Formula Student Germany
International Design Competition - 18th to 24th of August 2025 in Hockenheim

Team Details

UWashington Formula Motorsports

University University of Washington
US Seattle U Washington short 446
LocationSeattle, United States
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Event Profile

Past Events

Car 269 – 2017
2017
Car #269
Info
The UWashington Formula Motorsports team has prepared our most advanced and high quality car yet for FSG 2017. The car features new sidewings and a larger undertray for more downforce with no added weight, a stiffer and lighter suspension system, and utilized new technologies like soluble carbon molds and topology optimization programs. We would like to thank our families, sponsors, and Harambe for enabling us to continue competing internationally!
Engineering Design Priorities:
#OneLastRide #CantStopWontStop #NoFilter #WestcoastBestCoast #YeezyTaughtMeTwice #PNWonderland
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Full carbon fiber/aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Material Toray T700s/T700g PW/UD fiber (2510 Resin), Cytek FM300-2 Adhesive, Al honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2883
Overall Width (mm) 1410
Overall Height (mm) 1158
Wheelbase (mm) 1562
Track Front (mm) 1219
Track Rear (mm) 1143
Weight Front (kg) 111
Weight Rear (kg) 113
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arms, pull rod actuated front, push rod actuated rear
Tyres Hoosier LC0 6.0/18.0-10
Wheels 10"x7" carbon fiber shells with aluminum wheel centers
Drive Type 520 chain drive, stock 5 speed gearbox
Differential Drexler Salisbury LSD, hydraulic active differential, variable bias ratio
Cooling Side mounted CBR radiator, 553 cfm fan mounted rear of radiator ducting
Brake System Ductile Iron floating rotors, Tilton 78 series master cylinders, Brembo and AP calipers
Electronics Custom 22AWG weatherproof harness, Deutsch and LEMO connectors, custom battery and dash
Powertrain
Engine 2014 Yamaha YFZ-450R, bored to 478cc
Bore (mm) 98
Stroke (mm) 68.5
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 478
Compression Ratio 13.6
Fuel System Student developed algorithm, Siemens Deka VII Injector (2-4 cone elliptical)
Fuel 92 (R + M)/2 Gasoline
Max Power (kW) 10000
Max Torque (Nm) 8500
Car 269 – 2016
2016
Car #269
Info
For the 2016 competition season the UWashington Formula Motorsports team has created one of the lightest, fastest, and most capable cars in our 27 year history. Featuring an all new chassis and aero package, we hope to regain our place near the top of the world rankings this year. We are proud to represent the United States at both FSC and FSE for the first time. We would like to thank our university, friends, family, sponsors, and most of all, our country, for making this year a possibility.
Engineering Design Priorities:
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain #P51Mustang #PrettyDoableThisYear #ForeverSingle #V=I/R #YeezyTaughtMe
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Full carbon fiber/aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Material Toray T700S/T700G PW/UD (2510 resin), CYTEC FM73 adhesive, PLASCORE al. honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2870
Overall Width (mm) 1422
Overall Height (mm) 1118
Wheelbase (mm) 1562
Track Front (mm) 1219
Track Rear (mm) 1143
Weight Front (kg) 91
Weight Rear (kg) 104
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm, pull/push rod actuated
Tyres 6.0/18.0-10 Hoosier LC0
Wheels 7.4x10 CFRP wheel shell, 6061 al center
Drive Type 520 chain drive, stock 5 speed gearbox
Differential Drexler Salisbury LSD, active differential modification, variable bias ratio
Cooling Side Mounted CBR Radiator
Brake System Student developed 191mm/178mm rotors, Brembo P2.34 front/AP CP4226 Rear Calipers
Electronics Wiring harness sealed to IP69, wireless telemetry, AEM Infinity 10 ECU w/ Enginelab firmware
