INFLUENCE OF FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE ON VEHICLE HANDLING AT LOW LEVELS OF LATERAL ACCELERATION

The various mechanisms which cause a front-wheel drive vehicle to exhibit levels of linear understeer unique to this drive configuration are examined and scaled with respect to their relative magnitudes. Expressions defining the influence of drive-shaft torque on understeer gradient are derived in addition to presenting an analysis of the direct influence of the lateral component of drive thrust on the turning process.

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
  • Pagination: p. 61-68

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00387028
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: C114/83, HS-036 340
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM