Automobile production in China is now ranked first in the world. As the market matures, vehicle users become more demanding on vehicle performance. Vehicle dynamics performance is directly related to drivers’ ride and handling experience. The process of optimizing ride and handling has long been a challenge faced by chassis engineers. This article provides a comprehensive view of vehicle dynamics development for typical passenger vehicles. It focuses on the development work for suspension system before hardware is procured. The definition of vehicle dynamics is also explained in the first part of the article as background information.
