Vehicle categories

A prototype car

Vehicles in this category aim to build the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient vehicle possible.

Vehicle dimensions

• The maximum height must be less than 100 cm.
• The maximum height measured at the top of the driver’s compartment must be less than 1.25 times the maximum track width between the two outermost wheels.
• The track width must be at least 50 cm, measured between the midpoints where the tyres touch the ground.
• The wheelbase must be at least 100 cm.
• The maximum total vehicle width must not exceed 130 cm.
• The maximum total length must not exceed 350 cm.
• The maximum vehicle weight, without the driver, is 140 kg.

The UrbanConcept category offers participants an opportunity to design and build fuel-economy vehicles that are close in appearance to today's passenger cars. 

An UrbanConcept car

All UrbanConcept cars must comply with specific rules for this category and vehicles competing in this group are required to perform "stop & go" driving.

Entries into the UrbanConcept category are not intended for commercialisation and may not be driven on public roads.

Vehicle dimensions

• The total vehicle height must be between 100 cm and 130 cm.
• The total vehicle width must be between 120 cm and 130 cm.
• The total vehicle length must be between 220 cm and 350 cm.
• The track width must be at least 100 cm for the front axle and 80 cm for the rear axle, measured between the midpoints where the tyres touch the ground.
• The wheelbase must be at least 120 cm.
• The driver’s compartment must have a minimum height of 88 cm and a minimum width of 70 cm at the driver’s shoulders.
• The ground clearance must be at least 10 cm.
• The maximum vehicle weight (excluding the driver) must be 205 kg.