OVERVIEW

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TAU-14 was the sixth car to be entered to the Formula Student UK competition by TAU Racing. It is an evolution of its successful predecessor with a large emphasis placed on reliability. The targets set at the beginning of the project were:

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• A final weight of 200 kg

• Integration of more sensors to improve data acquisition

• Refined packaging with improved integration of all systems

 

RESULTS (FS-2014):

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• OVERALL POSITION: 40TH

• UK RANKING: 15TH

• SCOTTISH RANKING: 2ND

• COST REPORT: 54TH

• DESIGN REPORT: 28TH

• BUSINESS PRESENTATION: 1ST

• SKID PAD: 34TH

• ACCELERATION: 40TH

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

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• Dimensions: Length – 2713 mm, width – 1494 mm. height – 1009 mm, wheelbase – 1610 mm

• Track (F/R): 1276 mm / 1252 mm

• Weight (no driver): 200 kg

• Weight distribution including 68 kg driver (front/rear): 142.04 kg / 125.96 kg

• Suspension (front/rear): double unequal length a-arm. Pull-rod (front)/ push-rod (rear) actuated springs and dampers, with adjustable anti-roll bar.

• Tyres: front: 6.2/20.0-13” rear: 7.2/20.0-13” A45 Avon

• Wheels: 6 x 13”/ 7 x 13 Keizer three piece. aluminium rims with magnesium centres

• Chassis construction: one piece tubular steel space-frame

• Engine: Honda CBR600 f4i with custom life racing ecu

• Bore/stroke/cylinders/cc: 67 mm / 42.5 mm / 4 cylinder / 600 cc

• Fuel type: 99 Ron unleaded

• Fuel system: standard Honda injectors

• Max power/ max torque: 59 kw @ 11,700 rpm/ 55 Nm @ 8100 rpm

• Transmission: 6 speed sequential gearbox, 520 chain

• Differential: Drexler limited slip differential

• Brake System: All round ISR floating discs with 4 piston calipers and twins on the rear

• Final drive: 3:1