UCP Supercar II

[jediali]

Or a TT V-6 in the Noble M12/M400 style, but seeing as this is apparently going to be a larger car than those it could use some more power.

a TTv6...oh yeah a VAG vr6.

[Ferrer]

Or a TT V-6 in the Noble M12/M400 style, but seeing as this is apparently going to be a larger car than those it could use some more power.

I mentioned an inline configuration because Matra said a V engine would have issues with the exhaust.

If I was deciding I'd either go with a supercharged straight six or a supercharged V8, under 4500cc.

[Mr.Tiv]

Whilst we are discussing engine configuration, I thought I'd post an old link I found in my favorites.

Ups and downs of configurations-
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...ne/smooth1.htm

I am thinking a 3000cc I6, boxer 8, Flat-plane crank V8 or12, or perhaps a VR6-I don't really know though. Whatever would work...

[jediali]

Whilst we are discussing engine configuration, I thought I'd post an old link I found in my favorites.

Ups and downs of configurations-
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...ne/smooth1.htm

I am thinking a 3000cc I6, boxer 8, Flat-plane crank V8 or12, or perhaps a VR6-I don't really know though. Whatever would work...

the technical school at autozine.org is excellent.

[Mr.Tiv]

the technical school at autozine.org is excellent.

I have a few things from there in my favs. They have been in there for a few years now. Just rediscovered that, and it seemed relevant. Good see that an engineer approves.

Suspension. http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...uspension1.htm
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...uspension3.htm

[jediali]

I have a few things from there in my favs. They have been in there for a few years now. Just rediscovered that, and it seemed relevant. Good see that an engineer approves.

Suspension. http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...uspension1.htm
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...uspension3.htm

its excellent until you get the textbook bug and want to learn more - this is where it kicked of for me. There are no major discrepensies, nor any major bias. Just needs a little updating. Since he just got marriedd and works in China (while living in Japan) the website author cannot comit as much time as he has in the past - the advantage of ucp?

[Mr.Tiv]

its excellent until you get the textbook bug and want to learn more - this is where it kicked of for me. There are no major discrepensies, nor any major bias.

I have a distinct interest in engineering, though not engines. I'm am thinking about going to college for it, but, first, I might take a year off from school.

[ruim20]

OK, new graphic, wheelbase down to 2850mm, Higher seats, a lot needs to be moved around, ideias?

[70cuda88]

wow, i at least, think my design fits well to that graphic there, but you guys tell me, its my second one, but its just a rough sketch, more lamborginish, though i do think the wheels are too big and it may be a little short, but you know, its a rough

[Zytek_Fan]

I have an idea-
instead of a regular steel tube frame, how about a carbon fibre monocoque?

[kingofthering]

I think I can squeeze in a body around that

[Zytek_Fan]

For the guys making the concept art, if you can use CAD go ahead and use it!

[Kitdy]

wow, i at least, think my design fits well to that graphic there, but you guys tell me, its my second one, but its just a rough sketch, more lamborginish, though i do think the wheels are too big and it may be a little short, but you know, its a rough

I think that is a good overall idea except for the two things that you say.

[fpv_gtho]

I have an idea-
instead of a regular steel tube frame, how about a carbon fibre monocoque?

Way ahead of you

On the face of things, it seems all that really needs an indepth look into is the styling and perhaps the engine. What's really expected from the rest? For example, for the suspension ive basically got the idea to run magnetically controlled shock's and progressive rate springs. The chassis will be monocoque construction, made from carbon fibre with an alluminium honeycomb. What else needs to go into those two areas for instance?

[hightower99]

OK, new graphic, wheelbase down to 2850mm, Higher seats, a lot needs to be moved around, ideias?

The back passenger has his knees way too high, meaning his ass is too low.

I don't mind the lamborghini style transmission layout but how the hell is the drive supposed to get from the transmission to the wheels? Look at a lamborghini skematic the back of the engine is in front of the rear wheel center line. In general some more space is needed for the engine.

You can go longer with the wheelbase. Why is everyone trying to cut that down so much? A longer wheelbase means stability and makes that car look more elegant. I would say that you can easily go to 3000mm without being too long.

I think that the passengers and driver can sit up higher, as this is a GT not a racing car we are making.