Team Details

CAT-Racing

University	Fachhochschule Coburg DE Coburg UAS short 126
Location	Coburg, Germany
Homepage	https://cat-racing.de/
Social Media
EV Team	CAT-Racing
Short Link	tid.fsg.one/129

Team Description

The thought to found a "Formula Student"-Team in Coburg originated among a group of students in autumn 2006.

This project plan hit immediately on big interest with students of the most different subjects and the college of Coburg.

Some basic conditions of the realisation of the project had to be created and already it went off. The official starting signal was given at the foundation meeting on the 03.03.2007 at which already more than 30 students were put down as members.

Today the team passes Automotive Technology and Management, Business Administration, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering of more than 50 members from the courses of studies.

The organizational structure of the team is split in two areas: Technology and Economy.

Every single professional team is subordinated to one of these areas and stands in each case under the guidance of a team leader.

Only by the engaged and interested appearance of the members who meet weekly in their professional teams and management teams this project has become possible.

Event Profile

Past Events

2023

Car #270

Info

The snow leopard ("Schneeleopard") is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. After 16 years we built our anniversary car, the C-23 Schneeleopard. This year's biggest changes and features besides a new monocoque are a rear axle steering and a heave damper system. On this vehicle, we use jet ignition and an intake manifold length adjustment in our powertrain. We look forward to an exciting season!

Engineering Design Priorities:

reliability mechanical design vehicle testing drivers training aerodynamics 4 cylinder

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	hybrid chassis; rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, 173g/m² twill weave aramid fiber, mild steel E355/S235 JR +C
Overall Length (mm)	3040
Overall Width (mm)	1484
Overall Height (mm)	1172
Wheelbase (mm)	1535
Track Front (mm)	1230
Track Rear (mm)	1220
Weight Front (kg)	114
Weight Rear (kg)	129
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm/Pull rod actuated spring and damper / adjustable u-shape ARB
Tyres	Hoosier 16x7,5-10 LC0
Wheels	custom alumnium center/ CFK shell, 10x7
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks; preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00
Cooling	two sidepod mounted 0,045m² core radiators, student designed fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors, adjustable brake balance, fixed caliper
Electronics	Selfdeveloped Live-telemetry, PDB and dashboard for driver information

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ05
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	17.1:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6
Fuel	RON 95
Max Power (kW)	10300
Max Torque (Nm)	8500

2022

Car #270

Info

The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Central and South America. This incredible cat is able to jump up to 3.7 m horizontally. After 15 years of CAT-Racing we built our 14th car, the C-22 Margay. This season the car features Hoosier 16x7,5-10 LCO tires and a CFRP monocoque paired with a steeltube rearframe, powered by a 4-cylinder Yamaha R6 engine. On top of that our C-22 has a completely new aero package. We are looking forward to a successful season with our agile Margay.

Engineering Design Priorities:

reliability mechanical design vehicletesting driverstraining aerodynamics 4cylinder

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	hybrid chassis; rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, 173g/m² twill weave aramid fiber, mild steel E355/S235 JR +C
Overall Length (mm)	2980
Overall Width (mm)	1490
Overall Height (mm)	1190
Wheelbase (mm)	1535
Track Front (mm)	1230
Track Rear (mm)	1220
Weight Front (kg)	110
Weight Rear (kg)	133
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm/Pull rod actuated spring and damper / adjustable u-shape ARB
Tyres	Hoosier 16x7,5-10 LC0
Wheels	custom alumnium center/ CFK shell, 10x7
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks; preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00
Cooling	two sidepod mounted 0,045m² core radiators, student designed fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors, adjustable brake balance, fixed caliper
Electronics	Selfdeveloped Live-telemetry, PDB and dashboard for driver information

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ05
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	17.1:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6
Fuel	RON 95
Max Power (kW)	10300
Max Torque (Nm)	8500

2021

Car #270

Info

The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild cat native to Africa south of the Sahara. The C-21 Serval is the 13th car of CAT-Racing. Its overall vehicle concept and key components are: Hoosier 16x7,5-10 LC0, a CFRP monocoque paired with a steeltube rearframe, powered by a 4-cylinder Yamaha R6 engine and a well-balanced high-downforce aerodynamic package.

