The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences also participates in Formula Student.
This was launched in the USA in 1981.
Meanwhile, over 270 universities worldwide participate in this competition.
Formula Student is one of the largest funding programs for engineering students here in Germany.
Students can put theory and research into practice here.
This car is the first Formula Student race car of BRS Motorsport e.V., the racing team of the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, and was completely developed and built by students of the university.
The car is based on a tubular space frame and weighs less than 300kg in total.
The wheelbase is 1635mm, the track width 1250mm (front) and 1150mm (rear).
Power is provided by a modified motorcycle engine from the Yamaha R6, which, thanks to an air intake restrictor prescribed by the regulations and modified engine control, delivers approximately 70hp.
Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a chain drive.
The chassis was specially developed by the students for motorsport use and weight-optimized through the consistent use of light metals.
To adapt the handling to the different disciplines, the suspension geometry and the dampers are multi-adjustable.
The wheels for the Formula 3 slicks are also an in-house development and precisely designed for the requirements/stresses of Formula Student tracks.
