WPI SAE History
2023
Lazy Boy Haze – Formula Electric #204
On the second iteration of Purple Haze we placed third and took home the Excellence in EV Engineering Award as well as the Test Equity Award.2022
Purple Haze – Formula Electric #212
Our teams first ever Formula Electric car went to the Formula Hybrid + Electric competition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
We placed fourth and took home the Excellence in EV Engineering Award!
MQPs: Design, Implementation, and Testing of an Electric FSAE Vehicle
2020
IC 2020
Although designed for the 2020 FSAE Competition, this car was never fully constructed due to COVID-19.
MQPs: Design and Manufacturing, Sensing
2019
Margarita – FSAE Competition Car #105
Competition Placement: 36th of 108
Cost: 58.3
Presentation: 62.3
Design: 55
Acceleration: 45.3
Skid Pad: 16.4
Autocross: 47.5
Endurance: 104.7
Efficiency: 86.9
Total: 476.4
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2018
The Prius – FSAE Car #84
The 2017-2018 MQP team designed and built “The Prius” for the 2018 competition.
Competition placement: 42nd of 114
Cost: 61.2
Presentation: 42.0
Design: 60
Acceleration: 47.0
Skid Pad: 42.1
Autocross: 32.8
Endurance: 8
Efficiency: 93.5
Total: 386.6
MQPs: Design and Optimization,
2018
MQP Baja Car Frame
In 2018, an MQP team designed the chassis for a Baja car using computer simulations.
MQPs: Design and Fabrication
2017
Little Guy V3
The final iteration of Little Guy had a new power system. Instead of the orignal, FSAE approved engine, it was replaced with a snowmobile engine. Needless to say, this car did not compete.
2016
The Beast – FSAE Car #58
Competition Placement: 67th of 115
Cost: 50.7
Presentation: 38.4
Design: 80
Skid Pad: 5.7
Autocross: 14.2
Endurance: 92.0
Efficiency: 70.8
Total: 351.8
2015
Little Guy V2 – FSAE Competition Car #20
Little Guy was constructed in 2014-2015 for the 2015 Formula SAE competition.
Competition Placement: 74th of 112
Competition Results:
Cost: 49.3
Presentation: 56.2
Design: 60
Acceleration: 3.5
Skid pad: 2.5
Autocross: 46.4
Endurance: 5
Total: 223.0
MQPs: Design and Optimization
2014
Black Baja V2
This car was built for the 2014 Baja competition, but was disqualified due to a rule amendment that increased the minimum thickness of the frame tubing.
MQPs: Frame redesign
2013
Little Guy V1
Originally designed to compete in the 2013 FSAE competition, the car ended up being withdrawn.
MQPs: Design and Optimization
2011
Red Baja V2
In 2011, Red Baja was modified to have a better drive train. Despite the modifications, the car did not end up competing.
2011
FSAE Competition Car #55
Competition placement: 69th of 98
Cost: 80.7
Presentation: 38.1
Design: 80
Acceleration: 3.5
Skid pad: 2.5
Autocross: 7.5
Endurance: 28.0
Total: 240.3
MQPs: Design and Analysis
2010
Red Baja V1 – Baja Car #98
In 2010, the SAE team built a new Baja car for the Carolina Baja competition.
Due to complications, the team did not end up attending but the car’s design was still judged and had a score of 44.
2009
Black Baja V1 – Baja Competition Car #21
Competition Placement: 94th of 120
Overall: 272.64
Overall Dynamic: 139.63
Overall Static: 54.75
Cost: 0.00
Design: 54.75
Tech: 0.00
Acceleration: 56.44
Land Maneuverability: 24.14
Mud Bog: 39.95
Pulling: 19.10
Suspension and Traction: 0.00
Endurance Race: 78.26
MQPs: Manufacturing and Design
2008
Baja Car #26/37
Montreal Competition Placement: 38th of 120
Overall: 589.98
Overall Dynamic: 206.53
Overall Static: 146.41
Cost: 78.65
Design: 70.50
Tech Penalty: 0
Acceleration: 66.37
Land Maneuverability: 63.50
Pull: 9.45
Suspension and Traction: 60.24
Endurance Race: 103.70
Illinois Competition Placement: 59th of 94
Overall: 348.25
Overall Dynamic: 191.17
Overall Static: 172.08
Cost: 53.83
Design: 80.00
Sales Presentation: 38.25
Penalty: -15
Acceleration: 66.37
Land Maneuverability: 57.05
Rock Crawl: 11.21
Hill Climb: 56.54
Endurance Race: 0.00
MQPs: Design and Manufacturing
2008
FSAE Competition Car #53
Competition Placement: 91st of 104
Cost: 76.0
Presentation: 39.2
Design: 60
The team did not attend the event, resulting in DNF for all other categories.
MQPs: Turbocharger, Aerodynamics
IQP: Marketing
2007
MQP Baja Car – 2007
This car was designed and built as a MQP to compete in the 2007 Baja competition. The car did not end up competing.
