RMS13

• TTaking a step further from IC Engine car, the team developed a plug-in series hybrid electric powertrain-based race car and successfully participated at the international level in the Formula Student UK held at the Silverstone F1 Racetrack, UK 5-7 July 2013. It was organized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in association with Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes AMG, Shell, etc. A total of 149 international teams from prestigious universities around the globe were registered in the event, and IIT Roorkee Motorsports was the only team with a hybrid electric vehicle in the competition.



ACHIEVEMENTS

      FORMULA STUDENT UK 2013

• - The only hybrid car in FS UK 2013
  - Winner IMechE Formula Student award of 2500 GBP
  - 1st in Cost and Business Presentation among Indian Teams
  - 2nd overall as well as design among Indian
  

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• - Wheelbase: 1550 mm
  - Front Track Width 1325 mm
  - Rear Track Width: 1275mm
  - Weight (without driver): 300 kg
  - Weight Distribution (Front : Rear): 52:48
  - Battery Specs: 72 V, 8 kW, 48 Ah
  - Engine Type: Bajaj Discover 125 cc Carburetor Engine
  - Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
  - Peak Engine RPM: 8000
  - Motor: Motenergy ME0913 BLDC
  - Continuous Motor Power: 12 kW
  - Peak Motor Power: 30 kW
  - Frame/Chassis: AISI 1020 TIG-welded tubular frame