A Milestone in European Testing Infrastructure
On May 14, 2025, AVL ZalaZONE inaugurated the new high-
speed oval track at its ZalaZONE proving ground in Zalae-
gerszeg, Hungary. The opening marks another important step
in the expansion of one of the most modern proving grounds
in Europe.
The track is approximately 4,450 meters long and consists of
two straight sections of 950 meters each and two parabolic
curves with a radius of 350 meters. With four lanes (each 3.75
meters wide) and a crown width of 22.5 meters, the facility
CORPORATE INSIGHTS
With the addition of a high-speed oval track, AVL ZalaZONE now
offers one of the most advanced testing environments in Europe.
Built with extreme precision and banking of up to 47 degrees, the
track enables new levels of vehicle testing at speeds exceeding
270 km/h. With the official opening of the new facility by Prof.
List, AVL is strengthening its position as a leading provider of
testing for the mobility of the future.
AVL ZalaZONE Opens New High-Speed Oval
Full Speed Ahead
at ZalaZONE
enables high-speed testing of various vehicle types, including
passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Built for Stability – and Speed
A key feature of the oval is its neutral driving zone, allowing
speeds between 21 and 180 km/h without lateral accelera-
tion. In the outermost lane, vehicles can reach speeds of up
to 270 km/h in the curves and even higher on the straights,
depending on vehicle performance.
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