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USM 15
While the team saw a huge success from 2014, Formula Student was now governed by new aerodynamics rules. Fueled by the title of top team in the UK, USM15 was a very competive car attracting the attention of major sponsors such as Castrol.
USM15 had a braking issue in the Endurance Event at FSUK but finished a very strong 12th Place at FSG.
Vital Stats:
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Length:-2488 mm
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Width:-1413 mm
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Height:-1106 (Main Roll Hoop) mm
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Wheelbase: -1535 mm
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Track Front/Rear: -1200mm/1180mm
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Weight – no driver: -178 kg
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Weight – distribution including driver: -50/50
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Suspension: -Unequal length A-Arms. Front pull rod/rear push rod actuated spring
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Damper units: Cane Creek Double Barrel
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Front and Rear Adjustable Torsional Anti-roll Bars
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Tyres: -Hoosier LC0 6.0/18-10″
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Wheels: -DWT Alumilite Sport Blue Label
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Brakes: -Fully-floating cast iron rotors, Ø184mm, drilled, ISR 22-048/Wilwood PS-1 front/rear calipers with brake bias adjustment
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Chassis construction: -One piece TIG welded tubular mild steel spaceframe
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Engine: –2006 / Suzuki LT-R450K6
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Bore: -95.5 mm
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Stroke: -62.8 mm
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Displacement: 450 CC
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Fuel Type: -99 RON Unleaded
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Fuel System: -Indirect fuel injection with custom fuel and ignition timing map by DTA Swin ECU
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Max Power: -45 BHP @ 7,500rpm
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Max Torque: -46Nm @ 6,000rpm
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Rev Limit: 10,500 RPM
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Transmission: -Single 525 Chain with 5 Speed transmission
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Differential: -Drexler Limited Slip Differential
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Final Drive: -2.8:1
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