MotorSim 2 is a comprehensive performance calculator designed for enthusiasts and professionals interested in land vehicles. It's important to note that this app is not a driving game but serves as a tool for physical simulation, focusing solely on the performance of vehicles during straight-line acceleration.
With MotorSim 2, users have the ability to customize a wide range of technical specifications and observe the resulting performance metrics. The app features an interactive simulator complete with a speedometer, RPM meter, throttle, brake, and gear shift options, available in both manual and automatic modes. The engine sound is generated procedurally, enhancing the realism of the simulation without relying on sampled sounds. Additionally, the app includes a visual representation of the vehicle's position over a 1/4 mile track segment. After testing a configuration, users can save a 'ghost' or 'shadow' of the performance, allowing for future comparisons with different settings.
The configurable parameters in MotorSim 2 include:
- Max Power
- Power curve, which can be defined point by point
- Torque curve, automatically defined as power equals torque multiplied by RPM
- Max engine RPM, including ignition cutoff
- Gears configuration, with up to 10 gears
- Resistances, such as Cx, frontal area, and rolling resistance coefficients
- Vehicle weight
- Tyre size
- Shift time
- Transmission efficiency
The calculated performance parameters provided by MotorSim 2 are:
- Maximum speed
- Acceleration from 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 0-200 mph, 0-300 mph, and beyond
- Any other performance metric measurable through the interactive simulator
This tool is invaluable for those looking to fine-tune their vehicle's performance or understand the impact of specific modifications without the need for actual road testing.
Tags : Auto & Vehicles
