Analysis of a limited slip differential influence on a Formula SAE car

The aim of this work is to define a methodology to deeply analyze the dynamic behavior and handling of a Formula SAE car, focusing the attention on the creation of a vehicle model able to simulate almost all the common maneuvers that the formula has to perform during a typical race. A 3DOF model has been developed, starting from the effective Formula SAE car geometric and inertial data. It has been tested on common maneuvers and the results compared with the real car telemetry, to prove the efficiency and correct response of the simulator. The model gave interesting results, always demonstrating to give correct outputs, compared to experimental data of Formula SAE real car, acquired on track. As a matter of facts we’ve created a solid vehicle model to be used in future control logics development.