Engineering Design Priorities:

vehicletesting driverstraining reliability mechanical design aerodynamics 4cylinder

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	hybrid chassis; rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, 173g/m² twill weave aramid fiber, mild steel E355/S235 JR +C
Overall Length (mm)	3015
Overall Width (mm)	1453
Overall Height (mm)	1180
Wheelbase (mm)	1535
Track Front (mm)	1230
Track Rear (mm)	1220
Weight Front (kg)	114
Weight Rear (kg)	134
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm/Pull rod actuated spring and damper / adjustable u-shape ARB
Tyres	Hoosier 16x7,5-10 LC0
Wheels	custom alumnium center/ CFK shell, 10x7
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks; preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00
Cooling	two sidepod mounted 0,045m² core radiators, student designed fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors, adjustable brake balance, fixed caliper
Electronics	Selfdeveloped Live-telemetry, PDB and dashboard for driver information

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ05
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	15:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6
Fuel	RON 95
Max Power (kW)	12300
Max Torque (Nm)	8200

2019

Car #270

Info

The Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed created the Asian leopard cat and the Egyptian Mau and has a wild appearance and may show spots or marbling.The C-19 Bengal is based on a hybrid chassis consisiting of a monocoque and steel tube rear frame, 16 inch Hoosier tires and runs a four-cylinder Yamaha engine equipped with variable suction tube length and electronic throttle control. Its aerodynamic package consists of short main-profiles, undertrays on both sides, and flaps up to the headrest.

Engineering Design Priorities:

Vehicle Testing Functional Safety Mechanical Design

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	hybrid chassis; rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, 173g/m² twill weave aramid fiber, 150g/m² unid
Overall Length (mm)	3013
Overall Width (mm)	1373
Overall Height (mm)	1172
Wheelbase (mm)	1542
Track Front (mm)	1157
Track Rear (mm)	1129
Weight Front (kg)	97
Weight Rear (kg)	146
Suspension	Double unequal lengt A-Arm/ pullrod actuated spring and damper/ adjustable u-shape ARB
Tyres	16x7,5-10, Hoosier LC0/16x7,5-10, Hoosier LC0
Wheels	16x7,5-10, Hoosier WET
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks; preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00

Powertrain

Engine	Modified Yamaha R6 RJ05
Bore (mm)	65,5
Stroke (mm)	44,5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	16:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6, Hydramat
Fuel	98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	12300
Max Torque (Nm)	8200

2018

Car #270

Info

The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a wild cat native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America. Its fur was once regarded as particularly valuable, but legal trade of its fur ceased decades ago. The C-18 Ozelot is also the 11th car of CAT-Racing. It is equipped with a CFRP monocoque paired with a steeltube rearframe chassis, powered by a 4-cylinder Yamaha R6 engine, a well-balanced high-downforce aerodynamic package and Hoosier 10” LC0 on new developed CFRP rims.

Engineering Design Priorities:

vehicletesting driverstraining mechanicaldesign aerodynamics reliability 4cylinder

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	hybrid chassis; rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, 173g/m² twill weave aramid fiber, mild steel E355/S235 JR +C
Overall Length (mm)	2981
Overall Width (mm)	1520
Overall Height (mm)	1180
Wheelbase (mm)	1555
Track Front (mm)	1150
Track Rear (mm)	1120
Weight Front (kg)	127
Weight Rear (kg)	139
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm/Pull rod actuated spring and damper / adjustable u-shape ARB
Tyres	18x6-10 Hoosier LC0
Wheels	custom alumnium center/ CFK shell, 10x7,5
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks; preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00
Cooling	two sidepod mounted 0,045m² core radiators, student designed 180mm suction fan, each 0,3m³/s
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors, adjustable brake balance, fixed caliper
Electronics	Selfdeveloped Live-telemetry and dashboard for driver information, shifting without lift

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha YZF-R6 rj05
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	13,5:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6
Fuel	RON 95
Max Power (kW)	12500
Max Torque (Nm)	8500

2017

Car #270

Info

For the 10th anniversary car of CAT-Racing we took the willpower of the Panther, the Leopard’s strength, the Tiger’s wild heart, the Jaguar’s elegance, the Puma’s speed, the Luchs’ motivation, the Gepard’s innovation, the Manul’s passion and the success of the Karakal to unite it for the C-17. Back to our roots it’s a Panther, a Pink Panther!Everybody loves cat - animals, do you? Our claws are sharpened, our meow is trained for noise and our purring is ready for FSG!

