Motorsport Engineering Portfolio
Posted by James on Apr 2, 2012
As part of the Virtual Formula Student project, it was decided to concentration on developing the chosen engine. To investigate what could be done to maximise the potential of the SXV 550 engine whilst used in conjunction with the 20mm restrictor, as specified in the FSAE Formula...
Read MorePosted by James on Dec 5, 2011
The brief of this project was working within in a group to come up with three concepts for a design of a single seater, FSAE Formula Student, car. We decided to look at exploring the development of the powertrain to maximise the usable power and overcoming the looses due to a 20mm...
Read MorePosted by James on Oct 2, 2011
During the first year at university one of the projects was to design a double wishbone suspension setup for a car of our choice. I decided to look at the Ford Mustang GT500 that uses leaf springs on the rear. To design the suspension there were a number of calculations that had to be...
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