Season 2008

The 2708-RR is the race car built by the Firenze Race Team in 2008. Compared to the previous model, it features several innovations, including a kevlar bodywork, a new cooling and induction system, and a carbon steering wheel with an integrated touchscreen. These enhancements are designed to increase the car’s efficiency and performance, making it an excellent example of automotive engineering in the context of Formula SAE.

• CAR Nº 27
• SCHOOL TEAM NAME Università di Firenze
• LOCATION Firenze, Italy
• TEAM CAPTAIN(S) Claudio Annicchiarico
• FACULTY ADVISOR(S) Prof. Renzo Capitani
• COLOUR(S) Red and white

CHASSIS

• CHASSIS/FRAME Steel Spaceframe
• BODYWORK Kevlar
• SHIFTER Pneumatic gearshifter
• BRAKES Tarox - 2 floating discs front, 2 floating discs rear
• FRONT SUSPENSION Pullrod, dampers on board (Marzocchi)
• REAR SUSPENSION Pushrod, dampers on board (Marzocchi)
• WHEELS 6x13 front, 7x13 rear, Carbon rims
• TYRES Avon
• OVERALL LENGHT 2863 mm
• WHEELBASE 1700 mm
• FRONT TRACK 1200 mm
• REAR TRACK 1140 mm
• MASS FR./RR DISTRIBUTION 45/55
• MASS 202 kg

ENGINE

• ENGINE Ducati 610 cc Desmo3
• N. CYLINDER 2
• COOLING & INDUCTION Liquid cooled, natural aspirated
• FUEL SYSTEM Electronic injection
• ANY OTHER INFO. Adaptive launch control, traction control, carbon steering wheel with touchscreen
• TRANSMISSION Chain transmission
• DIFFERENTIAL Limited slip differential
• FINAL DRIVE 15/34