Building a Solar Car

 
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Specifications















Chassis

Monocoque design using carbon fiber skin with foam core

Prefabricated panels supplied by Beaufort Composites


Roll Cage

Space frame welded from 4130 steel tubing


Solar Panels

Sunpower A-300 Mono Crystalline Silicon Cells


Suspension/Brakes/Steering

Custom double wishbone suspension machined by Tier One

Hydraulic disk brakes

Rack and pinion unit purchased from Desert Karts


Wheels/Tires

NGM 14 inch Al 6061 wheels

19 inch Bridgestone Ecopia Tires


Donations Needed

NGM high efficiency permanent magnet motor: $25,000

Composite shell: $10,000

Polycarbonate Canopy: $1,500

Maximum Power Point Trackers: $4225

Lithium Ion Battery Pack: $5500

Race Fees  & Travel: $6000

Parts Layout

Composite Frame

Completed Suspension Assembly