UoP5e P
A first taste of UoP5e
As the design phase is now over,
we are proud to present you the
UoP5e! Following the foundations
set with UoP4e, our newest family
member will be electric. This
does not mean it will be the same
though; the team carefully
analyzed the factors that could
make UoP5e even faster and more
efficient.
In every aspect, the new car is an
evolution of the previous, highly
successful one. Weight will be
reduced by 20%, leading in an
overall figure below 200kg, while
torque at wheels will be increased
by 30% to reach 980Nm.
Moreover, the aerodynamics team
will present some highly innovative solutions; CFD simulations show
almost double the downforce despite the restrictive new aero rules.
Powertrain also worked hard to increase overall system efficiency,
reducing energy consumption which in turn will allow a smaller, lighter
battery pack. Besides operation efficiency, efficient use of resources is
the new design ethos of the team; therefore simple and cost effective
solutions will be utilized throughout the new car, while not
compromising quality and performance.
The center of this whole new approach is the (radical for the team) drop
of the carbon fiber monocoque used thus far and the adoption of a new
cut & fold monocoque chassis.
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