Analysis of a stabilizer bar influence focused on handling performance at virtual correlated vehicle model 2020-36-0240

The present paper investigates the potential of a dynamic driving simulator in the analysis of vehicle dynamics, specifically the effects of different stabilizer bar geometries in handling behavior. For this purpose, a case study was prepared using a standard maneuver in the field of vehicle dynamics. The objective was to investigate the influences of the proposed changes to the stabilizer bar on behavior / handling and whether the pilot in the simulator could identify the differences in performance while driving the simulated vehicle. The results clearly show the differences in the behavior of the vehicle in most of the tests performed, which motivates further studies in this area and exposes the viability of the driving simulator in the development of a vehicle.