Vehicle Aerodynamics optimization (24h-Race)

Customer: Zakspeed Racing Team

Scope of activities:

  • Underbody airflow “Groundeffect”
  • Vehicle aerodynamics
  • Wheelhouse ventilation
  • Optimization diffusor
  • Optimization splitter

Project Features:

  • Optimization for 24h-Race Nürburgring / BF Goodrich Series
  • Analysis of different ride heights
  • Optimized downforce to increase cornering speed
  • Package / Regulation limits
  • Moving ground and turning wheels

Hard & Software:
Linux Cluster 16 CPU, ANSYS CFX 11, ANSYS ICEM CFD 11

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