SDNR

O.K. I'm a moron without a degree in physics. Can somebody please explain to me how to read these numbers -- could you please give me a crash course in classical mechanics.

Just_me

I googled I still dont know

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Mr. M

Here's the consolidated list... Hey Andreas, can you add on to this list instead of posting individual numbers? Makes it easier for reference that way...

Just_me

ok! BTW I copy the list to your first post and I move this thread to " Test Data". Is that okey with you?

Mr. M

Yup certainly... Thanks.

Mr. Mercedes

Great post Mirage77.

Im surprised the Phaeton is so much more rigid then the A8.

Rob...its quite simple really. Torsional rigidity is defined as:

Get it now?

From my rudimentary understanding though, the more rigid a chassis is the less chassis flex exists thus better withstanding the stresses caused by the drivetrain and other forces acting on the vehicle (road bumps etc.). It also provides a better foundation for absolutely precise suspension tuning. Or maybe I'm talking rubbish.

Mr. M

This is what people fail to see: in trading off for weight, the Phaeton is, as a result, a far more stiffer car.

What's interesting to me though, is what this stiffness can do for the car. Apart from collision protection and handling advantages, I don't see anything else. And the handling advantage is partly negated by the extra weight.

Just_me

Ok its been done


I wonder if there are any numbers for a Formula 1 ?

Mr. M

Thanks for the insight Mr. M...

So it seems that torsional rigidity would give a better ride quality as well.

Mr. M

I've seen them being thrown around, but not a consolidated list. Will keep a lookout.