University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
#22 - Illini Solar Car
Started in 2014, Illini Solar Car has been designing, building, and racing some of America’s best solar cars. With thousands of miles of racing under our belts, we are dedicated to making our newest car, Calypso, the best yet.
Calypso Specifications
Specifications are provided by the team| Size | 180kg | 5m x 1.2m x 1.06m |
| Solar Array | 1071W Maxeon Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Battery | 5kWh Amprius Lithium Polymer (19.4kg) |
| Motor | 1x 5kW Mitsuba DC Hub Motor |
| Wheels | 3x GH Craft / Nomura Carbon Fiber / Aluminum |
| Tires | 95/80 R16 Bridgestone |
| Chassis | Carbon Fiber Sandwich Panel Monocoque |