Sentences with phrase «stiff body construction»

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It dumped the old SUV's pushrod V - 8 and ladder - frame construction and in their place put a 4.4 - liter, DOHC 32 - valve V - 8; a hydroformed frame supporting a much stiffer body; and an independent, air - sprung suspension.

The stiffer chassis helps here no doubt, and I admire GM for sticking with the body on frame construction.

Its high - strength unibody, engineered crumple zones and safety cage construction are integral to the Grand Caravan's design; and its stiff body structure provides higher rigidity for better impact protection.

In fact, Ridgelineâ $ ™ s unibody construction makes a very stiff boxed framework This Honda is as hard as that of almost every body - on - frame competitor.

The Lexus ES300 was redesigned in 1997 with a stiffer construction, sleeker lines, and a body that was 2.4 inches longer yet lighter than previous models.

Contributing to the GS's prowess is its stiff unit - body construction, lightweight aluminum control - arm suspension and wide track.

The Optima Hybrid features a uniquely engineered body that combines various high - tensile strength steel alloys, creating a stiffer, more durable chassis with more than 50 percent Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) construction.

Handling and Ride The smooth - riding Corolla is built around a stiff body structure that relies on high tensile - strength steel, gussets and cross members for its strength, rigidity and lightweight construction.

Its body - on - frame construction — featuring a new, stiffer frame — contributes to better handling and helps to keep it stable in unstable driving environments.

The XF Sportbrake features an aluminum - intensive body construction which delivers a lightweight design that is both stiffer and lighter than the previous generation XF wagon which was offered outside the United States.

The body also documents the advances: It is significantly stiffer and safer than its predecessor, while, at the same time, dropping about 10 percent of its weight thanks to intelligent lightweight steel construction.

The body - on - frame construction is even stiffer on the new models than the old, allowing for a slightly stiffer suspension.

The extremely stiff body shell, lightweight construction and harmonious axle load distribution enhance both the safety and agility of the new BMW Z4.