Ford Presentation: Force Vectoring Spring Implementation into a Twistbeam Suspension

Ford Presentation: Force Vectoring Spring Implementation into a Twistbeam Suspension

Dr. Andreas Carlitz and Dr. Thomas Schmitz from Ford Germany discussed the state-of-the-art in suspension technologies during the 11th Advanced Suspension Systems 2019. 

The presentation explains the innovation of implementing Force Vectoring Springs into a rear twistbeam. In addition, the advantages compared to the conventional solution are shown and the already existing applications (Ford Fiesta ST, Ford Focus and Ford Transit Connect) are presented:

• Vehicle Dynamics Performance

• Light Weight Design

• Vehicle Simulation


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