Every year, Rutgers Formula Racing designs and builds a competitive race car to compete in the Formula SAE series. Our 2018 model exemplifies the innovation of our design team, and support of our administration and sponsors.
RFR 2018
Weight | 407lb | Power | 47hp
RFR 2017
Power - 43hp
Weight - 410lb
Awards - 3rd place Pittsburgh Shootout
Aerodynamics - front and rear wing with diffuser
Driver Controls - electro-pneumatic shifter
Electronics - datalogger with telemetry
Powertrain - single-cylinder Yamaha 450cc engine
Suspension - rocker actuated 4-way adjustable shocks
RFR 2016
Power - 40hp
Weight - 430lb
Aerodynamics - front and rear wing with diffuser
Driver Controls - electro-pneumatic shifter
Electronics - student tuned DTA Swin ECU
Powertrain - single-cylinder Yamaha 450cc engine
Suspension - rocker actuated 4-way adjustable shocks
RFR 2015
Power - 40hp
Weight - 384lb
Aerodynamics - front and rear wing
Driver Controls - electro-pneumatic shifter
Electronics - DTA Swin ECU
Powertrain - single-cylinder Yamaha 450cc engine
Suspension - rocker actuated independent suspension
RFR 2014
- 2014 was the last RFR car to use a
Triumph Street triple engine
- The Rutgers Formula 2014 car went to competition at Michigan and successfully completed the endurance event
RFR 2013
- The team chose to use a Triumph, three-cylinder engine, which they scaled down from 675 to 604cc
- They attended a competition in Lincoln, Nebraska.
RFR 2012
- The team won 18th overall with 588.8 points at Michigan
- 21st in acceleration
- 17th in autocross
- 22nd in endurance
RFR 2011
- 2011 was a significant year for RFR, winning the Outstanding Organization of The Year Award
- They exhibited the car at the annual New York International Auto Show
- RFR 11 successfully ran at the competition
RFR 2010
- RFR 10 successfully ran at Michigan
RFR 2009
- The team made a notable redesign of most systems in the car and competed in two competitions, WIR and MIS.
- We placed 3rd in Acceleration at VIR and tied for 3rd place in design at MIS
- The 03' car graced the roof of our shop 17 years
RFR 2008
- RFR placed 60th overall with a total of 684.4 points
- 80.5 points in cost
- 33.7 points in the presentation
- 80 points in design
- 56.9 points in acceleration
- 18.2 points in skidpad
- 41.4 points in autocross
RFR 2007
The team placed 87th overall with a total of 192.3 points, earning 77.5 points in cost, 34.9 points in the presentation, and 80 points in the design
- The team did not complete acceleration, skidpad, autocross, or endurance
RFR 2006
- 2006 used a completely new chassis and the car was 30 pounds lighter than the previous year
- The team reworked front camber adjustment and used a mechanical push/pull cable paddle shifter
- We placed 16th overall with a total of 684.4 points
RFR 2005
- 2005 utilized an aluminum plate rear subframe for the first time, providing quick and accurate creation of subframe while also maintaining precise suspension points
- We placed 17th overall with a total of 657.512 points.
RFR 2004
- 2004 implemented custom-built backseat driver telemetry and data acquisition system for the first time
- The car did not finish endurance because the second driver missed a blue pass flag
- We placed 40th overall.
RFR 2003
- The team had difficulty completing the car in time but managed to pass all parts of the tech inspection
- We placed 85th overall with a total of 191.8 points, failing to finish acceleration, skidpad, autocross, and endurance
RFR 2002
- The team revised the 2001 car, using a Yamaha R6
- We placed 17th overall, winning the Highest Horsepower Award
- The team and car were featured in a RU-TV news segment
- The car suffered a wreck in early 2003 during testing.
RFR 2001
- The team improved on the 2000 model with different bellcrank mounting, lighter front uprights, and new rear suspension geometry
- We placed 15th overall with a total of 608.1 points.
RFR 2000
- The car had the same engine, differential, and rear chassis subframe configurations as the 1998 and 1999 cars, but had in-board suspension
- The team won 3rd place for the Bosch powertrain award for their novel variable-length intake runner system.
RFR 1999
- The team utilized the 1998 car for a second year with improvements and adjustments
- The differential failed during endurance due to a lack of safety wire on the main bolts
- Bolts in the differential housing loosened during endurance
RFR 1998
- The team placed 22nd overall with a total of 428.67 points
- They scored 54.53 points in cost, 60.5 points in the presentation, 110 points in design, 5.59 points in skidpad, 45 points in autocross, and 153 points in endurance
RFR 1997
- This year was the first time an entirely new car was designed and fabricated from scratch in one school year
- The car earned a spot in design semi-finals
- The team did not finish endurance due to issues with the aluminum rotors and throttle controls
RFR 1995
- This was the second year entry of the 1994 car
- Carbon fiber wheels were custom-built for the car
RFR 1994
- Rutgers entered its first carbon fiber monocoque in the competition at the Pontiac Silverdome, winning the "Best Prototype Fabrication Award."
- Notable features included longer lower A-Arms and pneumatic shifting
RFR 1992
- The team updated the 1991 car with an electromotive ECU for competition at Ford's Research and Engineering campus
- This car earned 3rd place in acceleration and completed all events except for the second heat of endurance
