FS Austria Event Programme 2017

©2017 Lukas Raschendorfer/Formula Student Austria

FOreWOrD 

Lukas rASCHenDOrFer 

Attention all teams, 

Dear friends of Formula Student Austria, 

It is a great pleasure for us to welcome all of you to this 

years’ Formula Student Austria (FSA) event. 

Oh, how time flies...this year FSA is already 

held for the 9th time, and for the 7th time at our 

current location, the red Bull ring. Many of the 

FSA organizers have been in the FS game for 

10 years or more, but the great atmosphere and 

spirit of FS and FSA especially still makes it an 

enjoyable and unique experience every year. 

this year, FSA is bigger than ever! We increased 

the competitor count to 50 and both classes 

are very competitive with many high-class 

entries: Both the top 5 of the IC World ranking List and 

4 of the top 6 of the eV WrL will attend and be a set the 

benchmark for everybody. 

If you look at the following pages you will notice that FSA 

seems to be run by just 6 people. this is only partly true. 

Indeed, for most of the year the steering committee keeps 

FSA running, but it would be utterly impossible for us to 

run an FS event, let alone one like FSA without the support 

of lots and lots of helping hands from all over the world, 

from russia to the uS, from Finland to India. therefore we 

would like to thank all of the reviewers, judges, scrutineers 

and other staff members who sacrifice their free time 

and bring their experience, expertise and passion to FSA 

and make this event possible (and awesome!). 

Another big „thank you“ has to go out to all the teams (you!) 

who chose to come to FSA and make it one of the most 

competitive FS events in the world. especially in a season 

like this, with ten FS events in six weeks this 

cannot be taken for granted and is a big honor 

for us! 

But since making FSA happen on good spirits 

and motivation alone is not possible, we also 

teamed up with partners and supporters in the 

industrial sector. they not only help make FSA 

a reality, they can also offer you the possibility 

to graduate from FS into an interesting and 

fulfilling job in engineering, Many of them are 

on-site so go talk to them and see what carreer options 

they can offer you! 

that leaves little more to say than wishing you good luck 

for the event; have fun; and maybe find some new friends! 

Best regards and keep on racing, 

Lukas raschendorfer 

& the FSA team 

For live timing & coverage 

of the event go to 

> fsaustria.at/live 

FORMULA STUDENT AUSTRIA 

Impressum 

Herausgeber: 

FSA Bewerbsorganisation 

plüddemanngasse 39 

8010 Graz 

Gestaltung; 

Lukas raschendorfer 

© 2017 Formula Student Austria 

fsaustria.at 

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@fsaustria 

youtube.com/user/fsaustria 

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2 | Formula Student Austria | Spielberg 2017

AVL RACING - limiting the unknown 

in electric motorsports 

www.avl.com/racing 

SIMULATE 

ENGINEER 

MAKE 

TEST 

RACE

tHe FSA teAM 

Formally known as the FSA Steering Committee 

Christoph Hirt | event Manager 

Christoph HIrt 

taking the torch from former lead Martin Matzer Christoph 

Hirt is determined to further FSAs lead in the „small but 

mighty“ class of FSAe events. He hit the [FSAe] ground 

running during the formation of an FSe team 2009 and 

joined FSA in 2013. 

Christoph Lorenzutti | Sponsor relations, Scoring 

part of the FSAe circus since 2005, Christoph can look back 

on a lot of experience in the series. Working on aquiring 

new supporters for FSA throughout the year, his main responsibility 

at the event is the scoring system. 

Christoph LOrenZuttI 

ralph Moser | It, timing, Hr 

ralph MOSer 

As FSA‘s tame It professional, ralph makes sure that all 

the electronic systems at the event, from timing to team 

internet, play nice. During the rest of the year his responsibility 

is recruiting the staff and judges, without whom FSA 

would not be possible. 

Alexander rauch | Dynamics 

After years of work as junior dynamics guy, Alexander 

advances to Head of Dynamics for the 2017 event. As FS 

Suspension team leader he knows how to push Formula 

Student cars to their limits. 

Alexander rAuCH 


Lukas raschendorfer | rules, Statics, International relations 

Lukas rASCHenDOrFer 

After multiple years as "Sparkie" for both C&e FSAe cars, 

Lukas joined FSA and is now responsible for the rules, 

also taking FSA‘s chair in the FSAe world committee. 

A racecar engineer by day, a designer by night he also creates 

FSA‘s graphical designs and herds the lolcats. 

Benjamin Möller | rules, Head Scrutineer 

With several years of experience as C- and e-car team 

captain as well as FSG & FSA scrutineer, Benjamin joined 

the FSA Steering Committe for the 2016 event. He is responsible 

for the interpretation of the more technical parts 

of the rulebook as well as the technical inspection at the 

event. 

Benjamin MÖLLer 

A whole lot of Volunteers | Making FSA happen 

Six guys may be enough to organize the event, but to actually 

run the event a much greater number of people is 

needed. this is where all of our red-shirted volunteers 

step in and take over all the tasks from scrutineering to 

fetching the cones that were ungently removed from their 

positions. 

Like the steering committee, they are all volunteers, dedicating 

their free time and holidays to providing you a great 

experience. 

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FOrMuLA StuDent 

Scope and Martin History MAtZer 

„The Formula SAE ® Series competitions challenge 

teams of university undergraduate and graduate students 

to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and compete 

with small, formula style, vehicles.“ 

Formula SAe rule A1.1: Competition Objective 

the roots of formula student lie in 1970s texas, as a 

variant to the already existing Mini Baja (competition 

for lawnmower-powered offroad vehicles). the idea 

resonated well and after a few establishing years, Formula 

SAe was introduced as a design competition with a very 

open ruleset and also much more "race" appeal since the 

cars were allowed to have engines with siginficant power 

comapred to the spec‘d single cylinders in Baja. 

the event quickly picked up momentum, and in 1998 it 

made the jump over the big pond when Formula Student 

uK was the first non-uS competition to be held. Soon other 

followed and today there are eight official competitions all 

over the World: 

• Formula SAe Michigan 

• Formula SAe Lincoln 

• Formula SAe Australasia 

• Formula Student Austria 

• Formula SAe Brazil 

• Formula Student Germany 

• Formula SAe Italy 

• Formula Student (uK) 

Formula Student Austria was founded in 2009 by alumni 

of both uAS and tu Graz. the european Formula Student 

Scene has been growing rapidly since around 2007 and 

there was not only room but need for another competition 

besides uK, Germany and Italy. the reception of the event 

was quite good, so over the years it grew to its present 

size of 42 participants, also necessitating the move from 

the Wachauring in Melk to the red Bull ring in Spielberg. 

Also, it was one of the first events to allow the 2010-introduced 

Formula student vehicles to compete, for some 

years even against each other. Starting 2016, however, 

this was dropped and replaced by a split scoring with two 

classes (Combustion/electric) due to the big development 

advances seen in electric vehicles, making them all but 

impossible to beat in some aspects. 

