Team KNOx

Team KNOx is The Indian Institute of Technology’s Baja SAE team. Made up of approximately 25 students who volunteer their time and talents each year to conceive, design, and build a small Off-road vehicle without any industrial help. Up against more than 200 other universities, the car is not only judged on durability, but on design and viability as a mass-produced All-terrain vehicle. While the university provides some assistance, the students depend on the generosity of corporate sponsors and members of the community for the majority of the project’s funding. Through this practical application of their studies, students utilize leadership, teamwork, marketing, organization and financial skills to succeed in this venture. The Team KNOx is committed to the advancement of education and the enhancement of the student experience at Indian Institute of Technology.
History
The team was formed in 2008 when a group of students took the initiative to design and fabricate their own vehicle, but the team could not participate in the 2009 event.
The first time Team KNOx participated was in Baja SAE India 2010 at the National Automotive Test Tracks(NATRAX) in Pithampur,India, against 80 other teams from different parts of India. It lost at the event and was ranked 72.
The team competed again in Baja SAE India 2011. It consisted of 30 students in the 2nd, 3rd and final years of engineering selected through a rigorous selection process and among these, 25 students were sent to Pithampur. The team was placed among the Top 10 teams.
The team's Faculty Adviser is Dr. Krishnan Murugesan, assistant professor at IIT Roorkee, and the Team Captain was Guptanath Dash, Final Year Mechanical Engineering Student.
Team KNOx has made 2 vehicles uptil now-
#KNOx
#BLAZE
A third vehicle, 'The Black Pearl' is currently under construction.
The team has successfully cleared Virtual BAJA 2012 and will be participating again in Baja SAE India in 2012.
BLAZE - 2011 Car
Overall vehicle Information
* Wheel Base: 54 Inches
* Height: 60 Inches
* Weight: 250 kgs
* Top Speed: 60kmph
Engine
* 338cc Lombardini LGA 340
* 4-Stroke
* Max Power: 8 KW @ 4400 rpm
* Max Torque: 19 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Drive Train
* Transmission: Mahindra Champion Alfa 4-Speed Gearbox
* Gear Ratios:
** First: 31.45:1
** Second: 18.70:1
** Third: 11.40:1
** Fourth:7.35:1
** Reverse:55.08:1
* Drive Shaft: Modified Suzuki Wagon R Shaft
Roll cage
* Material Type: AISI 1018 Steel
* Length: 2000mm
* Height: 1250mm
* Width: 950mm
Suspension
* Type: Double wishbone suspension
* Travel:
** Front: 10 Inches
** Rear: 10 Inches
* Camber:
** Front: -3 degrees
** Rear: -2 degrees
* Suspension Ratio: 2:1
Steering
* Type:Rack and pinion
* Steering Ratio: 14:1
* Tie Rod Material: Aluminium
* Maximum Rack Travel: 110 mm
Brakes
* Type: Four Outboard Hydraulic Disc brake
* Disc O.D.: 215mm
* Calliper: Dual Cylinder
* Coefficient of Friction: 0.45(Standard)
* Weight Bias: Front 36% Rear 64%
Sponsors
Major team sponsors include Tata genuine Parts, Mak Lubricants and Bharat Petroleum