FORMULA STUDENT ORIGINS
TECHNICAL INSPECTION
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Technical & Safety Scrutineering
The vehicle is tested to determine its compliance with the Formula Student regulations. It includes drivers equipment.
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Tilt Testing
The vehicle is tested in two different events. A fluids leakage test at 45º and a stability one at 60º
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Brake Test
The vehicle needs to stop in a certain length blocking all four wheels
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Noise Testing
The noise test will determine if the vehicle is below the noise maximun level.
STATIC EVENTS
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Engineering Design (150 pts)
The team with the best engineering and innovative design will earn the maximun amount of points.
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Cost and Manufacturing Event (100 pts)
A document with a Cost Report must be sent. During the competition there will be a discussion with the judges about the cost of every single piece of the car and its manufacture.
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Presentation Event (75 pts)
A Business Plan and the capability of creating a business with a suitable profit will be evaluated by the Business jury.
DYNAMIC EVENTS
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Acceleration (75 pts)
Acceleration test in a straight line
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Skid-pad (50 pts)
Time trial in an eight-shaped circuit to evaluate the car's turning and stability performance
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Autocross (150 pts)
Time trial in a generic racetrack
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Endurance and Fuel Economy (300 pts)
Endurance race (22km) and fuel usage measurement.