The CMS-08 car shakedown! Presentation of the racing car of the Cerber Motorsport team from the BUT Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

This is the moment everyone has been waiting for! The new racing car CMS-08 of the Cerber Motorsport team from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology was officially presented to the public at the Centre for Modern Education. The eighth vehicle created by students operating within the Student Auto-Moto-Club has original solutions and all possible innovations. Students from the BUT Faculty of Computer Science and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering were also involved in the works.

 
 
 
On 8 July, the presentation of the new racing car CMS-08 was held in the Centre for Modern Education at 1 p.m. The event brought together representatives of the University authorities, partner companies, students, media and invited guests, including representatives of the authorities of the City of Białystok.

The event was attended by:

• Assoc. Prof. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk, DSc, PhD, Eng, Rector of Bialystok University of Technology
• Rafał Rudnicki – Vice-President of the City of Białystok
• Assoc. Prof. Jarosław Szusta, DSc, PhD, Eng, Vice-Rector for Students Affairs, Bialystok University of Technology
• Assoc. Prof. Agnieszka Dardzińska-Głębocka, DSc, PhD, Vice-Rector for Education, Bialystok University of Technology
• Assoc. Prof. Roman Kaczyński, DSc, PhD, Eng, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology
• Assoc. Prof. Łukasz Derpeński, DSc, PhD, Eng, Vice-Dean for Development and Cooperation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology

Before everyone saw the black Formula Student racing car, the ceremony began with speeches by representatives of the University authorities and the City of Białystok.

– As the University authorities, we are very proud of the students. I know how much toil, effort and sacrifice it has cost them. One could say that the students have achieved a miracle – at a low cost they have built a vehicle that can compete with large teams financed by Mercedes, BMW and Audi. (…) Thanks to their work on this car, the students have acquired knowledge, skills and competences that will definitely help them in their future careers. This is a team of valued specialists who will definitely find employment – argued the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Jarosław Szusta, DSc, PhD, Eng.

– The latest Formula Student racing car was created not only by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, but it should also be emphasised that it is a joint effort of students from the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Everyone has found his or her place in a team, everyone is finding his or her place and is increasing his or her theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which will certainly pay off in the future, in the world of industry – said Assoc. Prof. Łukasz Derpeński, DSc, PhD, Eng, Vice-Dean for Development and Cooperation at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology.

The students’ work was also recognised by Assoc. Prof. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk, DSc, PhD, Eng, Rector of Bialystok University of Technology, who emphasised the vehicle’s special qualities in a behind-the-scenes discussion.

– I am impressed by another creation of the student research club Cerber Motorsport, which embodies advanced technical solutions and at the same time is in line with trends. The car is therefore lighter, uses less energy and incorporates solutions to achieve even better results on the track – said the Rector of Bialystok University of Technology.

Another highlight of the event was the presentation of the car, where the audience could meet the team.

– Working on the eighth car was quite a challenge. More than five months spent on design and nearly four months spent on execution resulted in the preparation of a new and improved car design. This would not have been possible without our team – 31 students sharing a common passion and dedicating their time. We had one goal in mind – to create a one-of-a-kind car – argued Michał Gleba, coordinator of the Cerber Motorsport Team.

The new car is not only a spectacular effect of the design and construction work of students from Cerber Motorsport, but also a great way to promote the University’s brand, which supports students’ passions by giving them space to learn about and implement advanced technological solutions. The work of students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will represent our University during prestigious competitions in Europe.

– Six departments worked on the car: Aerodynamics, Engine and Drive, Electronics, Superstructure, Suspension and Marketing. Together we built the CMS-08 car and together we qualified for 5 competition series. We will participate in: Formula SAE Italy, Formula Student Czech Republic, Formula Student Austria, Formula Student EAST, Formula Student Germany. For the first time in the team’s history, we will go to two of the most prestigious series – FS Germany and FS Austria – said Patryk Siekaniec, one of the coordinators of the Cerber Motorsport Team during the presentation.

In the 2022 season, the team of students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology will compete in five series of competitions. It is worth noting that the City of Bialystok supports students’ trips to competitions outside Poland:

• Formula SAE Italy
• Formula Student Czech Republic
• Formula Student Austria
• Formula Student EAST
• Formula Student Germany.

How does the new car differ from previous versions? What innovations have been incorporated?

– We would like to draw your attention to the most important elements that have changed, starting with a thorough redesign of the cooling system, which resulted in a reduction in the weight of the entire system while maintaining its efficiency. A prototype of an electronically controlled throttle of our own design was built for the necessary testing and research. In the electronics department, a completely new module was used, combining the display with a data acquisition system, allowing the driver to control selected parameters of the car’s operation and save the data for later analysis – said Michał Gleba.

