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ARIZONA PROVING GROUND



  Testing Capability

  • Vehicle Performance Testing
  • CO Concentration
  • Fuel Economy
  • Dust Testing / Dust Intrusion
  • Coast Down
  • Pass-by Sound
  • Vehicle Dynamics
    • Ride Evaluation
    • Steering Evaluation
    • Highway Speed
    • Limit Handling
    • Wet Surface Handling
  • NVH
    • Squeak & Rattle
    • Ride Road Evaluation
  • Hot Weather Evaluations
  • Sun Exposure
  • Cold Chamber
  • Gristmill Testing
  • Fuel Tank Temperature Profile (FTTP)
  • Mileage Accumulation


APG Aerial

Testing Facilities

  • 2.2 mile Oval Track (90 mph max)
  • 2.1 mile Straightaway
  • 2.6 mile low speed winding road
  • 20 acre Vehicle Dynamics Area
  • 12 acre Wet Dynamics Pad
  • 4 acre Lane Change
  • Steering and Handling Road
  • 7 Ride Roads
  • Cement 7% and 30% grades
  • Dirt 20%,30%,40% & 50% grades
  • ISO Certified Pass-By Sound Test Site
  • Dust Road
  • Structural Testing Surfaces
    • Cobblestone road
    • Pipe half rounds
    • Roll undulation
    • Rope Road


  • 4WD Road Events:
    • Gravel pit
    • Beaver Creek (6’ wide x 11” deep ditches)
    • Catskull Basin (3”–15” river rock)
    • Rattlesnake Circle (embedded railroad ties)
    • Gecko Slope (15% side slope/10% downhill slope)
    • Desert Wash
    • Boot Hill I (paved 40% grade)
    • Gila Wash (river bed crossing)
    • Dog Lift
    • Sand Hill (35% grade downhill)
    • Backup Hill (20% grade)
    • Timberland Crossing
    • 18" Step

Special Events Tent

Special Services

  • Ride & Drive Shows and Events
  • Vehicle Display and Presentation
Wet Pad Testing

Support Services

  • Driver Training and Education
  • Engineering & Technician Services
  • Skilled Test Drivers
  • Garage and Shop Services
  • ASE Certified Mechanics
  • ISO Certified Instrument Calibration
  • Machine Shop Services
  • Machine and Instrument Calibration Services
  • Secured Garage Space w/hoists
  • Multiple-fuel capability & chilled fuel
  • Conference Rooms
  • Full Time Occupancy Space available
  • On-site EMT's
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Food services/catering