2025 Formula SAE Electric
IIT Motorsports
Subteams
Chassis
Responsible for the design and fabrication of the main structural component of the vehicle. Engineers must prove their design meets strict safety and performance metrics, while minimizing the weight of their design. Involves extensive finite-element analysis as well as hands on work with welding and carbon fiber composites.
Electronics
Responsible for the design and fabrication of the vehicle's high and low voltage components, as well as the programming of control and sensor systems. Engineers have the opportunity to design a high energy density 300V battery pack and custom PCBs. Students work on data and signal processing related problems with the various sensors used in our vehicle, and we are also looking to start a project related to autonomous vehicles.
Suspension
Responsible for the design of a system that optimizes vehicle handling characteristics. Engineers are also responsible for the design of the braking subsystem. This involves problems in vehicle dynamics, and design involves work in CAD and proprietary simulation software.
Powertrain
Responsible for designing a system that gets power from the motor to the wheels as efficiently as possible. Works closely with the electrical team in design choices, and work involves extensive finite element analysis and Simulink models
Business
Responsible for acquiring funding, professional networking, marketing and managing public relations in order to support the team during the research, design, and production of the car. The team combines the world of engineering and business to represent both the team and the car at the hghest level.
CHASSIS
Responsible for the design and fabrication of the vehicle's wing elements, undertray, and cooling ducts. This work aims to maximize downforce while minimizing drag, allowing our team to find a sweet spot between cornering ability and fuel efficiency. The team's work involves rigorous analysis in ANSYS Fluent, as well as hands on experience working with carbon fiber
ELECTRONICS
This subteam is tasked with designing and fabricating the vehicle's voltage components and programming control and sensor systems. Engineers can innovate a 300V battery pack and custom PCBs. Students tackle data processing and sensor-related challenges, with an emerging focus on autonomous vehicle projects.
SUSPENSION
Responsible for the design of a system that optimizes vehicle handling characteristics. Engineers are also responsible for the design of the braking subsystem. This involves problems in vehicle dynamics, and design involves work in CAD and proprietary simulation software
POWERTRAIN
Responsible for designing a system that gets power from the motor to the wheels as efficiently as possible. Works closely with the electrical team in design choices, and work involves extensive finite element analysis and Simulink models
BUSINESS
Accountable for securing funding, establishing professional connections, conducting marketing activities, and handling public relations. Their goal is to provide support throughout the research, design, and production phases of the car. By integrating engineering and business expertise, they aim to represent both the team and the vehicle at the highest standards.
SUBTEAMS
CHASSIS
ELECTRONICS
SUSPENSION
BUSINESS
WHAT IS FSAE?
Formula SAE is a student design competition organized by SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers). Every year, student design teams are tasked to develop a small formula-style race car for a fictional manufacturing company.
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CARS ON CAMPUS
Our Formula SAE (FSAE) cars are on display at two locations on campus. These high-performance, student-engineered vehicles showcase our team's dedication to innovation, engineering excellence, and competitive spirit.
You can find Tomahawk, our first EV racecar with custom hub motors, in Siegal Hall.
Our last hybrid racecar Red Rocket can be found on the 16th floor of the IIT Tower.
READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?
Level Up Your Skills
Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? At Illinois Tech Motorsports, we offer a unique, hands-on opportunity to design, build, and race high-performance Formula SAE cars.
Our team brings together passionate students from various disciplines, all driven by a love for innovation and competition.
Whether you’re into mechanical design, electrical systems, aerodynamics, or project management, there’s a place for you here.
Build, Innovate, Compete
Imagine the thrill of seeing your ideas come to life in a high-speed, precision-engineered race car. At Illinois Tech Motorsports, you won’t just learn about engineering; you’ll live it.
Our team works year-round to design and perfect every component of our cars, from chassis to electrical. You’ll gain invaluable experience with industry-standard tools like SolidWorks, CNC machining, and advanced composites.
Plus, you’ll get the chance to compete in national and international competitions, showcasing your skills against the best and brightest from around the world.
Join our Community
Illinois Tech Motorsports isn’t just about cars; it’s about community. Our team is a tight-knit group of students who support each other and learn together.
You’ll make lifelong friends and professional connections while working on exciting projects that challenge you to think creatively and solve complex problems.
From late-night brainstorming sessions to high-stakes race days, every moment with Illinois Tech Motorsports is a chance to grow, learn, and excel.
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