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	rear spaceframe decoupled from main structure, front monocoque
Material	200g/m² twill weave carbon fiber, mild steel E355/S235 JR +C
Overall Length (mm)	3020
Overall Width (mm)	1520
Overall Height (mm)	1190
Wheelbase (mm)	1555
Track Front (mm)	1150
Track Rear (mm)	1120
Weight Front (kg)	115
Weight Rear (kg)	143
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and damper. adjustable ARB
Tyres	Hoosier 10'' LC0/WET
Wheels	7.5x10.22mm, 3pc Al Rim custom center
Drive Type	Roller - Chain 520
Differential	Drexler Slip Differential with reworked Locks
Cooling	Splittet cooling conecept with one 180mm Radiator each side
Brake System	4-Disk system, floating, steel, hub mounted,
Electronics	reworked wire crosssection,self delveloped dash board for driver Infroamtion

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha R6 YZF
Bore (mm)	44.5
Stroke (mm)	65.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	13:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection with Bosch EV14 and Bosch MS6
Fuel	98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	12000
Max Torque (Nm)	7000

2016

Car #270

Info

The Karakal is a medium-sized wild cat living in Africa. The coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings. The caracal is characterized by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, and long canine teeth. It is also the 9th formula student car of CAT-Racing, UAS Coburg. You are very welcome to visit the habitat of the Karakal in our pit or its drinking trough at the campside. See you there!

Engineering Design Priorities:

Karakal Manul Gepard Luchs Puma Jaguar

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	rear tubular steel space frame, front monocoque with aluminium sandwich
Material	PCGA-XR2 3003 Aluminium Honeycomb
Overall Length (mm)	2960
Overall Width (mm)	1336
Overall Height (mm)	1192
Wheelbase (mm)	1555
Track Front (mm)	1134
Track Rear (mm)	1134
Weight Front (kg)	40%
Weight Rear (kg)	60%
Suspension	double unequal length A-Arm, pull rod actuated spring and damper, adjustable ARB
Tyres	18x6 - 10 LC0 - Hoosier
Wheels	18x6 - 10 LC0 - Hoosier
Drive Type	520 Roller-Chain Drive
Differential	limited slip differential, preload 30Nm - TBR = 4.00
Cooling	single, right side pod mounted aluminum radiator, electr. controlled suction fan
Brake System	floating 4-disk-system, inside ventilated disk in the front, 148/170mm OD, adjustable brakebalance
Electronics	information circuit board, live-telemetry system, launch&traction control, electropneumatic shifting

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha R6 RJ09
Bore (mm)	65,5
Stroke (mm)	44,5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	13:1
Fuel System	air-,coolant- and fuel temp., throttle pos., RPM, map switch, fuel pressure
Fuel	ROZ98
Max Power (kW)	11500
Max Torque (Nm)	8500

2015

Car #70

Info

The Manul is a small wild cat with a broad but fragmented distribution in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia. The combination of its stocky posture and long, dense fur makes it appear stout and plush. It’s also the name of the 8th combustion car from the Coburger Automobile Team and successor of the C-14 Gepard. Together with his team and friends, the C-15 Manul participates at the Formula Student events in Germany, Austria and Spain. Beware of the cat!

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Carbon fiber monocoque in the front and tubular steel frame in the rear
Material	Carbon fiber prepreg / Mild steel
Overall Length (mm)	2970
Overall Width (mm)	1336
Overall Height (mm)	1192
Wheelbase (mm)	1555
Track Front (mm)	1134
Track Rear (mm)	1134
Weight Front (kg)	120
Weight Rear (kg)	140
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm, Pull rod actuated spring and damper. adjustable ARB
Tyres	18x6 - 10 - LC0 Hoosier Fr & Rr
Wheels	7.5x10.22mm, Custom al-center, cfk shell
Drive Type	Chain 520
Differential	Limited Slip Differential preload 30Nm
Cooling	Single side pod mounted aluminum radiator, electronic controlled fan
Brake System	Floating 4-disk-system, inside ventilated disk in the front, 148 / 170mm OD, adjustable brakebalance
Electronics	Display with integrared logger, launch control, traction control, electropneumatic shifting & DRS

