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The frame or chassis literally forms the backbone of a racing vehicle. This is not (or no longer) the case with road vehicles with their self-supporting bodywork. In racing vehicles, the design method of connecting key assemblies as directly as possible to each other is much more pronounced, as there is no need to provide space for luggage, loads or passengers.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    Standardized data exchange format for 3D data (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data).

  2. 2.

    See https://www.cytec.com/sites/default/files/datasheets/MTA240.pdf.

  3. 3.

    Polyurethane-based plastic. For data sheet and further information see: www.necumer.de.

  4. 4.

    Also called micro-spheres: Tiny hollow spheres, usually made of glass. Diameters range from a few μm to 5 mm, depending on the application.

  5. 5.

    See https://www.tencatecomposites.com/product-explorer/products/tq9N/Amspand-ES72A-2.

  6. 6.

    For more details, see Racing Car Technology Manual Vol. 5 Data Analysis, Tuning and Development, Chap. 6 Development.

  7. 7.

    For more details see series Racing Car Technology Manual vol. 4 Chassis, Sect. 2.2 Wheel Suspension.

  8. 8.

    This is an important tuning key performance indicator (KPI), see also Racing Car Technology Manual Vol. 5 Data Analysis, Tuning and Development, Chap. 5 Tuning.

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Trzesniowski, M. (2023). Frame. In: Complete vehicle . Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-39667-1_6

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