As part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) M-LightEn project, Altair, Brunel University of London, Carbon ThreeSixty, and Constellium are working under the direction of Gordon Murray Group on a new ultra lightweight vehicle design.
The collaboration aims to leverage advanced simulation technology to drive innovation in next-generation vehicle design with a lightweight, low embedded CO2 monocoque architecture.
The goal is to produce the design for future high performance vehicles, including Gordon Murray Automotive’s driver-focused creations.
The collaboration will utilise the Altair C123 process, designed specifically for rapid and collaborative simulation-led concept development. C123 is supported by a bespoke toolbox built on the Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform, enhancing the CAD interoperability to streamline the transition from concept to production. This helps target efficient exploration of design trade-offs in structural mass and performance across various manufacturing methods, materials and vehicle architectures, ensuring innovative, optimised outcomes in record time.
This project is match-funded by the UK government’s Department for Business and Trade and facilitated through the APC in partnership with Innovate UK.
The Gordon Murray Group continues to pioneer innovation in vehicle engineering, following the principles of its founder, professor Gordon Murray CBE. His illustrious career spans 20 years as technical director to the Brabham and McLaren Formula One teams, the creation of the F1 road car, establishing Gordon Murray Automotive and its iconic products such as T.50, T.33, and the most recent Le Mans GTR.
“We are proud to support GMG on such a forward-looking program,” said Dr. Royston Jones, global head of automotive, Altair. “By applying our C123 digital concept development approach, we will help significantly reduce development time while enabling the creation of highly optimised, ultra lightweight structures. This aligns perfectly with GMG’s ambition to innovate rapidly and sustainably across its next generation of vehicle platforms.”
