Auburn Formula SAE

Collegiate Design Competition

• Open-Wheel Autocross Vehicle

• Exceptionally high performance in acceleration, braking, and cornering

• Unrestrictive rules

• The most complex and competitive student design competition in the world

Auburn Formula SAECompetition Outline

• 491 lbs ‘wet’ (including fluids)• 75 HP @ 10,500 RPM (14,000 max RPM)• ~1.3 G lateral cornering capability• 0-60 in ~3.0 seconds• Pneumatic Shifting

Auburn Formula SAE2003 Vehicle Specifications

• 140 Registered Entries from 11 countries

• Hosted by Ford, GM, & DaimlerChrysler

Auburn Formula SAE2003 Competition (Detroit, MI)

Static Events: Design Cost Presentation Dynamic Events: Acceleration Skidpad Autocross Endurance

• 5th Overall

• 5th in Design

• 3rd in Endurance Event

• Best finish in Auburn History

Auburn Formula SAE2003 Competition Results

• SolidEdge CAD (computer aided design) packaging & drawing software

• FEA (finite element analysis) stress evaluation software

• Superflow S120 flow bench• Dynojet chassis Dynamometer• Kahn water brake engine dynamometer• Ricardo WAVE manifold simulation

Auburn Formula SAEDESIGN

Auburn Formula SAESOLIDEDGE CAD

Auburn Formula SAEALGOR FEA

Auburn Formula SAEFLOWBENCH & DYNO

Auburn Formula SAEFABRICATION

• Chromoly space frame construction• TIG welding, aluminum & steel• Machining (lathe, mill)• Composite Work (Kevlar, Carbon Fiber)

Auburn Formula SAETESTING

• Data logging (MoTeC ADL Dash, Edaq)• Gain a better understanding or tires,

dampers, chassis dynamics• Adjustable Anti-roll bars, damping,

camber, caster, toe, brake bias, & more• Driver Training

Auburn Formula SAEBENEFITS

• Apply Engineering skills & methods• Learn fabrication skills• Be part of a world class competition (with a

chance to win!)• Have fun!

WHERE ARE WE?

• Wilmore 131• Down Wilmore Ave

off of Magnolia• Meetings Tuesday at

7:00 PM in the shop• Come in Antime!

Auburn Formula SAE

Auburn Formula SAE