Overview
As of October 23rd, 2016, MSXII's wheelbase and track have been set as 2600mm and 1718mm respectively. These dimensions were driven by the overall shape of the vehicle and by the need to provide enough surface area for 5m2 of solar cells on the roof.
...
| 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 |
...
Using a wheelbase and track have been set as 2600mm and 1718mm 1700mm respectively, the maximum steering angle required to achieve a 10m turning radius was found to be 17.4˚.The rectangle in the sketch below shows the width and length of the vehicle. The Large circle shows the outside diameter of the above figure-8 shown in the WSC regulations.
...