2008
Season 2008
Technical data
General:
DIN power on the crankshaft: 67 kW / 91 HP
DIN torque on the crankshaft: 53 Nm
Weight: 232 kg (including all operating fluids)
Acceleration: 0 -100 km/h in tba
Maximum speed: tba
Engine:
Water-cooled in-line four-cylinder motorcycle engine from the Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2004 model)
Displacement: 599 cc
Engine control: Motec
Compression: 13.5:1
Modified Camshaft
Dry sump lubrication
Drive train:
Sequential 6-speed motorcycle transmission, electro-pneumatic and clutch-free switched
Visco-Lock differential
Rear wheel drive
Frame:
Steel trellis frame
Weight: 28.3 kg
Hollow node
Chassis:
anti-parallel double triangular arms at the front and rear
Mountain bike spring-damper units, articulated via pushrods, adjustable in rebound and compression levels
Sword stabilizer on the rear axle
Rimge: 1525 mm
Track width front axle: 1310 mm
Track width rear axle: 1185 mm
Tires front axle: Continental 195/500 R13
Rear axle tires: Continental 245/500 R13
Electronics:
Self-developed telemetry system
Live data transmission to the box
Multifunction steering wheel made of carbon with integrated LCD
Wiring harness sealed IP67
Racing ABS
Fairing:
Five-piece carbon fiber fairing
Competitions
The LR08 is the sixth vehicle from the Lions Racing Team. We took part in the competitions in England and Germany with this vehicle.
England 2008: 17th place
Silverstone: “Most Professionally Operated Team”
Silverstone: “Top Individual Driver”
Germany 2008: 2nd place
1. Place “Design Report Event”
3rd place Place “Cost Report Event”
1st place Place “Sprint”
German Champion
Formula Student Germany Reunion Cup
The Reunion Cup was held in honor of the cumbustion class. 2023 was the last year that combstuion vehicles drove at the Formula Student Germany. The LR08 was the very last combustion vehicle to ever race at FSG.