Powertrain
Engine 2014 Yamaha YFZ-450R, bored to 527.3cc
Bore (mm) 99mm
Stroke (mm) 68.5
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 527
Compression Ratio 13.5:1
Fuel System Student developed algorithm, Siemens Deka VII Injector (2-4 cone elliptical)
Fuel 98 octane unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW) 8200
Max Torque (Nm) 6000
Car 6 – 2015
2015
Car #6
Info
The UWashington Formula Motorsports team is proud to present a new and improved car for the 2015 season. The car features a modified 2014 Yamaha YFZ-450R engine, has a unidirectional carbon fiber monocoque chassis, integrated CV/hubs, a full aerodynamics package with a dynamic drag reduction system, a two-way telemetry system for real-time data acquisition, a tightly packaged drivetrain system that focuses on ease of manufacture and assembly, and new carbon fiber wheel shells are displayed.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Maximize Points Justify Design Decisions Effective Documentation Train Student Engineers
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Full carbon fiber monocoque chassis with aluminum honeycomb
Material Toray T700/2510 CFRP Prepreg, Hexcel CR-III 5056 Al Honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2890
Overall Width (mm) 1469
Overall Height (mm) 1187
Wheelbase (mm) 1537
Track Front (mm) 1270
Track Rear (mm) 1194
Weight Front (kg) 102
Weight Rear (kg) 110
Suspension Double unequal length a-arm, pull rod actuated in front, push rod actuated in rear.
Tyres Hoosier 6.0/18.0-10 LC0 (front & rear)
Wheels Single piece graphite epoxy wheel shells with aluminum centers
Drive Type 520 Chain Drive
Differential Salisbury Type Differential With Replacable Ramps for Different Angles
Cooling Side mounted radiator
Brake System Floating Cast Iron, Hub Mounted. 4 Piston in Front, Dual Piston in Rear
Electronics Student designed dash, ECU controlled shifts, ECU controlled DRS system. Enginelab Infinity 10
Powertrain
Engine Modified 2014 Yamaha YFZ-450R
Bore (mm) 99.0
Stroke (mm) 68.5
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 527
Compression Ratio 13.5:1
Fuel System Student Developed Algorithm, Siemens Deka VII Injector (2-4 Cone Elliptical)
Fuel 98 octance unleaded gasoline
Max Power (kW) 8200
Max Torque (Nm) 6000
Car 7 – 2014
2014
Car #7
Info
The UWashington Formula Motorsports team is proud to present a brand new car for the 2014 competition season. The car runs a new single cylinder motor for improved performance, has a unidirectional carbon fiber monocoque chassis, integrated CV/hubs, a full aerodynamics package with a dynamic drag reduction system, a two-way telemetry system for real-time data acquisition, a tightly packaged drivetrain system that focuses on ease of manufacture and assembly, and new carbon fiber wheel shells.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Maximize points Justify design decisions Effective documentation Train student engineers
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Material Torray T700 Unidirectional Fiber, Hexcel Aluminum Honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2920
Overall Width (mm) 1410
Overall Height (mm) 1345
Wheelbase (mm) 1537
Track Front (mm) 1194
Track Rear (mm) 1143
Weight Front (kg) 99
Weight Rear (kg) 118
Suspension Double Unequal Length A-Arm. Pull Rod Actuated, Horizontally Oriented Spring and Damper
Tyres 18.0 x 6.0-10
Wheels 7.0 x 10.0 Carbon Fiber Shell, Al Center
Drive Type 520 Chain Drive
Differential Salisbury Type Differential with Replaceable Ramps
Cooling Single, Center/left Mounted Al Core, 600 cfm Fan Rear Mounted
Brake System Floating, Cast Iron, Hub Mounted, Student Machined Front Calipers, Adjustable Brake Bias
Electronics Student Developed Fuel Strategy, Solid State Power Distribution Module
Powertrain
Engine 2010 Yamaha YFZ-450R
Bore (mm) 97
