Aerodynamics
Design fulfills not only aesthetic demands, but also stands for outstanding aerodynamics. The result of ideal form and lines: low lift forces and drag. Use our experience from sports car aerodynamics development for your project, whether for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles or other developments.
Services:
> Styling
- Styling-oriented aerodynamics
- Situation-oriented aerodynamics (e.g. retractable spoiler)
- Styling-independent aerodynamics
> Performance
- Minimization of drag
- Reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, increased range
- Top speed
- Acceleration
- Optimization of lift/downforce and lift balance (driving dynamics)
- Cornering, braking and directional stability
- Sidewind stability
> Comfort
- Draft stop (convertibles, sliding roofs)
- Freedom from odors
- Reduction of wind noise (aeroacoustics)
- Dirt build-up examinations
> Component forces
- Determination, evaluation and optimization of wind loads
- Ensuring functionality under wind loads (spoilers, convertible tops)
> Cooling and ventilation
- Ensuring fulfillment of cooling air requirements
- Drag coefficient-optimized engine cooling and ventilation, brake cooling
- Optimization of engine compartment flows
- Optimization of the position and shape of cooling air intakes
Technology & Equipment:
> Air-flow lab, climate chamber, climatic wind tunnel
> Wind tunnel (1:1)
> Model wind tunnel (1:4)
> Laser front-end measuring system