Race Track Development of a Hydraulic Ride Height Control System

962546

12/01/1996

Event
Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Modern, top-level racecars employ ground-effect aerodynamics that generate downforce and increase the cornering power of the car. Maximizing this downforce is an exercise in optimizing the ride height of the car. This paper reviews various ride height control systems and describes the race track development of a hydraulic ride height control system installed on the front suspension of the Team Scandia Ferrari 333SP World Sports Car. Driver impressions are presented from world class drivers and the effect of the system in roll and in bumpy conditions is discussed. Damper position data shows the effectiveness of the system.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/962546
Pages
5
Citation
Braun, J., "Race Track Development of a Hydraulic Ride Height Control System," SAE Technical Paper 962546, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/962546.
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Published
Dec 1, 1996
Product Code
962546
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English