– For the first time, a safety rim was laminated into the superstructure, reducing the weight of the entire monocoque. The entire aerodynamic package of the CMS-08 car underwent decisive changes to meet the main objectives set: maintaining aerodynamic balance while increasing the generated lifting force and better control of the airflow in the wheel areas. New airfoils in the rear wing helped to improve its performance in terms of generated downforce. In cooperation with the electronics department, a drag reduction system (DRS) was also applied to the rear wing – Patryk Siekaniec added.

– Many improvements and innovative solutions have also been introduced, such as an active cooling system for the engine area, an engine cover to reduce drag, a floor extended with new air intakes and a splitter – the front part of the floor – said Michał Gleba in a summary of the presentation.

After the presentation of the team and a brief overview of the car, the final moment came when the CMS-08 car was unveiled. The constructors invited the public to discussion, and the media were given time for taking photos.

Technical specifications of the CMS-08:
– weight: 215 kg
– Honda CBR 600 RR engine – adapted to the design project
– acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h – 3.8 sec.
– top speed – 125 km/h
– 57 Nm of torque at 8900 RPM
– 82 horsepower at 9200 RPM
– sequential gearbox
– 158.7 kg of downforce at 100 km/h

Solutions used:
– fully adjustable multi-link suspension allowing full adjustment to changing track conditions,
– hybrid superstructure – combining a steel spaceframe with a composite “monocoque” for increased rigidity,
– laminated safety rim,
– display responsible for displaying and storing the most important operating parameters,
– telemetry equipped with 33 sensors,
– engine cover to reduce drag,
– active cooling of the engine area,
– proprietary camshafts,
– modified engine block, which enabled the use of an improved engine sump,
– more efficient and lighter cooling system,
– limited-slip differential with preload control,
– drag reduction system (DRS).

We would like to thank everyone for attending the shakedown of the Cerber Motorsport team’s vehicle. As usual, we applaud our students for their efforts and work put into developing the automotive surprise that was the CMS-08 car.
We are grateful for the commitment of our Partners and all the people who made the presentation of the new Formula Student class car possible.

Subsidised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education with funds from the state budget as part of the programme “Studenckie koła naukowe tworzą innowacje”.

Partners:

Bialystok University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology, GIBO, Metal Fach, Neva, Technology Applied, Marshal’s Office of Podlaskie Voivodeship, City of Bialystok, Student Self-Government of Bialystok University of Technology, Scalmax, Jazon, Novol, Art-Motor, SMP, TMK PROJECT, Institute of Innovation and Technology of Bialystok University of Technology, Symkom, Kipp, Norelem, Diaedge, Millers Oils, Medgal, ECU MASTER, Metal Max, Maxton Desing, Grm, Bianar, SaMasz, 3dconnexion, SIMP, RICARDO, Solidworks, Ansys, Premium Solutions, Rosłoniec Radiators, SolidCAM, PZM, Automobilklub Podlaski, Tor Białystok, Moto Park Ułęż, PROMOTECH, ROMEK, Altium, FALCON, Falcon Strength Training Institute, MEiN

The Cerber Motorsport team, operating within the Student Auto-Moto-Club at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology. The organisation was established in November 2011 by 17 students, passionate about cars. Over the years, more than 200 people have worked on eight generations of CMS cars. Today, the team consists of 31 people and is divided into 6 sub-teams: Aerodynamics, Electronics, Suspension, Engine and Propulsion, Superstructure, Marketing. The main objective of the Student Club is to win the top position in the prestigious international Formula Student competitions. They are held annually in more than 15 countries, with more than 800 teams, which is almost 31,000 members. Students design and build a car that competes against teams from all over the world. Winning the competition is not only determined by the speed of the car, construction, financial and sales planning are equally important. The competition is divided into static and more spectacular dynamic competitions. Judges are mainly constructors closely associated with the automotive industry.

As the first Polish team, Cerber Motorsport podiumed at the Formula SAE Italy competition in 2016. This competition also brought second places in the competitions: Acceleration, Endurance and Skidpad. The following years also saw a series of successes. One of the most important goals of the Student Club is to create an ever better car and to introduce innovative solutions to improve its performance, which translates into winning places. Combining theory with practice, and at the same time having fun and competing are synonymous with the Cerber Motorsport Team.

Test drive on the race track “Tor Bialystok”