AERODYNAMIC INFLUENCES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRAND PRIX RACING CAR

The roadholding capabilities of current racing car designs, due to their chassis aerodynamic characteristics, are investigated. As aerodynamic research generates more data than can be track tested it has become necessary to develop an analytical model able to evaluate the effects of downforce, aerodynamic drag and centre of pressure on performance. Details are given of chassis, braking force, aerodynamic, and tyre load models developed in the analysis. (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Part D, Transport Engineering.
• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited

  P.O. Box 24, Northgate Avenue
  Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6BW,   England 
• Authors:
  • Dominy, J A
  • Dominy, R G
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Proc Part D
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 87-93
• Serial:
  • Volume: 198
  • Issue Number: 7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamic components; Aerodynamics; Automobiles; Braking; Braking performance; Calculation; Chassis; Drag; Driving; Evaluation and assessment; Force; Handling characteristics; Loads; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Tires; Vehicle performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking force coefficient
• ITRD Terms: 1337: Aerodynamic device; 5492: Aerodynamics; 6471: Analysis (math); 1874: Braking; 6464: Calculation; 1243: Car; 1353: Chassis; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 5421: Force; 5567: Load; 6473: Mathematical model; 1381: Tyre; 1646: Vehicle handling
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00394115
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM