Design

The DUT09 has a completely new design with a few big changes compared to the DUT08. New rules have defined minimum dimensions for several cross sections of the monocoque. The monocoque has been adjusted to this new template. The spring-damper system was relocated from the top to the bottom of the fore body and the cockpit was enlarged significantly as a result of the new rules. Also the ergonomics have been adapted, the steering wheel has been set more vertical and the entire driver position has been improved. Furthermore a virtually backlash free steering system has been installed.

All electronic systems have been designed and build by the team itself, including the ECU, Data Acquisition System and load cells in every suspension arm on one side of the car. The car has lightweight LiFePo4 batteries which are 3,5 kilos lighter than the regular lead acid battery.

Results

FSUK, Silverstone

2nd place overall
Winner Engineering Design event
Winner Fisita Engineering Excellence award (overall statics winner)
Winner Airbus light weight award

FSG, Hockenheim

Winner Engineering Design event
Winner Cost&Manufacturing event
Winner Fuel efficiency event
3rd place Bussiness presentation event

Specifications

Car dimensions & weight

Weight 150 [kg]
Length 2455 [mm]
Width 1407 [mm]
Height 1089 [mm]
Wheelbase 1540 [mm]

Suspension & tires

Suspension type double A-Arm
Tires manufacturer Hoosier
Tire type 18.0 x 6.0-10 LC0

Engine specifications

Manufacturer Yamaha
Model WR450F 1-cylinder
Displacement 449 [cc]
Fuel type E85 bio-ethanol
Max Power design 9000 [RPM]
Max Torque design 6500 [RPM]
RPM for 90% torque 4500 [RPM]

Chassis

Chassis full monocoque
Materials carbon/aramid fibres

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