Complete chassis development from concept to series tuning

TRE supports OEMs and suppliers in the development and optimization of vehicle dynamics characteristics across the entire vehicle lifecycle. Combining motorsport know-how with industrial development processes, TRE delivers precise tuning of ride, handling, steering and suspension systems.

Scope

·       Chassis concept development

·       Suspension kinematics & compliance design

·       Hardpoint optimization

·       Ride & handling development

·       Steering and brake system optimization

·       Benchmarking and vehicle attribute engineering

Simulation-driven development before the first prototype exists

TRE builds high-fidelity virtual vehicle models enabling OEMs to shape vehicle behavior long before hardware prototypes are available. Through integrated multibody simulation and digital twin approaches, vehicle dynamics can be optimized early in the development process.

Scope

·       Multibody simulation (MBS) vehicle models

·       Full vehicle digital twins

·       Virtual ride & handling development

·       Parameter studies and attribute optimization

·       Simulation process automation

·       Real time simulation for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and driver-in-the- loop (DIL)

Core Technologies

·       Adams/Car, Adams/Real time

·       Simpack

·       IPG CarMaker

·       VI-CarRealTime

·       Simulink

·       Python

·       Integrated XiL environments

·       dSpace

High-precision testing for chassis and suspension systems

TRE develops and operates advanced test environments for vehicle dynamics and component validation. By combining physical test rigs with simulation environments, TRE enables precise correlation between virtual models and real vehicle behavior.

Scope

·         Kinematics & Compliance testing

·         Suspension component characterization

·         Damper and actuator testing

·         Correlation between simulation and test data

·         Development of integrated vehicle dynamics laboratories

·         Homologation test

Shaping ride comfort, driving dynamics and brand DNA

TRE specializes in the holistic calibration of vehicle dynamics systems to achieve a precise balance between ride comfort, handling performance and brand-specific driving character. By optimizing the interaction of all relevant chassis and control systems, TRE helps OEMs create a distinctive vehicle DNA tailored to different global markets.

Scope

·         Ride & handling tuning

·         Calibration of chassis control systems

·         Steering, brake and suspension system harmonization

·         Vehicle attribute tuning for specific markets (EU / China)

·         Development of brand-specific driving characteristics

Typical Applications

·         Adaptation of global platforms to regional market expectations

·         Fine tuning of premium and performance vehicles

·         Comfort and handling optimization for EV platforms

From racing technology to Nürburgring performance

TRE transfers decades of motorsport engineering experience into road vehicle development. High-performance vehicle dynamics methods developed in racing programs enable faster iteration cycles, optimized lap times and precise chassis tuning for demanding race tracks such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Scope

·         Lap time simulation and optimization

·         Nürburgring Nordschleife vehicle preparation

·         Performance vehicle dynamics tuning

·         Track-focused chassis setup and aerodynamics interaction

·         Motorsport technology transfer into series development

·         Track testing and driver-in-the-loop development