Team Details

Pravega Racing

University	Vellore Institute of Technology IN Vellore IT short 116
Location	Vellore, India
Homepage	https://pravega-racing.com/
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DV Team	Pravega Racing
EV Team	Team Ojas Racing
Short Link	tid.fsg.one/119

Team Description

Pravega is the Sanskrit word for acceleration. Pravega Racing is a team of engineers from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore and we seek to enhance the learning experience of the students at the university through implementation of engineering fundamentals within the context of building a formula style Racecar. We strive to achieve this by focusing on world class engineering practices, institutionalising innovation and by creating a culture of open communication for cross pollination of ideas, while maintaining highest standards of integrity and honesty.

Event Profile

Past Events

2023

Car #254

Info

Pravega is the Sanskrit word for acceleration. The team was conceived in the year 2009, everything that followed has been an amalgamation of hard work, perseverance and eventually - glory. Year after year, the team has maintained a consistent growth rate which led to it being crowned the best team in India in the year 2017. PRV-23 is the 12th edition of our Formula Style Race-car which was designed and manufactured with an objective to achieve improved reliability while keeping it light.

Engineering Design Priorities:

Lightweight Reliability DFMA Testing Validation Low MOI

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Front and rear Tubular space frame
Material	AISI 4130, Main Roll Hoop: AISI 1020, 25.4 mm-OD
Overall Length (mm)	3093
Overall Width (mm)	1413
Overall Height (mm)	1250
Wheelbase (mm)	1580
Track Front (mm)	1200
Track Rear (mm)	1150
Weight Front (kg)	121
Weight Rear (kg)	137
Suspension	Short long arm, pushrod, with horizontally oriented spring and damper
Tyres	208x75 R10, Hoosier R20/ 208x75 R10, Hoosier R20
Wheels	7.4 x 10, Al Rim, 36.33mm wheel offset, 3pc Al Rim
Drive Type	Chain drive (DID 520 ERV 3), Pitch-15.87
Differential	Clutch pack Limited Slip Differential, 30Nm preload, bias ratio 1.5
Cooling	Sidepod mounted aluminium core downflow radiator,307@0 cfm fan mounted to aluminium shroud
Brake System	Slotted Floating Disc, AISI 4140(EN 19), Hub mounted rotors, adjustable brake balance
Electronics	wiring harness sealed to IP67, Multifunctional Steering Wheel, Electropneumatic Shifting

Powertrain

Engine	KTM/RC 390
Bore (mm)	89
Stroke (mm)	60
Cylinders	1
Displacement (ccm)	373
Compression Ratio	12.88:1
Fuel System	Fuel and ignition map tuning on chassis dyno for max power output
Fuel	98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	9000
Max Torque (Nm)	7000

2019

Car #254

Info

Pravega is the Sanskrit word for acceleration. The team was conceived in the year 2009, everything that followed has been an amalgamation of hard work, perseverance and eventually - glory. Year after year, the team has maintained a consistent growth rate which led to it being crowned the best team in India in the year 2017. PRV-19 is the 10th edition of our Formula Style Race-car which was designed and manufactured with an objective to achieve improved reliability and enhanced drivability.

Engineering Design Priorities:

RELIABILITY DRIVABILITY TUNABILITY DFMA GENERATIVE DESIGN VALIDATION

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Tubular spaceframe
Material	AISI 4130 (heat treated)
Overall Length (mm)	2790
Overall Width (mm)	1427
Overall Height (mm)	1180
Wheelbase (mm)	1600
Track Front (mm)	1200
Track Rear (mm)	1150
Weight Front (kg)	140
Weight Rear (kg)	158
Suspension	Short long arm, pushrod actuated with horizontally oriented spring and damper , U bar ARB
Tyres	205/470 R13 Continental 34M / 205/470 R13 Continental 34M
Wheels	7x13in, Aluminium rim with CFRP wheel centre, Fr: 52.91mm offset/ Rr: 39.33mm offset
Drive Type	Chain (DID 520 ERV 3) , Pitch - 15.875mm
Differential	Clutch pack Limited Slip Differential
Cooling	Side mounted 2508cc radiator and 254mm diameter electric fan
Brake System	4-Disk System with Slotted Floating Disc, Custom design Front and Rear brake caliper
Electronics	Electropneumatic Shifting System; Self-designed Live Telemetry System, Self designed PDU

Powertrain

Engine	Honda CBR600RR (2008)
Bore (mm)	67
Stroke (mm)	42.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Denso , Type - Electronic common rail fuel injection system
Fuel	98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	10000
Max Torque (Nm)	8000

2017

Car #254

Info

‘Pravega’ is a Sanskrit term for “Acceleration”. Recently, crowned as the National Champions we have come a long way since 2009. We are also the fastest accelerating combustion car manufactured in India. PRV’16 was one of our finest creations. Coming into our 8th season we hope to achieve more awards and laurels in the future.

