Team Details
LUMotorsport
| University | Loughborough University
GB Loughborough U short 55 |
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|---|---|---|
| Location | Loughborough, United Kingdom | |
| Homepage | https://www.lumotorsport.com/ | |
| Social Media | ||
| EV Team | LUMotorsport | |
| Short Link | tid.fsg.one/58 | |
Past Events
2017
Info
36x
LUMotorsport is made up of around 20 dedicated undergraduate Automotive, Electrical, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineers from Loughborough University. LFS17 aims to improve on the team's first boosted powertrain developed for LFS16, whilst maintaining high levels of drivability. The 2017 Design features a fully structural composite floor, an up-rated aerodynamics package, refined engine mapping to run at significantly higher boost levels and improved Anti-roll bar design.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Reliable & Drivable
More Torque
More Power
More Downforce
Student, In house build
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Hybrid Steel Spaceframe, CFRP Sandwich Panel Floor and SIS |
|---|---|
| Material | T45 / Mild Steel. |
| Overall L | 2950 mm |
| Overall W | 1479 mm |
| Overall H | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1200 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1181 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 139 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 139 kg |
| Suspension | Double Unequal Length A-Arm Pull Rod Actuated Ohlins Cane Creek Dampers Front and rear ARB |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | Hoosier R25B 20.5 x 7.0 - 13 |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Braud Sturace 16 |
| Drive Type | Renthal RR4 520 Road Race SRS Chain |
| Differential | 2010 Drexler FSAE LSD |
| Cooling | Side Mounted Marston Radiator with twin SPAL fans |
| Brake System | AP Racing 4-Piston / 2-Piston Calipers, Custom Mild Steel Laser Cut Floating Discs |
| Electronics | Custom loom incorporating MoTeC M800 ECU, PDM15, ADSL3 and MDD. Solenoid Gearshift |
Powertrain
| Engine | Modified, Turbocharged, Triumph Daytona 675 |
|---|---|
| Bore | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.7 mm |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 607 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | Custom MoTeC System with Denso Injectors |
| Fuel | 98 octane unleaded gasoline |
| Max Power Design | 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 7750 rpm |
2015
Info
26x
LUMotorsport is made up of 20 dedicated undergraduate Automotive, Electrical, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineers from Loughborough University. LFS15 is the team’s 13th car with a large focus on the refinement of our 2014 design, with the aim of improving reliability. The 2015 Design features a fully structural composite floor, aerodynamic performance advances and a new intake aimed at improving driveability. Suspension development has resulted in the implementation of Anti-Roll bars.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Reliability + Driveabilty
Composite Sandwich Floor
Hydraulic Clutch
Aerodynamic Wings
In-House Build
More Pink
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Hybrid Steel Space frame with CFRP bodywork |
|---|---|
| Material | T45 / Mild Steel with CFRP-Aluminium Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Floor |
| Overall L | 2950 mm |
| Overall W | 1479 mm |
| Overall H | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1300 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1181 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 140 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 140 kg |
| Suspension | Double Unequal length A-Arm, Pull Rod Actuated Ohlins Cane Creek Dampers, Front and Rear ARB's |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | Hoosier R25B 20.5 x 7.0 – 13 |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Braid Formrace 16 |
| Drive Type | Renthal RR4 520 Road Race SRS Chain |
| Differential | 2010 Drexler FSAE LSD |
| Cooling | Side Mounted Radiator Airflow by 2x 610CFM Axial Spal Fans |
| Brake System | AP Racing 4-Piston (Front) / 2-Piston (Rear) Calipers, Custom Mild Steel Laser Cut Floating Discs |
| Electronics | MoTec ECU, Datalogger and Dash Display, electronic gear shift, traction control and launch control |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2010 Honda CBR600RR |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | Custom MoTeC System with Denso Injectors |
| Fuel | 98 RON Unleaded |
| Max Power Design | 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 8000 rpm |
2014
Info
18x
LUMotorsport, now in its 12th year; is a team of 20 highly passionate Automotive, Aeronautical, Mechanical and Electrical engineers from Loughborough University. LFS14 is an evolution of LUMotorsport's all new car for 2013; bringing significant mass savings, large gains in powertrain performance and, for the first time in our team's history, a wind-tunnel proven aerodynamic package.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Aerodynamic Wings
Variable Intake System
Rear Chassis Development
Lightweight Drivetrain
Paddle Shift & Clutch
Advanced Electronics
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | 2 Piece Spaceframe (Main Frame and Rear Suspension Mount) |
|---|---|
| Material | T45 and CDS Steel |
| Overall L | 2857 mm |
| Overall W | 1510 mm |
| Overall H | 1116 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1301 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1181 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 139 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 139 kg |
| Suspension | Double Unequal Length A-Arm with Pullrod and Rocker actuated Ohlins Cane Creek Dampers |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | Hoosier 20.5"x7.0"-13 |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | 2 Piece Aluminium 7" Width 31mm Offset |
| Drive Type | Single 520 Race Chain |
| Differential | Drexler 2010 LSD |
| Cooling | Side Mounted Radiator Airflow by 2x 610 CFM Axial Fans |
| Brake System | In house steel rotors (220mm Front, 205mm Rear) with AP Racing Calipers (4 Pot Front, 2 Pot Rear |
