Together with CST, it distributes the torque between the rear wheels in a way that allows the car to
accelerate out of bends some 20 percent faster than a model fitted with a conventional limited - slip diff.
When
accelerating out of a bend, the drive torque is increased at the wheel on the outside of the bend.
It provides outstanding stability and traction, particularly when
accelerating out of bends.
MINI says it can increase traction when
accelerating out of bends thanks to an electronic differential lock.
This system is also a standard feature and known as Electronic Differential Lock Control: it supports an ambitious, sporty driving style when
accelerating out of bends and hairpins, for example.
But what really matters is that seat - of - the - pants feel that I experienced when the SUV stuck through a sweeping turn, the effortlessness when
it accelerated out of a bend and the smooth way that it did so without upsetting anyone onboard.
When the car is cornering, the HY - KERS keeps the V12's revs up to ensure quicker response times to the accelerator pedal and, when
accelerating out of a bend, the traction control system constantly controls and distributes torque to the driven wheels thanks to the electronic differential, which maximises traction, and the stability control system, which monitors the car's reactions.
Not exact matches
There's a touch
of steering tug if you
accelerate hard
out of a tight
bend, a bit
of dynamic spirit too easily quelled by an intrusive traction and ESP system.
BMW xDrive efficiently reduces understeer and oversteer when cornering by sending as necessary power front or rear, improving driving dynamics, for example when steering into a corner or
accelerating out of even the tightest
bends.
It was easily provoked
accelerating hard
out of a
bend, and might be unnerving for some drivers in the wet.
Both models
accelerate to 100 km / h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and stand
out not only through the truly impressive delivery
of power by the V8 turbo engine providing maximum torque
of 680 Newton - metres or 501 lb - ft in the broad speed range between 1,500 and 5, 650 rpm, but also through the likewise smooth and consistent build - up
of lateral forces meeting the highest requirements and the most dynamic level
of performance in
bends.