FCA Prepares New 4x4 Dyno For Rain And Snow Testing - Top Speed
The Chrysler Technology Center has 5. 4 million square feet of floor space, which – outside of the Pentagon – makes it the largest headquarters in North America. The facility has 129 different dynamometers that are in constant operation, and a climate testing cell that can generate temperatures between -40 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. That particular cell is also able to simulate a snow storm or intense rainstorm with wind speeds up to 100 mph — allowing developers to test vehicles in any condition without traveling to different parts of the world or keeping up with weather... The most important part of the update is a brand new, four-wheel-drive dynamometer that can handle vehicles with up to 350 horsepower at the front wheels and 650 in the rear. In addition to the new testing equipment, Chrysler also updated the ventilation system so that it can test vehicles with high-output and diesel engines. Consumers are snatching up four- and all-wheel-drive vehicles faster than ever, and Chrysler feels the most recent upgrade will help it better deliver the durability its customers expect. Chrysler uses the climatic test cell to see how well its vehicles hold up under just about any condition imaginable. When I worked as mechanic I can’t even count the number of times I’ve had to tear into the front-end of a 300C. Answer: The Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) at the FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Source: www.topspeed.com
