Engineering:Ashwa Racing

Founded	2003
Industry	Automotive Industry
Institution	R. V. College of Engineering
Founder	Arunraj Subbaraj
Prototypes	Combustion Hybrid Electric Driverless Passenger Electric
Based in	Bangalore, India
Number of Prototypes	17
Faculty Advisor	Dr. R. S. Kulkarni
Website	https://ashwaracing.com
Competitions	FSAE, TUBITAK

Ashwa Racing is a Formula Student team participating out of R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore, India. Founded in 2003, Ashwa Racing has established itself as student initiative in the arena of Motorsport Engineering education, producing student prototypes year after year, participating in various FSAE events. Currently, the organization produces prototypes in three categories: combustion, hybrid, and electric.

The team consists of over a hundred and twenty interdisciplinary undergraduate students who aim to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and compete with other Formula-style race car at various international events.

History & Achievements

Ashwa Racing is the oldest technical team of R.V College of Engineering. Established in 2003, the project was commenced with the launch of the combustion prototype in 2005, becoming the only Indian Team to represent the nation at Formula SAE Australasia. Ever since, Ashwa Mobility has participated at various international FSAE events. In 2018, the team set a new national record in acceleration at Formula Bharat (an Indian FSAE event) 2018 (4.29 seconds), thus certifying the 2018 combustion prototype as the fastest car in India.

In interests of expanding the project to newer sustainable technologies, the project diversified into the Hybrid segment in 2014. The project has contested at Formula Hybrid, New Hampshire, USA ever since, and has placed second overall in the years 2017 and 2018. The year 2018 was an important milestone in the project's timeline, with further diversification into fully electric prototypes, hence becoming the only Indian team to design, fabricate and test prototypes in the three categories of combustion, hybrid and electric.

Achievements

• Founded in 2003
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    • 2005
    • Launch of Combustion Prototype
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      • Formula SAE Australasia
      • Best Endeavor Award
      • Best Cost Award
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    • 2006
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      • Formula SAE Australasia
      • Best Asian Entry
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    • 2007
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      • Formula Student Germany
      • Young Achiever Award
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    • 2009
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      • Formula Student Italy
      • Best Endeavor Award
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    • 2012
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      • Formula Student Italy
      • 2nd Place, Cost Event
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    • 2015
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      • Formula Student India
      • Second Place, Endurance
      • Second Place, Fuel Efficiency
      • Fourth Place, Overall
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      • Diversification into Hybrid
      • Placed in the top ten, overall
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    • 2016
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      • Formula Student India
      • Sixth Place, Design
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      • Formula Hybrid
      • Second Place, Design
      • Second Place, Project Management
      • Fourth Place, Overall
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      • Formula Student Czech Republic
      • Second Place, Cost Event
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    • 2017
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      • Formula Bharat
      • Third Place, Cost
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      • Formula Hybrid
      • First Place, Acceleration (Electric)
      • Second Place, Acceleration (Hybrid)
      • Second Place, Project Management
      • Second Place, Autocross
      • Second Place, Endurance
      • Second Place, Overall

Operation and Structure

The team functions in an organized manner, similar to an industry and attaining standards of an International Formula Student Racing team. It is structured so as to produce all round individuals and capable engineers. Every member in the organization is assigned a technical as well as a managerial role, so as to effectively cater to all aspects of the prototype production process.

Organizational Structure

Ashwa Mobility

Faculty Advisor

Steering Committee

Alumni Council

Partners

Team Captain

Project Manager

Chief Engineer

Finance Head

Fundraising Head

Engineering Accessories

Financial Audit

Capital Raising

Suspension

Ethics

Logistics

Chassis & Bodywork

Inventory Management

Vendor Relations

Electrical System, Safety

Marketing

Drivetrain

Human Resources

Aerodynamics

Engine

Prototypes

2005 Combustion

Ashwa Racing's 2005 prototype, RZ05 was the first ever student built Formula Student vehicle in Asia to compete at Formula SAE Australasia, where it won the Best Endeavor Award, as well as the Best Cost Award.

