Team Details
Axlr8r Formula Racing
| University | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
IN New Delhi IIT short 132 |
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| Location | New Delhi, India | |
| Homepage | https://automobileclub.iitd.ac.in/ | |
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| CV Team | AXLR8R Formula Racing | |
| Short Link | tid.fsg.one/724 | |
| Event Details | car 117 - withdrawn | |
Team Description
The team was formed in 2006, and we have built 5 combustion cars and 7 electric cars to date, with 10 cars competing at the international FSAE competition. We are working on our seventh electric car.
Event Profile
Past Events
2023
Info
Axlr8r Formula Racing is a team of 35 enthusiastic undergraduates from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, working towards setting up a milestone in Formula Student competitions. Founded in 2006, the team has successfully built 5 combustion and 4 electric vehicles. With an improved analytical understanding of each subsystem, the team is ready to take a leap with XLR-23 as a faster, more reliable and safer car than all of its predecessors.
Engineering Design Priorities:
BuiltForReliability
DesignForManufacturing
LetNotTheInnovationDie
SustainableFuture
ElectricFutureMobility
IndustryReadyEngineers
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular Steel Spaceframe |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 1018 Mild Steel Tubes, OD 25.4 and 32 mm |
| Overall Length (mm) | 2526 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1441 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1210 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1600 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1250 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1200 |
| Weight Front (kg) | 138 |
| Weight Rear (kg) | 162 |
| Suspension | Double Unequal length A-Arm Push Rod Actuated ,Vertically inclined spring & Damper |
| Tyres | 16.0x7.5-10 inch, Hoosier R20 / 16.0x7.5-10 inch, Hoosier R20 |
| Wheels | 7x10, 1.5 inch offset, 3pc Al Rim / 7x10, 2 inch offset, 3pc Al Rim |
| Drive Type | Stepped Planetary Gearbox |
| Differential | Torque vectoring implemented, No mechanical differential used |
| Cooling | Sidepod mounted downflow radiator(190mmx180mm), Axial rounded fan(171mmx153mm) with 418 CFM(max |
| Brake System | Self-designed discs w/ dia 168&182mm,ISR&AP Racing caliper,Tilton bias bar&master cylinder |
| Electronics | Self-Designed BMS, Wiring harness sealed to IP67, Electronic Head-up display |
Powertrain
| Number of Motors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Motor Location | Inboard Rear Right & Left |
| Max Motor Power | 52kW, 52kW |
| Motor Type | EMRAX 188 High Voltage |
| Max Motor RPM | 7000 |
| Motor Controller | Cascadia Rinehart PM100DZ |
| Max System Voltage (V) | 397V |
| Electrode Materials | LiCoO2 - graphite |
| Accumulator Capacity | 8.74kWh |
| Transmission Ratio Primary | 1:5.714 |
| Transmission Ratio Secondary | N/A |
2019
Info
We innovate, We perform, We excel! Axlr8r Formula Racing is a team of 20 young undergraduate innovators from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. Till now, we have engineered 5 combustion, 3 electric cars and participated in events like FS UK, FS California, FSG and Formula Bharat. Our aspirations have ascended and to make our stand, we present our third electric car this season, 'XLR-18'. Focus on accumulator safety and self-customised BMS are key features of this year's design.
Engineering Design Priorities:
#TheTrackThatHasToBeWon
#JaiAFR
#BecauseRacecar
#DankeNIKI
#GangadharHiShaktimanHai
#NoWingsNoWorries
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular Steel Spaceframe Chassis |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 1015 Mild Steel |
| Overall Length (mm) | 2525 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1465 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1190 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1550 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1260 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1200 |
| Weight Front (kg) | 142 |
| Weight Rear (kg) | 174 |
| Suspension | Double unequal length A-Arm, Push(rear) /pull(front) rod actuated geometry |
| Tyres | 205/470 R13, Continental |
| Wheels | 7x13, 22mm offset Al Rim |
| Drive Type | Single stage planetary gear assembly |
| Differential | n/a |
| Cooling | Air convection-motors and forced convection using 3 electric fans-accumulator |
| Brake System | 4-Disk system, self developed rotors by laser cut, adjustable brake balance, floating disk |
| Electronics | IP67 sealed wiring, customized BMS |
Powertrain
| Number of Motors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Motor Location | Rear right, Rear left |
| Max Motor Power | 36kW, 36kW |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Brushed DC axial flux |
| Max Motor RPM | 4400 |
| Motor Controller | Kelly KDH14601E (Opto-isolated) |
| Max System Voltage (V) | 100V |
| Electrode Materials | LiCoO2-graphite |
| Accumulator Capacity | 8,87 |
| Transmission Ratio Primary | 1:4,67 |
| Transmission Ratio Secondary | n/a |
2017
Info