| Electronics | MoTec ECU, Datalogger and Dash Display, electronic gear shift, traction control and launch control |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2009 Honda CBR 600 RR |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | MoTec M800 ECU, Port Injection with Manifold Vacuum Pressure Regulation |
| Fuel | 98 Octance |
| Max Power Design | 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 7000 rpm |
2013
Info
12x
LUMotorsport is proud to present LFS13, its first all-new car in four years. The team has pushed hard this year to achieve this, and is confident that it will bring great success. The engine remains unchanged, as the venerable Honda CBR600RR unit; however the chassis, suspension and driveline have all received major overhauls. The ethos with LFS13 is for simplicity. With this in mind, the new suspension design does away with anti-roll bars in favour of innovatively designed quick-change rockers. Significant weight savings in the steel spaceframe chassis, billet aluminium uprights, wheels, bodywork and wiring loom have resulted in our lightest car ever. The team at Loughborough operates as a small close-knit group, voluntarily and entirely in its spare time. This breeds impeccable care and attention to detail in every single component, ensuring a strong pride in what we produce. We will be attending both Silverstone and Hockenheim this year, and as ever aim to place top UK University.
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular spaceframe with Tubular Rear Plate |
|---|---|
| Material | Hybrid CDS and T45 |
| Overall L | 2800 mm |
| Overall W | 1470 mm |
| Overall H | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1300 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1180 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 139 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 139 kg |
| Suspension | Double unequal A-Arm, Pullrod Front/Pushrod Rear, Ohlins Cane Creek FSAE Spring Damper Unit |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | Hoosier R25A 20.5 |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Braid 2 Piece 13 |
| Drive Type | Single 520 Chain |
| Differential | Drexler FSAE LSD Mk1 |
| Cooling | Side mounted radiator with electric water pump and fan |
| Brake System | In house steel rotors (220mm Front, 205mm Rear) with AP Racing Calipers (4 Pot Front, 2 Pot Rear) |
| Electronics | MoTec ECU and Dash Display, gear shift spark cut, traction control and launch control |
Powertrain
| Engine | Modified Honda CBR600RR10 |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | Custom MPI / MoTeC Management |
| Fuel | 98RON |
| Max Power Design | 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 7000 rpm |
2010
Info
1x
LUMotorsport is now entering its 8th year of competition and is now establishing itself as one of the top formula student teams in the UK. It is made up of 10 highly motivated individuals who fit designing, manufacturing and testing the car around their individual degree courses. Needless to say this involves lots of late nights, many pizzas and lots of fun along the way. This year’s car LFS10 is based upon last year’s excellent performing car LFS09 which was by far LUMs most reliable car to date. The main focus this year has been to remove over 20Kg from the car, improve performance and increase fuel economy. To achieve these targets, every component designed for LFS10 has been scrutinised to remove the most amount of weight. These components include new front uprights, new inlet manifold, simpler pedal box, improved chassis and suspension. With these improvements based upon a successful recipe we hope that LFS10 will become one of the top cars in this year's competition.
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular Space Frame with Bonded Panels |
|---|---|
| Material | 4130 Mild Steel Frame and CFRP Panels |
| Overall L | 2758 mm |
| Overall W | 1487 mm |
| Overall H | 1005 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1574 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1300 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1130 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 140 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 148 kg |
| Suspension | Double unequal length A-Arm Pull rod actuated horizontal Cane Creak dampers and springs |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | 20.5x7.0 R13 Hoosier R25B |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Braid 2-piece alloy 13"x8J 45mm negative offset |
| Drive Type | Single Chain |
| Differential | Drexler Formula Student Multi-disk Differential |
| Cooling | Side mounted radiator with CPRF duct with fn |
| Brake System | x2 outboard AP Racing CP4227 4-pot calipers front, x2 outboard AP Racing CP4226 calipers for rear |
| Electronics | MoTec M800 ECU, driver display steering wheel |
Powertrain
| Engine | Honda CBR600RR05 |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | 4 Fittings used, bespoke 4 point sequential injection, MoTec M800 ECU |
| Fuel | 98 Octane Petrol |
| Max Power Design | 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 7500 rpm |
2009
Info
LUM is entering its 7th year of competition and is now established as a front running team within FSUK and FS Germany competitions. The LUM team consist of 15 key members, who complete the design and manufacturing of the race vehicle, outside the boundaries of their academic studies. LUM exists entirely through financial sponsorship attained by the team’s partnerships with industry.LFS09 is a radically new design which has been built upon the principles of LFS08’s excellent reliability. The car gains a significant improvement in engine power and driveability; the other main improvements are from the new drivetrain and suspension kinematics with the focus on developments in vehicle dynamics.LUM has initiated research projects, which can be implemented on future cars with particular regard to composite components, launch and traction control. The team aims to become the UK’s top formula student team, to coincide with Loughborough University’s excellent engineering reputation.
