F23
Our 2023 car represented a significant upgrade of the vehicle, with new backplate design and new differential mount designs. This provided us with opportunities to improve upon and test out our vehicle before heading into competition. Other changes included a new electric gear shifting mechanism and buttons on the steering wheel to operate it.
The F23 utilised a 2013 KTM EXC 590 Single cylinder engine producing a max of 42Nm of torque @7250 on a steel space frame. The car had a kerb weight of 209kg resulting in a fast accelerating car.
The car was entered into Silverstone Formula Student 2023 ending the year long cumulative effort of all the students that took part in Leeds Formula Student.
Car Specifications
| Powertrain | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 209 kg |
| Weight distribution | 101.0/97 |
| Suspension | Double wishbone; Pushrod Actuation |
| Tyres | Hoosier LCO 18X6-10 |
| Wheels | Magnesium 10 inch OZ wheel |
| Brakes | AP Racing cylinders with balance bar |
| Chassis | Steel space frame |
| Engine | 2013 KTM EXC 590 |
| Fuel system | KTM Injector with MOTEC M84 ECU |
| Max Power | 51 kw @8750 |
| Max Torque | 42 Nm @7250 |
| Transmission | KTM synchro Gearbox, Kliktronic electric shifter, 520 chain, 40 tooth final drive sprocket |
| Differential | Drexler limited slip diff |