Axlr8r Formula Racing(AFR) is the FS team of IIT Delhi. Our journey began in 2006 and we have produced 5 combustion cars and an electric car till now. This year we are presenting our 2nd electric car, Atharva, a Sanskrit word signifying something meaningful to the society and by turning our focus to electric cars, this is our way to contribute to the society. With our immense hardwork and support from our sponsors, we hope this is just a beginning, in what is going to be a very fruitful journey.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Inhouse Developed BMS
Compact Planetary Gearbox
DFMA Compliant Approach
Diffuser and Opt. Nose
Battery Cooling
Composites
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Front and rear tubular space frame |
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| Material | ASTM A179 grade B steel. Round tubing 25.4 mm outer dia |
| Overall Length (mm) | 2850 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1450 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1114 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1550 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1260 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1200 |
| Weight Front (kg) | 111 |
| Weight Rear (kg) | 167 |
| Suspension | Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated vertically oriented spring and damper |
| Tyres | Continental 205/470 R13 for both front and Rear. |
| Wheels | 7x13, 22mm offset Al Rim for both front and Rear. |
| Drive Type | Single reduction Gearbox. |
| Differential | Electronic Differential |
| Cooling | Forced Convection cooling in Battery by electric fan. |
| Brake System | 4 disk system,self developed rotors by laser cut, Adjustable Brake Bias, floating rotors. |
| Electronics | Custom built data logger, Hall effect current sensor, Beaglebone micro-processor. |
Powertrain
| Number of Motors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Motor Location | Rear Right and Rear Left. |
| Max Motor Power | 36(Rated Power); 72(Peak) |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Brushed DC |
| Max Motor RPM | 4400 |
| Motor Controller | Kelly KDH14601E (Opto-isolated) |
| Max System Voltage (V) | 110V |
| Electrode Materials | LiCoO2- graphite |
| Accumulator Capacity | 7.326 |
| Transmission Ratio Primary | 1:4 |
| Transmission Ratio Secondary | n/a |
2016
Info
Axlr8r Formula Racing, FS team of IIT Delhi was formed in 2006 and is one of the first FS teams in India.With a core team of 15 members and a glorious past of 5 successful combustion cars, we present our first electric car, XLR16E.Being supported by Sponsors like JCB and Continental, our team aims at showing excellence in FS events through our innovative and cost effective design. the team has gone through many ups and downs and with passion towards cars we have and we will overcome each of it
Engineering Design Priorities:
lower weight
Lower unsprung mass
Troque vectoring
Lower p.moment of inertia
Ease of assembly
Car Specifications
General
| Frame Construction | Tubular steel spaceframe with 31kg weight |
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| Material | Round tubes of ASTM A179 grade B |
| Overall Length (mm) | 2652 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1465 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1130 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1550 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1260 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1230 |
| Weight Front (kg) | 124 |
| Weight Rear (kg) | 186 |
| Suspension | Double unequal length CFRP A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and damper in front and rear. |
| Tyres | Continental 205/510 R13 |
| Wheels | Continental 205/510 R13 |
| Drive Type | Constant drive ratio |
| Differential | Electronic differential with Torque vectoring, Slip control |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Brake System | 4-Disk system, self developed floating rotors with 220mm diameter, adjustable pedals |
| Electronics | Electronic differential, Launch control, Traction control. Selfmade Data acquisition with telemetry. |
Powertrain
| Number of Motors | 2 |
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| Motor Location | Rear left, Rear right |
| Max Motor Power | 36 kW |
| Motor Type | Lynch LEM200 D135 RAGS |
| Max Motor RPM | 4400 |
| Motor Controller | Kelly controls LLC-KDH14601E |
| Max System Voltage (V) | 108V |
| Electrode Materials | LiCoO2 |
| Accumulator Capacity | 6.349kWh |
| Transmission Ratio Primary | 3.944 |
| Transmission Ratio Secondary | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025.01 | 30 |
6. |
16. |
8. |
4. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-7.00 |
240.13 |
|
| 2023.08 | 70 |
56. |
25. |
27. |
54. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
31. |
- |
- |
-20.00 |
172.22 |
|
| 2022.07 | 26 |
13. |
8. |
1. |
16. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8. |
- |
0.00 |
261.70 |
|
| 2022.01 | 13 |
3. |
7. |
3. |
2. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.00 |
292.89 |
|
| 2019.08 | 38 |
25. |
30. |
20. |
25. |
- |
- |
19. |
- |
19. |
- |
- |
-10.00 |
188.96 |
|
| 2017.08 | 34 |
31. |
28. |
19. |
32. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-20.00 |
135.10 |
|
| 2016.08 | 37 |
37. |
36. |
36. |
34. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-35.00 |
82.13 |
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