Specifications

Car Number	011
Weight	350 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power-to-weight ratio	0.084
Chassis & Bodywork	Mild steel spaceframe Arc welded Powder coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head
Engine	Yamaha R6 Engine Displacement : 600 cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In house designed stainless steel Muffler Chain drive
Gear Box	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Vehicle Dynamics	* Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – MS Uprights and Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods MS bell cranks -rear and front Outboard Kinetic dampers Kinetic springs
Tyres	Aura 13 inch rims JK Tyre semi – slick tires
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release

2006 Combustion

RZ-06 was a leap ahead of 10 years in design from its predecessor, the RZ-05, being the first ever student built vehicle with carbon fiber reinforced steel frame in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

It also incorporated a re-programmable ECU, a 3D printed intake, as well as collaborative assembly with various OEM companies such as BBS, Hoosier, MOTEC, also involving a Torsen Limited speed differential. The prototype won the Best Asian Entry award at Formula SAE Australasia.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Weight	300 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.105
Chassis & Bodywork	Mild steel spaceframe Arc-welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement : 600 cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks -rear and front Outboard Hunter dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled mode Dana radiator Silicon bends for radiator routing
Gearbox	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Brakes	Front Dual Piston Willwood calliper Rear Dual Piston Willwood calliper Custom Pedal Box Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Hoosier slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2007 Combustion

The 2007 Combustion Prototype, the RZ08 participated at Formula Student Germany, also winning the Young Achiever Award by Rotary International for creating a robust platform of industry-institute partnership.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Power	73HP
Weight	280 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.11
Chassis & Bodywork	Mild steel spaceframe Arc-welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement : 600 cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks -rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled mode Dana radiator Silicon bends for radiator routing
Gearbox	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Brakes	Front Dual Piston Willwood calliper Rear Dual Piston Willwood calliper Custom Pedal Box Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Hoosier slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2008 Combustion

Ashwa Racing's 2008 prototype, the RZ08 was a conglomeration of design benchmarks from the 2005-2007 prototypes, participating at Formula Student Germany. The team also worked towards further bolstering various partner, supplier and vendor relations.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Power	73HP
Weight	260 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.127
Chassis & Bodywork	Mild steel spaceframe Arc-welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks -rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled mode Dana radiator Silicon bends for radiator routing
Gearbox	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Brakes	Front Dual Piston Willwood calliper Rear Dual Piston Willwood calliper Custom Pedal Box Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Hoosier slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2009 Combustion

RZ-09, the 2009 combustion prototype, used various design techniques to standardize the design benchmarks of its predecessors, also bringing into use Continental tyres. The team participated at Formula SAE Italy, winning the Best Endeavor Award.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Weight	255 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.124
Chassis & Bodywork	Mild steel spaceframe Arc-welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks -rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water-cooled mode Dana radiator Silicon bends for radiator routing
Gearbox	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Brakes	Front Dual Piston Willwood calliper Rear Dual Piston Willwood calliper Custom Pedal Box Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Hoosier slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2010 Combustion

The year 2010 saw the roll-out of a newly branded range of prototypes, with 2010's RZX being the essential re-incarnation of its predecessors, focusing on revamped ergonomic design, as well as economically self-sufficient business model.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Power	75HP
Weight	250 kg
Fuel Economy	7.5kmpl
Top Speed/ 0-100	100kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.136
Chassis & Bodywork	Chromoly 4130 TIG welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water-cooled mode Dana radiator Silicon bends for radiator routing
Gearbox	Integrated with Engine 6 speed sequential gear shift
Brakes	Front Dual Piston Willwood calliper Rear Dual Piston Willwood calliper Custom Pedal Box Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack -pinion in house design Steering wheel with FIA-Quick release
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Continental slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2011 Combustion

With 2011, the new combustion prototype, RZX1 continued to have its designs forwarded from its predecessor.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Weight	280 kg
Fuel Economy	7.5kmpl
Top Speed/ 0-100	120kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	178.5BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	Chromoly 4130 TIG welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shift
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS- 1 1.15”/1” Front&Rear Custom Pedal Frame Self offset rotors made of 1040 steel Tilton 75 series Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Steering with FIA Quick Release Static Ackermann: 113.04%
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Continental slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2012 Combustion

