Complete Vehicle

In this book, the reader learns the essential differences to the passenger car through the analysis divided according to assemblies. This gives him the tools to apply the detailed knowledge acquired to the design and development of competition vehicles. The course for a successful car is set in the concept phase. For this reason, it is given a lot of space and associated design-related areas such as the choice of materials, lightweight construction, design principles, reliability, etc. are discussed. When considering the vehicle as a whole, however, safety systems (rollover device, crash elements, restraining ropes), the cockpit (driver position, seat with restraint system, steering wheel, gearshift, pedal system), the frame or monocoque, the outer skin and aerodynamic devices (ventilation, aerodynamic drag, downforce) must not be omitted. The detailed, in-depth presentation makes the work just as suitable for the interested motorsport enthusiast as it is for the engineer with a practical interest in questions relating to the complete vehicle. The formula material is prepared in such a way that the book can also be used as a reference work. .

This Standard specifies the content and structure of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), so as to establish, on a world-wide basis, a uniform identification numbering system for road vehicles. This Standard also specifies the requirements for the location and marking of the Vehicle Identification Number on vehicles. This Standard applies to the motor vehicles, trailers, motorcycles and mopeds as defined in GB/T 3730.1-2001 and GB/T 5359.1-1996, and other vehicles necessary to have VIN label.