More than 20 track profiles
Short distances, great testing opportunities
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All the benefits at a glance!
- Short distances: Just 2 minutes from one end of the facility to the other
- All tests possible: Versatile track profiles
- In the heart of Europe: Directly at Frankfurt Airport
- Personal support: Our team is always here for you!
Overview of all tracks
High speed circular track
The highlight of the terrain: Ride endlessly straight ahead in a circle at up to 250 km/h without lateral forces
- 4.8 km length
- Circuit with banked curves up to 39.9°
- Lateral force-free driving up to 250 km/h
- Even at night with lighting up to 250 km/h
- 4 lanes (1x concrete / 3x asphalt)
- 3 braking zones
- Speed measurement on all 4 lanes
- 3 heating/cooling boxes next to the track
Long straight
Performance tests on the high speed straight
- 2.100 m straight (incl. acceleration curve)
- 1.705 m long straight
- 2 high speed braking zones integrated as concrete lanes
- The reverse loop is the 300 m Ø skid pad
- Maximum speeds allowed
Large skid pad
The ideal open area of the long straight.
- 300 m diameter
- 80.000 m² open space
- Access via 2.100 m long straight (incl. acceleration curve)
- EC2017/1151*2018/1832 certified for coast-down tests
- 2-lane NCAP highway
- NCAP intersection
- NCAP S-curve
- NCAP LKA (Lane keeping assist)
- 500 m radius GB/T
- Private 5G network
- Braking zones
Small skid pad
A city course in the heart of the Hessian forest
- 100 m diameter
- Access tangents
- City course
- Concrete slabs with expansion joints
Pass by noise
Measuring and certifying noise levels
- 500 m test track
- 180 m of which heated (underfloor heating)
- Various noise measurements (e.g. tire rolling noise, interior noise)
- Radar-based measurement of speed and position
- Telemetry transmission of engine speed and acceleration point
- Our measurement systems: Müller-BBM PAK and Siemens LMS
Handling track
Wet and winding roads ahead
- 900 m total length
- 10 m track width
- 16 corners
- Watering (sprinklers) possible
- Slight inclines and declines
Comfort and noise track
Precise analysis of acoustic comfort
- 4,5 km length
- 4 lanes for noise measurement with 16 profiles (including whisper asphalt, smooth asphalt, rough asphalt, grooved concrete roadway, chipped concrete roadway, cross rails, cobblestones)
- Uneven road surfaces with various wave profiles, bumps, and rattle imperfections
- German concrete highway (replica of the A5, classic concrete slabs with expansion joints)
- Replica of the old Weisenauer Bridge
- Replicas of manhole covers and lids
- ISO 10844 asphalt
- Combination of various road surface types for noise evaluation
Performance area
Genuine motorsport feeling in a vast area
- 1.000 m total length
- 250 m x 60 m dynamic area
- 3 waterable sections
- 1 integrated µ-low track of 100 m x 4 m
- Marked parking spaces for parking tests
- Performance tent for events, product presentations, and other activities
Track for automated driving
Tests of driver assistance systems and vehicle safety in intersection scenarios
- Equipped with junction arms and road markings according to Euro NCAP standards
- The results contribute to the Euro NCAP star rating for the vehicle
- LKA - Lane Keep Assist
- AEB C2C - Tests
- Flexible guardrail
Calibration track including pedestrian crossing
Precise calibration of vehicle sensor systems for the highest accuracy
- Direct connection to high speed circular track
- Flat oval with a total length of 1.2 km
- 2 straights, each 550 m long
- 2 lanes with stop-and-go capability
- Pedestrian path integrated into the PTC track according to NCAP specifications
- Conducting 2 parallel tests with NCAP pedestrians is possible
Hill section
Realistic mountain route for demanding tests
- 8 % incline/ gradient
- 12 % incline/ gradient
- 20 % incline/ gradient (two lanes)
- 30 % incline/ gradient (two lanes)
- Usable as an endless loop
- Hairpin curve section
- Stop & go zones
Torture track
Test the entire lifespan of a vehicle in a minimal amount of time.
- 4 lanes, each 900 m long
- 8 surface types, including potholes, washboard, cobblestones, large block wave tracks (Belgian blocks), and hump tracks
- Variety of standardised potholes and driving obstacles from different countries, such as Berlin cushions, speed bumps, Kenya track, and arc humps
Durability track
Robust testing under extreme conditions
- 4.3 km long track
- Various surfaces
- Corrosion durability test
- Structural durability test
- Cobblestones
- Potholes
Repaired asphalt road
Bad road, well built
- 560 m in length
- A mix of different types of asphalt
- Asphalt patchwork
- Asphalt repairs
Water bath, salt splash, salt mist chamber
Tough test for corrosion resistance and sealing integrity
- Water bath: 60 m long, 5 m wide, 30 cm deep
- Salt splash: 5% NaCL, 75 m long, 5 m wide, 2-4 cm deep
- Salt mist chamber: 1% NaCL, 15 m long, 3m wide, 2,5 m high
Airbag misuse & pendulum hall
Meeting the airbag requirements of various markets
- Tests according to VDA guidelines and international standards
- Curbs: 100 - 150 mm
- Steel beams: 80 - 140 mm
- Artificial boar/wild boars (50 kg & 80 kg)
- Sled for lateral curb impact
- Gravel piles and pits
- Pendulum (bicycle, shopping cart, vandalism) and sled (lateral curb impact)
- Potholes and ramp
- Rollover scenarios (elevated curve, slalom, lane change)
- Rough road (Belgian block, washboard track, wavy gravel road)
- SUV-specific test scenarios (railway sleeper, curb descent)
Main facilities
State-of-the-art testing and inspection facilities for the development of next-generation vehicles
In our Test Center, we combine cutting-edge technology and expertise for the vehicle development of tomorrow. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, specialized workshops, and extreme condition simulations, we offer comprehensive vehicle testing. At the core is our Propulsion Test Center, enabling realistic testing of all propulsion concepts. Our facilities represent innovation, precision, and reliability – the foundation for the mobility of the future.
Main entrance
You are warmly welcome
The main entrance building of our Test Center is the central point of contact for all customers and visitors. Here, registration takes place while adhering to all safety regulations. In the control room, there are always representatives available to assist you with any questions. From the reception building, you have access to our 280-hectare test site, which offers the full range of testing opportunities. Our test center focuses on innovation and forward-looking technologies to develop climate-friendly solutions and shape the mobility of tomorrow sustainably.
Visitor parking
There is plenty of parking available
Our visitor parking lot offers over 300 spaces, ensuring plenty of parking for all guests. It is located just a short walk from the reception building, providing quick and easy access to the test center. With clearly marked parking areas and barrier-free access, we ensure a comfortable and secure visit.
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