Editing Vehicle dynamics (section)

== Factors affecting vehicle dynamics ==
The aspects of a vehicle's design which affect the dynamics can be grouped into drivetrain and braking, suspension and steering, distribution of mass, aerodynamics and tires.

=== Drivetrain and braking ===
* [[Automobile layout]] (i.e. location of engine and driven wheels)
* [[Powertrain]]
* [[Braking system]]

=== Suspension and steering===
Some attributes relate to the [[geometry]] of the [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]], [[steering]] and [[Rolling chassis|chassis]]. These include:
* [[Ackermann steering geometry]]
* [[Axle track]]
* [[Camber angle]]
* [[Caster angle]]
* [[Ride height]]
* [[Roll center]]
* [[Scrub radius]]
* [[Steering ratio]]
* [[Toe (automotive)|Toe]]
* [[Wheel alignment]]
* [[Wheelbase]]

=== Distribution of mass ===
Some attributes or aspects of vehicle dynamics are purely due to [[mass]] and its distribution. These include:
* [[Center of mass]]
* [[Moment of inertia]]
* [[Roll moment]]
* [[Sprung mass]]
* [[Unsprung mass]]
* [[Weight distribution]]

=== Aerodynamics ===
Some attributes or aspects of vehicle dynamics are purely [[Aerodynamics|aerodynamic]]. These include:
* [[Automobile drag coefficient]]
* [[Automotive aerodynamics]]
* [[Center of pressure (fluid mechanics)|Center of pressure]]
* [[Downforce]]
* [[Ground effect in cars]]

=== Tires ===
Some attributes or aspects of vehicle dynamics can be attributed directly to the [[tire]]s. These include:
* [[Camber thrust]]
* [[Circle of forces]]
* [[Contact patch]]
* [[Cornering force]]
* [[Ground pressure]]
* [[Pacejka#Magic Formula tire models|Pacejka's Magic Formula]]
* [[Pneumatic trail]]
* [[Radial Force Variation]]
* [[Relaxation length]]
* [[Rolling resistance]]
* [[Self aligning torque]]
* [[Skid (automobile)|Skid]]
* [[Slip angle]]
* [[Slip (vehicle dynamics)]]
* [[Spinout (driving)|Spinout]]
* [[Steering ratio#Alternate definition|Steering ratio]]
* [[Tire load sensitivity]]