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A vehicle simulator (20) for use in vehicle dynamometer and other types of testing for automotive vehicles. The simulator (20) is made up of a first portion and a second portion detachably connected to the first portion. The first portion preferably is formed from a front module (22) which is adjust

A vehicle simulator (20) for use in vehicle dynamometer and other types of testing for automotive vehicles. The simulator (20) is made up of a first portion and a second portion detachably connected to the first portion. The first portion preferably is formed from a front module (22) which is adjustable to accommodate various test engines (134) and test front suspensions (152) to accurately simulate a particular specified vehicle design. The second portion is preferably made up of a center module (24) and a detachable rear module (26) which are both adjustable to accommodate various systems associated with the center and rear of particular vehicle designs being simulated. All three of the modules are adjustable for width, length and height to accurately reflect the wheel base, ride height and other important dimensions of the vehicle being simulated.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A vehicle simulator for testing a test vehicle drivetrain including at least one of an engine, transmission, exhaust system, fuel system, front suspension system, rear suspension systems and wheels, the vehicle simulator comprising:a front module having four portions, a front portio

[ I claim:] [1.] A vehicle simulator for testing a test vehicle drivetrain including at least one of an engine, transmission, exhaust system, fuel system, front suspension system, rear suspension systems and wheels, the vehicle simulator comprising:a front module having four portions, a front portion, a right side portion, a left side portion and a rear portion, with at least one of the four portions including engine mounting means adapted for mounting the engine and the transmission, and with the right side portion and the left side portion each including suspension mounting means adapted for variably mounting the front suspension system; the right side portion and the left side portion each including fore/aft extension means for selectively varying the length of the front module, and the front portion and the rear portion each including side extension means for selectively varying the width of the front module; anda rear-center module removably connected to the front module and having a front section, a right side section, a left side section and a rear section; with the right side section and the left side section each including second fore/aft extension means for selectively varying the length of the rear-center module, and the front section and the rear section each including second side extension means for selectively varying the width of the rear-center module.