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What is the minimum thickness of the bodywork material required for the vehicle?
What is the minimum thickness of the bodywork material required for the vehicle?
What is the maximum height of the driver that the cockpit must be designed to accommodate?
What is the maximum height of the driver that the cockpit must be designed to accommodate?
What is the minimum width of the cockpit required for the vehicle?
What is the minimum width of the cockpit required for the vehicle?
What is the minimum power output of the starter motor required for the vehicle?
What is the minimum power output of the starter motor required for the vehicle?
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What is the minimum capacity of the battery required for the vehicle?
What is the minimum capacity of the battery required for the vehicle?
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What is the maximum length of the vehicle allowed?
What is the maximum length of the vehicle allowed?
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What type of structure is required for the vehicle's chassis?
What type of structure is required for the vehicle's chassis?
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What is the maximum weight of the driver that the cockpit must be designed to accommodate?
What is the maximum weight of the driver that the cockpit must be designed to accommodate?
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What is the minimum weight of the vehicle required, including the driver?
What is the minimum weight of the vehicle required, including the driver?
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What type of alloy is required for the wheels?
What type of alloy is required for the wheels?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Design
Overall Requirements
- The vehicle must be an open-wheel, formula-style car with an open cockpit
- The vehicle must be designed and built by the team, with the exception of the engine and tires
Chassis and Bodywork
- The chassis must be a monocoque or a spaceframe structure
- The bodywork must be made of materials with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm
- The bodywork must cover the entire chassis, with the exception of the cockpit and wheels
- The bodywork must be securely attached to the chassis
Cockpit and Driver Accommodation
- The cockpit must be designed to accommodate a driver with a maximum height of 1.85 m and a maximum weight of 80 kg
- The cockpit must have a minimum width of 500 mm and a minimum height of 700 mm
- The driver's seat must be securely attached to the chassis
- The steering wheel must be located in the cockpit and must be designed to accommodate a driver with a maximum hand size of 22 cm
Wheels and Tires
- The wheels must be made of aluminum or magnesium alloy
- The tires must be specifically designed for Formula Bharat competition
- The tire size must be 13 inches in diameter and 6 inches in width
- The tire compound must be dry-weather specific
Safety Features
- The vehicle must be equipped with a front impact attenuator
- The vehicle must be equipped with a rear impact structure
- The vehicle must be equipped with a protective crash structure around the cockpit
- The vehicle must be equipped with a fire extinguisher system
Electrical Systems
- The vehicle must be equipped with a 12V electrical system
- The vehicle must have a battery with a minimum capacity of 12 Ah
- The vehicle must have a starter motor with a minimum power output of 1.5 kW
Weight and Dimensions
- The vehicle must have a minimum weight of 280 kg, including the driver
- The vehicle must have a maximum length of 4.5 m
- The vehicle must have a maximum width of 1.8 m
- The vehicle must have a maximum height of 1.3 m
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Description
This quiz covers the technical requirements for designing a Formula Bharat vehicle, including chassis, bodywork, cockpit, wheels, safety features, electrical systems, and weight and dimensions. Test your knowledge of the rules and regulations for building a Formula Bharat car.
