The hugely increased torsional rigidity of the new cee'd bodyshell (45 per cent stiffer than the original model), has also enabled Kia «s engineers to introduce numerous small changes to components, springs and shock absorbers that influence ride quality, refinement and NVH. (thekoreancarblog.com)
Inside and out the Prius touts new design with 60 - percent increased torsional rigidity in the body with a very low 0.24 coefficient of drag equaling a Tesla Model S. (hybridcars.com)
Nissan says that it has achieved an 82 - pound drop in curb weight while improving torsional rigidity by 25 percent thanks to the use of high - strength steels. (autoweek.com)