Team Details

Rochester Institute of Technology

University Rochester Institute of Technology
US Rochester IT short 102
LocationRochester, United States
Homepagehttps://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/formula/
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Past Events

Car 17 – 2015
2015
Car #17
Info
16x
The RIT Formula Racing team is back in Germany since 2013. F23 is the culmination of the team's monocoque design efforts of the last four years. The main goals of this year's design were reliability and simplicity. F23 has more driving time on it than the lat three cars combined, and as already had a strong competition finish in Michigan this year. RIT Racing is looking to do even better here at Hockenheim!
Engineering Design Priorities:
RITRacing WR450 CarbonEverything BOOST
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction 1 piece composite monocoque
Material CFRP
Overall L 2941 mm
Overall W 1359 mm
Overall H 1173 mm
Wheelbase 1575 mm
Track (Fr) 1143 mm
Track (Rr) 1143 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 111 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 120 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm. Front Pull Rod and Rear Push Rod actuated coil overs
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 18x6-10 Hoosier R25B/18x6-10 Hoosier R25B
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7.0x10, 50mm offset 3 pc Al RIT custom center
Drive Type Single Reduction Chain Type
Differential Drexler
Cooling Side mount Mishimoto with CFRP shroud
Brake System RIT Custom Design, Dual Piston , Internal Fluid Crossover, 28.3 mm bore, 2024 Aluminum
Electronics Racepak Smartwire; programmable current protection, logic based relays, 30 outputs, 12 inputs ,
Powertrain
Engine Turbocharged Yamaha WR450F
Bore 95.0 mm
Stroke 63.4 mm
Cylinders 1
Displacement 450 ccm
Compression Ratio 12.3:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT developed injection, MoTeC M400 ECU, Speed Density calibration
Fuel E85
Max Power Design 8000 rpm
Max Torque Design 6500 rpm
2013
Car #5
Info
37x
The RIT Formula Racing Team builds upon last season’s Endurance victory at Formula Student Germany with our 2013 entrant to the Formula Student Series. A product of extensive simulation, design, and testing, the RIT vehicle exhibits many unique characteristics. A carbon fiber monocoque utilizing unidirectional fiber maintains sufficient stiffness while significantly reducing weight. A lightweight aerodynamic package verified through wind tunnel testing generates 330 N of downforce at Skidpad speed. The vehicle’s entire braking system is custom designed in house, allowing for component level optimization. The turbocharged single-cylinder engine is light, fuel efficient and produces 75% of its peak torque across a very broad RPM range. Composite driveshafts and a lightweight differential allow for a mass efficient, tunable drivetrain. These features have created a race vehicle with a focus on scoring potential, performance, efficiency, and drivability, a winning combination for FSG.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Composite Monocoque
Material Unidirectional pre-impregnated carbon fiber, epoxy film adhesive, aluminum honeycomb core
Overall L 2837 mm
Overall W 1532 mm
Overall H 1062 mm
Wheelbase 1575 mm
Track (Fr) 1143 mm
Track (Rr) 1143 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 107 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 115 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-arm, pull rod actuated front, push rod actuated rear
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 18x7-10 LC0 Hoosier
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7.0x10, 25 mm offset, 3 piece alumium
Drive Type Single reduction chain
Differential Limited slip, Drexler clutch-type, adjustable torque bias ratio
Cooling Side mounted single core YFZ-450F radiator, YZF-R6 cooling fan mounted to radiator outlet
Brake System RIT custom aluminum monoblock calipers, driver-adjustable pedalbox with adjustable brake bias
Electronics Racepak Smartwire programmable current protection, logic based relays, data logging with Motec M400
Powertrain
Engine 2013 Yamaha WR-450F, turbocharged
Bore 95.0 mm
Stroke 63.4 mm
Cylinders 1
Displacement 449 ccm
Compression Ratio 12,3:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT developed dual stage sequential injection, MoTeC M400 ECU, speed density calibration
Fuel 98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power Design 7500 rpm
Max Torque Design 7500 rpm
2012
Car #5
Info
6x
The RIT Formula SAE Racing Team has competed in thirty-eight Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions on three different continents. In twenty years, RIT has been awarded numerous accolades, including overall titles in the US, England, and Australia. In the 2011 competition season RIT placed 5th at Formula Student Germany with strong performances in individual events including a victory in Acceleration, 3rd place in Autocross, and 4th place in Skidpad. The goal of the RIT Formula SAE Racing Team is to produce a winning car for the FSAE competitions. To achieve that, the racecar must be fast, reliable, easy to drive, and efficient. An extensive simulation effort guided the design process. Physical testing was performed using both destructive and non-destructive methods. Dynamometers were used to properly tune the engine, dampers, and brakes. An efficient testing plan was designed in order to best utilize the spring season to validate critical design aspects of the vehicle.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Carbon Fiber Composite Monocoque
Overall L 2837 mm
Overall W 1359 mm
Overall H 1092 mm
Wheelbase 1575 mm
Track (Fr) 1143 mm
Track (Rr) 1143 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 106 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 115 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm. Front pull rod, rear push rod actuated spring and damper.
