In the process of conceptualization and deciding specifications of target vehicle ARAI can provide services for Reference data generation (Benchmarking). Reference data generation (Benchmarking) of competitor vehicles can be extended for component performance and Durability / Reliability evaluations. There are various aspects in which benchmarking of the components are categorized; like performance, NVH, ride comfort, handling, etc. A complete virtual model of target vehicle may also be considered as part of Benchmarking.

For different systems of vehicle Reference data generation (Benchmarking) activity will have different stages; vehicle specification reference, vehicle geometry/materials/features reference generation, Vehicle-Road interaction data generation.