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The “Ackermann Effect”, was resolved 200 years ago, Chevy left it alone on the C7 Corvette.
The reason? It’s the same reason the Corvette has a 50/50 weight distribution and electric power steering, performance.
The Ackermann Effect is a skipping or lurching of the wheels when the vehicle is turning sharply. The effect is created by the inside and outside wheels traveling at different speeds and distances.
Essentially the outside wheels are traveling further, creating a skipping or jumping effect.
A system, which was patented by Rudolph Ackermann in the 1818, turned wheels at different angles and created a smooth turn for four-wheeled wagons.
Most cars use a system to mitigate the Ackermann Effect, the C7 Corvette Stingray, however, goes without. C7 Corvette engineers decided that a tight turning radius is more important than eliminating the Ackermann Effect.
Because this effect only comes into play during slow-moving tight turns, like navigating a parking lot, Chevy left the system alone in order to provide superior performance and handling.
Anyone know anything about the C8 and the Ackermann effect? Many thanks in advance...
The “Ackermann Effect”, was resolved 200 years ago, Chevy left it alone on the C7 Corvette.
The reason? It’s the same reason the Corvette has a 50/50 weight distribution and electric power steering, performance.
The Ackermann Effect is a skipping or lurching of the wheels when the vehicle is turning sharply. The effect is created by the inside and outside wheels traveling at different speeds and distances.
Essentially the outside wheels are traveling further, creating a skipping or jumping effect.
A system, which was patented by Rudolph Ackermann in the 1818, turned wheels at different angles and created a smooth turn for four-wheeled wagons.
Most cars use a system to mitigate the Ackermann Effect, the C7 Corvette Stingray, however, goes without. C7 Corvette engineers decided that a tight turning radius is more important than eliminating the Ackermann Effect.
Because this effect only comes into play during slow-moving tight turns, like navigating a parking lot, Chevy left the system alone in order to provide superior performance and handling.
Anyone know anything about the C8 and the Ackermann effect? Many thanks in advance...
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