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 18x6-10 Hoosier LC0
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 18x6-10 Hoosier LC0
Drive Type Sequential Transmission, chain drive
Differential Torvec Isotorque
Cooling Single Pass Radiator, Mounted to right side of chassis via structural shroud
Brake System Custom 4-Disk system. Front rotor: 190mm, rear 168mm.
Electronics Pneumatic shifting, auto upshift, launch and traction control, steering wheel indicator lights
Powertrain
Engine Yamaha WR450
Bore 95 mm
Stroke 63,4 mm
Cylinders 1
Displacement 450 ccm
Compression Ratio 13,75:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT designed/built, sequential injection, Motec ECU engine management
Fuel 98 Octane
Max Power Design 8000 rpm
Max Torque Design 6500 rpm
Car 5 – 2011
2011
Car #5
Info
Rich with history and tradition, the RIT Formula Racing Team has competed in 36 Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions on three different continents. In 19 years, RIT has been awarded numerous accolades, including overall titles in the US, England, and Australia. During the 2010 competition season the team was able to place among the top 5 in each of the 3 competitions attended including a victory at FSAE West. This year marks a milestone for RIT FSAE with two major changes: a carbon fiber monocoque front half and a new powerplant, the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6R. Accompanying these changes is a completely RIT designed braking system, a unique differential, the Torvec IsoTorque, a refined aerodynamics package, and a number of driver aids including paddle shifting, hand clutch actuation, and traction and launch control.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Front: Carbon fiber monocoque; Rear: Steel tube frame
Material Front: Carbon fiber pre-preg and aluminum honeycomb core; Rear: 4130 Chromoly steel tube
Overall L 2490 mm
Overall W 1423 mm
Overall H 1148 mm
Wheelbase 1575 mm
Track (Fr) 1220 mm
Track (Rr) 1180 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 129 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 143 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arms. Pushrod actuated spring and damper
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 20.0X7-13 Goodyear D2696 / 20.0X7-13 Goodyear D2696
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7x13, 63mm pos. offset, 3 pc Al Rim / 7x13, 63mm pos. offset, 3 pc Al Rim
Drive Type Single Reduction Chain Type
Differential Limited Slip, Torvec IsoTorque gearset, RIT-Designed housing, 8:1 bias ratio
Cooling Dual-Pass RIT Designed aluminum radiator mounted to side of chassis using structural hroud
Brake System RIT designed calipers (Pistons: 4(F), 2(R)), RIT designed vented front rotors, adjustable pedal box
Electronics Traction and launch control, GEMS DA99-2 data logger, electropneumatic shifting and clutch systems
Powertrain
Engine 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6R
Bore 67.0 mm
Stroke 42.5 mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 599 ccm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT designed/built, multiport sequential injection, MoTec ECU engine management
Fuel 93 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power Design 13000 rpm
Max Torque Design 10000 rpm
Car 66 – 2010
2010
Car #66
Info
