MotorSim 2 is a powerful performance calculator tailored specifically for land vehicles. It's important to note that this application isn't a driving game but serves as a detailed physical simulator that focuses solely on the performance metrics of vehicles during straight-line acceleration.
With MotorSim 2, users have the flexibility to configure various technical specifications of a vehicle and instantly see the impact on its performance. The app features an engaging interactive simulator complete with a speedometer, RPM meter, throttle, brake, and gear shift options (available in both manual and automatic modes). It also includes procedurally generated engine sounds, which are created without the use of samples, enhancing the realism of the simulation. Additionally, the simulator displays the vehicle's position as it moves across a 1/4 mile track segment. Users can save a "ghost" or "shadow" of a performance setting, allowing them to compare it against different configurations at a later time.
The configurable parameters in MotorSim 2 are comprehensive, including:
- Max Power
- Power curve, which can be defined point by point
- Torque curve, automatically defined as power equals torque multiplied by RPM
- Max engine RPM, with an ignition cutoff
- Gears configuration, supporting up to 10 gears
- Resistances, such as Cx (drag coefficient), frontal area, and rolling resistance coefficients
- Vehicle weight
- Tyre size
- Shift time
- Transmission efficiency
The performance metrics calculated by MotorSim 2 include:
- Maximum speed
- Acceleration times from 0 to 60 mph, 0 to 100 mph, 0 to 200 mph, 0 to 300 mph, and beyond
- Any other measurable performance metrics that can be assessed using the interactive simulator
Whether you're a car enthusiast, a professional mechanic, or someone interested in the physics of vehicle performance, MotorSim 2 offers a robust platform to explore and understand the dynamics of land vehicle performance in a straight line.
