VI-grade launches AutoHawk Extreme

The upgraded platform is designed to meet the increasing demands of modern automotive development.

VI-grade today announced the launch of AutoHawk Extreme, the most performant configuration of its X-in-the-loop (XiL) simulation platform to date, powered by Concurrent Real-Time technology. Designed for real-time detailed multibody simulations, AutoHawk Extreme delivers speed and efficiency while maintaining a quiet, liquid-cooled design and integration into office environments.

AutoHawk Extreme is equipped with eight performance cores running at 5.0 GHz, 12 efficiency cores at 4.0 GHz, and DDR5 RAM clocked at 6000 MHz. The system surpasses existing AutoHawk configurations for real-time execution of simulations that require up to seven high-frequency performance cores for computationally intensive tasks while still utilizing the 12 efficiency cores for ancillary, less demanding models. This makes it a suitable solution for high-fidelity, real-time vehicle dynamics and multi-body simulations, delivering raw computational power through overclocked CPUs and high-speed memory for compute-heavy, low-latency applications.

“This next-generation XiL simulation platform offers twice the performance of the previous AutoHawk 24 generation … [enabling] engineers to push the boundaries of real-time simulation with greater accuracy and efficiency,” said Guido Bairati, managing director at VI-grade.


A key differentiator of AutoHawk Extreme is its liquid cooling system, which prevents thermal throttling while maintaining system stability, performance, and low noise levels. The system is also designed with multiple PCIe slots, allowing users to customize and expand their setup with additional I/O boards. Furthermore, AutoHawk Extreme is fully compatible with PCIe expansion chassis, ensuring flexibility for future requirements.

For more information, visit vi-grade.com.

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