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | T45 Tubular steel space frame with bonded stressed carbon panels |
|---|---|
| Material | T45 Tubular steel, carbon panels |
| Overall L | 2875 mm |
| Overall W | 1520 mm |
| Overall H | 1045 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1530 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1300 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1130 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 129 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 154 kg |
| Suspension | Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and damper |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | 20.0x7.0-13 Goodyear D2692 |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Braid 2-piece alloy 13” x 8J 45mm negative offset |
| Drive Type | Single Chain |
| Differential | Drexler Formula Student Multi-disk Differential |
| Cooling | side mounted radiator with glass fibre front and rear duct with fan |
| Brake System | x2 outboard Brembo 2-pot calipers for front, x2 outboard AP racing CP4266 calipers for rear, floating bell mounted laser cut discs |
| Electronics | MoTeC M800 ECU, driver display steering wheel |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2005 Honda CBR600RR 4 cylinder inli |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | 4 fittings used, bespoke 4 point sequential injection, MoTeC M800 ECU |
| Fuel | 98 octane petrol |
| Max Power Design | 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 7500 rpm |
2008
Info
36x
LUMotorsport is entering its 6th year of competition and is now established as a consistent top ten finisher within Formula Student UK. The LUMotorsport team comprises 15 highly dedicated students, for which both vehicle design and construction falls outside of the requirements of academic study. This structure is supported by many sponsors and partners, who’s efforts are greatly appreciated. The design of LFS08 is focused upon optimisation rather than invention, tuning the strengths of LFS07, whilst addressing the weaknesses. Consequently, vehicle dynamics have been modified to suit the ever tighter tracks of recent events, through adjustments to both wheelbase and front track. Furthermore, LFS08 sees a shift to the use of structural composite materials within the wheels and wishbones, enhancing the teams knowledge in preparation for increased adoption on future vehicles. It is with LFS08 that LUMotorsport believes that success can be achieved within both FS UK & Germany.
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular spaceframe, with glass fibre stiffening panels |
|---|---|
| Material | T45-Steel of varying OD and thickness, epoxy bonded pre-preg glass fibre panels |
| Overall L | 2800 mm |
| Overall W | 1520 mm |
| Overall H | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm |
| Track (Fr) | 1300 mm |
| Track (Rr) | 1130 mm |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) | 136 kg |
| Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) | 162 kg |
| Suspension | Carbon fibre unequal length A-Arms. Pullrod actuated 3-way adjustable Reiger damper units with Hyperco springs |
| Tyres (Fr / Rr) | 20.5x7.0-13 Hoosier R25A / 20.0x7.5-13 Hoosier R25A |
| Wheels (Fr / Rr) | Custom manufactured 2-piece carbon fibre, 8.0 x 13, -45mm offset |
| Drive Type | Chain |
| Differential | Quaife QDF7ZR Torsen style differential |
| Cooling | Single side mount custom high flow radiator with fan assist and glass fibre duct |
| Brake System | 4-disk system, floating bell (0.5mm float) mounted rotors 229mm dia front / 204mm dia rear, outboard Brembo 2-pot calipers |
| Electronics | Custom loom, PCB mounted fuses and relays, self diagnostic housed in waterproof GFRP enclosure, multi-function steering wheel |
Powertrain
| Engine | Honda CBR600RR |
|---|---|
| Bore | 67 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 599 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 12:1 : 1 |
| Fuel System | Powercommander, 4 injector sequential system, housed within a custom plenum |