2012 saw further refinement in designs with the RZX2 combustion prototype, placing second at the Cost Event at Formula SAE Italy.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Weight	302 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	120kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	165.56BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	SAE Steel 4130 Tubular Space Frame Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS- 1 1.15”/1” Front&Rear Custom Pedal Frame Self offset rotors made of 1040 steel Tilton 75 series Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Steering with FIA Quick Release Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Continental slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2014 Combustion

After a productive break in 2013, Ashwa Racing resumed functioning with a reworked race plan, including the diversification into the hybrid segment apart from the RZX4 combustion prototype so as to mark a shift of the organization's focus towards greener technologies.

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Acceleration	0-75 :4.21s
Power	70HP
Weight	300 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	120kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	0.105
Chassis & Bodywork	SAE Steel 4130 Tubular Space Frame Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels Custom made seat based on customer ergonomics FIA approved 5 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS- 1 1.15”/1” Front&Rear Custom Pedal Frame Self offset rotors made of 1040 steel Tilton 75 series Master cylinder with adjustable bias
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Steering with FIA Quick Release Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Tyres	BBS 13 inch rims Continental slick tires
Electrical and Electronics	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Custom made light interactive dash

2015

2015 saw the launch of the RZX5 combustion and hybrid prototypes, which participated at Formula Student Italy, and Formula Hybrid, USA respectively, as well as Formula Bharat. The team was driven to empower more students to take up mobility projects, and obtain a platform to learn of various automotive technologies.

Combustion

Specifications

Weight	310 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	74kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	144BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” TIG welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Driveline	FSAE Drexler LSD, 40-45Nm preload Torque bias 1,25/1,33/1,5 Chain 520# Tripod CV Joints
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset Continental slick tires
Electrical Power/Control Systems	Power Distribution: MOSFET(75A) Wiring: 20,18, and 10 AWG multi-strands wires
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Logged by Motec-i2 Pro data-logger

Hybrid

Specifications

Weight	310 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	74kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	144BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Bajaj / Pulsar DTS-i 220 cc Single Cylinder 5 gears Carburetted / Servo actuated
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 98.9% non-adjustable
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset R-13 Continental slick tires
Batteries, Cooling and Fuel System:	Lithium Ion 5Ah, 5 per pack, 75 cells in total Gravity Fed Fuel System Custom Aluminium Fuel Tank

2016

The year 2016 saw an improvement in production techniques, with the RZX6 combustion and hybrid prototypes being developed with optimized lean manufacturing methods.

Combustion

Specifications

Weight	310 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	74kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	144BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Driveline	FSAE Drexler LSD, 40-45Nm preload Torque bias 1,25/1,33/1,5 Chain 520# Tripod CV Joints
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset Continental slick tires
Electrical Power/Control Systems	Power Distribution: MOSFET(75A) Wiring: 20,18, and 10 AWG multi-strands wires
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Logged by Motec-i2 Pro data-logger

Hybrid

Specifications

Lateral Acceleration	1.2G
Weight	314 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	62kmph
Power to Weight Ratio	133.75 BHP/tonne
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Bajaj / Pulsar DTS-i 220 cc Single Cylinder 5 gears Carburetted / Servo actuated
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 98.9% non-adjustable
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset Continental slick tires
Batteries, Cooling and Fuel System	Lithium Ion 5Ah, 5 per pack, 75 cells in total Gravity Fed Fuel System Custom Aluminium Fuel Tank

2017

In the year 2017, new combustion and hybrid prototypes were launched, with further plans of diversification into other areas of sustainable mobility being assessed. The 2017 hybrid prototype placed second overall at Formula Hybrid, USA, making it the first podium finish for the team at the event.

