ENGINEERING THE FUTURE HYPERCAR: A HOLISTIC DUAL V-CYCLE APPROACH TO VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The development of next-generation hypercars requires tight integration between passive vehicle dynamics (VD), defined by chassis hardware, and active vehicle control (VC) systems driven by software. This work presents a dual V-cycle methodology where VD and VC are developed in parallel and validated through Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulations using VI-grade environments.
A split-model architecture balances simulation accuracy and computational efficiency: VD uses VI-CarRealTime models to define vehicle performance, while VC is developed in a Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environment to calibrate control functions.
Final validation combines Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and DiL testing with objective maneuvers and professional driver evaluations. The approach reduces reliance on physical prototypes, accelerates development, and ensures strong alignment between mechanical design and control systems.