Engineering Design Priorities:

Performance-oriented Simplicity Light weight Ergonomics Validation Aesthetics

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Tubular Space frame
Material	AISI4130
Overall Length (mm)	3013
Overall Width (mm)	1400
Overall Height (mm)	1195
Wheelbase (mm)	1560
Track Front (mm)	1200
Track Rear (mm)	1150
Weight Front (kg)	142
Weight Rear (kg)	162
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper (co
Tyres	205/470 R13, Continental 34M / 205/470 R13, Continental 34M
Wheels	7x13, 24.3mm offset, 3 pc Al Rim / 7x13, 24.3mm offset, 3 pc Al Rim
Drive Type	Chain type drive
Differential	Drexler FSAE Limited Slip Differential , 30Nm preload.
Cooling	Side mounted radiator with 800 cfm and 254mm electric fan
Brake System	Custom floating AISI 4140 rotors,Calipers - ISR in front, Willwood in Rear
Electronics	Student built pneumatic gear shifter, Self built Power Distribution Modules

Powertrain

Engine	Honda CBR600RR
Bore (mm)	67
Stroke (mm)	42.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Multipoint Port Fuel Injection System
Fuel	RON 98
Max Power (kW)	10000
Max Torque (Nm)	9500

2016

Car #254

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Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Tubular Space Frame AISI 4130 Steel.
Material	AISI 4130 Steel
Overall Length (mm)	2017
Overall Width (mm)	1391
Overall Height (mm)	1180
Wheelbase (mm)	1560
Track Front (mm)	1200
Track Rear (mm)	1150
Weight Front (kg)	135
Weight Rear (kg)	153
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Front:Pull rod actuated coil-over .Rear:Push rod actuated coil-over.
Tyres	18x7.5-10 R25B Hoosier/ 18x7.5-10 R25B Hoosier
Wheels	7.0x10, 52.86mm offset, 3 pc Al rim/7.0x10, 52.86mm offset, 3 pc Al rim
Drive Type	Chain drive, Chain 520, pitch 5/8 inch.
Differential	Drexler FSAE Limited Slip Differential , 30Nm preload.
Cooling	Side mounted 30cmx26cm aluminium radiator with temperature driven electric fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors with diameter 180 front and 170 Rear, adjustable brake balance.
Electronics	Student designed wiring harness, Custom Display on Steering Wheel,Self designed PCB with diagnostics

Powertrain

Engine	Honda CBR600RR
Bore (mm)	67.0
Stroke (mm)	42.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Denso High Impedence sequential Injectors, Bosch External Electric Fuel Pump.
Fuel	RON 98
Max Power (kW)	9700
Max Torque (Nm)	9200

2015

Car #54

Info

Pravega Racing is one of the fastest growing formula student team in India.The word 'Pravega' originates from sanskrit meaning 'ACCELERATION'. With a hard working and dedicated team this year they have reduced their car weight by using smart engineering materials. They have optimized the dynamic performance of the car by tuning power train and vehicle dynamic using data acquisition.They have also used various efficient manufacturing to reduce lead time and improve performance.

Engineering Design Priorities:

DAQ Tyre Modelling Pneumatic Shifting Composite Testing Weight Reduction Engine Tuning

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Tubular Space Frame AISI 1020 Steel.
Material	AISI 1020 Steel
Overall Length (mm)	2675
Overall Width (mm)	1505
Overall Height (mm)	1314
Wheelbase (mm)	1564
Track Front (mm)	1150
Track Rear (mm)	1100
Weight Front (kg)	135
Weight Rear (kg)	153
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Front:Pull rod actuated coil-over .Rear:Push rod actuated coil-over.
Tyres	205/510 R13 Continental 34M / 205/510 R13 Continental 34M
Wheels	7x13, 22.5mm offset, 1 piece Al rim / 7x13, 22.5mm offset, 1 piece Al rim
Drive Type	Chain drive, Chain 520, pitch 5/8 inch.
Differential	Drexler FSAE Limited Slip Differential , 30Nm preload.
Cooling	Side mounted 28x34cm aluminium radiator with thermostat controlled electric fan.
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors with diameter 240 front and 220 Rear, adjustable brake balance.
Electronics	Student built Pneumatic Gear and Clutch Control system with Launch and Traction Control.

Powertrain

Engine	Honda CBR600RR
Bore (mm)	67.0
Stroke (mm)	42.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Denso High Impedence sequential Injectors, Bosch External Electric Fuel Pump.
Fuel	RON 98
Max Power (kW)	9700
Max Torque (Nm)	9200

2014

Car #54

Info

Four years ago a group of students decided to lend their theoretical knowledge some leverage, by forming Pravega Racing which means "High Speed" in sanskrit and it augurs well with the team's rapid growth in the recent past as they were the 2nd fastest growing team in the world after FSAEI 2013 results. This year they have taken a step forward by integrating DAQ into our testing phase, using carbon fiber extensively to reduce weight, and pneumatic shifting to reduce shift time substantially.

Engineering Design Priorities:

#Data Acquisition #TTC #pneumatic #carbon fibre #speed #weight reduction

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	tubular space frame AISI 1020 Steel.
Material	AISI 1020 Steel
Overall Length (mm)	2610
Overall Width (mm)	1415
Overall Height (mm)	1185
Wheelbase (mm)	1600
Track Front (mm)	1200
Track Rear (mm)	1150
Weight Front (kg)	135
Weight Rear (kg)	179
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated coil-over.
Tyres	205/510 R13 Continental 34M/205/510 R13 Continental 34M
Wheels	7x13, 22.5mm offset, 1 piece Al rim
Drive Type	Chain drive, Chain 520, pitch 5/8 inch,
Differential	Quaife (QDF7ZR) Limited Slip Differential, Torque Bias Ratio 1:3.
Cooling	Side mounted 28x28cm aluminium radiator with thermostat controlled electric fan.
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors with diameter 240 front and 220 Rear, adjustable break balance.
Electronics	Student Built Pneumatic Gear and Clutch Control Unit and Translogic MicroDash.

Powertrain

Engine	Honda CBR600RR
Bore (mm)	67
Stroke (mm)	42.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Denso High Impedence sequential Injectors, Bosch External Electric Fuel Pump.
Fuel	RON 98
Max Power (kW)	9700
Max Torque (Nm)	9200