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Synthesis of Chassis Parameters for Ride and Handling on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
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This paper describes the performance attributes of the all-new front and rear SLA (short-long arm) suspensions, steering system, and tires of the 1997 Corvette. The process by which these subsystem attributes flowed down from vehicle-level requirements for ride and handling performance is briefly described. Additionally, where applicable, specific subsystem attributes are rationalized back to a corresponding vehicle-level performance requirement. Suspension kinematic and compliance characteristics are described and contrasted to those of the previous generation (1984 to 1996 Model Year) Corvette. Both synthesis/analysis activities as well as mule-level vehicle development work are cited for their roles in mapping out specific subsystem attributes and related vehicle performance.
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Fuja, S., Schmid, H., and Ryan, J., "Synthesis of Chassis Parameters for Ride and Handling on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette," SAE Technical Paper 970097, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970097.Also In
References
- “Objective Ride and Handling Goals for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette” Ryan Joseph P. Fuja Steven P. Schmid Henry A. General Motors Corporation SAE Technical Paper 970091 1997
- “Design Synthesis of Suspension Architecture for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette” Schmid Henry A. Fuja Steven P. Ryan Joseph P. General Motors Corporation SAE Technical Paper 970092 1997
- “Ride and Handling Development of 1997 Chevrolet Corvette” Neal Michael W. Dona Mary A. General Motors Corporation SAE Technical Paper 970098 1997
- “The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Structure Architecture Synthesis” Longo Stephen D. Moss Edward D. Deutschel Brian W. Midsize/Luxury Car Group, General Motors SAE Technical Paper 970089 1997