Photo of Peugeot 208 in hot climate wind tunnel

Hot Climatic Wind Tunnel

The hot climatic wind tunnel of Stellantis in Orbassano is of a closed-loop type and is equipped with a system for simulating temperature/humidity/solar irradiation, wind generation, and a 4WD dynamometric roller bench.

Photo of Alfa Romeo Giulia with headlights on

More information

It became operational in 1976, with a 2WD roller bench and an infrared solar irradiation system. In 2022, it was upgraded with a new generation 4WD roller bench, a new solar irradiation simulation system with full-spectrum lamps, and a new cooling plant. Recently, a 350kW Fastcharge High Voltage system was also implemented for fast charging of electric vehicles

+15/+55 °C

Temperature Range

165 km/h

Wind speed

1800/4500 mm

Wheelbase Range

Main activities

Validation of engine cooling systems
Thermal validation of engine components, underbody, and cabin
Validation of cabin cooling systems and related automatic control
Validation of vehicle system energy balance on various driving profiles
Validation of fuel supply systems and infiltration of gasoline vapors into the cabin
Specific customized tests upon customer request