Synthesis of Chassis Parameters for Ride and Handling on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 970097
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.
Citation: 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. Download Citation
Author(s):
Steven P. Fuja, Henry A. Schmid, Joseph P. Ryan
Affiliated:
General Motors Corp.
Pages: 11
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Key Design Developments of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette-SP-1282, Steering and Suspensions Technology-SP-1223, The Chevrolet Corvette-PT-118, Racing Chassis and Suspension Design-PT-90, SAE 1997 Transactions - Journal of Passenger Cars-V106-6
Related Topics:
Steering systems
Vehicle performance
Tires
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Kinematics
Chassis
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