OVERVIEW

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Further emphasis on weight saving led to a reduction in weight to just 200 kg - which for a 4 cylinder steel space-frame car we are very proud of. TAU-13 also made use of a student programmed and mapped Life Racing ECU, meaning more of the GSX-R's potential could be unlocked. TAU-13 competed strongly in all dynamic events, as well as providing TAU Racing's highest static scores to date.

 

RESULTS (FS-2013):

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• World Ranking: 40th

• UK Ranking: 12th

• Scottish Ranking: 2nd

• Cost Report: 16th

• Design Report: 33rd

• Business Presentation: 21st

• Skid Pad: 40th

• Acceleration: 47th

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

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• Dimensions: Length - 2660 mm, Width - 1467 mm, Height - 1220 mm

• Weight: 200 kg Wet weight

• Chassis: One piece tubular steel space-frame

• Suspension Type: Double unequal length wishbones. Pull (front)/ push (rear) rod actuated internal springs and dampers

• Brake System: All round ISR floating discs with 4 piston calipers up front and twins on the rear

• Wheels: 6 x 13" Front, 7 x 12" Rear

• Tyre Size and Compound Type: 6.2/20.0-13" Front, 7.2/20.0-13" Rear, A45 Avon

• Engine: Suzuki GSX-R 600cc, 4 cylinder, 67 mm bore, 42.5 mm stroke

• Fuel Type: Shell V-Power 98 Octane Unleaded

• Air Intake: Custom built aluminium air-box with 20 mm intake

• Electronics: Fully programmable ECU with full custom built loom

• Ergonomics: Carbon fibre moulded seat and firewall, custom built carbon fibre steering wheel with quick release