Rich with history the RIT FSAE Racing Team has competed in 34 FSAE and FS competitions on three different continents. In 18 years, RIT has been awarded numerous accolades, including overall titles in the US, England, and Australia. The goal of the RIT FSAE Racing Team is to design and build a fast, simple, and reliable prototype racing car for the non-professional weekend autocrosser. The car needs to be affordable, easy to maintain, and dependable on race day. Safety systems and ergonomics must ensure a secure and comfortable environment for the driver. In addition, aesthetics, fit and finish are critical to attracting the potential buyer. To fulfill these needs, the race car was modeled in Pro/Engineer and iterative analysis was conducted using Pro/Mechanica, ANSYS, and CFdesign. Many components were also physically tested using both destructive and non-destructive methods. The car then underwent extensive testing and tuning to validate design aspects and guarantee reliability.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Welded spaceframe with stressed composite side skins and floor
Material 4130 Chromoly / carbon with core
Overall L 2565 mm
Overall W 1473 mm
Overall H 1168 mm
Wheelbase 1549 mm
Track (Fr) 1270 mm
Track (Rr) 1219 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 127 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 144 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-arms. Pull/Push rod actuated coilovers. Ohlins 4-way adjustable dampers
Tyres (Fr / Rr) Goodyear D2696 20.0x7.0-13
Wheels (Fr / Rr) Three piece, Keizer shells with RIT designed centers
Drive Type Chain
Differential Torvec Isotorque
Cooling Custom sized water to air with aluminum hardlines, electric fan
Brake System RIT designed two piston calipers, floating rotors, and bias bar
Electronics Motec ECU, traction/ launch control, electropneumatic shifting, wireless telemetry
Powertrain
Engine Modified Honda CBR 600 F3
Bore 65.5 mm
Stroke 45.2 mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 609 ccm
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT designed/ built multiport sequential injection, Motec ECU
Fuel 95 Octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power Design 11000 rpm
Max Torque Design 9500 rpm
Car 66 – 2009
2009
Car #66
Info
The design of RIT's 2009 Formula SAE car focused on building a fast, lightweight, and reliable vehicle. The car is powered by a Honda CBR600 powerplant, with a custom developed differential for maximum tractive effort. To aid the driver, an enhanced traction control and paddle shift system has been designed into the vehicle. The vehicle sports an RIT designed and manufactured custom braking system, and the suspension utilizes an Ohlins adjustable damper setup. To enhance cornering and braking capabilities, an undertray was designed for the vehicle and is capable of producing significant aerodynamic loads. The vehicle underwent more than 2 months of testing and tuning, utilizing an extensive and removable data acquisition system, to optimize performance.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Space frame with structurcal composite skins
Material 4130 Chromoly
Overall L 2642 mm
Overall W 1448 mm
Overall H 1168 mm
Wheelbase 1550 mm
Track (Fr) 1270 mm
Track (Rr) 1220 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 112 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 155 kg
Suspension Double unequal length nonparallel a-arm, pullrod actuated coil-over Ohlins damper
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 20.0x7.0-13 D2696 Goodyear
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7.0x13, 25mm backspace, 3 pc Al Rim / 7.0x13, 75mm backspace, 3 pc Al Rim
Drive Type 5 speed sequential
Differential Torvec IsoTorque
Cooling Single pass radiator mounted on side of car
Brake System 4-Disk system, outboard rotors with 222mm diameter, adjustable brake balance, RIT designed mono-block calipers
Electronics Motec M400 ECU
Powertrain
Engine Honda CBR 600 F3
Bore 65.5 mm
Stroke 45.2 mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 609 ccm
Compression Ratio 14:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT designed/built, multiport sequential injection, Motec ECU engine management
Fuel 100 Octane
Max Power Design 11500 rpm
