: Advanced versions enable compliance analysis of bushings, allowing engineers to define bush stiffness and see the effects of external forces on the geometry. Engineering Applications

Lotus Shark provides a specialized environment for validating suspension data before moving into full CAD production in tools like Solidworks . Its core capabilities include:

: Engineers use it to run multiple iterations of a design to minimize undesirable effects like excessive camber gain during bump travel.

: It calculates critical derivatives such as Camber Angle , Castor Angle , Toe , and Kingpin Angle .

: The most critical part of the process is reviewing graphs, such as Camber vs. Bump, to ensure the tires maintain maximum contact with the road throughout the suspension's range of motion.

To achieve high-quality results in Lotus Shark, users typically follow a structured workflow: