Automotive & motorsport
ACCELERATING MCLAREN VIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT
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ynisma, the UK-based motion simulation technology company, has successfully installed a Dynisma Motion Generator (DMG) at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. The state-of-the-art DMG-1 simulator has been integrated into the development programme of the manufacturer’s new supercar, the McLaren W1.
The commissioning of this advanced simulator marks a significant expansion of McLaren Automotive’s virtual development capabilities, enabling the historic British supercar maker to
accelerate prototype programmes and improve vehicle performance with exceptional precision. The partnership brings Formula 1-level simulation capabilities to McLaren Automotive. With ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, DMG-1 offers unparalleled realism, enabling engineers and test drivers to virtually experience the same scenarios they would face on proving grounds and circuits worldwide.
REVOLUTIONISING DEVELOPMENT McLaren has already utilised DMG-1 in the final development phases of the new McLaren
W1, validating its active aerodynamic systems, suspension setup, and damper controls through a combination of simulator-based and physical testing. By replicating the precise data signatures behind real-world dynamic behaviour, the simulator gives engineers greater clarity on how cars perform and why they feel a certain way - insight that’s vital in defining the DNA of a McLaren supercar. “The accuracy and representativeness of the Dynisma Motion Simulator allows us to extract a new level of detail and data from virtual development activity,” says Emmanuele Raveglia, chief vehicle programme officer, McLaren Automotive. “We can explore a wider range of dynamic possibilities and behaviours in a virtual environment. The fidelity of road texture and ride inputs is so precise that we can simulate standard road conditions at lower speeds, alongside high-load scenarios on test tracks or race circuits, with remarkable realism.”
The deployment of Dynisma’s DMG-1 enables McLaren to achieve a higher level of correlation across the entire development loop - from CFD simulations and wind tunnel mapping through simulator trials and real-world validation. This creates a seamless bridge between virtual and physical testing, unlocking a faster, more efficient,
18 February 2026 Instrumentation Monthly
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