The car

How car 80 takes shape

From a first model in 2024 to the car we take to Michigan in May 2027.

Timeline

Every stage of the design, in order.

  1. July 2024

    First prototype

    The team's first CAD model. It is where car 80 started.

    Side view of the first TMS prototypeThree-quarter view of the first TMS prototype
  2. August 2025

    The current design

    Renders of the design the team is taking to Michigan: a tubular chassis and bodywork in the colors of the flag.

    Three-quarter view of car 80Side render of car 80Top view of car 80
  3. In progress

    Current process renders

    New renders of the design in development.

    In progressnew renders of the current process
  4. Coming up

    The finished car

    The first photos of car 80, built.

    In progressphotos of the finished car

Build schedule

The team’s target dates to have the car ready.

  1. 01Concept frozenDone
  2. 02Chassis weldedTarget date
  3. 03Rolling chassisTarget date
  4. 04First start-upTarget date

Engine

500 cc

Honda twin-cylinder

A two-cylinder engine derived from a motorcycle, for the Formula SAE IC (internal combustion) class.

What the rules ask of the engine

  • 710 ccMaximum displacementRule IC.1.1.1
  • 4-strokePiston engineRule IC.1.1.1
  • 20 mmAir restrictor on gasolineRule IC.2.4.3
In progresscut-out photo of the engine

If we get a 3D scan of the engine, a model you can rotate will go here.

Shaped by the rules

A few Formula SAE 2027 rules every car must meet.

  • 4Open wheels and an open cockpit, formula styleRule V.1
  • 1525 mmMinimum wheelbaseRule V.1.2
  • 50 mmMinimum suspension travel, with the driver seatedRule V.3.1.1
  • 8 inMinimum wheel diameter (203.2 mm)Rule V.4.1

The car races in Michigan

Get to know the competition where car 80 will be tested.

See Michigan 2027Support the project