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Another step in the evolutionary chain

Our 2006 car is our second car, and an evolution (although quite a large one) of our 2005 car. The design philosophy is to decrease weight, increase driveability, simplify manufacturing and optimize all over from the 2005 design.

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Specifications

  • 600cc inline four cylinder Honda engine
  • Custom tuned intake and exhaust manifolds*
  • Custom differential and drivetrain*
  • "Stressed" engine integrated into the frame
  • Detachable aluminum rear box*
  • 4130 Chrome-moly steel space frame*
  • Dual A-arm Pushrod Front Suspension* utilizing coil-over spring/shock combo
  • Dual A-arm Rocker-Arm Rear Suspension* utilizing coil-over spring/shock combo
  • Custom, fully-adjustable sway bars front and rear*
  • Custom wheels* with Goodyear Racing Slicks
  • Fiberglass nose cone*
  • Structural carbon fiber floor panels reinforced with Nomex honeycomb core*

(* Designed and built by KSU Formula SAE Team members)