SOME ASPECTS OF SUSPENSION AND STEERING DESIGN FOR MODERN COMPACT CARS

This paper examines some present day problems which are of particular interest with respect to driving safety when we regard the development of the chassis for compact automobiles. These problems include suspension suitability for radial tires, axle kinematics, vibration characteristics, brake system design, handling, and legal requirements. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Sorsche, J H
  • Enke, K
  • Bauer, K
• Publication Date: 1974-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Brakes; Compact automobiles; Design; Handling characteristics; Kinetics; Legal factors; Radial ply tires; Safety; Steering; Suspensions; Vehicle characteristics; Vibration
• Uncontrolled Terms: Handling
• Old TRIS Terms: Radial tires; Small car
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095915
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE Paper 741039
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM