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UCM26
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UCM25
In 2025, the team took a major step forward with UCM25, replacing an ageing drivetrain with DTI’s new F-SiC motor and inverter package, one of just ten selected for the system. After receiving the kit in July, the car was running within two months and completed more than 200 km of testing before Formula SAE Australasia. Combined with a new chassis, redesigned gearbox, and continued work on traction, power delivery, and reliability, UCM25 went on to finish 1st Overall EV at Formula SAE Australasia 2025.
| 1st Overall EV | 1st Skid Pad | 1st Efficiency | 2nd Autocross | 3rd Endurance | 4th Design | 4th Cost | 6th Acceleration | 13th Business
| 1st Overall EV | 1st Skid Pad | 1st Efficiency | 2nd Autocross | 3rd Endurance | 4th Design | 4th Cost | 6th Acceleration | 13th Business
UCM24
In 2024, the team focused on refining and developing the already successful 2WD electric platform. The result was UCM24 - a highly optimised 157 kg car, making it one of the lightest cars in FSAE history. The car took 1st in Efficiency and also received the Harry Watson Award for excellence in engineering, recognising its innovative monocoque and inverter housing design. Despite strong performance, a DNF in Autocross due to reliability issues led to a 6th Overall finish.
| 1st Efficiency | 4th Cost | 5th Business | 5th Skidpad | 6th Overall | 8th Acceleration | 8th Endurance | 11th Design | DNF Autocross
| 1st Efficiency | 4th Cost | 5th Business | 5th Skidpad | 6th Overall | 8th Acceleration | 8th Endurance | 11th Design | DNF Autocross
UCM23
In 2023, the team set out to completely redefine the vehicle platform with a radical focus on weight reduction, simplicity, and reliability. This marked the transition to a 2WD AMK powertrain setup, cutting over 100 kg from the previous generation and delivering a 179 kg car. The new RWD platform proved to be very reliable, securing 3rd in Endurance, 3rd in Skid Pad, 2nd in Efficiency and 1st Overall.
| 1st Overall EV | 2nd Efficiency | 3rd Design | 3rd Skidpad | 3rd Endurance
| 1st Overall EV | 2nd Efficiency | 3rd Design | 3rd Skidpad | 3rd Endurance
UCM21
UCM21 brings an all-new improved aerodynamic and vehicle dynamics package, with an enhanced focus on performance. Built upon the learning, development and legacy of 10 years of UC Motorsport. Following a challenging couple of years and an extended concept development period.
| 4th Skidpad | 4th Acceleration | 6th Autocross | 7th Endurance | 8th Overall EV | 10th Design | 10th Cost | 12th Business | DNF Efficiency
| 4th Skidpad | 4th Acceleration | 6th Autocross | 7th Endurance | 8th Overall EV | 10th Design | 10th Cost | 12th Business | DNF Efficiency
UCM19
In 2019 the team focused on evolving the 4WD EV car with the goal of producing a lighter, more reliable competitive vehicle. This evolution and the teams hard work paid off, with UCM19 placing 2nd in Endurance, 2nd in Acceleration, 3rd in Engineering Design, 2nd in Autocross and 3rd overall.
| 2nd Acceleration | 2nd Autocross | 2nd Endurance | 3rd Design | 3rd Overall EV | 6th Skidpad
| 2nd Acceleration | 2nd Autocross | 2nd Endurance | 3rd Design | 3rd Overall EV | 6th Skidpad
UCM18-C
In 2018, the team took on the challenge of building both a combustion and an electric car, with UCM18-C forming the combustion entry. The car was built around a 3/4 carbon fibre monocoque with a rear sub-frame and powered by a 51 kW Triumph Daytona 675R engine paired to a 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shift. Alongside its reliable overall package, UCM18-C featured a refined suspension design with lightweight composite arms, titanium bearing housings, topology-optimised uprights, and OZ magnesium wheels. The result was a car that completed all of the dynamic events at Formula Student and earned 3rd place in Engineering Design.
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UCM18-E
UCM 18E was the second of two vehicles that UCM produced in 2018. This was the second evolution in UCM’s electric cars. UCM18-E became UCM’s first electric car to complete the endurance event, earning it 2nd place as well as gaining 3rd in autocross and 4th place overall in the electric class.
| 1st Business | 2nd Endurance | 3rd Autocross | 4th Overall
| 1st Business | 2nd Endurance | 3rd Autocross | 4th Overall
UCM16
UCM 16 was the first electric built by the team. It was also the first 4 wheel drive electric car to be built in New Zealand. The car has since been converted to virtual reality simulator for driver training and promotional purposes.
| 1st Skidpad | 2nd Business | 3rd Design | 5th EV Class | 12th Overall
| 1st Skidpad | 2nd Business | 3rd Design | 5th EV Class | 12th Overall
UCM15
UCM15 was an evolution of the 2014 car with a few major design overhauls. The car and team performed flawlessly at the competition, walking away with 3rd place overall in only the third year of competing.
| 1st Business | 1st Skidpad | 2nd Autocross | 3rd Overall
| 1st Business | 1st Skidpad | 2nd Autocross | 3rd Overall
UCM14
In 2014 UCM returned with a radically different and technically advanced car, which was widely admired and respected by the competition due to the advancements made by a second-year team. However, reliability issues held the car back from completing all dynamic events earning it 16th place.
| 2nd business | 6th skidpad | 8th design | 8th autocross | 10th cost | 16th overall | 18th acceleration | no endurance | no efficiency
| 2nd business | 6th skidpad | 8th design | 8th autocross | 10th cost | 16th overall | 18th acceleration | no endurance | no efficiency
UCM13
UCM13 was the team’s first car, coming away with a respectable 12th in the competition.
