AVL RACETECH
AVL RACETECH is the motorsport division of AVL List GmbH, providing proprietary simulation software, powertrain engineering, battery and sensor systems, precision manufacturing, and test systems to race teams and chassis manufacturers across 17 global racing series including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, and Formula E.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersGraz, Austria
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AVL RACETECH does
AVL RACETECH is the motorsport division of Austria-based engineering group AVL List GmbH (founded 1948, 10,000+ employees globally). The company develops, tests, simulates and fabricates components and complete vehicle systems for race teams, chassis manufacturers, organizers and drivers across 17 racing series worldwide — including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, IMSA, Formula E, INDYCAR and Formula 2/3. AVL RACETECH describes itself as a key supplier operating both in the spotlight (race engineering on-site) and behind the scenes (simulation and design cycles) for winning teams.
The product portfolio is organized around an integrated simulation software toolchain (AVL VSM RACE for vehicle dynamics, AVL DRIVE RACE for data analysis automation, AVL Simbook RACE for visualization of 50,000+ set-up variants, AVL Kinsolver RACE for chassis kinematics, AVL CRUISE M for propulsion/multi-disciplinary, AVL FIRE M for CFD, AVL EXCITE for durability, AVL CAMEO 4 for testing-and-calibration, and PreonLab for rainwater/fluid simulation). On the hardware side, AVL RACETECH operates the Battery Innovation Center (BIC) in Graz, the Multifunctional Testbed 503 (1,200 kW per wheel, full-vehicle, ICE/hybrid/EV), e-motor testbeds (up to 125,000 rpm), a full-motion driving simulator with Driver-in-the-Loop, and the AVL SCHRICK High Precision Manufacturing Center in Germany. The H2 RACE ICE Engine — a hydrogen 2-liter turbo with intelligent water injection achieving ~150 kW/L — is the first racing engine developed in-house by AVL RACETECH.
The business model is enterprise B2B, monetizing six revenue streams: (1) engineering and race-engineering services including on-site track support; (2) proprietary simulation software licensing (standalone or integrated toolchain); (3) high-performance racing battery hardware; (4) powertrain and vehicle development across ICE, hybrid and electric; (5) test systems, brake testbeds and sensor systems (with exclusive partnership on Piezocryst by HBK high-performance sensors); and (6) precision manufacturing services. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via formal technical partnerships with racing teams and chassis manufacturers, supported by a brand ambassador programme and event-driven on-site race engineering. Customer segments are vertical (motorsport manufacturers, professional racing teams, professional drivers and — via technology transfer — automotive OEMs).
AVL RACETECH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AVL RACETECH
- Legal name
- AVL List GmbH
- Website
- https://avlracetech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- AVL RACETECH is the motorsport division of AVL List GmbH, providing proprietary simulation software, powertrain engineering, battery and sensor systems, precision manufacturing, and test systems to race teams and chassis manufacturers across 17 global racing series including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, and Formula E.
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AVL RACETECH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Motorsport Engineering and Simulation Software
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.) (MPAKABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ)
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Where AVL RACETECH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Graz
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AVL RACETECH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering Services: Race engineering and driving simulator services, performance analysis, on-site race engineering support for customer teams, and programming capabilities for vehicle dynamics simulation toolchain development.
- Simulation Software Licenses: Proprietary simulation software including AVL VSM™ RACE, AVL DRIVE™ RACE, AVL Simbook™ RACE, AVL Kinsolver™ RACE, AVL CRUISE™ M, AVL FIRE™ M, AVL EXCITE™, AVL CAMEO 4™. Offered as standalone or integrated toolchain solutions.
- Battery Systems: High-performance racing batteries for low-voltage and high-voltage applications in electrified motorsport. Battery Innovation Center produces prototypes and small batches.
- Powertrain and Vehicle Technology: Engineering services for propulsion systems including combustion engines, hybrid designs, and electrical propulsion systems. Covers entire development process from design and simulation to calibration and testing.
- Test Systems and Sensors: Testbeds, instruments, and sensor systems including brake testbeds, component testing, whole vehicle testing, electrification testing, fuel cell testing, and high-precision sensors for combustion development.
- Precision Manufacturing: High-precision components manufactured at AVL SCHRICK facility for engine parts, body, chassis, aerodynamics, and fuel cell components for demanding motorsport applications.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels11 records
AVL RACETECH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AVL RACETECH provides advanced vehicle dynamics simulation software, proprietary test systems, race engineering services, high-performance racing batteries, hydrogen and electric powertrain development, and high-precision manufacturing of motorsport components. Its offering enables motorsport teams and manufacturers across 17 racing series (including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, IMSA, Formula E, and INDYCAR) to optimize vehicle performance, reduce development costs, shorten test times, and improve race outcomes through data-driven decision making.
