The Automotive Chassis

The second English edition of The Automotive Chassis provides a clearly structured overview of chassis technology, including in-depth coverage of: Tires and wheels Axle kinematics Vehicle steering Springing and damper systems The platform concept Four wheel drive technology Suspension design Over 400 illustrations related basic engineering principles to the particular requirements of the chassis of vehicle mechanics. Additionally, the book now fully conforms to the international standards of ISO 8855 and SAE J670. The Automotive Chassis is essential reading for component and system engineers in both higher education and industry as well as for non-specialists who need to gain an understanding of the field.