| Fuel | 98 octane unleaded gasoline |
| Max Power Design | 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque Design | 4000 rpm |
2007
Info
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2006
Info
No media information available for this year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019.08 | 34 |
20. |
26. |
19. |
19. |
14. |
- |
17. |
- |
20. |
- |
- |
-25.00 |
258.30 |
|
| 2019.07 | 64 |
4. |
16. |
34. |
11. |
5. |
- |
21. |
- |
13. |
4. |
13. |
0.00 |
630.60 |
|
| 2018.07 | 28 |
24. |
25. |
18. |
18. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
22. |
14. |
- |
0.00 |
275.13 |
|
| 2018.07 | 70 |
10. |
36. |
53. |
27. |
5. |
- |
5. |
- |
10. |
8. |
19. |
-10.00 |
533.70 |
|
| 2017.08 | 64 |
34. |
54. |
42. |
55. |
37. |
- |
32. |
- |
40. |
17. |
- |
0.00 |
332.98 |
|
| 2017.08 | 33 |
24. |
6. |
20. |
14. |
19. |
- |
9. |
- |
25. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
378.43 |
|
| 2017.07 | 62 |
12. |
42. |
21. |
39. |
5. |
- |
4. |
- |
13. |
13. |
17. |
0.00 |
515.50 |
|
| 2016.08 | 21 |
19. |
21. |
21. |
21. |
14. |
- |
18. |
- |
15. |
15. |
14. |
0.00 |
299.90 |
|
| 2016.07 | 38 |
26. |
32. |
26. |
21. |
14. |
- |
15. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.00 |
233.73 |
|
| 2016.07 | 106 |
35. |
37. |
29. |
23. |
47. |
- |
48. |
- |
44. |
24. |
27. |
0.00 |
374.50 |
|
| 2015.09 | 22 |
7. |
2. |
8. |
10. |
11. |
- |
12. |
- |
11. |
9. |
7. |
0.00 |
649.95 |
|
| 2015.08 | 71 |
13. |
69. |
49. |
39. |
14. |
- |
13. |
- |
26. |
9. |
17. |
0.00 |
525.97 |
|
| 2015.07 | 92 |
13. |
66. |
14. |
57. |
19. |
- |
19. |
- |
17. |
6. |
16. |
0.00 |
612.10 |
|
| 2014.08 | 74 |
40. |
51. |
47. |
15. |
6. |
- |
37. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.00 |
303.38 |
|
| 2014.07 | 90 |
28. |
19. |
23. |
28. |
27. |
- |
23. |
- |
15. |
44. |
- |
-50.00 |
295.60 |
|
| 2013.08 | 74 |
29. |
24. |
39. |
42. |
- |
- |
13. |
- |
31. |
26. |
16. |
-10.00 |
469.90 |
|
| 2013.07 | 83 |
29. |
52. |
11. |
26. |
38. |
- |
35. |
- |
17. |
39. |
- |
0.00 |
387.40 |
|
| 2012.08 | 76 |
39. |
62. |
58. |
39. |
- |
- |
38. |
- |
53. |
36. |
23. |
0.00 |
377.89 |
|
| 2012.07 | 37 |
32. |
10. |
19. |
27. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
26. |
- |
- |
-5.00 |
178.00 |
|
| 2012.07 | 97 |
56. |
75. |
14. |
40. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.00 |
187.70 |
|
| 2011.07 | 77 |
33. |
42. |
11. |
40. |
25. |
- |
15. |
- |
12. |
45. |
- |
-2.00 |
323.40 |
|
| 2010.08 | 27 |
10. |
3. |
5. |
19. |
20. |
- |
4. |
- |
13. |
5. |
- |
0.00 |
635.70 |
|
| 2010.08 | 75 |
43. |
35. |
29. |
57. |
20. |
- |
21. |
- |
23. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
345.07 |
|
| 2010.07 | 72 |
29. |
22. |
24. |
42. |
11. |
- |
9. |
- |
16. |
- |
- |
-45.00 |
294.70 |
|
| 2009.08 | 77 |
43. |
61. |
46. |
46. |
30. |
- |
33. |
- |
8. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
346.89 |
|
| 2009.07 | 78 |
12. |
17. |
36. |
18. |
10. |
- |
18. |
- |
13. |
23. |
- |
-2.00 |
636.60 |
|
| 2008.08 | 77 |
14. |
19. |
5. |
30. |
39. |
- |
41. |
- |
32. |
10. |
25. |
0.00 |
682.76 |
|
| 2008.07 | 72 |
28. |
28. |
6. |
62. |
5. |
- |
31. |
- |
8. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
320.51 |
|
| 2007.08 | 53 |
23. |
13. |
1. |
11. |
10. |
- |
22. |
- |
9. |
- |
- |
-10.00 |
458.94 |
|
| 2007.07 | 69 |
10. |
2. |
19. |
18. |
6. |
- |
20. |
- |
9. |
9. |
21. |
0.00 |
688.72 |
|
| 2006.08 | 38 |
19. |
3. |
7. |
7. |
7. |
- |
21. |
- |
6. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
477.56 |
|
| 2006.07 | 58 |
9. |
10. |
22. |
33. |
5. |
- |
21. |
- |
2. |
10. |
1. |
0.00 |
720.70 |
|
| 2005.07 | 57 |
24. |
11. |
43. |
29. |
21. |
- |
17. |
- |
10. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
393.19 |
|
| 2004.07 | 53 |
47. |
17. |
47. |
41. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.00 |
152.58 |
|
| 2003.07 | 34 |
31. |
27. |
23. |
27. |
18. |
- |
22. |
- |
16. |
- |
- |
0.00 |
178.31 |
|
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