F1 supplier Dash-CAE launches TR01 low-cost carbon monocoque for road cars
It offers a stiffness of 35,000Nm/Deg, weighs only 50 kilograms, and is priced under £30,000
UK-based F1 supplier and AM specialist Dash-CAE developed the TR01 chassis to fulfill an unaddressed market need for an affordable high-performance ‘off-the-shelf’ carbon fiber monocoque chassis. As a large, single-carbon component, chassis manufacture is incredibly challenging – particularly when performance, quality, and consistency are concerned. Given the substantial growth of the hypercar market as well as motorsport demands for more affordable monocoques, the TR01 offers a compelling ‘off-the-shelf’ solution.
Tim Robathan, CEO at Dash-CAE, commented: “The TR01 chassis opens new possibilities for niche automotive manufacturers, and larger international OEMs by offering an affordable, versatile, lightweight, and high-stiffness carbon monocoque chassis. These programmes are often incredibly expensive and the ability to use a production carbon monocoque is a huge time and cost-saving, without compromising performance. Our commitment to innovation and engineering excellence makes the TR01 an industry-disrupting solution that challenges traditional carbon chassis production and makes high-performance monocoques far more accessible.”
The TR01 is suitable for any two-seat vehicle requiring a lightweight and stiff carbon monocoque and, although predominantly standardized, can be adapted to customer requirements. It offers a stiffness of 35,000Nm/Deg, weighs only 50 kilograms, and is priced under £30,000 – around 50% less than those currently available.
This impressive combination of relatively low cost and high performance is made possible thanks to Dash’s innovative, manufacturing know-how. It is the most accessibly priced performance carbon monocoque on the market while also providing the versatility to accommodate different front/rear ends plus powertrains.
Customers can customize the TR01 chassis to better suit their specific applications, including modification of the center console design. The chassis was developed with proven structural analysis to ensure that the chassis could meet EuroNCAP/FMVSS test standards and provide exceptional crash protection.
Dash-CAE leverages its in-house expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver high-quality composite and additive manufacturing solutions for projects across various industries. The company’s comprehensive capabilities include computer-aided engineering and design, composites understanding, engineering and manufacturing, including advanced additive manufacturing, tooling, and more. The TR01 leverages the company’s extensive history of engineering and manufacturing for high-profile motorsport teams and programs.
