Students of Moscow Polytechnic University and master’s students of the Advanced Electric Vehicle Engineering School were involved in the work on the FDR12 sports prototype

Photo: Moscow Polytechnic University

Rostec State Corporation participated in creation of the FDR12, Russia’s first sports race prototype with a hybrid propulsion system. The car was developed by Moscow Polytechnic University. Materials made by V.A.Kargin Polymer Research Institute (included in a holding operated by Technologiya named after A.G. Romashin, Rostec State Corporation) were used for engine and chassis assembly, and body construction. These materials are also used in the aerospace industry. 

Seventy percent of the FDR12 hybrid sports prototype consists of local components. The body construction is made of aluminum honeycomb composite materials. Anaterm and Unigerm series adhesive materials made by V.A.Kargin Polymer Research Institute provided high quality attachment and sealing of engine components, undercarriage assemblies and aerodynamic trim package elements. Akrimid structural foam, that has the best ratio of weight and strength properties, was used not only in structural members, but also as a filler for the front and rear spoilers, flaps and shaped floor pan.

Engine power of the prototype is 340 hp, motor power is 80 hp. Thus, the total hybrid propulsion output is up to 420 hp with unladen weight of 750 kg. Dynamic presentation of the race car took place on 24 May within the first stage of Russian Endurance Challenge.