Product overview
AVL RACETECH offers a comprehensive vehicle dynamics simulation toolchain consisting of AVL VSM™ RACE (fully-dynamic race simulation), AVL DRIVE™ RACE (data analysis automation), AVL Simbook™ RACE (visualization), and AVL Kinsolver™ RACE (kinematics/chassis). These integrate with AVL CRUISE™ M (propulsion simulation), AVL FIRE™ M (CFD), AVL EXCITE™ (durability), AVL CAMEO 4™ (optimization), and PreonLab (rainwater simulation). The company provides complete race engineering services including a full-motion driving simulator, multifunctional testbed 503, Battery Innovation Center for high-performance racing batteries, hydrogen technology including an H2 RACE ICE Engine, and high-precision manufacturing through AVL SCHRICK.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AVL VSM™ RACE Fully dynamic vehicle dynamics simulation platform that simulates and optimizes lap times locally or in the cloud; incorporates comprehensive models of the whole car and environment with automated parameter variation and ability to simulate up to 100,000 laps within a very short time. Targeted at professional motorsport teams and manufacturers.
- AVL DRIVE™ RACE Software that automates data analysis from cloud simulations and integrates input from all conventional data acquisition systems, enabling conclusive comparisons between simulated and real car data. For motorsport engineers analyzing vehicle performance.
- AVL Simbook™ RACE Visualization software that displays analyses from AVL DRIVE RACE and helps engineers find optimal real-time set-up solutions at the racetrack, capable of processing more than 50,000 set-up variants. For race engineers.
- AVL Kinsolver™ RACE Kinematics tool for chassis variants that calculates how coordinate changes to suspension affect lap time, handling, and driving behavior, integrated with AVL VSM RACE. For race engineers developing chassis set-ups.
- AVL CRUISE™ M Multi-disciplinary simulation tool for propulsion systems of race cars, supporting concept analysis, subsystem design, virtual component integration, and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) applications. For powertrain development engineers.
- AVL FIRE™ M CFD simulation solution for precise calculation of single or multi-phase fluid flows, thermal interactions, and aerodynamic analysis, including an embedded body method for rapid car design optimization. For aerodynamicists and thermal engineers in motorsport.
- AVL EXCITE™ Simulation solution for calculating durability and efficiency of components in combustion engines, electric motors, and transmissions, including numerical models for mechanical components, sliding and gear contacts, and roller bearings. For powertrain durability engineers.
- AVL CAMEO 4™ Testing and optimization software covering data acquisition, automatic system optimization, and parameter mapping. Enables torque optimization for electrified race cars, model-based calibration of hybrid propulsion systems, and automatic inverter calibrations. For calibration and test engineers.
- PreonLab Particle-based flow simulation for rainwater management, using meshless CFD to significantly reduce test times for difficult track conditions, with virtual wetting sensors. For motorsport vehicle development teams.
- Multifunctional Testbed 503 Whole-vehicle testbed allowing entire racecars to be tested with internal combustion, hybrid, or electric drive. Features wheel dynos with up to 1200 kW per wheel output, Driver-in-the-Loop capability, and optional connection to the AVL driving simulator. For motorsport teams and manufacturers.
- E-Motor Testbeds Test systems for developing high-performance electrified propulsion systems, supporting up to 125,000 rpm. For e-motor and electric powertrain development teams.
- Battery Innovation Center (BIC) Battery development and production facility in Graz for high-performance batteries for electrified and fully-electric motorsport, manufacturing prototypes from module and cell to chassis, as well as full small batches. For motorsport teams, manufacturers, and OEMs.
- H2 RACE ICE Engine Hydrogen-powered 2-liter turbo engine with intelligent water injection that achieves approximately 150 kW per liter performance, putting it in the same range as close-to-production racing classes. First racing engine developed and built in-house by AVL RACETECH, targeting sustainable motorsport propulsion.
- AVL Driving Simulator Full-motion driving simulator with Driver in the Loop (DiL) capability that allows drivers to hone skills in a realistic environment, with the option to combine with a whole car on testbed for perfect recreation of on-track driving and scenarios impossible to reproduce in reality. For race teams and professional drivers.
- Race Engineering Services Engineering services including vehicle technology optimization, powertrain development for combustion engines, hybrid designs, and electric propulsion systems (battery, hydrogen, and fuel cell vehicles), plus on-site race engineering support at selected events for customer teams. For motorsport teams and manufacturers.
