POWERTRAIN.

Performance is our Business

Powertrain focuses on several different components of the car, but none are more important than the engine, which is considered the heart of the car. Through tuning and testing, we are able to maximize the power output of the engine. This year’s engine is a naturally aspirated inline four cylinder CBR 600 RR from a Honda motorcycle. Powertrain also manufactures the intake and exhaust which must be designed to comply with FSAE regulations. The intake must have a restrictor and the exhaust must keep the car within a certain decibel range.

We have also moved from a wet-sump to a dry-sump oiling system. This allows for better oil pickup with less sloshing and also lets the engine sit closer to the ground, lowering the center of gravity and improving handling. The fueling system is also created by Powertrain. This year Powertrain has made the conversion to E85 in order to get more power out of the engine, while also being able to burn cleaner. Connecting the shifter to the engine is also our job as the transmission is contained inside of the engine.

At the end of the day, Powertrain is what makes the car run and without it there would be no car!

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Subsystem Lead: William Schimberg
Email: wschimberg@mines.edu 

If interested in attending weekly meetings, please reach out to our Powertrain Subsystem Lead!