So what is it all about? Formula Student is an engineering 

Design competition that should teach engineering 

students some real-world skills relevant to the automotive 

and other industries. to sucessfully compete, a team 

has to delve into research, design, manufacturing, testing, 

developing, marketing, management and finances - this 

favors or even requires the formation of multi-disciplinary 

teams. this and the fact that Formula Student is as much 

a project management exercise as it is an engineering 

challenge, it teaches the competitors a valuable and industry-appreciated 

combination of soft- and hard skills. 

the vehicle itself is governed by a set of internationally 

agreed upon rules. the rules have grown pretty complex 

over the years (the rule book is now larger than the one for 

F1), so here are the defining characteristics: 

Vehicle: 

• Open-Wheel, Open-Cockpit, Formula-style body 

• four wheels 

• aerodynamic devices are limited in size 

C - powertrain: 

• 20mm Air restrictor (19mm for e85) 

• turbo/supercharging is allowed 

e-powertrain: 

• any number of motors and driven wheels 

• 80kw peak system power 


Disciplines 

The first of the so-called Dynamic Disciplines is the Acceleration. 

The car has to accelerate from a standstill and cover 

a distance of 75 meters a quickly as possible. Due to a high 

power to weight ratio, FSAE cars can do this in well below 

four seconds with terminal speeds of well over 100 kph, outrunning 

almost all road-going sportscars. Each team can 

have two drivers, each of them doing two runs. 

Maximum Score: 75 

2016 Winner C: Rennteam Uni Stuttgart 

2016 Winner E: AMZ Racing (ETH Zürich) 

In the Skid Pad event the lateral ability of the car is tested on 

a figure-eight course. After entering the course, the driver 

he has to go round the right circle (right turn) two times, then 

round the left circle (left turn) two times - the time for the second 

lap of each circle is used to determine the score. Again, 

each team has 4 runs split among two drivers. 


2016 Winner C: Rennteam Uni Stuttgart 


The Autcross track is a handling course consisting of turns, 

hairpins, straights and slaloms and is roughly 1000 meters 

long. Each car enters the track on its own and will do a single 

“hot lap“ of the course. 

The track is marked using small traffic cones which will, 

when hit, result in a two-second penalty. 

Each team has two runs for each of their two drivers. 

Maximum score: 100 

2016 Winner C: TUfast (TU Munich) 


The Endurance race takes part on a closed autocross course 

over a distance of 22km. At half-time a driver change is performed 

and the car has to perform a hot restart. This event 

is driven with multiple cars on the course but overtakes are 

performed in special two-lane overtaking zones. 

The fuel/energy consumption as well as the laptimes during 

the Endurance are used to calculate the Efficiency score. 

Maximum Score: 325 (Endurance) / 100 (Efficiency) 

2016 Winner C: Rennteam Stuttgart / GFR 

2016 Winner E: AMZ Racing (ETH Zürich)/ TU Hamburg 


The most important one of the Statics is the Engineering 

Design Event. During the judging the team has to present 

their car to a group of automotive and racing experts. These 

judges will check if the design goals have been met, if the 

team members understand their design and if it has been 

executed well. 


2016 Winner C: TUfast (TU Munich) 


For the Cost Event, the teams have to submit a detailed Bill of 

materials up front. At the event, their correctness and completenessis 

checked an the team is presented with an additional 

cost-related task. 

During the Presentation Event, the teams have to present a 

business plan for selling their design to fictional investors. 

Maximum Score: 100 (Cost) / 75 (Business) 

2016 Cost Winner C: Bodensee Racing (Konstanz) 

2016 Presentation Winner C: Monash (Melbourne) 

2016 Cost Winner E: TUfast (TU Munich) 

2016 Presentation Winner E: KA raceing (KIT Karlsruhe) 

When all the events are over, the scores are added up and 

the Winner Over All is determined. Additionally, prices are 

given to the best teams in each discipline. From 2014 on, the 

scoring was split between cars with electric and combustion 

powertrain. 


2016 Winners C: 2016 Winners E: 

1. Rennteam Uni Stuttgart 1. AMZ Racing 

2. GFR (Ravensburg&Corvallis) 2. KA raceing 

3. Joanneum Racing Graz 3. Greenteam Stuttgart 


University of Stuttgart 

Rennteam Uni Stuttgart 

1 

85 

Max Power [HP] 

68 

Engine Torque [Nm] 

121 

Top Speed [km/h] 

189 

Weight [kg] 

TECH SPECS 

Engine 

ECU 

Wheels 

4 

Electronic Gadgets ? 

Suspension 

Fuel 

Wings 

Differential 

Dimensions 

Frame type 

Driver 

Best Feature 

Yamaha Y6F-RZ 

1 [Eins] Meowtec 

Electronic what? 

Some Springs 

E 85 

42 

LSD 

3050x1447x1187 

Hybrid 

Grumpy Cat 

Always lands on feet 

www.rennteam-stuttgart.de 

RennteamUniStuttgart 

rennteam_stuttgart 

RennteamStuttgart 

rennteam0711 


Oregon State University 

Global-Formula-Racing 

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Global Formula Racing is an international collaberation in 

Formula Student. In 2010 the former US based Beaver Racing 

Team from Oregon State Univeristy (OSU) and EU based BA 

Racing Team from Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurttemburg- 

Ravensburg (DHBW) Germany joined forces to create one 

team. 

Coming off a 2 nd place overall in Michigan, USA in May, 

GFR’s combustion car is seeking even better results 

across the pond. Shortly before coming to FSA, the car 

was shipped to our partner school DHBW Ravensburg, 

where the American students we’re hosted and given 

space to set up shop and test the car before heading out to 

compete. 

We can’t thank our sponsors enough for all their help 

and support to make all this possible! We’re looking 

forward to seeing all the other teams in the pits and 

on track at the beautiful Red Bull Ring in Spielberg! 

@TeamGFR 

@Global_Formula_Racing 

@TeamGFR 

Technical Data 

Engine KTM 

ECU Motec 

Wheels Carbon 

Electronic Gadgets Yes 

Suspension Air Shocks 

Fuel 98 Octane 

Wings Fell off once 

Differential Drexler 

Max. power 50 hp 

Dimensions 1535 WB, 1145 TW 

weight Sub 140 kg 

Frame type CFRP Monocoque 

Driver Stefan Rameseder 

Best Feature German-American heritage 


UAS Graz 

joanneum racing graz 

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the weasels 

The team of the U.A.S. Graz - the weasels - got their name from a little animal, which is just like the 

team members: agile, nocturnal and cute. 

As seen in the previous years, the weasels can always come up with something completely new and 

outstanding. To carry on this legacy, this year‘s team has overcome all manner of obstacles and has managed in 

putting a new weasel-like beast on the track - the jr17. 

Weight 199 kg 

Wheel base 1560 mm 

Track width 1220 mm / 1180 mm (F/R) 

Engine Modified turbocharged 2-cylinder BRP Rotax engine 

Displacement 600 ccm 

max. RPM 8.500 rpm 

max. Power 55 kW 

max. Torque 100 Nm 

Gearbox Sequential 3-speed with CFRP-gearbox housing 

Clutch Electro pneumatic actuated dry clutch 

Chassis CFRP monocoque with tubular rear frame 

Suspension CFRP wishbones, ZF-Sachs dampers 

Rims One-piece CFRP 7x13“ 

Tires Continental C16 (205 / 470 R13) 

The jr17 is another big step in the history of joanneum racing graz and will (hopefully) show its competitors 

what a weasel is capable of! 

FSA is the weasel‘s favourite competition! 

Not only because they only have to drive an hour if they forget 

something, but also because FSA embodies everything Formula 

Student is about: awesome atmosphere, spiced with incredible 

teams, topped with a great location. The perfect recipe for a 

competition. 

Keep it up guys! 

#NeverStopPushing 


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TU Graz 

TUG Racing Team 

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Car#, Country, University, Teamname 

The TU Graz Racing Team has been a part of the global Formula Student 

Community for 15 years. Founded in 2002 at the Technical University 

in Graz we can look back at a great history of building even greater 

Cars. 

