Updated air suspension settings, massive low - profile tires and
adaptive damper settings can only go so far in masking the massive heft of the SV Autobiography.
Not exact matches
The high - speed run doesn't require much more than checking tire pressures, switching off the air - conditioning, putting the
adaptive dampers into their firmest
setting, and switching the transmission into Sport mode, which locks out eighth gear.
Although the S - model features
adaptive dampers, their
settings seem to vary from taut to brittle.
Also retained are the
adaptive dampers, though the springs and spring platforms are adjustable KW units, offering an adjustable
set - up.
Even though the base suspension
setting is a convincing compromise, the
adaptive PASM
dampers are better still at soaking up potholes and neutralizing expansion joints.
Another option that has the potential to change the car's character significantly is a
set of
adaptive dampers.
Another innovation is found in the
dampers, which feature Ford's Ride Control 1 valving to create what is essentially a passive -
adaptive set - up.
Adaptive dampers are standard fit, while certain chassis
settings — anti-roll bar stiffness, toe and camber — can be adjusted for circuit use.
It's impossible to tell what changes have been made mechanically, but given it's based on the i30 N hatchback, you can expect the same specification, which runs to
adaptive dampers and a wide range of
settings for the steering, throttle and suspension.
Like the 360, the F430 has all - around aluminum - control - arm suspension, with
adaptive dampers that have a stiffer
setting in Sport and Race modes.
Instead a more conventional spring /
adaptive damper / anti-roll bar
set up is fitted.
The Sachs
adaptive dampers are similarly adept at softening blows — at least in their most compliant standard
setting.
The
dampers are
adaptive items with three
settings: Normal, Sport and Track.
However, as a general rule, if you keep the standard
adaptive dampers in their softest
setting and select Efficient mode via the Drive Performance button - for tamer accelerator response and less aggressive gearchanges, etc - the M5 bumbles around in a more relaxed fashion than the always more aggressive - feeling Mercedes - AMG E63.
Basic models come with a twist - beam rear axle, but every launch car had a multi-link
set - up with
adaptive dampers, although the latter won't be available in the UK.
Additionally, the Prestige and R - Sport trims offer Jaguar's
Adaptive Dynamics (adaptive suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
Adaptive Dynamics (
adaptive suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
adaptive suspension
dampers and adjustable drive
settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (
adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio system).
Options: Premium package
adaptive sport seats including wind deflector, two - zone automatic air conditioning, seat heating, automatically dimming mirrors, 18 - way
adaptive sport seats plus, bi-xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System ($ 5,265); infotainment package with Bose surround sound system including Porsche communication management, navigation, Bose surround sound system with 10 speakers, active subwoofer, center speaker, eight - channel amplifier, Bose technolgies Centerpoint 2, SurroundStage, SiriusXM satellite radio receiver, HD radio receiver ($ 3,860), leather interior in yachting blue ($ 2,025); sport chrono package including dynamic transmission mounts, analogue and digital stopwatch, Sport Plus button, sport performance shift indicator ($ 1,850); PASM electronically controlled
damper system with two manual selectable
settings ($ 1,790); 20 - inch Carrera S wheels ($ 1,560), wheels painted in black ($ 1,425); Porsche torque vectoring ($ 1,320); front and rear ParkAssist ($ 860); seat ventilation ($ 730); platinum silver metallic exterior paint ($ 710), six - disc CD / DVD autochanger ($ 670); multi-function steering wheel ($ 615); light design package ($ 340); power steering plus ($ 270); steering wheel heating ($ 270)
But Audi's
adaptive dampers aren't available as the RWS has a specific
set - up, and you notice this occasionally.
The AMG C43 and C63 variants raise the game even further when it comes to handling ability thanks to
adaptive dampers and AMG - fettled suspension
settings.
It is a little stiffer, being a performance car, but you do have
adaptive dampers that you can
set to comfort, which offsets some of that.
20 GB Hard drive, BMW apps interface, BMW emergency call, BMW Online services, BMW remote services, BMW teleservices, Check control system, Concierge service, Cruise control with brake function, Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging, Front / rear Parking distance control, Head up Display, iDrive controller and display with 10.2» monitor, Instrument panel with permanently white illuminated display, Luggage compartment release button in drivers A pillar, Luggage compartment with electric unlocking via key remote control, M drive manager for individual
set up, M instrument panel, M Servotronic power steering, Navigation System Professional Multimedia, On board computer, On board diagnostics, Outside temperature display, Personal Profile, Real time traffic information, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Variable
Damper Control, Wifi hotspot preparation, Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices, BMW professional radio / DVD / MP3, DAB Digital radio, USB / audio interface,
Adaptive LED Headlights, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour door handles, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door mirrors, Body coloured side sills, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Chrome kidney grille with chrome trimmed black vertical slats, Dynamic brake lights, Electric + heated aspheric door mirrors, Electric folding and auto dimming door mirrors, Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open / close + anti-trap all round, Fogging sensor for front windscreen, Front fog lights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washer jets, Heated windscreen washer jets, High beam assistant, M aerodynamic bodystyling, Rain sensor with auto light activation system, 12V power socket in centre console, 12V socket in rear centre console, Ambient interior lighting, Anthracite Velour floor mats, Cupholders in centre console, Door sill finishers with illuminated M designation, Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support, Dual zone automatic air conditioning, Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column, Electric steering column with memory, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Front courtesy lights, Front footwell lights, Front reading lights, Heated front seats, Illuminated glovebox with lock, Isofix rear child seat preparation, M sports front seats, electric adjust + drivers memory function, M sports multi-function leather steering wheel, Passenger footwell storage net, Rear headrests, Securing rings in luggage compartment, Storage net in luggage compartment, Storage pockets in backrests of front seats, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Tool kit, 2 rear 3 point safety belts, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash Sensor - activates hazard / interior lighting + unlocks doors, Driver / front passenger side airbags, Driver / Passenger airbags (Impact dependent), DSC +, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic safety, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Electromechanical parking brake, Front head restraints with anti-whiplash, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Fuel cut off safety device, Hill start assist, Inertia reel front seatbelts + pretensioners, Occupancy sensor for passenger seat, Roll over protection, Side impact protection, Two inertia reel rear seatbelts, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Electronic engine immobiliser, Keyless ignition, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking - doors and fuel cap, Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm, Sports function on gearbox with steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles, Leather instrument panel, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)
Alfa Romeo's advice is to leave the DNA switch in its mid, «Natural»
setting for road use, but so benign is this chassis that you'll soon opt for «Race» (albeit with the
adaptive dampers softened into their medium
setting).