Stroke (mm) 68.4
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 505
Compression Ratio 13.5:1
Fuel System Student Developed Algorithm, Fuel Injection, Dual-Cone Spray Injector, EngineLab ECU
Fuel 98 RON
Max Power (kW) 8200
Max Torque (Nm) 6000
Car 77 – 2013
2013
Car #77
Info
With an iterative car for 2013, the UWashington Formula Motorsports team is excited to show off our best car yet. Building off of 24 years of innovation, our car runs a single-cylinder motor, and has a carbon fiber chassis, integrated CV/hubs, a full aero package, pneumatic paddle shifting, and a tightly-packaged drivetrain. Relying heavily on physical testing to validate analysis, a great deal of care and attention to detail went into every part on the car. With one of the earliest assembly completions in recent team history, ample time has been spent testing and tuning the car for ultimate speed, reliability, and overall success. This is the team's second time attending Formula Student Germany.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Material Torray T700 Unidirectional Fiber, Hexcel Aluminum Honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2970
Overall Width (mm) 1415
Overall Height (mm) 1241
Wheelbase (mm) 1537
Track Front (mm) 1219
Track Rear (mm) 1168
Weight Front (kg) 110
Weight Rear (kg) 128
Suspension Double Unequal A-Arm, Pull Rod Actuated Horizontally Oriented Spring And Damper
Tyres 20.5x7-13 R25B Hoosier
Wheels 20.5x7-13 R25B Hoosier
Drive Type Chain Drive
Differential Salisbury Type Drexler Differential with Replaceable Ramps
Cooling Singe Rear Mounted, PWM Fan, .17 m^3/sec
Brake System 4-Disk Floating Cast Iron, Hub Mounted
Electronics EngineLab EL140 ECU, Student Designed Dash, Steering Wheel, PWM Drivers, and Telemetry System
Powertrain
Engine Modified Yamaha WR45F
Bore (mm) 98
Stroke (mm) 63,4
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 449
Compression Ratio 13,5:1
Fuel System EngineLab Vehicle Control System, Integrated Fuel, Spark, Shift, DRS, Data Logging, and Aux Control
Fuel 95 Octane Unleaded Gasoline
Max Power (kW) 8300
Max Torque (Nm) 7500
Car 70 – 2012
2012
Car #70
Info
With a very new car for 2012, the UWashington Formula Motorsport team is excited to show off our best car yet. Building off of 23 years of innovation, our car runs a new single cylinder motor, has a full unidirectional carbon fiber chassis, integrated CV/hubs, a full aero package, pneumatic paddle shifter, and tightly packaged drivetrain. Relying heavily on physical test validated analysis, a great deal of care and attention to detail went into every part on the car. With one of the earliest assembly completions in recent team history, ample time has been spent testing and tuning the car for ultimate speed, reliability, and overall success. After Formula SAE Lincoln, the team will compete outside the US for the first time every at Formula Student Germany.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Full Composite Monocoque
Material Toray T700 Unidirectional Fiber
Overall Length (mm) 3010
Overall Width (mm) 1415
Overall Height (mm) 1144
Wheelbase (mm) 1537
Track Front (mm) 1219
Track Rear (mm) 1168
Weight Front (kg) 108
Weight Rear (kg) 133
Suspension Double Unequal Length A-Arm. Pull Rod Actuated Horizontally Oriented Spring and Damper
Tyres Hoosier R25B
Wheels 7.0x13 3 pc Al Rim
Drive Type 520 Chain Drive
Differential Drexler Limited Slip
Cooling Single Center Mounted Radiator, Thermatic Speed Controlled Fan
Brake System Student Designed 4 Disk, Driver Adjustable Brake Bias
Electronics Motec ADL and EngineLab ECU, Student Designed Pneumatic Shift Syste, Dash, and Integrated Wheel
Powertrain
Engine Yamaha WR450F
Bore (mm) 95
Stroke (mm) 63.4
Cylinders 1
Displacement (ccm) 449
Compression Ratio 12.3
Fuel System EngineLab ECU, Student Designed Fuel Injection
Fuel 95 Octane Unleaded
Max Power (kW) 8500
Max Torque (Nm) 7500

