Overview
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By scaling pictures of other solar cars, we can reverse engineer some of their key dimensions:
| Team | Wheelbase (mm) | Track (mm) | Base:Track Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSXII | 2600 |
| 1600 | 1. |
| 62 | |||
| Thyssen Krupp | 2850 | 1570 | 1.81 |
| Sun-swift | 3230 | 1500 | 2.15 |
| Stella Lux | 2770 | 1330 | 2.08 |
Other 2 Door Coupes
| Team | Wheelbase (mm) | Track (mm) | Base:Track Ratio | Turning Circle (ø in m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSXII | 2600 |
| 1600 | 1. |
| 62 | TBD | |||
| Mini Cooper (2 Door) - 2016 | 2495 | 1501 | 1.66 | 10.8 |
| VW Golf - 2015 | 2637 | 1550 | 1.70 | 10.9 |
| Hyundai Veloster - 2016 | 2650 | 1560 | 1.70 | 10.4 |
| Mazda 3 - 2016 | 2700 | 1555 | 1.74 | 10.6 |
| Audi R8 - 2016 | 2650 | 1638 | 1.62 | 11.8 |
| Acura NSX - 2005 | 2530 | 1510 | 1.68 | 11.6 |
Regulations
WSC 2017
- 2.20.1 - Solar cars must be able to negotiate a Figure-8 course in less than 9 seconds per side and less than 18 seconds overall.
- 2.20.2 - Solar cars must be able to negotiate a slalom course in less than 11.5 seconds.
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