Fuel-Efficient Car Research Team
ITS Team Sapuangin is the research and development team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, competing in Shell Eco-marathon and FSAE Japan. For 15 consecutive years, we have achieved international recognition and proudly represented Indonesia on the global stage.
About Us
World Champions in Energy Efficiency
Since 2009, ITS Team Sapuangin has advanced energy-efficient vehicle innovation. Competing in Shell Eco-marathon and Student Formula Japan, we became world champions in London 2018 and continue to represent Indonesia proudly on the global stage.
16
Years of Experience
513km/l
Fuel Efficiency Record
50+
Championship Title
World Champions in London 2018
In 2018, ITS Team Sapuangin made history as the first and only team from Indonesia to win the Drivers' World Championship in London. This achievement marked a milestone not only for our university but also for the nation, proving that Indonesian innovation can compete and triumph on the global stage.
Innovating Across Vehicle Classes
Our engineering journey covers a wide spectrum of challenges, from building energy-efficient Urban Concept and Prototype vehicles to competing in Formula Student Japan with a full-scale racing car. Each project reflects our drive to push boundaries, integrate new technologies, and prepare for the future of sustainable mobility.
The People Behind the Machines
Behind every victory stands a team of dedicated students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember. We combine skills in engineering, design, and strategy to deliver world-class results. Get to know the passionate individuals who transform bold ideas into real achievements and carry Indonesia's pride to international arenas.
Formula Student Japan
Formula Student Japan is an international student competition where teams design, build, and race formula-style cars. It evaluates performance, engineering design, cost, and business presentation.
What They Said About Us?
“I hope what the ITS Sapuangin Team is fighting for can provide the best results and can continue what has been achieved before, namely becoming the best energy efficient car research team in Asia.”
Prof. Bambang Pramujati, S.T., M.Sc.Eng., Ph.D.
Rector of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
“In 2023 ITS Sapuangin Team could finish as the 3rd world champion with 50 percent fuel remaining. I hope ITS Sapuangin Team can always be the champion in the following years.”
Dr. (H.C.) H. Erick Thohir, B.A., M.B.A.
Minister of State Owned Enterprises of Indonesia
“I am proud because this is truly done by ITS Surabaya students, truly their own creation, not handing it over to other people. I will startup to connect businessmen, higher education and government.”
Dr. (H.C.) Ir. Hj. Tri Rismaharini, M.T.
Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (2020 - 2024)
“Sapuangin team has often achieved proud achievements. Hopefully with high enthusiasm, the competition followed tomorrow brings satisfying results.”
Dr. Eri Cahyadi, S.T., M.T.
Mayor of Surabaya
Innovating Across Vehicle Classes
Our engineering journey covers a wide spectrum of challenges, from building energy-efficient Urban Concept and Prototype vehicles to competing in Formula Student Japan with a full-scale racing car. Each project reflects our drive to push boundaries, integrate new technologies, and prepare for the future of sustainable mobility.
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