The Main Goal for the 2008 UCI Formula SAE Team Is to Build a Reliable, Modular, 475Lb

UC Irvine 2008 Formula SAE Evan Gorski Mentors: Derek Dunn-Rankin and Michael McCarthy

The main goal for the 2008 UCI Formula SAE team is to build a reliable, modular, 475 lb race car prototype for a marketable price of $15,000. The 2008 UCI Formula SAE race car features an estimated 0–60 mph acceleration in 3.6 sec and 1.2 g lateral acceleration. The vehicle’s modularity reduces manufacturing costs, maintenance, and repair issues. The vehicle’s design successfully integrates a semi-stressed engine, inboard suspension, equal length exhaust manifold, and an internal body skeleton. All of these designs require a minimum number of tools for disassembly and repair. The car is powered by a Yamaha FZ6 engine with a displacement of 600 cc that provides 70 hp and 45 foot pounds of torque. The engine design maximizes the restricted power output while focusing on reliability by limiting unnecessary complexity.