Ferrari partners ANSYS to boost endurance of GT race cars

BANGALORE, INDIA: With simulation in the driver's seat, Ferrari is boosting the endurance of its GT race cars with ANSYS' advanced simulation technology.

Equipped with this engineering solution to handle tight development timelines and strict industry regulations, Ferrari optimizes critical components of its race cars, like brake cooling systems and full-body aerodynamics, to better handle the unexpected turns of the GT racing world at top speeds.

Focused on the reliability and stamina of the vehicle, the GT series is considered one of the finest displays of engineering technology in the racing world. The team uses ANSYS computational fluid dynamics technology to reduce the overall drag of the racecar as well as for optimizing its complex cooling systems.

Without simulation to validate and optimize components of its race cars, Ferrari risks losing valuable aerodynamic advantages or even overheating brake systems, both of which can mean the difference between a victory and not even finishing a tough endurance race.