2010 is the 11th year in the Formula Student event for team HARE, this year's entry is the PFK-01
As with all previous entries to Formula Student, the PFK-01 uses a Honda CBR600 FSi engine at heart, with engine management coming from a MoTec ECU. Ensuring the PFK-01 gets the most from its naturally aspirated engine a custom carbon fibre intake has been developed alongside a tuned exhaust system. This is complemented by a Quaife LSD with custom housing.
A tubular spaceframe provides the backbone of the PFK-01, onto which attaches the fully adjustable suspension system made up of carbon fibre wishbones and four way adjustable shocks. Over this is laid the skin, again formed from carbon fibre, along with a full underfloor diffuser.
Every component on the car is designed with lightness in mind, allowing the PFK-01 to come in at 210kg, shedding 35kg from previous designs. Needless to say, the PFK-01 is the most advanced car ever to have rolled out of the Team HARE workshop.
Specification
| AREA | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2720mm |
| Width: | 1400mm |
| Height: | 980mm |
| Weight: | 210kg |
| Body: | Full carbon fibre with full length carbon splitter/diffuser under tray |
| Frame: | Tubular steel spaceframe |
| Wheels: | Keizer 13" magnesium 3pc split rims |
| Tyres: | Michelin 16/53-13 |
| Engine: | Honda CBR600 FSi |
| Intake: | Full custom carbon fibre with custom twin barrel throttle and compulsory 20mm dia restrictor |
| Exhaust: | Full custom stainless steel system with Micron carbon fibre silencer |
| Power: | 102 BHp |
| Torque: | 68 Nm |
| Drive: | Chain driven custom designed and built Quaife ATB LSD |
| Suspension: | Fully adjustable, unequal length, non-parallel carbon fibre wishbones. With Ohlins TTX 4-way adjustable dampers. |
Acknowledgements
The PFK-01 is named as a tribute to Dr Phil Kelly. Phil retired this year, but had been an advisor to the team since their foundation back in 1999. Over the years he has supplied the team with invaluable advice and motivation.
Thank you Phil, you will be missed:.
Team HARE.
