We are currently building a new vehicle for the Baja SAE Carolina 2010 competition. Our all-new design draws on the successful aspects of last year's car as well as lessons learned at the 2009 competition. Compared to last year's design, this car will have better rollover resistance, more predictable handling, a tighter turning radius, and more robust drivetrain components.

Drivetrain
Engine	Briggs and Stratton 1-cylinder OHV, air-cooled
Transmission	CVTech continuously variable
Final drive	Dana H-12 transaxle
Max power	9.1 hp
Max torque	13.8 ft-lb
Idle	1750 rpm
Max rpm	3800 rpm
High ratio	5.7 : 1
Low ratio	39.75 : 1
Max velocity	34 mph
Max grade	52%
Tire diameter	22 in
Weight	120 lb
Frame
Primary material	1.25" carbon steel tubing
Secondary material	1" carbon steel tubing
Length	81.5 in
Width	30.25 in
Height	51.8 in
Weight	100 lb
Suspension
Design	Double-wishbone
Travel	10" front, 10" rear
Camber	5° front, 0° rear
Roll center height	3" front, 0" rear
Spring rate	120 lb/in front, 140 lb/in rear
Weight	50 lb
Steering
Design	Rack and pinion
Turning radius	10 ft
Rack and pinion travel	4.75 in
Lock to lock	1.5 turns
Ackerman angle	39.55°
Vehicle
Curb weight	500 lb
Wheelbase	60 in
Track width	55 in
Ground clearance	10 in

#68 (2010)	Event Rank Acceleration 61 Pulling 26 Suspension 57 Maneuverability 50 Endurance 57 Overall 56
#79 (2009) The 2009 baja car was built for and competed in the Baja SAE Alabama 2009 event. The competition took place at Auburn University's National Center for Asphalt Technology in Opelika, Alabama. A total of 100 teams entered.	Event Rank Acceleration 24 Pulling 10 Suspension DNF Maneuverability 61 Endurance 39 Overall 59
#62 (2006) This car traveled to Alabama for the 2006 Mini Baja East competition, hosted by Auburn University. A total of 65 teams competed in the event.	Event Rank Acceleration DNF Pulling 28 Suspension DNF Land maneuverability DNF Water maneuverability DNF Endurance 38 Overall 37
#33 (2005) This car competed in the 2005 Mini Baja West event, held at Caterpillar's Tinaja Hills Training Center in Green Valley, Arizona. There were 131 entries.	Event Rank Acceleration DNF Rock crawl DNF Hill climb DNF Maneuverability DNF Endurance DNF Overall 112
#70 (2004) This car competed in the 2004 Mini Baja Midwest competition, which was hosted by the Milwaukee Section of SAE International in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This was a very large competition with 137 entries.	Event Rank Acceleration 85 Top speed 83 Pulling 56 Hill climb 96 Maneuverability 85 Endurance DNF Overall 97
#70 (2003) This car competed in the 2003 Mini Baja Midwest event in Troy, Ohio, which was hosted by the Dayton Section of SAE International. A total of 122 teams entered the competition.	Event Rank Acceleration 111 Top speed 65 Pulling 23 Hill climb 74 Maneuverability 103 Endurance 45 Overall 67
#49 (2002) This car traveled to Logan, Utah for the 2002 Mini Baja West event, hosted by Utah State University. There were 100 entries.	Event Rank Acceleration 29 Hill climb 44 Maneuverability 40 Endurance 30 Overall 49