The evolution of the CRR-Cars

Clear River Racing has come a long way since its inception in 2008. In the early days of our history the cars relied on 4-cylinder engines and lacked an aero-package. This was until the turning point of CRR13, as it was the first vehicle to incorporate an aero-package and the last to feature a 4-cylinder engine. Subsequently, all CRR vehicles have included an aero-package since 2013.

In 2014, CRR switched to the 1-cylinder KTM 500 engine, which was later enhanced with a turbocharger in 2016 and 2017 to augment power output. CRR’s innovative spirit was demonstrated in 2018 when we undertook a challenging project to develop our first hybrid chassis. The car featured a carbon fiber monocoque and a rear steel tube frame, with the engine type used in CRR16 and CRR17 but without a turbocharger to minimize weight.

Looking ahead, CRR aims to continue improving its development processes, as demonstrated by CRR21, our first electric formula student car. Featuring two hub motors and a battery pack built in-house. CRR21 represents a significant step forward for Clear River Racing, signaling our commitment to be at the forefront of engineering. 

Our growth has been immense over the last couple of years, take a look yourself!

2023

Drivetrain: 2x Plettenberg NOVA15 Hub Motors, RWD 

Power: 38.22 kW (Peak @ 117.6 V)

Battery Capacity: 6.7 kWh

Battery Management System: Orion BMS 2

Top Speed: 

Weight: 246.5 kg

Chassis: Hybrid chassis, Carbon fibre monocoque front end (Prepreg Twill). Steel tube rear end

Rims & Tires: 7×10″ ET 22 OZ Racing FS Magnesium CL & Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 LCo

Wheel Base: 1550 mm

Brakes: Front: 4-piston ISR brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper. Custom made ISR brake discs, Dual master cylinders (AP Racing CP7855 88PRTE) with mechanical brake balance adjustment.

Aerodynamics: TeXtreme Carbon Fibre Front Wing, Rear Wing, Side Pods with Side Wings & Diffuser with Aramid Kevlar

2022

Drivetrain: 2x Plettenberg NOVA15 Hub Motors, RWD  

Battery Management System: Orion BMS 2

Battery Capacity: 6.7 kWh

Top Speed: 

Power: 38.22 kW (Peak @ 117.6 V)

Weight:

Chassis: Hybrid chassis, Carbon fibre monocoque front end (Prepreg Twill). Steel tube rear end

Rims & Tires: 7×10″ ET 22 OZ Racing FS Magnesium CL & Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 LCo

Wheel Base: 1575 mm

Brakes: Front: 4-piston ISR brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper. Custom made brake discs, Dual master cylinders with mechanical brake balance adjustment.

Aerodynamics: Front wing, undertray with diffuser and rear wing. Sidepods with integrated radiators. CFD-simulated

2021

Drivetrain: 2x Plettenberg NOVA15 Hub Motors, RWD  

Battery Management System: Orion BMS 2

Battery Capacity: 6.7 kWh

Top Speed: 

Power: 38.22 kW (Peak @ 117.6 V)

Weight:

Chassis: Hybrid chassis, Carbon fibre monocoque front end (Prepreg Twill). Steel tube rear end

Rims & Tires: 7×10″ ET 22 OZ Racing FS Magnesium CL & Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 LCo

Wheel Base: 

Brakes: Front: 4-piston ISR brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper. Custom made brake discs, Dual master cylinders with mechanical brake balance adjustment.

2020

Engine:  
Engine control unit: Ecumaster 
Air Intake System: 
Fuel: E85
Top Speed: 
Power:
Weight:
Chassis: Hybrid chassis, Carbon fibre monocoque front end (Prepreg Twill). Steel tube rear end
Rims & Tires: 7×10″ ET 22 OZ Racing FS Magnesium CL & Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 LCo
Wheel Base: 

2019

Engine:  KTM 450 SX F

Engine control unit: Ecumaster – EMU Black

Air Intake System: Custom with plenum

Fuel: E85

Top Speed: 115 kmh

Power: 60 bhp

Weight:192 kg

Chassis: Hybrid chassis, Carbon fibre monocoque front end (Prepreg Twill). Steel tube rear end

Rims & Tires: 7×10″ ET 22 OZ Racing FS Magnesium CL & Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0 LCo

Wheel Base: 1560 mm

 

 

2018

Engine:  KTM 500 EXC
Engine control unit: MaxxECU
Air Intake System: Custom with plenum
Fuel: 98 RON
Top Speed: 155 kmh
Power: 50 bhp
Weight: 209 kg
Chassis: Hybrid chassi, carbon fibre monocoque and steel tube
Tires: Hoosier 18.0 x 7,5 – 10 LC0
Wheel base:1540 mm

2017

Engine:  Turbocharged Husqvarna fe 501
Turbo: Garrett GT1238
Engine control unit: MaxxECU
Air Intake System: Custom with plenum and intercooler 
Engine modification: Recluse clutch. One extra cylinder gasket.
Fuel: E85
Top Speed: 170 kmh
Power: 90+ bhp
Weight: 193 kg
Body: Glass Fibre
Aerodynamics: Carbon fibre
Frame: Steel frame
Tires: Hoosier 18.0 x 7.5 – 10 R25B

