BAJA SAE INDIA · DYPCOE AKURDI · PUNE

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BAJA SAE INDIA · DYPCOE AKURDI · 2027

TEAM PREDATORS RACING

Engineering Performance.
Dominating Terrain.

0×National
Champions
0Consecutive
Titles
2017Unbroken
Podium Streak
E19Current
Vehicle
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01 — Who We Are

ABOUT US.

Team Predators Racing is the official BAJA SAE team of D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune. BAJA Racing means a year spent designing, building, testing, and finally racing a competition-grade off-road vehicle. The competition gives us the opportunity to apply the concepts we have learned in class to real-world engineering problems.

We apply high-level technical skills and utilize industry-grade tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEA simulation. As a fully student-run team, we also excel in project management, team organization, and fundraising.

Our hard work pays off when we race our vehicle against top universities from around the world, continuing our legacy as 6× National Champions with an unbroken podium streak since 2017.

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BAJA RACING IN MOTION
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National Champions
0×
Consecutive Titles
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Podium Streak

02 — Vehicle Showcase

Precision
Engineered.

Predator E19 is engineered as a competition-grade off-road platform — structural strength, controlled suspension travel, and reliable endurance power, tuned for dynamic events and brutal terrain.

01

Chromoly Chassis

AISI 4130 tubular spaceframe — strength-focused, weight-optimized

02

FEA Validated

Structural simulation for torsion, impact, and endurance loads

03

Race-Ready Safety

ROPS-aligned protection philosophy for BAJA-grade events

Chassis Suspension Powertrain EV Vision

03 — Suspension & Handling

Control
in Chaos.

Double-wishbone long-travel suspension absorbs every rock and rut. Geometry optimised for stability at speed while maintaining maximum articulation across desert terrain.

Suspension Travel14"
Ground Clearance13"
Steering Lock±30°
Weight Distribution50:50
Double Wishbone Long Travel CVT Transmission Limited Slip Diff

04 — Powertrain

Raw Power.
Refined.

Briggs & Stratton 10hp OHV single-cylinder — tuned for BAJA endurance. CVT transmission for seamless power delivery across all terrain types with a 4:1 final drive ratio.

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Endurance Tuned

Air-cooled OHV rated for 4hr continuous operation under desert heat and off-road stress loads.

PREDATOR E19

Ready for
BAJA

Driven by Passion. Powered by Innovation.
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi · Pune · 2027

The Engineers

Meet the
Predators.

SK
Samarth Kesarkar

Samarth Kesarkar

Captain

AK
Arnav Kulkarni

Arnav Kulkarni

Vice Captain

AP
Aditya Pardeshi

Aditya Pardeshi

Manager

HP
Harsh Pardeshi

Harsh Pardeshi

Dynamic Head

PK
Priyanshu Kumbharde

Priyanshu Kumbharde

Chassis Head

GK
Gaurang Karhale

Gaurang Karhale

Sponsorship Head

AB
Ansh Bhanushali

Ansh Bhanushali

Advisor

ND
Nilay Deshmukh

Nilay Deshmukh

Advisor

RK
Rushikesh Kahandal

Rushikesh Kahandal

Manager

ST
Surbhi Tiwari

Surbhi Tiwari

Electronics Head

TM
Tanmay Malode

Tanmay Malode

Powertrain Head

VP
Vedashree Pokharankar

Vedashree Pokharankar

Design Analyst

YS
Yash Shinde

Yash Shinde

Suspension Head

Track Record

Built for
Victory.

0×
National Champions
0
Consecutive Titles
2017
Podium Streak Since
0
Years Active
Raptor 12 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 12

Overall AIR-2
  • AIR-1Overall Statics
  • AIR-1Maneuverability
  • AIR-1Virtusync
  • AIR-2Durability
  • AIR-2Acceleration
  • AIR-2Manufacturing Excellence
  • AIR-2Cost Evaluation
  • AIR-6Suspension and Traction
Raptor 11 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 11

Overall AIR-1
  • AIR-1Overall Physical Dynamics
  • AIR-1Durability
  • AIR-1Acceleration
  • AIR-1Suspension and Traction
  • AIR-1CAE Event
  • AIR-1Cost Evaluation
  • AIR-1Sustainability Event
  • AIR-3Maneuverability
  • AIR-2Overall Statics
  • AIR-2Virtual Dynamic Event
Raptor 10 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 10

Overall AIR-1
  • AIR-1Overall Physical Dynamics
  • AIR-1Durability
  • AIR-1Suspension and Traction
  • AIR-2CAE Event
  • AIR-2Cost Evaluation
  • AIR-2Virtual Maneuverability
  • AIR-3Physical Maneuverability
  • AIR-2Overall Statics
  • AIR-2Engineering Design
  • AIR-2Virtual All Terrain Performance
Raptor 9 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 9

Overall AIR-1
  • AIR-1Durability
  • AIR-1Cost Evaluation
  • AIR-1Technology Innovation
  • AIR-1Virtual Maneuverability
  • AIR-1Virtual All Terrain Performance
  • AwardBest 4WD Team
  • AwardBest Debutant Team
  • AIR-3CAE Event
  • AIR-2Physical Acceleration
Raptor 8 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 8

Overall AIR-1
  • AIR-1Engineering Design
  • AIR-1Cost Evaluation
  • AIR-1Manufacturing Event
  • AIR-1Overall Physical Dynamics
  • AIR-1Overall Virtual Dynamics
  • AIR-1Maneuverability
  • AIR-1Suspension and Traction
  • AIR-1Durability
  • AIR-1Acceleration
  • AIR-1Raftar
  • AIR-1Virtual Suspension and Traction
  • AIR-2Overall Statics
  • AIR-2Virtual Maneuverability
  • AIR-2Virtual Acceleration
  • AIR-2Virtual Brake Performance
  • AIR-2Sledge Pull
  • AIR-3Best 4WD Team
Raptor 6 BAJA vehicle by Team Predators Racing

Achievements

Raptor 6

Overall AIR-1
  • AIR-1Acceleration
  • AIR-1CAE
  • AIR-1Raftar
  • AIR-1Durability

Our Partners

Powered by
Support.

Technical Sponsor
Jendamark
Technology Partner
Replus
Manufacturing Partner
Bharat Mechatronics
Manufacturing Partner
Pollux
Design Partner
C2M
Associate Sponsor
Miduty
Associate Sponsor
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Get in touch

Contact

We appreciate any and all contact.

Sponsorship Inquiries

Gaurang Karhale
Sponsorship Head

General Inquiries

Samarth Kesarkar
Team Captain

Faculty Advisor

Dr. P. J. Kulkarni
Faculty Advisor