TANKIA 2017 is set to continue this trend as the 14th iteration of 

the TANKIA story. And what a continuation it is! Utilizing a brand 

new CFRP - Monocoque, a new aerodynamic concept, a new 

suspension design, a new engine genaration and many other new 

design Details, “Victoria” could be the fastest TANKIA to ever 

leave our Workshop. 

With that in mind, the team is looking forward to hopefully 

achieving fantastic results at different Formula Student Events 

this summer; especially of course at our home event in 

Spielberg. 

Behind the scenes, the team consists of around 40 students 

working hard to get our cars ready for competitions all 

over Europe and even the USA or Japan. Even though 

most of our team members are engineering students, 

the challenges of Formula Student still provide for a 

wide field of possibilities for other studies such as 

Business, Marketing or even Graphic Design. As a 

result the TU Graz Racing Team is a great mixture 

of different personalities, experiences and 

expertises all commited to a single, common goal: 

giving our best to achieve the best results during 

the 2017 season with Victoria! 

Tankia 2017 

Chassis One Piece CFRP-Monocoque 

Engine KTM 500 EXC 

Fuel E85 

Tires 10” Hoosier LC0 / Carbon Rims 

Weight 155 kg 

Suspension Pushrod Front/Rear 

Kangaroos 0 ;) 

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Karsruher Institute of Technology 

KA-RaceIng 

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combustion.2017 

OUR TEAM 

With a team of over 80 students, we from KA-RaceIng develop and manufacture formula 

student race cars since 2006. This was a very special season for us, since it was the first year, 

in which we have created three, instead of two race cars. Besides our combustion and 

electric cars, the KIT17d, the first driverless KA-RaceIng race car was born. 

17c 

The KIT17c evolves around a completely new design. The features that distinguish this years 

race car are the new asymmetrical suspension concept, as well as the new aerodynamic 

package and the lower centre of gravity, which are adjusted to the formula student race 

tracks. The new naturally aspirated KTM single cylinder engine is the main reason for our tremendous 

40 kg weight reduction. 

162 kg 

weight 

KTM 450 SX-F 

engine 

3.5 s 

acceleration 0-100 km/h 

42 Nm 

torque 

www.facebook.com/KaRaceIng/ 

www.youtube.com/KARaceIng 

www.instagram.com/ka.raceing/ 

www.twitter.com/ka_raceing 


UAS Kempten 

Infinity-Racing 

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TOMSOI – top of the mountains, 

source of infinity – is the name 

of our cars since our first 

competition in 2008. It was the 

first car we have ever 

designed: TOMSOI I. 

Today we compete with the 

TOMSOI IX in Austria, Hungary and Spain after ten years registered association Infinity-Racing. 

In this project every single student evolves enormous regarding personality, 

organisational skills, engineering and/or business administration because of our flat hierarchy and because of 

a healthy amount of responsibility. We constantly work on our cars improvement for an even better 

performance. Each of our approximately 50 team members of the University of Applied Sciences Kempten 

works hard and with passion to reach our aims, enjoying an atmosphere of enthusiasm and friendship. 

Highlights this year: 

- Bosch MS6 ECU 

- Titan exhaust pipes 

- Optimized Airbox 

- Anti-roll-bar 

- New Aeropackage 

- Lighter chassis 

We are proud to deliver such a car and we look forward gaining new experiences this season on top what we 

have already got. 

Many thanks to all our sponsors and supporters! 


Technion: Israel Institute of Technology 

Formula Technion 

9 


CR117 

FH Campus Wien 

OS.Car Racing Team 

10 

10#, Austria, UAS Vienna, OS.car Racing Team 

FH Campus Wien | UAS Vienna 

CR 117 aka Scatha 

This is my car, my car is amazing, give it a kick and it will start racing! 

Founded in 2012, this is the fourth season of OS.Car 

Racing Team. With our new CR117 SCATHA we are 

willing to take the next step in both performance and 

reliability. 

Last season was the most successful in our short 

history. This season we had to improve in many ways 

to hopefully achieve better results in 2017. 

So we pressed our teammembers hard and designed a whole new 

car: new frame, new engine, new suspension, new wings - 

everything new, and of course, a new remarkable design. 

We are looking forward to a successful season! 

See you at Red Bull Ring! 


Engine 4 Cylinder Honda CBR Differential Drexler 

ECU DTAfast S100pro 

Max. power 85hp 

Electronic Gadgets Too many… 

weight 225kg without driver 

Suspension CFRP 

Frame type Steel 

Fuel Unicorn Tears 

Drivers The fabulous four 

Wings Too big 

Best Feature The Nose

University of Seville 

ARUS Andalucia ´ Racing 

11 


University of Akron 

Zips Racing 

13 

The ZR17 is a steel space frame design with CFRP composite 

honeycomb panels, powered by a fuel-injected Yamaha WR450F 

single-cylinder engine. The engine is connected to the wheels by a 

chain-drive system and a Drexler differential, and cooled by a dual 

radiator setup. The suspension is a double unequal-length a-arm 

design, with pullrod-actuated coilovers, sitting on Hoosier LC0 10- 

inch tires. The electronics consist of MoTeC hardware. ISR 

brake calipers, machined grey cast iron discs, 

and Tilton master cylinders assist in stopping 

the ZR17. The body and aerodynamics 

package has been completely 

reworked for a seamless 

appearance and better 

integration with the whole vehicle. 

Zips Racing is excited to return to FSA! We would like 

to thank FSA, our sponsors and our supporters who 

made it possible for us to be a part of this competition. 

NOTE: If you assume there are no kangaroos at this 

competition, you would be incorrect because we are 

here. 

Zips Racing has produced its 26th vehicle, the ZR17, 

since the team‘s inception in 1990. The design of the 

ZR17 is the latest evolution of a design which prioritizes 

simplicity and reliability, while also being lightweight. 

Using a very unique and tight weave between design 

integration and advanced manufacturing processes we 

have produced a vehicle far more superior to any 

predecessor. 

www.zipsracing.com | www.facebook.com/zipsracing/ 


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UAS Stralsund 

Baltic Racing 


Universidad Nacional Autonoma ´ de Mexico ´ 

UNAM Motorsports 

24 

This team didn’t bother to submit a team page, so the FSA social media cats team created one for them. 

You’re welcome. 

Mexican cat memes seem to be 

food-related 

This building looks disgruntled. Enter at your own risk. 

They’ve apparently come a long way since the start of the season 


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National Technical University of Athens 

Prom Racing 

We are Prom Racing, the Formula Student Team of National Technical University 

of Athens. Our team consists of 30 students, passionate about motorsport and 

applied science. 

Engine: Yamaha R6 600 cc 

ECU: Ecumaster Black 

Wheels: 10"/6"/Keizer 10i FR - 

10"/7.5"/Keizer 10i RR 

Differential: Drexler limited slip D 

Max Power: 90 hp 

Dimensions: 1530 WB/ 1220 FR 

TRACK - 1150 RR TRACK 

Fuel: 100 RON 

Weight: 218 kg 

P17 Specs 

Once something is a passion 

the motivation is there 

#goPROM 

www.promracingteam.com 

/prom.racing 

/PromRacingTeam 

/promracing 


University of Kassel 

Herkules Racing Team 

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WHO THE HELL TAKES 

THESE PICTURES 

We proudly present the HRT17! It‘s 

the seventh car built by the Herkules 

Racing Team. Based on lap time 

simulations we developed a new racecar 

with the overall goal of a high 

reliability in addition to low unsprung 

mass, a high power-to-weight 

ratio and high stiffness. 

