Baja SAE

Engineered to conquer the toughest terrain.

About the Program

The Baja SAE team thrives on building vehicles that can withstand the most punishing off-road conditions imaginable. Each year, we design and fabricate a single-seat, all-terrain vehicle from the ground up. Our members specialize in robust chassis design, long-travel suspension systems, and custom drivetrain engineering.

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Our Mission

To act as a vehicle for self-motivated engineering students to extend their learning in a practical manner outside of the classroom and to develop the skills needed to become contributing members and leaders in the engineering industry.

Sub-Teams

Aerodynamics
Chassis
Powertrain
Suspension

The Competition

400 ptsEndurance
150 ptsDesign Presentation
100 ptsCost Report
75 ptsAcceleration
75 ptsManeuverability
75 ptsHill Climb / Sled Pull
75 ptsSuspension
50 ptsSales Presentation

Team Legacy

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

Top 10 Overall in Virtual & Validation Events

Placed 8th overall out of 156 teams in the Virtual Knowledge Event and 3rd among all non-capstone projects at Texas A&M.

2019-2020

Pioneered 4WD Design & Top 20 Virtual Finish

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the team pivoted to a 4WD vehicle and secured a team-record 16th place in the virtual competition.

2018-2019

Strong Showing in Static Events

Placed 52nd overall in California, with impressive results including 9th in Cost Report and 16th in Sales Presentation.

2017-2018

Inaugural Year Success

In its first-ever competition, the team placed 33rd overall in Kansas, highlighted by a 7th place finish in the Maneuverability event.