The Aerodynamic Characteristics of a WRC Rally Car at High Slip Angles University of Durham, UK

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Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Dominy, R. G., author.

Conference Name:

Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exposition (2004-11-30 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2004

Summary:

Rally cars are frequently operated at high speeds on loose road surfaces and significant slip angles are achieved when cornering. A wind tunnel test procedure is presented which allows those slip angles to be accommodated whilst maintaining contact between the tires and the wind tunnel's moving ground plane. It is shown that as the slip angle is increased both the drag and lift increase whilst the centre of pressure moves rearwards. Simulations are presented which evaluate the effect of those aerodynamic changes upon the overall performance of the car over a rally stage

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Publisher Number:

2004-01-3508

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