Thats why we realised among 

other improvements a dry sump 

system and build a chassis that 

consits of a monocoque and a steel 

tube rearframe for the first 

time in our team history. We are 

looking forward to the FSA! 

Herkules Racing Team 16/17 

FUR stroke engine 

13.6:1 compression 

60Nm @ 8200 rpm 

Wooden wing elements 

CFRP Chassis 

3 element suspension system 


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Technische Universität München 

TUfast Racing Team Combustion 

TUfast Combustion – nb017 

The nb017 is the result of more than 15 years of engineering experience, skill and knowledge and 

the latest addition to the long line of TUfast race cars. Focusing on three main goals (lightweight – 

vehicle control – aerodynamics) we have developed a car that we believe is ideally suited for the 

challenges of formula student racing. Equipped with a 70 hp one-cylinder engine the 152 kg 

vehicle is propelled across the racetrack. The highly efficient high downforce aerodynamics ensure 

optimal grip, stability and handling in the corners and vehicle control is further enhanced through 

rear wheel steering and adaptive aerodynamics. We want to thank all our sponsors for making the 

nb017 possible and invite everyone to visit us in our pit or share a beer at the campsite! 

Technology 

KTM single-cylinder engine with 70 hp 

Self-developed spool with inboard brake 

Self-developed rear-axle steering system 

Full-body CFRP aero-monocoque and rims 

ClA > 6 (1000N of downforce @ 60 km/h) 


HTW Berlin 

HTW Berlin Motorsport 

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#1TeamvongBerlin 

Technical Data Berlin Race Car 2017 

ECU 

Life Racing F88R 

Wheels Hoosier 10“ 

Electronic Gadgets Yes We CAN! Electronics First! 

Suspension Jinglinglong A-arms 

Fuel 

C 2 

-H 5 

-OH 

Wings 

Carbon Caballero Style 

Differential made by GTIlow 

Max. Power 44,1 kW/60 HP/over 9000 rpm! 

Dimensions 2936/1421/1190 mm 

Weight 

38 average cats 

Frame type Hybrid Monocoque 

Driver 

The Stig‘s drunken brother 

Best Feature Vespertheke 

Aerodynamicsa 

The Formula Student racing team was founded 

at HTW Berlin in June 2005. Since then, the 

team evolved from season to season and has 

competed at 15 Formula Student Events with 

ten racecars. 

1TeamvongBerlin build a brand new racecar 

from scratch(y), which is highly competitive: 

The Berlin Race Car 17: BRC17 

It is the lightest and most aggressive prototype 

we have ever manufactured and it combines 

our gained knowledge of aerodynamics, vehicle 

performance and project management. 

^Goal 

Optimized aerodynamics and a newly 

created wheel assembly are not the only 

highlights the BRC17 features. 

Find out yourself and visit us at our pit! 

^Vehicle Performance 

^Project Management 

#3 thisisBerlin#BecauseRaceCar#MaytheDonforcebewithyou#Ingeneure 

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Hochschule Heilbronn 

#39, Germany, HHN-Racing UAS Heilbronn, HHN Racing e.V. 

39 

HHN Racing is the Formula Student team of the 

University of Applied Science Heilbronn (Germany). 

This year we build our third car the HNR17. Our current 

team is put together by 45 members out of 13 different 

Studies. 

Our number one goal was to build a reliable car to 

complete all dicsiplines. But we were still able to reduce 

the wheight of the car. We also improved the 

driveability by enhancing the suspension, power train 

and steering system. 


Engine SWM 500 

ECU Bosch MS6 

Wheels 205/ 470 R13 

Electronic Self programmed 5“ touch display, 

Gadgets electro-pneumatic shifting system 

Suspension Full adjustable fluffy air suspension 

Fuel Dead Dinosaur Ultimate 

Wings Nope sorry 

Differential Drexler FS limited slip differential 

Max. power A lot of butter on the chain 

Dimensions 1525mm Wheelbase/ 1200mm Track 

weight 3500 balls of wool* 

Frame type Tubular space frame steel 

monocockpit 

Driver Señior Meowrés 

Best Feature Cat bonnet mascot 

* one ball of wool ≙ 50g 


Header 

UAS Konstanz 

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Car#, Country, Bodensee University, Racing Team Teamname 

Founded at the University of Applied Sciences of Konstanz in 2006, the Bodensee Racing Team proudly 

presents it´s 12th racecar, the ILTIS 17. At the start of the season our team welcomed many motivated 

rookies and now consist of about 50 students from all faculties. We make great effort to transfer 

knowldege to the new team members and together we made the ILTIS 17 possible. This year´s design 

goals focus on enhancing last year‘s concept in terms of reliability and reduceing weight even more. 


Engine Suzuki GSX-R 600 Differential Drexler FS Differential 

ECU Bosch MS3 Max. power 64 kW 

Wheels OZ Magnesium Rims 

Continental 205/470 R13 34M 

Dimensions Overall Length x Width x Height 

3006 x 1410 x 1185 mm 

Electronic Gadgets Self developed PDM and livetelemetry 

Weight 205 kg 

Graphical display 

Suspension Double wishbone, CFK Tubes, 

Frame type Tubular Steel Spaceframe 

pullrod actuation 

Fuel ROZ 98 Wings Aerodynamic Package 

Footer 


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UAS Ulm 

Einstein Motorsport 

Einstein Motorsport was founded in 2006. The first car 

was built by students from the University of Applied 

Sciences Ulm. Since then we developed 10 formula student 

cars. Our newest prototype is the AL17. AL stands 

for Albert, in relation to Albert Einstein. Ulm was his place 

of birth. 

We are proud to present you the lightest and most 

innovative car we ever built. 

Engine: Husaberg FE570 

Differential: GKN 

Max. Power: 34kW/ 7100 rpm 

ECU: Bosch MS6.2 

Electric: WiFi Telemetry, PDS 

Suspension: 

Double unequal A-Arms 

Front pull rod 

Rear push rod actuated 

Aero: Front and rear wing 

Driver: Albert Einstein 

www.einstein-motosport.com 


Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 

High-Octane Motorsports e.V. 

49 

κ 

This year we decided not only to improve our last year’s car, but in some points 

to completely renew our design. Therefore we changed major components and 

established small innovations. For example we have a new 

engine and rear frame concept. We hope to create a lighter, 

faster and overall more compact racecar than last year. 

frame construction: 

We call it FAUmax kappa. We want to thank our 

sponsors for their unbelievable support 

material: 

and for joining us on our journey! 

@octanes 

@highoctanemotorsports 

@octanes_news 

/High-Octane Motorsports 

suspension: Suspension: 

tyres (Fr/Rr): 

wheels (Fr/Rr): 

engine: 

fuel system: 

wheelbase: 

track (Fr): 

track (Rr): 

weight with 68 kg driver (Fr): 

weight with 68 kg driver (Rr): 

monocoque driver´s 

cell; seperate rear 

monocoque 

CFRP monocoque with 

aluminum honeycomb core 

1530 mm 

1240 mm 

1150 mm 

105 kg 

126 kg 

double unequal length A-arm, 

directly actuated spring / damper 

18 x 6,0 R10 Hoosier 

6,0 x 10 + 50,3 mm offset, 1 pc CFRP 

KTM SX-F 450 2016 

Bosch ev 14 

fuel: 

compreession: 

drive type: 

E85 

12,85:1 

self-designed bevel gear drive 

1190 mm 

differential: 

cooling: 

brake system: 

electronics: 

self-designed stiff axle drive 

middle mounted 500cc radiator 

self-made master cylinders and 

stainless steel floating rotors 

decentralized control units, 

custom VIS, electromechanic 

shifting 

www.octanes.de 

kontakt@octanes.de 


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Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe 

OWL Racing-Team 

The OWL Racing-Team 

from the University of Applied 

Sciences in Lemgo 

Our Team participated in the first 

race in 2009 and currently consists 

of about 20 active members from a 

variety of study programs. 

