Technical Specs

Zips racing engineering student organization at TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

The original 1990 ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Zips Racing car placed 15th out of 42 entries in its first competition at Formula SAE Michigan.

FIRST ZIPS RACING CAR - 1990

General

  • Weight: 750 lbs.
  • Power: Approximately 50 horsepower
  • Torque: Not measured
  • Top Speed: Approximately 80 mph
  • Acceleration from 0-60 mph: Not measured
  • Maximum lateral acceleration: 1.05 G’s continuous
  • Tires: Goodyear

Engine

  • 1989 Suzuki GSXR600
  • Equal length header pipes
  • Equal length intake runners with an aluminum intake manifold
  • Keihin carburetor

Chassis

  • 1” outer diameter 1020 DOM steel of various wall thicknesses

Aerodynamics

  • No aerodynamic downforce devices

Suspension

  • Double A-arm
  • Direct-acting coilover dampers at all four corners
  • Lighten Ford Pinto front spindles on the front
  • Volkswagen Rabbit modified half shafts and modified front bearing carriers in the rear

Brakes

  • Two 1989 Suzuki GSXR600 front calipers in the front
  • One Honda CB900 front caliper in the rear mounted on the differential
  • Fixed still discs
  • Volkswagen Rabbit tandem master cylinder

Drivetrain

  • Chain driven
  • Volkswagen Rabbit open differential

Electronics

  • 1989 Suzuki GSXR600 OE electronic ignition system