MQPs: Design and Manufacturing
2007
FSAE Competition Car #81
Competition placement: 92th of 106
Car Number: 81
Cost: 76.42
Presentation: 38.61
Design: 60
This car did not attend competition, receiving DNF in all other categories.
Total: 175.03
2006
MQP FSAE Car – 2006
While designed to compete in the 2006 FSAE competition, this car fell behind schedule and was unable to compete.
MQPs: Design and Manufacturing
2005
MQP FSAE Car – 2005
The plan for this car was to compete in the 2005 FSAE competition, but the team ran out of time.
MQPs: Body, Controls, Suspension, Chassis, and Drive Train
2004
FSAE Competition Car #108 V2
Competition Placement: 95th of 134
Car Number: 108
Cost: 60.639
Presentation: 23.200
Design: 60.000
Acceleration: 39.501
Skid Pad: 2.500
Autocross: 26.086
Endurance-Efficiency: DNF
Total: 211.925
MQPs: Suspension and Crash Protection, Composite Chassis Design and Construction, Chassis Design, Manufacturing, Powertrain
2003
FSAE Competition Car #108
Competition Placement: 105th of 125
Car Number: 108
Cost: 55.677
Presentation: DNF
Design: DNF
Acceleration: 3.500
Skid Pad: 2.500
Autocross: 18.992
Endurance-Efficiency: DNF
Total: 80.669
MQPs: Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, and Manufacturing
2002
2002 Vulcan – FSAE Competition Car #126
Competition Placement: 70th of 125
Car Number: 126
Cost: 56.99
Presentation: 58.90
Design: 60.00
Acceleration: 2.17
Skid Pad: DNF
Autocross: 46.25
Endurance-Efficiency: DNF
Total: 224.311
MQPs: Suspension, Aerodynamics, Powertrain, and Chassis
IQPs: Marketing
2001
FSAE Competition Car #209
Competition Placement: 13th of 123
Car Number: 209
Cost: 11.79
Presentation: 56.8
Design: 80.00
Acceleration: 57.14
Skid Pad: 25.60
Autocross: 75.76
Endurance-Efficiency: 319.98
Total: 627.068
2000
FSAE Competition Car #600: AX600 Turbo
Competition Placement: 34th of 104
Car Number: 600
Cost: 78.36
Presentation: 75
Design: 70
Acceleration: 56.65
Skid Pad: DNF
Autocross: 46.36
Endurance-Efficiency: DNF
Total: 326.375
MQPs: Design and Fabrication, Electronic System
IQPs: Marketing
1999
FSAE Car #600: Year 1
Competition Placement: 19th of 100
Car Number: 600
Cost:63.25
Presentation: 62.75
Design: 85.00
Acceleration: 67.48
Skid Pad:15.40
Autocross: 69.38
Endurance-Efficiency: 156.25
Total: 519.514
1998
FSAE Competition Car #87
Competition Placement: 31st of 94
Car Number: 87
Cost: 41.26
Presentation: 61.45
Design: 115.00
Acceleration: 54.94
Skid Pad: 44.77
Autocross: 116.49
Endurance-Economy: DNF
Total Score: 433.91
1997
FSAE Car #76
Competition Placement: 25th of 75
Car Number: 76
Cost: 26.23
Presentation: 52.27
Design: 110.00
Acceleration: 40.15
Skid Pad: 12.27
Autocross: 24.28
Endurance-Economy: 155.82
Total: 421.03
This car received an honorable mention at competition.
1996
FSAE Car #65
Competition Placement: 15th of 77
Car number: 65
Cost: 13.52
Presentation: 67.68
Design: 84.05
Acceleration: 38.04
Skid Pad: 10.49
Autocross: 68.72
Endurance-Efficiency: 200.27
Total: 482.78
1994
1994 FSAE Car #29
Competition results are unknown.
1993
1993 FSAE Car #28
Competition results are unknown.
1991
1991 FSAE Car
Competition results are unknown
1990
1990 FSAE Car #15
Competition results are unknown.
1988
1988 FSAE Car #15
Competition results are unknown.
1985
SAE Club Formed
In 1985, a group of interested students founded the WPI SAE team. At the time, the SAE competition was only four years old, making WPI one of the earliest competitors.
1976
Mini Baja East Competition
In 1976, WPI students competed in the first Mini Baja East competition. Although the car was built by an MQP team, the groundwork was set for future MQPs and the formation of the team a decade later.
The 1976 competition itself required the ten participating teams to create a buggy that could operate in most off-road conditions including sand and water up to a foot deep. Other restrictions were as follows:
Cost: Less than $450
Weight: Less than 400 lbs
Capacity: 6’3″ Adult weighing up to 250 lbs
Engine: Unmodified Briggs & Stratton 8 hp, 4-cycle horizontal shaft air cooled engine
More information about the early Mini Baja East competition can be found here.