USC Racing: Meet Nikki, the fastest car in Troy
Nikki can pull two lateral G’s, which is higher than almost every supercar. A lateral G is the sideways force that people experience while turning a vehicle.
Nikki has a steering wheel that resembles that of a Formula 1 racing car. It has integrated electronic displays that let the driver know everything from speed and RPM to water temperature and oil pressure.
USC’s racing cars are built almost entirely in-house by USC students, including Jason Zide, John Baltz and Tyler Makin.
USC’s racing cars are built almost entirely in-house by USC students, including Jason Zide, John Baltz and Tyler Makin.
The USC racing team spent about $60,000 to build Nikki. The team’s sponsors also donated materials and services that went into Nikki’s development, including machinery.