On the influence of weight reduction and weight distribution on vehicle handling, ride and performance.

Author(s)
Sachs, H.K.
Year
Abstract

Dynamic characteristics of a full sized passenger automobile of the 5000-6000 lb. weight class relative to vehicle handling, performance and ride quality, are discussed. Weight and moment of inertia parameters are introduced to modify weights and mass moment of inertia judicially and the dynamic behaviour is investigated. Weight reductions at discrete locations along the vehicle length axis are contemplated and the dynamic behaviour is determined.

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B 9194 T /91/92/ IRRD 214106
Source

Vehicle System Dynamics, Vol. 3 (1974), No. 3 (November), p. 163-191, 2 fig., 13 graph., 2 tab., 7 ref.

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