NATRAX high-speed test track – What is it?
India’s longest high-speed test track (NATRAX) was recently unveiled by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on the 29th of June. This high-speed test track is located in Indore and is also Asia’s largest high-speed testing facility. The track is spread over an area of 1000 acres with facilities to perform various types of tests. The track is 11.3km long and is 16m wide, making it the fifth-longest in the world as well. In today’s article, we will look at India’s high-speed test track NATRAX in brief.
What all testing facilities does the NATRAX high-speed test track offer?
The track has been designed for neutral speeds of up to 250km and maximum speeds of up to 375km on curves. There is no speed limit on straight patches whatsoever. Areas like maximum speed, acceleration, high-speed handling & stability, constant speed fuel consumption, torque capacity, noise & ride comfort, emission tests, etc. can be tested on this track. Manufacturers of premium luxury cars, as well as high-speed cars, will really get to enjoy the benefits of this track. Until now, such carmakers had to use tracks in foreign countries to properly test their products. Prototype testing involves repeated alterations & checking results based on the changes made. Testing a car in the country would allow carmakers to make any modifications if required, which would ultimately be a much better proposition for them financially. Also, the track can be used for testing two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles and all types of cars. Besides testing purposes, the track will also available for conducting product launches, dealer events and races.
What do various brands feel about this test track?
Brands like Lamborghini, FCA, Volkswagen, Peugeot and Renault have shown a keen interest in the new high-speed test track facility. The testing facility has been developed under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ ideology, putting India on the pedestal of becoming a hub of automobile, manufacturing and spare parts. The keen interest shown by the aforementioned brands is surely going to give a boost to the country moving towards becoming ‘AatmaNirbhar’.
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