 at FSAE Michigan!
BRAKE : 4 Wheel disc brake
BSCD : 67mm/ 42.5mm/ 599cc/ 4 cylinder
COOLING : Water cooled single radiator
DRIVE : Chain driven Torsen differential
ELECTRONICS : PE3 ECU
ENGINE : Honda CBR 600 RR
FR/RR TRACK : Front (1219/48) Rear (1219/48)
FRAME : 4130 Space frame
FUEL SYSTEM : Electronic fuel injection
FUEL TYPE : 93 Octane
MATERIAL : 4130 Chromoly steel
MPD : 12000 rpm
MPT : 11500 rpm
OLWH : Length (2717.8/107), Width (1410/55.5),
Height (1181.1,46.5)
SUSPENSION : SLA Double A-Arm
TIRE : Hoosier 20x7.0-13 R25B
UNIQUE : Dry sump lubrication, hand clutch
WEIGHT : 650
WHEELBASE : (1626/64)
BRAKE : Outboard floating rotors, 4 piston ISR front, 2
piston AP rear
BSCD : 67.0mm/42.5mm/4/599cc
COOLING : Water cooled
DRIVE : Chain
ELECTRONICS : PE3 ECU, wireless data acquisition
system
ENGINE : Yamaha YZF-R6r
FR/RR TRACK : 48"/46"
FRAME : Balsa wood tubular space frame
FUEL SYSTEM : Fuel injected
FUEL TYPE : 100 Octane
MATERIAL : Trimethylxanthine
MPD : 13500
MPT : 9200
OLWH : 97"/55"/44"
SUSPENSION : Double unequal length A-arm, pushrod
actuated Ohlins TTX25
TIRE : Hoosier R25B 7.0x20.5-13
UNIQUE : Super lightweight aerodynamics package
WEIGHT : 555 lb
WHEELBASE : 60"
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Information published as supplied by teams on or before March 15, 2016 with minimal editing.
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