Who We Are

The Society of Automotive Engineers was founded in 1905 from the necessity of a free trade of ideas in the fledgling automobile industry. Currently, SAE is made up of over 83,000 members consisting of business executives, educators, students, and professional engineers.

 

The collective goal of SAE is the sharing of  information and exchange of ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems including cars, aircraft, trucks, off-highway equipment, engines, materials, manufacturing, and fuels.

 

 

Our Mission

To enhance engineering education by giving the students an opportunity to take part in intercollegiate student design competitions that involve real-world, hands-on, complex design problems (designing, fabricating, and competing cars against other universities).

 

 

Benefits

UTSAE allows students in engineering to apply their skills to all aspects of a real world project including analysis, design, construction, testing and marketing. Through this process, students gain valuable experience and develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, technical and project management skills which will further help them in finding a job and in pursuing their engineering career.
 

 

 

Hybrid Diesel Crossover

UT SAE steps up to save the world!

General Motors Corporation, the Department of Energy, and other government and industry leaders have developed a new competition called Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. This ground-breaking, three-year competition will give engineering schools an opportunity to participate in hands-on research and development with leading-edge automotive propulsion, fuels, materials, and emissions-control technologies.

Of the 17 teams in Challenge X, the University of Texas is the only team that is doing anything significant with the engine and also the only team that is doing a mild hybrid conversion. See the Strategy page to more details.

Challenge X

Formula Racing

0-60 in 3 seconds? yes, please!

Every May, teams from over 130 universities worldwide converge in Detroit, the automotive capital of the world, to compete in a prestigious engineering competition entitled Formula SAE (FSAE). The program gives students the opportunity to design and build a small, formula-style racecar and compete head-to-head in a three-day, multiple-event competition. Professional engineers judge the car's performance, cost, design, preparation, and safety, awarding overall and categorical prizes to the best teams.

Longhorn FSAE team is comprised of students from various fields who dedicate their time to the completion of the project. The team is primarily funded through the donations made by our sponsors. We are constantly looking for new members to help maintain and carry on the tradition of the Longhorn FSAE team. If you are interested in helping us complete our goal through sponsorship or by joining the team please contact us for more information.

Formula SAE

37 Chevy Hot Rod & Restoration

two classic cars rebuilt!

The UT hot rod team was formed in 1983 shortly after our faculty advisor, Dr. Ronald Matthews, had the 37 Chevy delivered to the mechanical engineering building.

We have since added a 1996 Camaro LT-1 engine generously donated by GM MotorSports, 16'' Corvette wheels, Camaro rear suspension and differential. Up front, we have outfitted the Chevy with Mustang II style independent front suspension, updated the steering with tubular control arms, and added a two inch drop spindle package from Heidt's Hot Rod Shop. Inside, there will be all the modern amenities, including full-length console, power windows from Specialty Power Windows, and HVAC from Vintage Air.

37 Chevy