FS past achievements due to World Ranking Data Base

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED SP DV SP AC DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2017.08
64
19.
15.
45.
8.
13.
-
19.
-
8.
-
-
0.00
417.92
2017.06
70
28.
4.
63.
7.
20.
-
9.
-
4.
41.
-
0.00
476.10
2016.08
73
34.
17.
73.
4.
9.
-
22.
-
18.
-
-
0.00
362.69
2016.06
69
2.
3.
34.
3.
2.
-
15.
-
8.
3.
14.
0.00
853.10
2015.08
71
30.
34.
54.
6.
9.
-
29.
-
17.
-
-
0.00
362.72
2015.06
64
13.
38.
54.
2.
2.
-
19.
-
6.
25.
5.
0.00
581.30
2014.08
74
6.
23.
29.
7.
40.
-
30.
-
23.
10.
4.
0.00
639.99
2014.06
66
28.
10.
44.
3.
7.
-
23.
-
16.
40.
-
0.00
487.40
2013.08
74
7.
4.
17.
8.
8.
-
25.
-
14.
11.
2.
0.00
785.50
2013.06
60
1.
3.
54.
1.
3.
-
12.
-
6.
1.
3.
0.00
898.60
2012.08
76
14.
7.
53.
23.
13.
-
46.
-
17.
11.
9.
0.00
726.32
2012.06
65
4.
25.
17.
1.
9.
-
22.
-
6.
5.
4.
0.00
807.60
2011.06
60
20.
2.
22.
6.
9.
-
2.
-
11.
32.
-
-10.00
450.30
2010.06
56
3.
3.
32.
7.
11.
-
2.
-
6.
5.
7.
0.00
794.00
2009.06
45
17.
6.
20.
4.
8.
-
22.
-
5.
-
-
0.00
477.60
2009.05
90
30.
27.
64.
6.
8.
-
42.
-
12.
-
-
0.00
409.80
2008.06
59
17.
15.
28.
2.
7.
-
17.
-
5.
-
-
0.00
475.70
2007.06
59
20.
18.
16.
5.
28.
-
38.
-
4.
-
-
0.00
444.04
2006.06
49
4.
19.
18.
12.
14.
-
9.
-
12.
5.
-
0.00
764.16
2005.05
114
5.
30.
49.
6.
32.
-
38.
-
5.
3.
-
0.00
811.59
2004.05
129
5.
17.
94.
4.
31.
-
15.
-
6.
2.
-
0.00
822.29
2003.05
111
20.
1.
42.
5.
20.
-
4.
-
6.
-
-
0.00
497.68
2002.05
121
21.
40.
41.
6.
32.
-
38.
-
14.
25.
-
0.00
540.36
2001.05
108
11.
6.
71.
15.
3.
-
60.
-
15.
14.
-
0.00
685.46
2000.05
94
23.
18.
33.
37.
-
-
30.
-
8.
-
-
0.00
387.19
1999.05
89
5.
5.
11.
46.
5.
-
16.
-
10.
3.
-
0.00
759.81
1998.05
81
15.
32.
12.
24.
29.
-
35.
-
33.
12.
-
0.00
642.90
1997.05
66
35.
26.
-
30.
22.
-
31.
-
39.
18.
-
0.00
260.11
1996.05
68
14.
17.
11.
46.
12.
-
16.
-
12.
20.
-
0.00
498.87
1995.05
69
26.
22.
7.
23.
23.
-
40.
-
38.
30.
16.
0.00
441.13
1994.05
58
24.
2.
27.
21.
17.
-
10.
-
10.
-
-
0.00
400.88
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