2016

Engine:  Turbocharged KTM EXC 500
Turbo:  Garrett GT-0632
Engine control unit: MaxxECU
Air Intake System: Custom made carbon fibre intake including a 19 mm restrictor
Engine modification: Custom exhaust and muffler, Rekluse clutch, external oil filter, gear position sensor.
Fuel: E85
Top Speed: 130 km/h
Power: 89 bhp
Weight: 208 kg with fluids
Body: Carbon fiber & Fiber glass (moulds made using CNC-mills)
Aerodynamics: Front wing, undertray with diffuser and rear wing equipped with electric driver controlled DRS, CFD-simulated
Frame: One piece tubular space frame, mild steel, FEA-simulated
Brakes: Front: 4-piston ISR brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper, custom made brake discs, 2 main brake cylinders and hydraulic brake balance adjuster.
Tires: Hoosier 18.0 x 7.5 – 10 R25B

2015

Engine: KTM EXC 500
Engine control unit: MaxxECU
Air Intake System: Custom made intake including a 20 mm restrictor
Engine modification: Custom exhuast from ferritta with ktm stock muffler, Slipper clutch
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octan
Top Speed: 130 km/h
Power: 64 hp
Weight: 182 kg
Body: Carbon fiber & Fiber glass (moulds made using CNC-mills)
Aerodynamics: Front wing, undertray with diffuser and rear wing equipped with manual DRS, CFD-simulated
Frame: One piece tubular space frame, mild steel, FEA-simulated
Brakes: Front: 4-piston brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper, custom made brake discs, 2 main brake cylinders and hydraulic brake balance adjuster

2014

Engine: KTM EXC 500
Engine control unit: Maxx tuning
Air Intake System: Custom made intake including a 20 mm restrictor
Engine modification: Customized exhaust from Ferrita, Slipper clutch
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octan
Top Speed: 130 km/h
Power: 62 hp
Weight: 170 kg
Body: Carbon fiber & Fiber glass (moulds made using CNC-mills)
Aerodynamics: Front wing, undertray with diffuser and rear wing equipped with electric DRS, CFD-simulated
Frame: One piece tubular space frame, mild steel, FEA-simulated
Brakes: Front: 4-piston brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper, custom made brake discs, 2 main brake cylinders and hydraulic brake balance adjuster

 
 

2013

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc
Engine control unit: Link G4 Extreme
Air Intake System: Custom made intake including a 20 mm restrictor
Engine modification: Customized exhaust (4-2-1), Rebuilt oil pan
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octan
Top Speed: 160 km/h
Power: 86 hp
Weight: 209 kg
Body: TeXtreme carbon fiber (moulds  made using CNC-mills)
Frame: One piece tubular space frame, mild steel, FEA-simulated
Brakes: Front: 4-piston brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper, custom made brake discs, 2 main brake cylinders, mechanical brake balance adjuster

2012

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc
Engine control unit: Link G4 Extreme
Air Intake System: Custom made intake including a 20 mm restrictor
Engine modification: Customized exhaust (4-2-1), Rebuilt oil pan
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octan
Top Speed: 160 km/h
Power: 84 hp
Weight: 229 kg
Body: TeXtreme carbon fiber (moulds  made using CNC-mills)
Frame: One piece tubular space frame, mild steel, FEA-simulated
Brakes: Front: 4-piston brake calipers Rear: 2-piston brake caliper, custom made brake discs, 2 main brake cylinders, mechanical brake balance adjuster

2011

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc (2003)
Engine Control Unit: Link G4 Storm
Air Intake System: Custom-made manifold with a restrictor (20mm, FSAE regulations)
Engine Modification: Modified cylinderhead and camshafts, custom exhaust(4-2-1)
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octane
Top Speed: 140 km/h
Power: 87 hp
Weight: 220 kg
Body: Carbon fiber TeXtreme (The body is handcrafted and shaped from CNC milled molds)
Chassis: Custom made and manufactured by students
Brakes: Front: 4 piston calipers Rear: 2 piston calipers, custom made brake discs, 2 main cylinders with mechanical brake balance units

2010

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc (2003)
Engine Control Unit: Vi-PEC V44
Air Intake System: Custom-made manifold with a restrictor (20mm, FSAE regulations)
Engine Modification: Modified cylinderhead and camshafts, custom exhaust(4-2-1)
Fuel: Gasoline, 99 octane
Top Speed: 120 km/h
Power: 87 hp
Weight: 229 kg
Body: Carbon fiber TeXtreme (The body is handcrafted and shaped from handmade molds)
Chassis: Custom made and manufactured by students
Brakes: 4 piston calipers, custom made brake discs, 2 main cylinders with mechanical brake balance units

2009

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc (model of the year 2003)
Engine Control Unit: Original ECU modified with power commander 3
Air Intake System: Custom-made manifold
Engine Modification: Modified cylinderhead and exhaust(4-2-1)
Fuel: Gasoline
Top Speed: 160 km/h
Power: 95 hp
Weight: 253 kg
Body: Fiberglas (It´s handmade and shaped out of own molds)
Brakes: 4 piston calipers, custom made brake discs, 2 main cylinders with mechanical brake balance units and everything are from ISR

2008

Engine: Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc (model of the year 2003)
Engine Control Unit: Megasquirt
Air Intake System: Custom-made manifold
Engine Modification: Turbo converted
Fuel: Ethanol
Top Speed: 120 km/h
Powers: 65 hp
Weight: 300 kg
Body: Biohybridcomposite
Brakes: Yamaha YZF-R6 original