FS FEUP is a team, based at the University of Porto, of around 60 students.
The team’s Mission Statement is: “To foster students’ self-development, by providing them with the chance to be part of something bigger together, by developing Formula Student-spec prototypes – resulting in career-ready people.“
The team comprises students from various engineering branches such as mechanical, electronic, informatics, and other courses.
“ THERE ARE TWO REALLY INNOVATIVE FORMS OF MOTORSPORT LEFT.
ONE OF THEM IS FORMULA 1 AND THE OTHER ONE IS FORMULA STUDENT” - ROSS BRAWN OBE
FORMULA STUDENT
COMBUSTION (CV)
Combustion Engine
Gearbox
Simplicity
Lower cost
ELECTRIC (EV)
Accumulator
Electric motor(s)
Safety protocols
Complex wiring
AUTONOMOUS (DV)
Mechanical integration
Software development
Sensorization
ENDURANCE 250 Pts.
EFFICIENCY 100 Pts.
SKID PAD 50 Pts.
AUTOCROSS 100 Pts.
ACCELERATION 50Pts.
BUSINESS PRESENTATION 75 Pts.
ENGINEERING DESIGN 150Pts.
COST REPORT 100 Pts.
DYNAMIC
Dynamic Events evaluate the performance of the prototype. Each event puts different vehicle capabilities to the test.
STATIC
The Static Events evaluate the Team, which is evaluated by renowned juries from the fields of economics, the automotive industry, and prestigious competitions such as Formula 1.
OUR VALUES
EXCELLENCE
COMMITMENT
OWNERSHIP
CHAMPION-SPIRIT
TEAM- SPIRIT
OUR VALUES
EXCELLENCE
COMMITMENT
OWNERSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP - SPIRIT
TEAM - SPIRIT
“The team’s first cycle feats, which culminated by competing with the team’s first EV prototype, were a success thanks to all our sponsors and institutional partners. The team is now transitioning into the next phase, where a new, more innovative and state-of-the-art racing prototype will be designed and built. This prototype will feature autonomous-driving capabilities and the team will continue working hard to ensure it is another step in the right direction.
-Miguel Damião, Team Leader
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THE FIRST-EVER FORMULA STUDENT EV PROTOTYPE BY UNI PORTO
AUTOCROSS 100 Pts.
Autocross tests the cars’ dynamic ability in a one lap sprint.
SKID PAD 50 Pts.
The objective of the Skid Pad event is to measure the car’s lateral grip on a flat surface while making a constant radius turn.
ACCELERATION 50Pts.
The Acceleration event evaluates the car’s acceleration in a straight line, from a standing start, over 75 meters.
ENDURANCE 250 Pts.
The Endurance event is 22 kilometers long, driven on a track similar to Autocross. Consistency and reliability is key for this event.
COST REPORT 100 Pts.
Students create a detailed report of all costs associated with materials, processes, and assembly of the car. Points are awarded based on total car cost and report quality.
Finally, students must complete a ‘Real Case Scenario’ challenge to reduce cost in specified areas based on input from event organizers.
BUSINESS PRESENTATION 75 Pts.
Each team presents their business plan for the constructed prototype to a fictitious company represented by judges.
During a ten-minute presentation, the team must demonstrate why their design best fulfils the demands of their target group and show how their design can be successfully marketed.
EFFICIENCY 100 Pts.
During the endurance race, fuel consumption (CV) or energy consumption (EV) is precisely recorded. Fuel/electricity usage and lap times are combined to determine how efficient the car is. Here, a compromise between speed and power must be found.
ENGINEERING DESIGN 150 Pts.
Students must present their knowledge of the car and engineering concepts to a panel of judges. At most events there are multiple rounds of design, each with increasingly difficult questions and longer sessions. The first round involves all teams and focuses on fundamental knowledge. Only the best Teams reach the finals.