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha R6 RJ09
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection (EV14), MS4 Bosch
Fuel	Gasoline 98 octane
Max Power (kW)	11500
Max Torque (Nm)	8500

2014

Car #80

Info

CAT-Racing (CAT = Coburg Automobil Team) changes in this season the most parts of the design concept of the last year. The easy weight reduction is the main reason of the modifications of selected assemblies. For the current racecar named C-14 Gepard, the teams construct their first 10” suspension and hybrid-Monocoque. Reacting to the increased attention of an aerodynamic system and the faster track layouts, the first wings of the team were designed.

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Carbon fiber monocoque in the front and tubular steel space frame in the rear
Material	Carbon fiber prepregs, mild steel
Overall Length (mm)	3008
Overall Width (mm)	1336
Overall Height (mm)	1381
Wheelbase (mm)	1555
Track Front (mm)	1125
Track Rear (mm)	1125
Weight Front (kg)	120
Weight Rear (kg)	144
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm, pull rod actuated spring and damper, adjustable ARB
Tyres	18x6 - 10 LC0 Hoosier front and rear
Wheels	7.2x10, 16mm, 3pc Al Rim custom center
Drive Type	Chain 520
Differential	Limited Slip Differential preload 30Nm
Cooling	Single side pod mounted aluminum radiator, electronic controlled fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, inside ventilated in the front, 148 / 170 mm OD, adjustable breakbalance
Electronics	Display with integrated logger, launch control, traction control, electropneumatic shifting system

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha R6 RJ09
Bore (mm)	65,5
Stroke (mm)	44,5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	12,4:1
Fuel System	Multipoint fuel injection (EV14), MS4 Bosch
Fuel	Gasoline 98 octane
Max Power (kW)	12000
Max Torque (Nm)	8000

2013

Car #70

Info

CAT-Racing enters FSG for the sixth season and all of the members are keen on performing on the international stage of formula student with the C-13 Luchs. Increasing performance season by season is not just a question of wise planning and designing but also of deep data analysis and not least a direct feedback from the car to the driver. Therefore understanding the car’s behavior and the influence of each single component on it as well as enhancing feedback for the driver and decreasing the strain driving leads to the modification of certain key features, advancing straight line and cornering performance. Therefore lowering the engine, shortening the wheelbase, revising intake and shifting system will enhance the physical capabilities to a new level. Redesigning steering kinematics and design in combination with stiffened up seat paddings and pedals as well as raised shift paddle feedback will keep the drivers concentration on the track using the car’s potential to at its best.

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	tubular steel space frame
Material	Mild steel S235 and S355
Overall Length (mm)	2601
Overall Width (mm)	1433
Overall Height (mm)	1158
Wheelbase (mm)	1526
Track Front (mm)	1210
Track Rear (mm)	1160
Weight Front (kg)	123
Weight Rear (kg)	140
Suspension	Double unequal length anti-parallel A-Arm. Pull rod actuated, adjustable anti-roll bar
Tyres	20.0 x 7.5 - 13 R25B Hoosier, 21x6.5-13 WET Hoosier
Wheels	7.0 inch wide, AL Rim, 31 mm neg.
Drive Type	Taylor race constant velocity joint
Differential	Limited slip differential, 30 Nm preload
Cooling	One custom made radiator; mounted in right sidepod with 180 mm fan
Brake System	4-Disk system, self developed rotors with 238/212 mm OD, adjustable brake bias, ISR calipers
Electronics	wiring harness (IP66), electropneumatic shifting system, launch control, Live-Telemetry System

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha YZF-R6/RJ09
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	12,4:1
Fuel System	BOSCH MS4, multi point fuel injection
Fuel	95 RON unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	12000
Max Torque (Nm)	10000

2012

Car #50

Info

CAT-Racing, founded in 2007, is the Formula Student Team of the University of Applied Sciences Coburg. This year our 40 team members developed our fifth car, the C-12 Puma. The need for compact design leading to an even increasing complexity in system arrangement makes diligent planning and engineering inevitable. Therefore keeping up durability, maintainability as well as drivability with a short wheelbase results in enhanced a-arms bonding methods, a revised engine cooling system, simplified system boarders to shorten dismantling times. On track performance is increased due to adjustable anti roll bars and on overwrought intake manifold decreasing engine reaction time. CAT-Racing thanks all sponsors, friends and families who made this project possible.