Max Torque Design 9000 rpm
Car 5 – 2008
2008
Car #5
Info
34x
The RIT Formula SAE Racing Team is a group of approximately 35 undergraduate university students from the Rochester Institute of Technology devoted to designing, fabricating, racing, and promoting a high performance formula-style racing vehicle. At the Formula SAE competition this past May in Brooklyn, Michigan, RIT joined 121 entrants from around the world and captured second place in cost and acceleration, and third place in skidpad and autocross. The team looks to carry this success into the third annual Formula Student Germany event, where the competition looks to be even tougher than in Michigan. A focus on craftsmanship and quality has allowed RIT to be a leader in Formula SAE through out the world, garnering seventeen top-ten finishes at competitions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. RIT’s success would not be possible without the support of many industry partners who leverage the team’s global name and reputation.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Tubular Steel Space Frame
Material 4130 Steel Round Tubing
Overall L 2692 mm
Overall W 1422 mm
Overall H 1067 mm
Wheelbase 1600 mm
Track (Fr) 1270 mm
Track (Rr) 1245 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 119 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 145 kg
Suspension Front: Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated coil-over Ohlins damper Rear: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated coil-over Ohlins damper
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 178x53 R13(20.5 in x 7in – 13) / 178x53 R13(20.5 in x 7in – 13)
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 6x13,117 mm backspace, 3 pc Al. Rim / 6x13,117 mm backspace, 3 pc Al. Rim
Drive Type 520 Roller Chain, Single reduction
Differential Torvec IsoTorque gearset, RIT designed differential carrier
Cooling Single U-pass radiator mounted behind car, thermostatic controlled fan
Brake System 4-Disk system, self developed rotors with 230mm diameter, adjustable brake balance, RIT designed mono-block calipers
Electronics Electropneumatic shifting system with steering wheel mounted paddles and gear change ignition cut
Powertrain
Engine Honda CBR 600
Bore 66mm mm
Stroke 45mm mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 609 ccm
Compression Ratio 14:1 : 1
Fuel System RIT designed/built, multiport sequential injection, Motec ECU engine management
Fuel 100 Octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power Design 10500 rpm
Max Torque Design 7500 rpm
2007
Car #12
Info
18x

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FS past achievements due to World Ranking Data Base

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED SP DV SP AC DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2019.06
22
10.
12.
21.
4.
4.
-
9.
-
7.
18.
-
0.00
458.80
2019.05
108
88.
95.
104.
3.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-10.00
211.50
2018.07
70
28.
56.
-
6.
3.
-
15.
-
9.
38.
-
-1.00
329.00
2018.06
23
10.
15.
21.
3.
3.
-
6.
-
12.
11.
8.
0.00
496.97
2018.05
114
16.
41.
105.
6.
39.
-
32.
-
32.
19.
11.
0.00
565.50
2017.07
38
21.
30.
24.
13.
19.
-
14.
-
11.
-
-
0.00
340.90
2017.05
109
9.
66.
81.
18.
5.
-
29.
-
13.
6.
16.
0.00
710.30
2016.06
25
7.
22.
-
5.
13.
-
17.
-
10.
5.
2.
0.00
687.94
2016.05
114
36.
75.
-
12.
23.
-
41.
-
22.
41.
14.
0.00
526.70
2015.08
71
51.
56.
63.
8.
42.
-
40.
-
-
-
-
-30.00
211.78
2015.05
108
14.
47.
83.
12.
10.
-
48.
-
20.
16.
5.
0.00
661.70
2014.06
66
32.
4.
57.
8.
15.
-
35.
-
8.
47.
-
0.00
455.90
2014.05
107
49.
2.
54.
15.
-
-
-
-
7.
81.
-
0.00
367.10
2013.08
74
39.
2.
42.
4.
54.
-
52.
-
19.
-
-
-5.00
374.90
2013.05
104
44.
17.
59.
10.
8.
-
56.
-
22.
-
-
0.00
394.00
2012.08
76
5.
19.
25.
10.
15.
-
33.
-
9.
1.
2.
