Juli, 2019

36# 494lbs

Overview

Juli competed in the final Formula SAE Lincoln competition, FSAE Lincoln 2019.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD
Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
Unique: LCD Screen display, launch control

Dani, 2018

64# 484lbs

Overview

Dani competed in the 2018 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Dani fought on to be the second car to finish the 22 km endurance race and placed 12th overall.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD
Engine: 2003 Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
Unique: Camshaft regrind, fourth rear element

Ashley, 2017

58# 505lbs

Overview

Ashley competed in the 2017 Formula SAE Lincoln competition, placing 24th overall. Ashley was the first USC formula SAE car to finish the 22 km endurance race and placed 24th overall.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite
Drive: RWD
Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
Frame: Updated 2015 Stacy steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
Unique: Side feed intake manifold

Ellie, 2016

54# 505lbs

Overview

Ellie competed in the 2016 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Ellie contributed to the team’s first top 10 finish in the acceleration event and finished 27th overall.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite
Drive: RWD
Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
Unique: Full carbon fiber undertray

BAMBI, 2022

36# 447lbs

Overview

Bambi competed in the 2022 Formula SAE Michigan June competition, placing 16th in the IC event. Bambi reached the 8th quickest average lap time, but was unfortunately unable to complete the endurance track due to battery life. After much tuning and testing, Bambi's reliability paid off, and the team won the 2023 Clash at the Coliseum against UCLA.

Specifications

Aero: 3-element front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers, custom muffler
Frame: Steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
Electronics: custom PDM and Alternator disconnect device PCBs, AEM Infinity 7 ECU

candi, 2023

74# 477lbs

Overview

Candi competed in the 2023 Formula SAE IC competition in Michigan. The team reached design finals for the first time in USC history and placed 8th out of 121 teams in design, claiming #1 in brakes and Top 3 in aerodynamics. In addition, Candi went on to be the first USC car since 2018 to complete all Dynamic events, placing 33 out of 121 teams overall.

Specifications

Aero: 3-element front wing with twisted elements, 3-element rear wing with swan neck mounts, first generation undertray
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
Frame: Steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable ARBs
Electronics: e-throttle, AEM Infinity 5 ECU, Kvaser Memorator, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
Unique: Carbon fiber undertray, forged carbon fiber clutch pedal (hydraulic clutch)

Sassi, 2024

105# 485lbs

Overview

Sassi competed in the 2024 Formula SAE IC competition in Michigan, placing 36th overall. Sassi suffered a shift failure during endurance, ultimately retiring with two laps remaining. Despite this setback, Sassi finished 11th in design, top 20 in business presentation, and placed quicker times in both skidpad and acceleration over its predecessor, Candi.

Specifications

Aero: 4-element front wing with footplates and custom whiskers, 5-element rear wing with adjustable AoA, half-car undertray
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels and composite floorboards
Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers with Supertrapp muffler
Frame: Steel space frame with anti-dive/squat
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable front and rear ARBs
Electronics: e-throttle, MoTeC M150 ECU, MoTeC E888 Expander, EGT Sensors, Kvaser Memorator Data Logger, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
Unique: Redesigned aero package, simulation driven suspension setup, custom LCD Dash

Stacy, 2015

38# 490lbs

Overview

Stacy competed in the 2015 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Stacy was used as the platform for the 2016 season, in an effort to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite body panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Shifting: Manual shift lever
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, push-rod actuated rear
Unique: Steering wheel electronic display

Nikki, 2014

33# 510lbs

Overview

Nikki competed in the 2014 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Sporting a complete aero package and completed ahead of schedule, this car was used to test components and designs for the 2015 season.

Specifications

Aero: Front and rear wings
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive
Shifting: Manual shift lever
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
Frame: Steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear suspension
Unique: First full aero-package implemented

Kimi, 2013

48# 480lbs

Overview

Kimi competed in the 2013 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. This car was redesigned to improve upon our 2012 car, emphasizing reliability, ease of use, and maintenance.

Specifications

Aero: Sidepods
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive
Shifting: Manual shift lever
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
Frame: Shortened steel space frame
Suspension: Rear trailing A-arms
Unique: "Boxless" rear end

SCR21, 2021

36# 435lbs

Overview

SCR21 competed in the 2021 Formula SAE Vegas competition. SCR21 was built during the COVID-19 Pandemic, realizing the 2020 designs which were never completed due to the pandemic. Despite facing technical challenges which prevented SCR21 from competing in the dynamic events, the car showcased the teams determination through challenging times and was the single largest redesign in the teams history as the car switched to a smaller 10" wheel package. SCR21 would ultimately serve as a vital test-bed for future cars and would take part in an exclusive showcase at the Clash at the Coliseum in a collaboration with NASCAR.

Specifications

Aero: Front and Rear wings (manufacturing not completed)
Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Shifting: Electronic paddle shifters
Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
Electronics: custom PDM, redesigned wheel package, lightest car in the teams history

RACECARS

Sassi, 2024

105# 485lbs

Overview

Specifications