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HSV HRT 427 SLA Front Suspension

Vehicle Profile

The HRT 427 is a vehicle conceived by HSV (Holden Special Vehicles). It is a new entry into the high performance road car category in Australia.

Multimatic was awarded the contract to improve vehicle control and handling characteristics through the development of a significantly revised front suspension.

Dodge Viper 2003 Competition Coupe At speed on the test track
Front SLA suspension system replaces MacPherson Strut

Chassis/Suspension Development

Multimatic replaced the stock MacPherson strut front suspension with a double wishbone "Motorsports" style system with optimised geometry. This approach achieved the following:
  • improved camber stiffness
  • improved camber gain
  • improved roll centre control
  • improved anti-dive characteristics
  • lowered ride height
  • optimised spring rates and damping


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