Vehicle Dynamics for Formula Student

THEORY 2 TRACK

Open-source simulation tools that bridge tyre theory, vehicle modelling, and real lap performance. Built by engineers, for engineers.

7
Degrees of Freedom
4
Tyre Models Supported
<2s
Lap Sim Runtime
100%
Open Source
Toolbox

SIMULATION SUITE

Everything you need to go from raw tyre data to a validated lap time — in one coherent workflow.

Tyre Fitting

Pacejka Magic Formula fitting from TTC/FSAE data. Automated coefficient optimisation with thermal and pressure sensitivity.

MATLAB

GGV Envelope

Combined lateral-longitudinal acceleration envelopes with speed dependency. Directly feeds the lap simulator.

MATLAB

Lap Simulator

Quasi-steady-state and transient lap simulation. Track discretisation, braking optimisation, and sector analysis.

MATLAB / Simulink

Vehicle Model

7-DoF planar model with load transfer, anti-geometry, and aero maps. Configurable for any FSAE platform.

MATLAB / Simulink

Sensitivity Study

Automated parameter sweeps to quantify lap time sensitivity to mass, CG height, aero balance, and spring rates.

Python

Data Dashboard

Post-processing and visualisation of simulation outputs. Overlay runs, compare setups, export publication-ready plots.

Python

FROM EQUATIONS TO APEX

Fit the Rubber

Start with raw tyre test data. Fit Pacejka coefficients that your model can actually trust under combined slip.

Build the Envelope

Generate speed-dependent GGV surfaces that capture the real performance limits of your car — not a textbook one.

Simulate the Lap

Feed everything into a quasi-steady or transient sim. Validate against logged data. Iterate until the numbers match the stopwatch.

Design with Confidence

Run sensitivity studies to know exactly where your next tenth is hiding. Make design decisions backed by simulation, not gut feel.

Get Started

READY TO CLOSE THE GAP?

Whether you're building your first lap sim or refining a championship-winning setup, the tools are here.

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