Building a Solar Car
Specifications
Chassis
Monocoque design using carbon fiber skin with foam core
Prefabricated panels supplied by Beaufort Composites
Roll Cage
Space frame welded from 4130 steel tubing
Solar Panels
Sunpower A-300 Mono Crystalline Silicon Cells
Suspension/Brakes/Steering
Custom double wishbone suspension machined by Tier One
Hydraulic disk brakes
Rack and pinion unit purchased from Desert Karts
Wheels/Tires
NGM 14 inch Al 6061 wheels
19 inch Bridgestone Ecopia Tires
Donations Needed
NGM high efficiency permanent magnet motor: $25,000
Composite shell: $10,000
Polycarbonate Canopy: $1,500
Maximum Power Point Trackers: $4225
Lithium Ion Battery Pack: $5500
Race Fees & Travel: $6000
Parts Layout
Composite Frame
Completed Suspension Assembly