Aerodynamic optimization
Extensive CFD simulation shaped a teardrop canopy that cuts drag by 20% over our previous model. Every watt saved is speed gained.
Introducing
WSC-26 "Helios"
The pinnacle of student-led automotive engineering. Faster, lighter, and more efficient than anything we've built before.
Technical specifications
Engineered down to the gram.
Every component of WSC-26 "Helios" was designed to extract maximum performance from the sun's energy.
- Weight
- 185 kg
- Dimensions
- 4.5m × 1.8m × 1.0m
- Powertrain
- Custom 1.5kW Hub Motor
- Battery
- 5kWh Lithium-Ion Pack
- Top speed
- 110 km/h
- Materials
- Carbon Fiber Monocoque, Aerospace-grade Aluminum
Engineering highlights
Where the performance comes from.
Custom battery management
A student-built BMS monitors individual cell temperatures and voltages in real time, maximizing efficiency while keeping the pack safe.
Carbon fiber monocoque
The entire chassis is aerospace-grade carbon fiber, for extreme weight reduction with no compromise in structural integrity.