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Formula SAE racing engines must provide high output with maximum fuel efficiency despite the air restriction imposed by the rules. Throttle response and engine load control are very important due to the track characteristics with a few straights zones and many curves. In-cylinder pressure cyclic variations harm vehicle control and increase fuel consumption, due to the torque fluctuations. In order to reduce fuel consumption and improve vehicle drivability, engine calibration having the in-cylinder as a feedback parameter is an essential procedure and will be the focus of this paper. Test bench data with combustion analysis will be performed, using the COVIMEP as a combustion stability index. Tests were carried out on a motorcycle engine modified to run under the Formula SAE competition rules.