The 3D Scan Behind the FUJ-E Race Car Conversion

ESTACA Formula Team

This was no simple retrofit—it was a full research and development project under real-world racing conditions. The team’s challenge: replace every thermal system with high-performance electric components while maintaining the vehicle’s agility and ensuring compliance with FIA motorsport regulations.

To make this possible, accurate, high-resolution 3D models of both the chassis and body were required for aerodynamic optimization, custom component design, and inter-team collaboration. This is where Makershop and SHINING 3D stepped in.

The Challange

The Peugeot 207 Spider’s original design was optimized for combustion racing, not electric propulsion. The FUJ-E team needed to:

• Remove all original thermal components: engine, exhaust, fuel tank, and related systems.
• Install an electric powertrain capable of delivering 220 kW (≈300 horsepower) while keeping the total weight around 900 kg.
•  Ensure enough battery capacity for multiple full race climbs without excessive weight gain.
•  Rethinking of the vehicle’s internal architecture: engine mounts, battery placement, cooling, electronics, and more.