NYU Motorsports

A dynamic team of engineers, creators, and leaders who design and build the best off-road and track vehicles in NYC to compete against other universities.

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Picture of Baja SAE riding on the dirt road and a few people looking

The goal of NYU Motorsports is to bring together a group of creative and curious individuals to design and build experimental vehicles at the cutting edge of performance. Competing in both BAJA SAE and Formula E SAE, NYU Motorsports utilizes a combination of fundamental engineering theories, student experiences, as well as advanced concepts geared specifically towards automotive engineering to design and build competitive racing vehicles. In addition to engineering, we also have a dedicated operations team whose goal is to support us in our journey to build and race our vehicles. They aim to maintain a strong social media presence, connect with other SAE teams, and fundraise to make both projects possible.

Baja SAE and Formula E SAE are separate collegiate engineering competitions by SAE International, focusing on off-road and formula-style racing vehicles. Baja SAE centers on designing durable vehicles for rough terrains, emphasizing endurance and ruggedness with a standard engine. Formula E SAE focuses on high-speed, aerodynamic cars for track racing, highlighting innovation in vehicle dynamics and performance. While Baja SAE tests off-road capability, Formula E SAE challenges students on speed and efficiency, both reflecting distinct engineering and design challenges.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Mechanical Engineering
Automotive knowledge and/or design
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Materials Science
Social Media, Website Design, and Product Design
All disciplines are welcome

Methods & Technologies

Fundamental engineering theories

Statics and Dynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Design
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer

Engineering Technologies

Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS)
Suspension Analysis (Lotus, Adams Car)
PCB Design (KiCAD, Eagle)
Fabrication Methods (Welding, CNC Machining, Manual Machining)
3D Printing
Laser Cutting

Others

Adobe Suite
Canva
Final Cut Pro
Figma
MS Office

If you want to support our team, please consider donating to our NYU fundraising campaign by clicking the button below, or contacting one of our student leaders.

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