Combustion

Specifications

Weight	230 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	120kmph
Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” TIG welded Powder-coated lacquer Standard FSAE Impact Attenuator FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Suzuki GSXR 600 Engine, Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 Yoshimura Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wishbone, TIG welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made spring
Cooling	Dry Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset Continental slick tires
Electrical Power/Control Systems	Power Distribution: MOSFET(75A) Wiring: 20,18, and 10 AWG multi-strands wires
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Logged by Motec-i2 Pro data-logger

Hybrid

Specifications

Weight	235 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	74kmph
Lateral Acceleration	1.4G
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Bajaj / Pulsar DTS-i 220 cc Single Cylinder 5 gears Carburetted / Servo actuated
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Pneumatically actuated gear shifts with paddle shifts
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Tilton 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 98.9% non-adjustable
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset R-13 Continental slick tires
Batteries, Cooling and Fuel System	Lithium Ion Gravity Fed Fuel System Custom Aluminium Fuel Tank

2018

The year 2018 saw the launch of the combustion, hybrid and electric prototypes, further defining verticals in other areas of mobility engineering such as the open source vehicle concept, both driven and driverless, as well as hyperloop ideation. The 2018 hybrid prototype also participated at Formula Hybrid, USA, securing the second place overall.

Combustion

Specifications

Weight	235 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	120kmph
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” Tig welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR6 Engine Displacement: 600cc DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder In-house designed Intake -RAM system with K&N air filter In-house designed Exhaust 4-2-1 In-house designed stainless steel Muffler 6 speed sequential gear shift Butterfly valve throttle actuation
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection Custom fuel rail 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone Arc welded Custom inhouse design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom inhouse design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.15”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Wilwood 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS Floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 180.88%
Driveline	FSAE Drexler LSD, 40-45Nm preload Torque bias 1,25/1,33/1,5 Chain 520# Tripod CV Joints
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset Continental slick tires
Electrical Power/Control Systems	Power Distribution: MOSFET(75A) Wiring: 20,18, and 10 AWG multi-strands wires
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	MOTEC M 800 Reprogrammable ECU Logged by Motec-i2 Pro data-logger

Hybrid

Specifications

Weight	316 kg
Top Speed/ 0-100	74kmph
Chassis & Bodywork	Tubular space frame SAE 1018 Steel round tubing 0.5” to 1.125” TIG welded Powder-coated lacquer Aluminium honeycomb bulk head FRP panels FIA approved 6 point harness
Engine	Honda CBR 250R, Single Cylinder 5 gears Fuel injected
Fuel System	Fuel Injection Mulltiport Injection 8 litre fuel tank
Suspension	Double wish bone arc welded Custom in-house design – Aluminium Uprights Hubs Custom in-house design – M.S. Hubs Outboard rod ends Push rods Aluminium bell cranks - rear and front Outboard ZF Sachs adjustable dampers Custom made springs
Cooling	Stock Wet Sump Water cooled – DANA Radiator with thermostatic electric controlled fan
Driveline and Gearshift	Torsen(Limited Slip Differential) Bias Ratio 3:1 Chain #520 Series architecture
Brakes	Calipers: Wilwood PS-1.12”/1” Front & Rear Master Cylinders: Wilwood 0.625” F&R with adjustable bias Custom Pedal Frame 2.1 kg 220mm dia 410SS floating rotors
Steering	Custom Rack and Pinion Double Apex Joints Static Ackermann: 98.9% non-adjustable
Tyres	Keizer 4L 13” Rims with zero offset R-13 Continental slick tires
Batteries and Fuel System	Lithium Ion Gravity Fed Fuel System Custom Aluminium Fuel Tank

Future

Ashwa Racing plans to extend its scope towards holistic organizational functioning and operational excellence. Additionally, it aims to venture into mobility solutions for urban transportation problems. A future user-centric autonomous prototype aims to showcase various experimental advances our team endeavors to make with this project: novel modes of user interaction with a fluid in-car entertainment system, machine learning-assisted power management systems, an emphasis on secure, and versatile V2X networks. The driverless model would also capture the wide variety of urban features that characterize the Indian subcontinent, to provide a functional, deployment-ready solution.

See also

• FSAE
• R.V. College of Engineering