Concept Design For SCU Motorsport

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

Hello there!

Well, this has been a busy start to 2019! Just wanted to show our concept design of a brand new single seater race car I have been designing in my spare time. SCU Motorsport will be running a brand new race series for Schools, Colleges and Universities, where this inexpensive single seater will be the car in question. And doesn't she look awesome!

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

The project aims at lowing the costs for educational motorsport, something that we believe could improve, which is what this project was started, so simplicity is key here. The style was mainly done by Jake Smith, a good friend of mine, who was able to design and model the exterior of the vehicle. My main task was making sure the mechanical components of the car fits into the tight packaging, as seen below.

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

In the above image, we can see the space frame chassis and all of its internal components. This was a big job as Chief Engineer but was a  great learning curve while on the side of my studies. Here are some of the flagship statistics of the car in this current time.

• Suzuki 4cyl 998cc
• Push-rod suspension
• final drive is chain driven (For this moment in time before a gearbox supplier comes on board).
• Under floor venturi and diffuser.
• Steel space frame chassis
• Twin radiators
• Foam impact structure
• Stainless Steel or Composite body (See what costs say).

The main aim is to use off the shelf components, which we are in the process off. There is a lot of development going on behind the scenes for the race series. 

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

Finally, we can see the chassis. Here me, Jake and Alan (Project Manager) aimed at triangulating as much as possible, as this is where the strength would come from, hence while the cooling system is wrapped in tube sections. We are quite happy with it, but a lot of FEA is coming in the coming weeks. If you want to join the revelation, we are currently looking for suppliers and manufacturers for the bodywork as well as various other parts. Email me on: Stefanruitenberg@outlook.com.

Enjoy some extra images ;) 

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg

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