- AVL SCHRICK High Precision Manufacturing High-precision manufacturing of race components including engine parts, body, chassis, aerodynamics components, front-mounted e-motor, battery and fuel cell components for motorsport teams and OEMs, delivered from the AVL SCHRICK facility in Germany.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 100,000 laps can be simulated within a very short time using cloud-based solution
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Companies that use AVL RACETECH
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AVL RACETECH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature15 records
AVL RACETECH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.
- ORECA MotorsportcoreTechnical partnership in advanced vehicle simulation. AVL VSM™ RACE platform integrated into development of ORECA LMP2 race cars including ORECA 07 and next-generation ORECA 09 (homologated 2028-2032). This collaboration provides virtual vehicle models for ORECA customer teams and ensures simulation at the core of future development.
- MissionH24flagshipOfficial supplier joining hydrogen-based zero-emission powertrain program initiated by H24Project and ACO. Aims to strengthen hydrogen performance under real racing conditions for future zero-CO2 category at 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three-year collaboration expanding from virtual to full vehicle testing.
- RFK Racing TeK ALLIANCEcoreJoined RFK TeK Alliance bringing together industry leading companies to support NASCAR Team Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. Builds on successful technical collaboration, continuing with advanced simulation solutions and technical expertise to optimize vehicle performance.
- PENSKE AUTOSPORTcoreExpanded collaboration to co-develop optimized energy management system based on highly accurate virtual model of current Formula E car built on AVL VSM™ RACE. Previously used simulation software to prepare for races and optimize lap times and energy management.
- INVICTA RacingcoreOfficial technical partner since 2022. Long-standing collaboration reached new level in 2024 when British F2 team used AVL RACETECH's multifunctional race testbed to characterize and optimize gearbox and differential. Team and Gabriel Bortoleto won 2024 team and driver championships in FIA F2.
- Inter Europol CompetitioncoreOfficial technical partner since 2022, supporting team with VSM™ RACE simulation software and race engineering services. Team founded 2010 by Kuba and Wojtek Śmiechowski, debuted in WEC 2021 as first Polish team. Most successful season 2023 winning 24 Hours of Le Mans and claiming 2nd place overall in WEC.
- IDEC SPORT RacingcoreTechnical partner with expertise in race and performance engineering and programming capabilities for vehicle dynamics simulation toolchain. Team founded 2015 by Patrice Lafargue, claimed 2019 European championship and 2024 Le Mans podium. AVL RACETECH provides additional race engineering expertise on site for selected races.
- Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR)coreOfficial Dynamic Vehicle Simulation Partner from beginning of 2026, building on collaboration that began in 2021. Alliance strengthened ECR's engineering capabilities through advanced vehicle dynamics simulation in NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Based in Indianapolis.
- Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL)corePartnership focused on advanced vehicle dynamics simulation and performance analysis. AVL RACETECH provides fully dynamic development environment through AVL VSM™ RACE platform enabling virtual evaluation and data-driven optimization. RLL has 30 INDYCAR victories, 38 pole positions, 112 podium finishes.
- AIX RacingcoreOfficial technical partner of AVL RACETECH in Formula 2 and Formula 3 as of current season. German racing team represented from Formula 4 to FIA Formula 2 uses AVL VSM™ RACE simulation toolchain linking real data and virtual simulations.
- RAVENOLstrategicOfficial supplier partnership focusing on advanced hydrogen combustion technology for racing. RAVENOL provides cutting-edge products for high-performance engines while AVL RACETECH refines H2 RACE ICE Engine. RAVENOL's Racing ECO lubricating oils based on renewable raw materials help reduce CO2 emissions.
- More than EqualstrategicData-led organization co-founded by David Coulthard dedicated to finding and developing female driving talent. AVL RACETECH provides exclusive access to best-in-class driving simulators at headquarters in Austria and engineering workshops for driver development program participants.
- Ferdinand HabsburgminorBrand ambassador and former young driver program participant (first participant in 2015). Austrian driver born 1997, FIA WEC Hypercar class and ELMS LMP2 class. Won 2021 Asian Le Mans Series, class win at 24 Hours of Le Mans, and FIA World Endurance Championship title. Factory driver for Alpine Elf Endurance Team in WEC 2024.
- Tatiana CalderónminorBrand ambassador, Colombian racing driver born 1993. Competed in Super Formula Japan, FIA Formula 3, FIA Formula 2, ELMS, FIA WEC, and 2022 NTT INDYCAR Series. 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD with Gradient Racing alongside Katherine Legge. Passionate about diversity in motorsport.
- Aliyyah KolocminorBrand ambassador, off-road driver born 2004 in Dubai. Daughter of two-time European truck racing champion Martin Koloc. At 16 became youngest ever driver winning a truck race. 2024 Dakar Rally Ultimate Elite finisher (25th overall) as 19-year-old. Competes in W2RC Middle East Baja races and 24h Series on asphalt.