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Tubular steel space frame
Material	Mild steel S235 and S355
Overall Length (mm)	2542
Overall Width (mm)	1431
Overall Height (mm)	1240
Wheelbase (mm)	1530
Track Front (mm)	1210
Track Rear (mm)	1160
Weight Front (kg)	131
Weight Rear (kg)	147
Suspension	Double unequal length anti-parallel A-Arm. Pull rod actuated with horizontally oriented dampers
Tyres	20.5x7.0-13 R25B Hoosier on the front, 20x7.5-13 R25B Hoosier rear. 21x6.5-13 WET Hoosier
Wheels	7 inch wide, Al Rim, 31 mm neg.
Drive Type	Taylor race constant velocity joint
Differential	Limited slip differential, 30Nm preload
Cooling	One custom made Radiator; mounted in right sidepod with 250mm fan
Brake System	4- Disk system, self developed rotors with 238mm OD; adjustable brake bias; AP Racing Calipers
Electronics	wiring harness sealed to IP66, electropneumatic shifting system, traction control, launch control

Powertrain

Engine	Yamaha R6/ RJ09
Bore (mm)	65
Stroke (mm)	44,5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	14,1:1
Fuel System	Bosch MS4, asymetric injection timing, single iductive discharge ignition System (IDI)
Fuel	Gasoline 98 octane
Max Power (kW)	11500
Max Torque (Nm)	9000

2011

Car #70

Info

Founded in 2007, CAT-Racing enters FSG Combustion for the fourth time in a row. Our 35 members are looking forward to compete with teams from all over the world and present the C-11 Jaguar to the well known international judges. The growing standards and knowledge in every new season leads to deeper scientific work and more complex mechanism. So we focused on designing a racecar which is tailored on a Formula Student racetrack. An adapted gearbox in combination with a fast pneumatic shifting will also increase performance on tight and curvy courses. To meet the small size requirements, we maximized packaging via back plate, which merges all components at the rear.CAT-Racing thanks all sponsors, friends and families who made this project possible. We hope to meet and even exceed everyone’s expectations. For more information, please visit our website. (www.cat-racing.net)

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Front and rear tubular spaced steel frame
Material	S355 JR / S235
Overall Length (mm)	2545
Overall Width (mm)	1476
Overall Height (mm)	1116
Wheelbase (mm)	1570
Track Front (mm)	1230
Track Rear (mm)	1180
Weight Front (kg)	135
Weight Rear (kg)	153
Suspension	Double unequal anti-parallel A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper
Tyres	20,5x7 R13 R25B / WET (Hoosier)
Wheels	Keizer 7x13, 5mm offset, Al/Mag Rim
Drive Type	Roller - Chain 520
Differential	- Limited Slip Differential preload 30Nm - TBR=2,33 (factory set)
Cooling	single radiator (600cc) in right sidepod and 231mm electric fan
Brake System	4-Disc system, rotors with 218mm outer diam, adj. brake balance, Quadruple piston front, Dual rear
Electronics	Real Time Operating System (FreeRTOS), Fuel Pump with level indicator, brake balance adj. by driver

Powertrain

Engine	Modified Yamaha R6 / RJ05
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	599
Compression Ratio	15.5 :
Fuel System	student designed / built; fuel injection Bosch ECU
Fuel	RON 98
Max Power (kW)	11500
Max Torque (Nm)	10000

