Do lighter racecars go faster?  Does mass even matter?  Should a mass target be a key design goal?  Low mass is often taken to be a virtue in FSAE/FS racecars, and often chosen as a design strategy for improvement in performance.  But does low mass really pay off? 

• Increase point spread in efficiency event

• Use linear scoring formula.

• Reduce EV energy limit to 33% of IC

• Engineer a strong battery lifespan

• EV Efficiency is as important as mass, downforce, drag, power, and mu.

• Create tools for drivers to manage energy

• Add regenerative braking later

• Energy consumption * time

• (Throttle history, rpm history) * (BSFC -or- cumulative EV efficiency maps)

• Add up fuel injector duration

Doing research, reverse engineering, setting design targets. Additional insight for teams thinking about making the EV transition.

The restrictor limits the amount of air an engine can use. The intake plenum smooths out the intake pulses, and makes it possible for other engines to compete with 4-cylinders. Asides on turbocharging.

This is a logic path for understanding the performance of your car in straight line acceleration. Understand the impact of gearing and power and torque curves.