- Finn GehrsitzminorBrand ambassador, German driver born 2004. Multiple karting champion, GT4 racing class victories. 2021 youngest ever to debut in LMP3 in Michelin Le Mans Cup. Currently drives in FIA WEC with Lexus and Akkodis ASP Team in LMGT3 class.
- Laura BubenovaminorBrand ambassador, Slovak karting racer born 2010. At 15 years old became Slovak Vice Champion in MINIMAX class. Participated in FIA Girls on Track, FIA Karting Academy, and More Than Equal Driver Development Programme. Currently racing in Senior class at RMC Euro Trophy and ROTAX RMC International Trophy.
- Piezocryst by HBKstrategicExclusive partnership with Piezocryst by HBK for high-performance sensors. Company specializes in high-precision sensors for combustion development, onboard sensors, GaPO4 pressure sensors for temperatures up to 700°C, and dynamic torque transducers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AVL RACETECH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cosworth: Cosworth is a motorsport engineering and powertrain specialist serving F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, WEC, and other top series with engines, electronics, and engineering services. Highly comparable to AVL RACETECH in target customers and B2B motorsport-services business model.
- Ilmor Engineering: Ilmor is a motorsport powertrain and engine engineering specialist serving IndyCar, F1, NASCAR, and OEM programs with proprietary engine development and engineering services. Closely comparable to AVL RACETECH's powertrain and engine development capabilities across similar customer series.
- Multimatic: Multimatic is a motorsport engineering and niche manufacturing specialist supplying chassis, suspension, aerodynamics, and engineering services to top teams including F1, NASCAR, and IMSA. Closely comparable to AVL RACETECH in motorsport engineering + precision manufacturing.
- HWA AG: HWA AG is a motorsport and engineering services firm originating from Mercedes-AMG motorsport, providing powertrain development, vehicle engineering, and Formula E services. Comparable to AVL RACETECH in motorsport engineering services across top series.
- Ricardo: Ricardo provides motorsport and automotive engineering services spanning powertrain, vehicle dynamics, and electronics across racing series and OEMs. Direct competitor in motorsport engineering services with overlapping customers and capability set.
- Dallara: Dallara designs and manufactures racing chassis for IndyCar, F2, F3, and endurance classes and increasingly offers simulation and engineering services to customer teams. Directly comparable as motorsport engineering + chassis supplier targeting similar series.
Broad incumbents
- Bosch Engineering: Bosch Engineering supplies motorsport electronics, control units, sensors, and engineering services across top racing series globally. Overlaps with AVL RACETECH in motorsport electronics/sensors and is a comparable engineering services provider in the same customer orbit.
- Altair Engineering: Altair provides multi-disciplinary simulation, optimization, and high-performance computing software used by automotive and motorsport engineers. Adjacent competitor to AVL RACETECH's simulation and optimization offerings (CAMEO 4, Kinsolver).
- Ansys: Ansys is the dominant engineering simulation platform widely used by motorsport teams for CFD, FEA, and systems simulation. Competes with parts of AVL RACETECH's VSM/FIRE/EXCITE software stack across the same customer base.
- Siemens Simcenter: Siemens' Simcenter portfolio covers vehicle dynamics simulation, CFD, durability, and test that competes with AVL RACETECH's toolchain in automotive and motorsport engineering organizations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about AVL RACETECH
What does AVL RACETECH do?
AVL RACETECH provides advanced vehicle dynamics simulation software, proprietary test systems, race engineering services, high-performance racing batteries, hydrogen and electric powertrain development, and high-precision manufacturing of motorsport components. Its offering enables motorsport teams and manufacturers across 17 racing series (including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, IMSA, Formula E, and INDYCAR) to optimize vehicle performance, reduce development costs, shorten test times, and improve race outcomes through data-driven decision making.
Is AVL RACETECH a public or private company?
AVL RACETECH is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was AVL RACETECH founded?
AVL RACETECH was founded in 2000. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is AVL RACETECH based?
AVL RACETECH is headquartered in Graz, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does AVL RACETECH make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Engineering Services are the primary driver. The others are simulation Software Licenses, battery Systems, powertrain and Vehicle Technology, test Systems and Sensors and precision Manufacturing.
Who are AVL RACETECH's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cosworth, Ilmor Engineering, Multimatic, HWA AG, Ricardo and Dallara. Broad incumbents are Bosch Engineering, Altair Engineering, Ansys and Siemens Simcenter.
Does AVL RACETECH have an API?
No public API is recorded for AVL RACETECH.
What industry is AVL RACETECH in?
AVL RACETECH's product category is Motorsport Engineering and Simulation Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKABAB, Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.), with a secondary code of MPAKAJAJ, Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3949.