Effect of the front and rear weight distribution ratio of a Formula car during maximum-speed cornering on a circuit

International Journal of Automotive Technology

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 307-315

  Nozaki, H ^a  

^a KOGAKUIN UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Formula car; Maneuverability; Stability; Vehicle dynamics; Weight distribution

Indexed keywords

EID: 44849121924     PISSN: 12299138     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12239-008-0037-2     Document Type: Article

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