2011 LTU Formula SAE Vehicle Characteristics

Powertrain

• Engine: 
  Honda CBR 600 F4i
• Peak
  Power:  95 hp@11,000 RPM
• Peak
  Torque:  50 ft. lb. @9800 RPM
• Induction
  Type:  Naturally Aspirated
• ECU: 
  Motec M400
• Fuel
  Type:  E85
• Differential: 
  Student designed Torsion Bias
• Lubrication
  System:  Student designed Dry Sump
• Lubricant: 
  Royal Purple 10w-50
• Final
  Drive:  Chain

Chassis and Suspension

• Frame: 
  4130 Steel Space Frame from Cartesian Tooling
• Tensional
  Rigidity:  1800 ft. lbs./deg.
• Ride
  Height:  2”
• Wheels: 
  13” x 6” by Keizer Wheels
• Tires:
  20” x 13” x 6” Hoosier Racing Slicks
• Brakes: 
  Brembo single piston
• Shocks: 
  Kaz Technologies Formula SAE Racing Shocks
• Uprights,
  Spindles and Spines:  Student designed with help from Tico Titanium

Performance

• Acceleration: 
  0-60 mph in 3.8 Seconds
• Lateral
  Acceleration:  1.45 g
• Braking: 
  1.35 g

Other Facts

• Safety
  Harnesses:  Takata 5 point racing harness
• Body: 
  Student designed with help from General Motors Design and Michigan Fiberglass
• Air
  Intake:  Student designed with help from Synergering
• Exhaust: 
  Student designed and built.