Versions are available for stock cars and open wheel vehicles.
This is a servohydraulic powered, low impedance device that uses simple load control. Its actuation is quasipassive, applying force to the specimen while presenting a soft path to the ground. As the moving specimen presents an external disturbance to the load control loop, the MTS Downforce Simulator reacts by moving along with the specimen, maintaining the commanded load. It is easily added to existing road simulation systems. Racing teams interested in studying the effects of downforce on suspension and chassis components and behavior are invited to contact the MTS Motorsports Division for details on this and other racing products.