With great interest and a lot of 

fun it’s more for us than just 

a study project, it’s a passion 

which we share together. 


Engine 

Suzuki GSXR 600 L4 

Wheels Hoosier 10“ 

Suspension Oh Yes 

Fuel 

Coffee 

Wings 

Fly Forward 

Frame type Steel Tube Space Frame 

Driver 

An Owl 


University of Paderborn 

UPBracing Team e.V. 

58 


60 

Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten 

Formula Student Team Weingarten 

The Formula Student Team Weingarten (FSTW) is the racing team of UAS Weingarten, established in 2008. 

The FSTW relies on more than 70 students and a considerable number of sponsors. Together with our university 

and sponsors it was possible to build our 9th car this year. 

Our „Stinger 17“ is based on 13“ wheels, has an adjustable aerodynamic package consisting of front, rear and 

side wings, is powered by a Honda four-cylinder engine and merged to a hybrid chassis with CFRP floor and panels 

bonded to a steel space frame. 

Thanks to all our supporters who helped us making our dream come true. 

#FSTW #ussefahre #Stinger 

Aerodynamics: 

- V-shaped front wing with self developed 

airfoils 

- 5-element rear wing 

- Side wings and sidepod diffuser 

Chassis: 

- Frame: tubular steel space frame, reinforced 

with CFRP panels structurally bonded 

Dynamics: 

- Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm, 

Pull-Rod actuated horizontally oriented 

- Wheels: 6.5x13 O.Z. Magnesium or 6.5x13 

Hybrid CFRP 

Powertrain: 

- Engine: 2007 Honda CBR 600 RR 4 cylinder, (PC 40) 

- Fuel: E85 

- Fuel system: two self designed rails, witch each 

4 denso injection valves 

- Differential: self designed, spool drive 

- Final drive: easy to convert to a differential 


Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg 

Dynamics e.V. 

62 

DynamicS e.v. was founded in 2006 by 

students of the OTH Regensburg. In 2008, we 

competed for the first time in a Formula Student 

event. Since then, we have built 10 Formula 

Student combustion cars. They are all called RP 

(Racing Performance) followed by the respective 

year and the letter “c” for combustion. 

In 2016 we achieved amazing Top10 positions at all events: 

FSA: 9th place | FSG: 8th place | FSS: 7th place 

This year we have designed, engineered and manufactured the 

RP17c. Its sleek and clean design represents our principle “keep it 

simple” and incorporates our team colors. The black carbon structure is 

only embellished with plain white sponsor logos and highlighted with some red design elements, leaving room for our 

best feature to shine: our self-designed ergonomic CFRP steering wheel with integrated dashboard. 

www.dynamics-regensburg.de | dynamics_ev | 

@Dynamics.Regensburg 

Engine Honda CBR 600RR PC37, 4 cylinders 

ECU Bosch MS4 

Wheels C17 205/470R13 

Electronics Self-developed main control unit, data logger & live telemetric system 

Suspension Unequal length double wishbone system with pushrod actuated dampers & anti-roll bar 

Differential Self-developed semi-active limited slip 

Max. Power 70 kW@ 10500RPM 

Chassis One-piece full CFRP monocoque 

Aerodynamics Spread Tow & foam core, adjustable front & rear wing, symmetric side wings & cooling 

Weight 197.5kg 


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UAS Hamburg 

HAWKS Racing e. V. 

Established in 2003 as HAWKS Racing we are the first Formula Student team of Hamburg. 

Now we are proud to present you our 13th car, the H13 called NYALA. 

NYALA is an antelope and so we wanted our car to be: 

Fast. Lightweight. Dynamic. 

These were keywords when constructing and building the H13. After so many hours of work and less 

sleep we have the fastest, most dynamic and lightest car we have ever built. With a complete new 

aerodynamic package and a full body carbon fiber monocoque we realized our aims. 

H13 - Nyala 

tech specs 

85ps | 63nm | 190kg 

KAWASAKI ZX6R 636B 

Traction control & Electronic throttle control 

1.000N downforce at 69 kph 


Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Coburg 

CAT - Racing 

70 

FORMULA STUDENT PROJECT „CAT-RACING“ 

C-16 KARAKAL 

C-14 GEPRARD 

C-12 PUMA 

C-10 TIGER 

C-17 PINK 

PANTHER 

C-15 MANUL 

C-13 LUCHS 

C-11 JAGUAR 

In May 2007, 20 students from the University of Applied Science Coburg decided to become part 

of the Formula Student Germany through the establishment of a racing team. Out of ideas, desires, 

compromises and hard work emerged the first vehicle one year later: the C-08 Panther. From these 

beginnings, a solid structured Formula Student team developed over time which today involves 

around 50 active members. The current, and the now anniversary car is the C-17 Pink Panther. 

The team involves students of Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology and 

Management, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences and Business Administration, 

which all contribute in their field of expertise to the professionally correct and 

technically sophisticated realization from the idea of a vehicle to a finished Formula 

Student racing car. 

„Think of all the animals you‘ve ever heard 

about 

Like rhinoceroses and tigers, cats and mink 

There are lots of funny animals in all this world 

But have you ever seen a panther that is pink?“ 

„Well here he is, the pink panther, 

The rinky-dink panther, 

Isn‘t he a panther ever so pink? 

He really is a groovy cat, 

And what a gentleman, a scholar, 

what an acrobat!“ 

C-09 LEOPARD 

C-08 PANTHER 


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Hochschule Pforzheim 

Rennschmiede Pforzheim e.V. 

1140 

1558 

RSP 17 ONYX 

Find out more! facebook.com/rennschmiede rennschmiede-pforzheim.de 

Engine 

KTM 450 SX-F single cylinder 

Frame 

Tubular space frame E355 

ECU 

Bosch MS4 

Wheels 

18 x 6 – 10 Hoosier R25B 

Differential 

Drexler limited slip differential 

Electronic gadgets 

multifunctional steering wheel, 

electric shifting system, GPS 

assisted data logging 

Suspension 

double A-Arm, pull rod 

actuated spring/damper, 

adjustable anti roll bar 

Fuel: RON 98 

Weight: 189,9 kg 

Last modified: 22.07.2017 


Politecnico di Milano 

DynamisPRC 

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Dynamis PRC, Politecnico di Milano racing team, for the first time takes part to FSA. 

This year we present the DP9, a prototype that embodies the evolution of concept and project 

philosophy of its predecessor. 

Key features design to improve performance are custom developed tires, a lightweight complete 

aero package and engine fine tuning. 

Unique elements are the carbon fiber monocoque chassis and our student design and built 

electro-actuated system for clutch and gearshift management. 

