Major Japanese Automaker Places $470,000 Software Order With Mechanical Dynamics

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 7 A major Japanese automaker has
placed a $470,000 order for ADAMS(R) functional virtual prototyping software
from Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. .  Mechanical Dynamics expects to
recognize approximately $420,000 of the order in the third quarter of 2001.
    The customer, one of the largest ADAMS users in the Asian region, is
extending its use of Mechanical Dynamics' chassis solutions.  The automaker
also ordered FTire, a specialized ADAMS(R)/Tire model for studying the effects
of tire behavior on system loads and one of the company's newest offerings.
    Mechanical Dynamics' market-leading ADAMS(R) software allows engineering
teams to build and test functional virtual prototypes of complex mechanical
designs, realistically simulating full-motion behavior on their computers.
The company's products are the de facto standard in the automotive industry,
and lead the market in aerospace, rail, and general machinery.  Building on
industry partnerships, strategic acquisitions, a strong product pipeline, and
a dedicated team worldwide, Mechanical Dynamics has established itself as the
global leader in functional virtual prototyping.
    Except for historical information contained herein, some matters discussed
in this news release constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected.  These include possible delays in developing, completing, or
shipping new or enhanced products, as well as other risks or uncertainties
that are detailed from time to time in reports filed by Mechanical Dynamics,
Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's 2000
Annual Report and Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and
the company's registration statement on Form S-1 and related prospectus dated
May 14, 1996.
    Additional information about Mechanical Dynamics can be obtained by
writing to the company at 2300 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.
Phone: 734-994-3800.  Fax: 734-994-6418.  E-mail: info@adams.com .  Online:
http://www.adams.com .
    ADAMS and the Mechanical Dynamics logo are registered trademarks of
Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.  All other company, brand, or product names are or
may be trademarks of their respective holders.

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