2009

Car #98

Info

CAT-Racing (UAS Coburg) just finished the second race car, the C09. After a successful first season 2008, we set ambitious goals for the new season:One of our main goals was the weight reduction. We achieved that by increased application of carbon fibre, aluminium and by FEM-calculated styling of the components. This results in a weight reduction of 100kg (34,5%).The engine will put its optimum torque on a broader speed range which is reached by changed engine management system and an optimised air intake system. CAT-Racing emphasizes a very high portion of in-house production. This implies e.g. milling, turning, welding, manufacturing of the complete electrical system, all programming work and the production of all carbon fibre parts.The events in 2009 are coming up very soon and we are looking forward to participate in Silverstone (GB), Melk (AT), and Varano de Melegari(IT). I hope I speak in the name of everybody when I say: “Let the race begin!”Martin Knobloch – CEO

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	Frt and rear Tubular space frame
Material	25CrMo4 steel round tubing, 18*1mm, 25*1,5-2-2,5mm
Overall Length (mm)	2650
Overall Width (mm)	1430
Overall Height (mm)	1300
Wheelbase (mm)	1570
Track Front (mm)	1315
Track Rear (mm)	1240
Weight Front (kg)	150
Weight Rear (kg)	170
Suspension	Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper
Tyres	13/53-16 Michelin S6B / 13/53-16 Michelin S6B
Wheels	7.0x13, 5mm offset, 3 pc Al/Mg Rim / 7.0x13, 5mm offset, 3 pc Al/Mg Rim
Drive Type	Chain pitch 520
Differential	Drexler Torsen University Special modified. Bias ratio 3.76 (factory-set)
Cooling	Single Go-Kart radiator mounted in right sidepod, ECU controlled electric fan
Brake System	Floating, Cast Iron, hub mounted, 218mm outer diam., 135mm inner diam.,
Electronics	Electromagnetic shifter. CAN- and Shifter-Control Module with graphical user interface via Touch Screen in the Steering Wheel

Powertrain

Engine	2005 Yamaha YZF R6 RJ09
Bore (mm)	65,5
Stroke (mm)	22,5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	12,4:1
Fuel System	Student designed/built fuel injection, full sequential
Fuel	RON 95 petrol
Max Power (kW)	11500
Max Torque (Nm)	10000

2008

Car #81

Info

CAT Racing was founded in spring 2007 by students of the University of applied Sciences Coburg and participates for the first time in 2008 in the Formula Student competition. Our Team comprises mainly of students from the Faculty of Engineering, but also from various other faculties within the University. Members of our team gain valuable experience and stay a member for life due to a lot of sweat and energy that have gone into that project. Thanks to the support of our partners and the help from friendly competitors we look forward to seeing you this August!C08 Panther is a predator in subtle elegance. Our main focus while designing the C08 Panther was on building a car which reaches the objectives to compete in higher classes. The body shell built with carbon fibre and the electromagnetically actuated gear shift make the C08 Panther a light and agile racecar. The concept of modular assembly allows fast and facile substitution of car components for repairing and maintanance.

Car Specifications

General

Frame Construction	WIG and MAG welded tubular space frame
Material	S355 steel round tubing 25mm OD, various wall thicknesses
Overall Length (mm)	2520
Overall Width (mm)	1438
Overall Height (mm)	1320
Wheelbase (mm)	1580
Track Front (mm)	1255
Track Rear (mm)	1217
Weight Front (kg)	120
Weight Rear (kg)	180
Suspension	Double equal length A-Arms. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper. Adjustable in rebound, high-speed and low-speed compression. Adjustable anti-roll bar.
Tyres	16/53-13 Michelin S 6 A / 16/53-13 Michelin S 6 A
Wheels	7.0x13, 5mm offset, 1 pc Al Rim
Drive Type	roller chain, pitch 525
Differential	GKN Visco-Lok-Differential (limited slip speed)
Cooling	Twin side pod mounted radiators with thermostatic controlled electric fans
Brake System	4 disk system, fixed rotors, cast Iron, hub mounted, 220mm OD, vented, adjustable brake balance, FTE opposing dual piston
Electronics	wiring harness sealed to IP67, multifunctional steering wheel, electromagnetic shifting system

Powertrain

Engine	Modified Yamaha YZF-R6
Bore (mm)	65.5
Stroke (mm)	44.5
Cylinders	4
Displacement (ccm)	600
Compression Ratio	12.4:1
Fuel System	full sequential intake manifold injection, Yamaha YZF-R6 4 beam injection valves
Fuel	100 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW)	9000
Max Torque (Nm)	8000