HEIGHT = 1192 mm 

LENGHT = 3010 mm 

WIDTH = 1415 mm 

TECHNICAL DATA 

ENGINE Modified Aprilia RXV 550 ECU EFI Euro 4 

MAX. POWER 70 HP / 10250 RPM WHEELS Pirelli Customs 180/55/R13 

FUEL 98 Octane Unleaded Gasoline WEIGHT 243 kg / w Driver 

ELECTRONIC GADGETS Launch Control, Electronic 

Brake Balancing and 128x64 

Graphic TFT Display 

DIFFERENTIAL 

Torque Sensitive Limited Slip 

Bevel Gear Differential With 

Internal Preload Adjustment 

SUSPENSION 

Double Carbon Fiber Wishbone, 

Pull-Rod, Double Horizontal 

Shock Absober, Ti ARB 

FRAME TYPE 

Carbon Fiber Reinforced 

Polymer Monocoque 


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Hochschule Esslingen 

Rennstall Esslingen 

In 2006 the first building blocks for the foundation of the Rennstall 

Esslingen were placed at the UAS Esslingen. Meanwhile, it is the 

largest project at the university. With the experiences, the simulation 

results and collected data from our previous cars, the goals we set 

for our car development. 

Wconesequent Wwedidit W94 


UAS Karlsruhe 

High Speed Karlsruhe 

99 

THE TEAM 

The impressing F-111 is the new beauty in the hall of fame of 

High Speed Karlsruhe. People would say the F-111 comes up 

with an amazing design, endless power, less weight than a cat 

and the most beautiful sound, they have ever heard. Since the 

season with the F-110 was the most succsessful season for our 

team, we are excited to unleash the F-111 on the speedway of 

the Red Bull Ring in Austria. 

So lets see, whos riding the bull... 

TECH FACTS: F-111 

Weight: 199 kg /w driver 

Electronic: superconductor 

Wings: yes 

Engine: Suzuki RM-Z 450 (big block) 

Fuel Type: gasoline 

Suspension: 4 

Max. Speed: 115 km/h 

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 1,9 sec 

#WINGSWILLWORKmaybe 


E6 

Leibniz Universität Hannover 

HorsePower Hannover 

This is HorsePower Hannover e.V., the 

Formula Student Team from the Leibniz 

University in Hanover, Lower Saxony. 

Since 2007 we are building fast, formula-style 

race cars, since 2011 

they drive completely electric. 

Our new race car, the eH17, has all-wheeldrive 

with four electric motors, one in each 

wheel hub and a CFRP-Monocouque. 

The highlight of our eH17 is the newly 

developed aerodynamic package, 

which contains Front- and Rear Wings, 

a Diffusor, Air Duct and Side Wings. 

Behind the car is a team of 50 Students 

from different fields of studys, 

like mechanical engineering, computer 

science or business administration. 

232 kg 

0-100 km/h in 2,7 sec. 

4x 32kW AMK 

420N bei 60 km/h 


Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München 

municHMotorsport 

E13 

After a successful season in 2016, we are 

dedicated to maintain our performance and 

even reach a higher level. 

The main goal for 2017 was to increase the 

vehicle dynamics. Due to the use of many 

simulations and major adaptions of the vehicle 

construction, we could implement our goal. 

In addition, the emerging lateral dynamic 

is assisted by an aligned vehicle dynamics 

software and settings. 

KEYFACTS 

• Weight: approx. 195kg 

• 4 wheel hub motors 

• Peak performance of each 

motor: 32kW 

• 11/2 terraced planetary 

gearbox 

• Torque Vectoring 

• Recuperation 

• Traction Control 

• Wheel: Hoosier 10“ Slick 7.s‘‘ 

CFRP Rims 


E17 

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie 

KA-RaceIng e.V. 

electric.2017 

OUR TEAM 

With a team of over 80 students, we from KA-RaceIng develop and manufacture formula 

student race cars since 2006. This was a very special season for us, since it was the first year, 

in which we have created three, instead of two race cars. Besides our combustion and 

electric cars, the KIT17d, the first driverless KA-RaceIng race car was born. 

17e 

The KIT17e is the evolution of our last years electric race car, which won the Formula Student 

Competition in Germany. Due to our new and self-developed power electronics and reworked 

powertrain, we reduced the weight to a minimum. 

180 kg 

weight 

30.000 rpm 

motor speed 

Dual X Drvie 

motor-gearbox concept 

self-developed 

power electronics 

www.facebook.com/KaRaceIng/ 

www.youtube.com/KARaceIng 

www.instagram.com/ka.raceing/ 

www.twitter.com/ka_raceing 


Technische Universität Dresden 

Elbflorace e.V. 

E18 

MI-WOW 

Elbflorace e.V. 

Established in 2006 by a handful of students and still on 

track. 

Today about 70 members from TU Dresden 

share their passion for motorsport and have 

built the 10th race car of the team. 

EmilE is our second all-wheel drive vehicle 

and the basis for our three-year masterplan to 

catch up with the top teams. Thanks to strict 

Elbflorace weight watching EmilE turned out 

almost 10 kg #LighterThanExpected. 


E26 

Universität Stuttgart 

GreenTeam Uni Stuttgart e.V. 

It is the year 2017. 11 months ago, 45 students started to design the 8th generation car since 

2009, the founding year of the GreenTeam Uni Stuttgart e.V. With the aim to be one step 

ahead, we combine the benefits of the predecessor with new convincing innovations to 

continue last year’s successful story. This year we focused on a better aerodynamic package, 

lightweight and 80kW power over the whole Endurance. 

Feel free to come by at our pit, 

we are looking forward to meet you! 

The highlights of our E0711-8: 

• Adjustable aerodynamic package 

• Full monocoque 

• Improved Oil cooled accumulator 

• Monospring system 

• And many more 


Bern University of Applied Siences 

Car #27 – BIENNA 

Bern Formula Student 

Bern Formula Student 

Bern University of Applied Sciences 

E27 

We, the enthusiasts of Bern Formula 

Student, are very proud to present 

you our third-year car called “Bienna”. 

The first two years taught us, that it might be nice to have difficult and 

complex ideas, to increase the car’s performance. But to benefit from 

such things, first, the car had to run and get through the technical inspection. 

Our first and our second car didn’t make it past scrutineering 

at the attended events. Especially the last season has been very frustrating, 

because we missed our goal to take part on the dynamic events 

so very close. Most would have surrender, but after wiping the tears of 

disappointment we stood up again and worked even much harder. In 

this year, it was the main goal to engineer and build a car which will 

run at the dynamics events, while reducing the gap to the top-teams in 

the same time. To reach this goal, the main target was to make the car 

simple and solid, mainly according to the electrical components, where 

we took too many risks before. The motto “You‘ve got to walk before 

you can run” accompanied us all the time. 


E31 

Technische Universität München 

TUfast Racing Team e-Technology 

TUfast eTechnology – eb017 

The eb017 is the consequential progression of the conceptual decisions of last year’s TUfast 

electric car. Focusing on three main goals (lightweight – aerodynamics – vehicle dynamics) we reevaluated 

everything and submitted every component to a critical redesign. Now the highly 

integrative 3D printed wheel hub drive package unites uprights, brakes, gears, cooling and motor. 

The car is driven by self-developed inverters and battery package featuring a self-made AMS. Our 

highly efficient aerodynamics and elaborate vehicle dynamics control promise the highest 

performance of the 162 kg vehicle on track. We want to thank all our sponsors for making the 

eb017 possible and invite everyone to visit us in our pit or share a beer at the campsite! 

