Building of a High Performance Chassis for a Formula SAE Car

The project concerns the Minnesota State University, Mankato Automotive Engineering Technology Program\u27s entry to the 2007 Formula SAE competition. Formula SAE is a competition where 130 student teams from around the world design and build formula style race cars, and then compete in static and dynamic events. Frame, suspension, drivetrain, and brakes will be discussed to demonstrate how a high performance chassis is built. This includes the design goals, fabrication, analysis, and production costs. The team will also explain how different tests, calculations, and decision matrices were utilized to maximize efficiency, while reducing overall vehicle weight