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Body Design

  • Minimal crumble zone of 100mm on body anterior

  • Roll bar extending 50mm around all sides of driver's helmet, able to withstand 700N load

  • Rigid, firesafe divide between Driver's compartment and Propulsion/Energy Storage Compartment

  • Entire drive train contained entirely within body cover

  • 2500mm² Rearview mirrors on both vehicle sides

  • ​Driver visibility must extend to 90° on both vehicle sides

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Mechanics

  • Vehicle propulsion achieved only through wheel-road friction

  • Starter motor speed lower than clutch engagement speed

  • Must contain chain/belt guards

  • Exhaust pipes cannot extend beyond vehicle body

  • Emissions comply with reasonable environmental conditions (i.e. smoke, odor, & sound)

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Safety Components

  • Safety Harness: 5 mounted belts which meet at 1 access point, able to withstand 700N load, manufactured for motorsport use.

  • Vehicle Access: Harnessed drivers can completely exit vehicle within 10 seconds; emergency equipment driver-accessible at all times; driver compartment release mechanism easily operable both inside and outside the vehicle.

  • Horn: Contains standard single-tone electric automobile horn, measuring >85 dBA at 4 meters from vehicle.

  • Fire Extinguisher: Fitted with unused, certified, dated, 2lb, driver-accessible fire extinguisher.

  • Emergency Shutdown: Latching red push button used used as fuel/airflow/battery shutdown mechanism; Additionally equipped with electric or spring-loaded deadman's switch to halt propulsion in the event of incapacitated driver.

Competition Requirements: Projects
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