Technology 

4x Fischer electric motors: 25 kW, 27.2 Nm 

Self-developed Motor Controller, BMS and Control Unit 

Slip control and torque vectoring 

Full-body CFRP aero-monocoque and rims 

ClA > 6 (1000N of downforce @ 60 km/h) 


ETH Zürich 

AMZ Racing Team 

E33 

pilatus 

pilatus 

by 

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Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt 

Car#, Country, Schanzer University, Racing Electric Teamname 

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#SCHANZERPOWER! 

The Formula Student Team Schanzer Racing Electric e.V. (SRe) is the racing team from 

Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany. It was founded in 2011 by five students with the goal to build a 

functional race car. 

Now after six years of learning from our past seasons, we revolutionized the concept to our current 

“panther” the SRe17. With this we want to take the next steps to the top ten placements of the 

formula student events. To achieve these goal we integrated the following technical aspects: 

Engine 

Wheels 

Suspension 

Max. Power 

Electronics 

AMK / DD5-14-10-POW / synchronous motor 

205/470 R13 Continental 

Double A-Arm, Push rod actuating spring damper 

80Kw 

Multifunc. Steering wheel; CAN-to-WLAN live telemetry; decentr. Sensor-to- 

CAN PCBs, IP67 wiring 

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Eindhoven University of Technology 

University Racing Eindhoven 

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University Racing Eindhoven is the electric 

Formula Student Team of the Eindhoven University 

of Technology. Since 2010 the team 

has been building electric cars, moving to 

four wheel drive in 2015. The newest challenger, 

the URE12, features a fully self-developed 

powertrain, tires and torque vectoring 

control model. Together they lead to unrivalled 

vehicle performance 

One of the most complex mechanical systems of the car 

is the in-wheel assembly. This assembly consists of the 

rim, brake system, gears, upright and electric motors, all 

tightly tted inside the wheel. The assembly is optimized 

for Formula Student events, i.e. maximum efficiency 

and a maximum speed of about 130 km/h. The 

lightweight, self-developed electric motors have a 

maximum speed of 18.000 RPM. The motor speed is reduced 

by a planetary gear set, with a gear ratio of 

11.56:1, which increases the torque to ~400Nm per 

wheel. This results in an acceleration from 0 to 100km/h 

in a mere 2.3 seconds! 

Motors: 

Motorcontrollers: 

Drive Type: 

ECU: 

Tires: 

Electronics: 

Suspension: 

Fuel: 

Wings: 

Differential: 

Max. Power: 

Dimensions: 

Weight: 

Frame type: 

Ergonomics: 

4x URE/AE custom developed PMSM 

URE/Prodrive custom quadinverter 

In-wheel compounded planetary gear box 

dSPACE Microautobox II 

205/50R10 custom Apollo R&D 

12 way digital fusebox settable via CAN 

Unequal double wishbone, pushrod actuated 

Magic 

Full aerodynamic package, DRS on rearwing 

Electronic torque vectoring differential 

120kW 

WB: 1535mm, Track(F/R):1196/1139mm 

200kg 

Two piece CFRP monocoque 

Smart display in steering wheel 

The oor is 

Off-the-shelf components 


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Vienna University of Technology 

Car#, Country, TUW Racing University, Teamname 

Vienna’s University of Technology’s Formula Student 

Team is called TU Wien Racing. Our main focus is 

lightweight design and in-house development of nearly 

all our components that make out our newest race car: 

the EDGE9. This year, a newly developed inverter accompanies our well-proven and also self-made 

electric motors. Due to the integration of a whole new aerodynamic package our car doesn’t only look 

edgy but is also keen to prove its performance on track. 

With the decision to also participate in Formula 

Student Driverless we faced a lot of challenges 

back at the beginning of the season. Strong 

team spirit, great support from our sponsors 

and hard work finally paid off and we are very 

proud: one team, two cars! 

And who needs a cat meme if you 

have Fritz the Fish chilling in your 

rim? 


Engine 

TUWR-E3, self-developed 

ECU TTTech TTC 200 

Dimensions 1575 WB/ 1200 Track 

Weight 

153 kg 

Frame type single-piece monocoque 

Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm, 

Pull-Rod actuated horizontally 

orientated spring and damper 

Wheels 

7.0x10, 25 mm offset, one-piece 

CFRP rim 

Aerodynamics Front Wing, Rear Wing, Side 

Pods, Monkey Set, Cascades 

Electronic Gadgets Traction Control, Launch Control, 

Torque Vectoring 

Best Feature self-developed Inverter 


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Technische Universität Clausthal 

Green Voltage Racing e.V. 

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This team didn’t bother to submit a team page, so the FSA social media cats team created one for them. 

You’re welcome. 

Clausthal is famous for the nonalcoholic 

beer of the same name. 

(Illustration) 


Car#, Country, Deefholt University, Dynamics Teamname 

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PHWT Diepholz 

The beginnings of Deefholt Dynamics reach back to the 

year 2006. At that time it was only a small group of students 

who dealt with the construction of a racing car which should 

compete in the formula student. This idea bumped into huge 

enthusiasm, so our UAS in Diepholz decided to found the 

student association Deefholt Dynamics e.V. in 2011. 

Deefholt Dynamics e.V. is - apart from the well known 

teams of the big universities - an old acquaintance of the 

formula student. Every team member participate in the dual 

studies programme as a student from a company what sets 

us apart from most of the teams. Every year, a complete 

new team represents Deefholt Dynamics since the formula 

student is part of the project study program during our last 

three semesters. 

We try to compensate our inexperience with great ambition and engagement 

and thanks to our reliable sponsors we were able to construct and manufacture 

our racing car within six months. We are really looking forward to the event in 

spielberg and we are convinced that we will accomplish our personal goals for 

this FSE season. #DeefholtgoesAustria 

Technical Data – „PHWT10e“ 

Engine 2 x EMRAX 208 LV LC 

Maximum Design 7000 RPM 

Motor RPM (1/min) 

ECU Based on STM32 

Max. power 80 kW 

Tire Size, 

Compound and 

Make 

18.0 x 6.0 - 10, R25B, Hoosier Dimensions 1590 WB / 1300 Front 

Track / 1200 Rear 

Track 

Wheels (width, 6.25 in contact patch Weight 270 kg w/o driver 

construction) 

Suspension Type Double wishbone 

Frame type Steel spaceframe 

Battery / Charging Rechargeable LiFeYPO4 cells/ 

Drive Type Planet Gearing 

System CCCV: (Constant Current 

Constant Voltage) 

Electronic Gadgets Data logging, telemetry 

Driver aids Traction Control 


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UAS Sankt Augustin 

BRS Motorsport e.V. 

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BRS Motorsport is the Formula Student Electric team of UAS 

Bonn -Rhein - Sieg with 70 students of all faculties, who share their 

love for designing, developing and manufacturing a single-seater. 

The G17e (also called Betty) is our first all-wheel-driven electric 

car which sticks out with its CFRP monocoque with 10” aluminium 

wheels, heave- spring system, a powertrain package by AMK combined with a compound planetary gearbox 

in the uprights and an aerodynamic package. With our G16e racecar named “Carola” we finished our most 

successful season in the last year. “Carola” got us many first and second places and in this season. So now 

we are going to establish our new concept in the races with “Betty” and looking forward to the races. 