0.00
837.01
2012.06
65
26.
9.
37.
13.
-
-
-
-
3.
-
-
0.00
348.70
2012.05
104
66.
1.
66.
7.
-
-
-
-
55.
-
-
0.00
257.50
2011.08
74
5.
6.
1.
15.
4.
-
1.
-
3.
7.
14.
0.00
768.18
2011.07
27
9.
8.
7.
13.
7.
-
7.
-
2.
-
-
0.00
436.00
2011.05
97
21.
15.
33.
5.
18.
-
5.
-
6.
37.
-
0.00
531.30
2010.08
75
5.
16.
10.
18.
8.
-
12.
-
7.
4.
12.
0.00
760.23
2010.06
56
1.
2.
3.
2.
6.
-
3.
-
5.
1.
9.
0.00
875.30
2010.05
101
5.
3.
6.
15.
6.
-
9.
-
7.
6.
22.
0.00
814.50
2009.08
77
28.
6.
36.
5.
4.
-
15.
-
20.
-
-
0.00
472.98
2009.06
45
1.
3.
1.
1.
2.
-
2.
-
1.
4.
-
0.00
885.60
2009.05
90
2.
2.
5.
12.
3.
-
15.
-
2.
2.
-
0.00
813.60
2008.08
77
29.
29.
2.
15.
3.
-
3.
-
9.
-
-
0.00
494.74
2008.05
104
27.
54.
2.
15.
3.
-
2.
-
3.
-
-
0.00
497.40
2007.08
53
5.
26.
20.
11.
1.
-
16.
-
14.
4.
10.
0.00
789.67
2007.05
105
7.
30.
3.
14.
15.
-
32.
-
22.
6.
-
0.00
751.59
2006.06
49
5.
23.
19.
12.
26.
-
15.
-
9.
4.
-
0.00
759.03
2006.05
118
13.
35.
51.
40.
27.
-
16.
-
27.
4.
-
0.00
697.41
2005.05
114
16.
2.
18.
6.
18.
-
51.
-
43.
24.
-
0.00
677.13
2004.12
22
5.
4.
1.
5.
11.
-
2.
-
8.
6.
-
0.00
684.93
2004.05
129
22.
26.
15.
21.
25.
-
53.
-
67.
19.
-
0.00
579.48
2003.12
21
7.
7.
2.
8.
7.
-
6.
-
11.
7.
-
0.00
746.73
2003.05
111
12.
20.
2.
15.
42.
-
19.
-
29.
15.
-
0.00
592.68
2002.12
18
3.
8.
2.
8.
2.
-
2.
-
5.
4.
-
0.00
868.61
2002.07
35
3.
2.
4.
2.
18.
-
6.
-
4.
3.
-
0.00
814.69
2002.05
121
20.
13.
8.
4.
14.
-
27.
-
33.
26.
-
0.00
547.39
2001.12
18
1.
9.
1.
1.
2.
-
1.
-
3.
4.
3.
0.00
901.50
2001.07
23
4.
3.
7.
8.
8.
-
2.
-
3.
2.
-
0.00
859.44
2001.05
108
24.
1.
5.
4.
17.
-
2.
-
22.
-
-
0.00
479.87
2000.05
94
14.
1.
21.
1.
-
-
4.
-
6.
-
-
0.00
487.10
1999.05
89
2.
1.
10.
2.
21.
-
31.
-
2.
4.
-
0.00
847.98
1998.05
81
5.
24.
13.
32.
18.
-
2.
-
12.
8.
-
0.00
757.16
1997.05
66
3.
17.
11.
3.
13.
-
4.
-
2.
7.
-
0.00
799.19
1996.05
68
2.
19.
7.
33.
-
-
1.
-
1.
2.
-
0.00
787.40
1995.05
69
2.
5.
6.
3.
7.
-
4.
-
8.
3.
19.
0.00
855.81
1994.05
58
2.
28.
13.
2.
4.
-
4.
-
6.
3.
31.
0.00
800.45
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