AB Dynamics launches the first ADAS test platform capable of meeting Euro NCAP’s new high-speed tests
o AB Dynamics launches the GST™ 120 Plus, the fastest and most powerful ADAS test platform
o It is the only platform capable of test speeds up to 130 km/h, meeting the latest Euro NCAP rear collision speed requirements
o It features updated brushless motors, optimised gearing and a 13% increase in battery capacity.
Bradford on Avon, UK, 8th December 2025. Leading automotive test solution supplier AB Dynamics has launched the GST™ 120 Plus, the first and only ADAS target platform able to achieve the higher test speeds required by Euro NCAP’s new 2026 protocols. Capable of reaching 130 km/h, the Plus allows manufacturers to test their vehicles against the highest speed rear-collision scenarios in Euro NCAP’s latest requirements for the first time.
“The upcoming Euro NCAP 2026 protocols represent some of the biggest changes since the ratings scheme was introduced,” said Dr Andrew Pick, Business Director, Track Test Systems at AB Dynamics. “When the GST was first accepted for NCAP testing back in 2018, it was designed and developed around the requirements at the time, but they have since expanded considerably. The industry needs a way to run these new high-speed scenarios, and the new GST 120 Plus is the first to be capable of that.”
Externally, the Plus is identical to the Euro NCAP-approved GST 120 platform, retaining the same chassis and dimensions. Key upgrades include a 13% increase in battery capacity to support the energy-intensive higher-speed tests and an updated drivetrain using the latest brushless motor technology and optimised gearing.
The GST 120 Plus is the most powerful and fastest target platform on the market. Combined with ABS braking on each wheel for improved stability and shorter stopping distances, its performance minimises the track length required to perform tests, which is a significant constraint on some proving grounds. The platform can reach the standard 80 km/h test speed in under 130 metres.
Value to customers
Designed for today’s protocols and tomorrow’s challenges, the GST 120 Plus is an essential tool for futureproofing ADAS and AV development.
Integrating seamlessly with AB Dynamics track test equipment, the GST 120 Plus delivers market-leading performance at highway speeds up to 130 km/h, meeting the latest Euro NCAP 2026 requirements,including expanded Car-to-Car Rear braking (CCRb) tests from 80 to 130 km/h.
Rapid acceleration enables the GST 120 Plus to carry out tests over shorter distances, making it an attractive solution for those with limited track space.
New features
The GST 120 Plus shares all of the class-leading features of AB Dynamics original GST 120 design but benefits from:
² 130 km/h max speed
² Increased battery capacity, giving more uptime from a single charge in like-for-like tests
² Remote RC upgrade
² Rapid charging option
With the comprehensive upgrades to Euro NCAP’s 2026 high-speed testing standards, the industry urgently needs equipment capable of handling more demanding test scenarios. The GST120 Plus, with its 130 km/h top speed, powerful drivetrain and extended battery capacity, is currently the only target vehicle platform that meets these new requirements. It not only improves testing efficiency but also provides automakers with a higher standard of technical assurance for ADAS and autonomous driving safety validation, accelerating the move toward a safer future.