Facts about ‘‘Betty“ 

Dimensions 

2918 mm x 1416 mm x 

1156 mm (L x W x H) 

Weight 

205 kg 

Innovative features: 

All- wheel driven 

A compound planetary gearbox 

CFPR monocoque 

Covered front suspension 

Suspension 

Motortype 

Motor 

controller 

System 

Voltage 

Accumulator 

Aerodynamics 

Wheels 

Double wishbone, pushrod, 

heave-spring system 

AMK DD5 

AMK-KW26-S5-FSE-4Q 

588 V 

Li-Po 140s2p, 7.4 kWh 

a front, a rear and two side 

wings as well as a front 

splitter and a windshield. 

10 x 6,5 aluminium 

machined 

7 self-developed ECUs 

Accumulator cells are self- developed monitored by BMS 


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ETSEIB - UPC Barcelona 

ETSEIB Motorsport 

We are ETSEIB Motorsport, the team from UPC Barcelona. 

Borned 10 years ago, this year we are developing our 

6th electric vehicle looking for high performance and reliability. 

With that aim, great improvements has been introduced: 

a new steering system, a redesigned battery 

pack with self developed BMS, a stiffer and lighter CFRP 

monocoque and an optimised aeropackage. Moreover, 

an important weight reduction has been performed. As a 

result, the CAT10e has been borned in our sunny Barcelona! 

The CAT10e has been baptized as “the sexy CAT” and 

now it is willing to race on the track. Are you ready to 

meet our CATT 

Overall L/W/H (mm): 2870/1440/1150 

Wheelbase (mm): 1540 

Weight (kg): 217 

Weight distribution (%): 46-54 

Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod 

Tyres: 18x7,5 R10 Hoosier R25B 

Transmission: Two stage gearbox 

Motor: EMRAX 228 MV LC 

Inverter: Bamocar-D3 700/400 

Nominal voltage (V): 384,8 

Self-developed BMS 

Self-developed data logger & telemetry 

Self-developed dashboard 

Self-developed ECU’s ARM cortex-M4 

Downforce (N): 800 (72km/h) 

Drag (N): 320 (72km/h) 

CFRP Front wing, Rear wing, 

Undertray, Side wings and 

Sidepods 

Frame Construction: One piece CFRP monocoque 

with Al honeycomb and integrated Al front hoop 

#findtheCAT 

#sexyCAT 


Hochschule Aalen 

E-Motion Rennteam Aalen 

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Our sixth race car comes along with plenty of premieres. As 

the harder, faster, and better Version of its predecessor the 

ERT-06/17 is competing in FSI and FSA this Year. 

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Events! 


Car#, Country, StarkStrom University, Augsburg e.V. Teamname 

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Hochschule Augsburg 

Our Racing Team was founded in 2011. Since than every year 

50-100 students, who share the dream of building a race car 

work toghether in the departments Mechanics, Electronics and 

Operations to realize the dream. 

Our team consits of motivated students from nearly every faculty 

of the UAS Augsburg. 

This years car “Fenja” is our sixth race cars. Like its ancestors it’s named after a figure of the “Augsburger 

Puppenkiste.” 

As we could not partcipate in the FSA Event last year, we’re looking even more forward to this years race on 

the Red Bull Ring. 

Goals for the Season 2017: 

Technical data 

Eradicate the mistakes of last years system which we 

used in the actual race car 

Improve our performance in the static diciplines 

Rock 4 Events as a Team (FSN E, FSA E, FSG E&D) 

Dimensions & Weight 1535 WP, track front 

1250/rear 1200 

weight 205 kg 

Frame type 

composite 

monocoque 

Safety 

Aluminium front hoop, 

aluminum honeycomb 

crash structure 

Aerodynamics -484,8 N downforce, 

259,9 N drag 

Suspension Double unequal A- 

Arms, Push rod 

actuated horizontaly 

orientated spring and 

shock 

Engine & Acceleration 4WD 286 Nm/wheel, 

Acceleration < 3 sec 

Accumulater LiPo, Capacity 6,7 

kWh 


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University of Iceland 

Team Spark 

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Team Spark was established in 2011 with only 8 team members. Today 

the team consists of 45 students coming from different engineering 

departments at the University of Iceland and is this the 6th car. 

Throughout its history Team Spark has had one of the highest female 

to male ratio and we continue that tradition this year. 

This year the car was named after a glorious volcano name Laki. It erupted over an eight-month 

period in the 17th century, lava and poisonous clouds caused tremendous damage to Europe's 

climate and inhabits. 

TS17 - Laki is the newest addition to the Team 

Spark family and the first one to have a name. 

TS17 - LAKI 

This is the lightest car Team Spark has built so 

far, weighing 235 kg, which is 40 kg lighter than 

last year. LAKI's aerodynamic devices enable 

the vehicle to reach a lateral acceleration of 

2.5G 

Like all of our previous cars, TS17 is run by 

100% renewable energy. 

There are several new features on Laki 

including a diffuser, side wings and a chain 

drive instead of a gearbox. 

Motor: Emrax 228, 100 kW 

Acceleration: 0-100 kph, 3.3 s 

Top Speed: 136 kph 

Gear Ratio: 3.6:1 

Battery: 144 LiPo cells 

Voltage: 600V 

Chassis: TIG Welded Steel Tube Frame 

Suspension: Z Arm bi-flex system 

Tyres: Hoosier R25B 20.5x6.0-13 

Weight: 235 kg 


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TU Hamburg 

e-gnition Hamburg e.V. 

This year marks our sixth season as a formula student team 

and our third visit to the FSA competition. Looking at our 

first car the egn12, built in 2012, it is fair to say that we‘ve 

come quite a way with the egn17. 

What was once a 400 kg beast with steel tube framing, has 

developed into a powerful racer, featuring Carbon fibre monocoque, wings and advanced 

control systems. 

To top it of we introduced 4WD for the first 

time this season, to make our car as fast 

as possible. But not only our car has come 

a long way. The same can be said for our 

team. More than 50 students from all fields 

of study are now working together to not 

only develop our next FSE car, but for the 

first time, to also rebuild our egn16 for the 

new driverless competition. 

We can‘t wait to see how our car stacks up 

against the great competition at this event. 

The best of luck to all the other teams, we 

are eager to see your cars on track! 

4x wheel hub motor with planetary gear 

1:12.6 Transmission 

14 kg aero package 

400 N downforce at 50 km/h 

600 Volt 6.7 kWh HV Accumulator 

288 Lithium Polymer Cells 

210 kg total weight 1530 mm wheelbase 

1200/1150 front/back trackwidth 

Self developed BMS 

Torque vectoring Slip Control 


RWTH Aachen University 

Ecurie Aix Formula Student Team RWTH Aachen e.V. 

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Ecurie Aix, the Formula Student Team at RWTH Aachen University, was founded in 1999. The name 

„Ecurie Aix" is a reference to the team’s home base in the German city of Aachen, which is located 

right at the borders to Belgium and the Netherlands. The word “Ecurie“ means “Racing Stable“ or 

“Racing Team“ in french and has been chosen in respect to a very successful Belgian motorsport team 

named “Ecurie Francorchamps“. The word “Aix“ is derived from Aachen’s French name: Aix-la- 

Chapelle. 

With our fifth electric car we managed to integrate four electric motors for the very first time in 2016. 

The concept promised a very high potential, so we decided to take it a step further. Except for the 

monocoque there is almost no part that we took over from last year. Especially the aerodynamics, 

suspension and cooling system were heavily improved. This is our third participation in a row at FSA - 

we were able to win a trophy each time before. Therefore we are very excited for this year’s event and 

we’re looking forward to the famous Spielberg atmosphere. 

www.facebook.com/EcurieAix/ 

@EcurieAix 

www.youtube.com/EcurieAix 

ecurieaix 


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