SunTiger VI

SunTiger VI was conceived after an uplifting 6th place finish by the newly designed SunTiger V in 2003. Headed by a devoted veteran core, the 2005 team set out to improve the design of the car in every aspect. Utilizing the same SunTiger body shape of the previous SunTiger 2003, the team focused their attention on improvements inside of the car. Several key electrical improvements were implemented: a higher capacity battery chemistry was used, including a custom built protection and balancing system, an all new telemetry system that allowed better strategy to be implemented.

SunTiger VI was unveiled in May of 2005 at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Topeka, KS.

SunTiger VI Specs

Final standing: 8th place
Weight with driver: 586 lbs.
Array: 300+ Silicon terrestrial-grade solar cells, custom encapsulation
Motor: NGM axial flux 3-phase AC, wheel hub mount
Battery: 250+ Kokam Li-polymer cells
Frame: Carbon fiber composite monocoque
Body: carbon fiber/nomex honeycomb composite bottom, kevlar/nomex composite top
Wheels: four NGM 6061 Al rims with Bridgestone/Ecopia tires at 80 psi
Wheel configuration: 2 front, 2 rear - standard car configuration