Welcome
The McMaster Solar Car Project is an undergraduate student initiative that builds and races electric vehicles powered by the sun. Our goal is the innovation and education of sustainable technology. We explore integrating new technologies in creative ways in order to create an inventive and efficient solar race car. Founded in 1997, we've built 7 vehicles to date and the 8th generation is in progress.
The Phoenix II was our 5th generation vehicle. It raced in the 2009 World Solar Challenge in Australia as well as the 2008 American Solar Challenge
The Spitfire is our previous vehicle that was completed in 2014. It competed in the 2015 & 2016 Formula Sun Grand Prix in Austin, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania respectively.
Our Generation 7 vehicle is currently in production and scheduled to be completed in May 2019. It will feature a carbon monoque chassis and an advanced energy storage system. This is our most ambitious vehicle yet.