To take full advantage of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) first seen on the DBS which uses two separate valves to
set the
dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
It should handle pretty nicely thanks to a
set of
adaptive dampers, and it sounds pretty gnarly thanks to a new exhaust system.
The
adaptive damper concept is automatically adjusted to different driving modes through ANIMA, or can be fully customized by the driver via the EGO mode, choosing the required rigidity for a very comfortable ride to an extremely sporty, aggressive
setting dependent on driving style and road conditions.
The sports suspension on Cooper S and JCW stiffens and lowers the car noticeably, though optional
adaptive dampers help because they let you toggle between a comfort and sports
setting — pricey though they are.
The system not only changes the characteristics of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD but in addition changes the characteristics of 11 component
sets including steering, brakes (via regenerative characteristics), engine and electric drive, throttle, gearbox, suspension (via
adaptive dampers) and, of course, stability and traction control.
The optional
adaptive dampers are worth having; they allow you to choose between a firm
setting for improved control on twisty roads or a more supple mode for greater comfort.
The Civic Type R chassis builds on the major upgrades undertaken for the 10th - generation Civic makeover with model - exclusive spring,
damper and bushing
settings, a new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at - the - limit cornering and reduced torque steer; a new four - wheel
Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber dampers; a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited - slip front diffe
Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber
dampers; a retuned and
adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited - slip front diffe
adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited - slip front differential.
Enhancing the Astra's dynamic performance still further is the option of Vauxhall's clever FlexRide system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique
damper settings — standard, sport and tour — while being fully
adaptive to changes in driving style and cornering speed.
Adaptive dampers are standard and come with virtually the same
settings as those fitted to the other Cupra models, only the rear
dampers are fractionally tweaked to better cope with heavy loads in the boot.
Helping that is a full
set of MagneRide
adaptive dampers, which adjust and adapt dynamically not just based on where you
set the suspension knob in the cockpit, but also based on driving mode and conditions.
There's no fancy
adaptive dampers or sport suspension options here: The front wheel - drive Tivoli features McPherson strut suspension up front and a Torsen beam
set - up at the rear, while the 4x4 version replaces the rear suspension with a more advanced multi-link system.
I toggle the SQ5's Drive Mode Select system to its Dynamic detent for the most aggressive throttle mapping, tighter steering and firmer
settings for the standard
adaptive dampers and my test car's optional air springs.
The combination of Sport mode for a firmer
adaptive damper, air suspension, steering
settings and 19 - inch Pirelli P Zero tires (US - bound cars will come on all - season or mixed performance tires) hustles the 6 GT through winding roads in a respectable manner for a 4,409 - pound vehicle.
Suspension
settings have also been revised and
adaptive dampers added to the spec list.
Mercedes - Benz went for a softer
dampers setting, even though our test car came with AMG suspension, while the BMW had
adaptive dampers with three different
settings: ECO PRO (or comfort), NORMAL and SPORT.
Under the skin, the suspension is closely related to the more expensive models» all independent
set - up, but uses coil springs,
adaptive dampers and good old anti-roll bars front and rear.
Other upgrades include unique spring,
damper and bushing
settings, a new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, a new four - wheel
Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber dampers, a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front diffe
Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber
dampers, a retuned and
adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front diffe
adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front differential.
Bounce is taken care of by double - wishbone suspension at all corners linked to three - stage
adaptive dampers with
settings that range from comfy - ish to full banzai.
Under the skin, Mercedes has fitted AMG Ride Control Sports Suspension with
adaptive dampers offering three
settings — Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus — more powerful brakes, speed sensitive steering and AMG Dynamic Select to tweak the
settings.
It also looks exceptionally sexy from all angles, its interior is of very high quality and seems built to last and if you opt for the
adaptive dampers and
set them in comfort mode, it's a surprisingly pleasant roadtrip companion, even if some wind and tire roar makes its way into the cabin on the motorway.
It gets lowered, stiffened suspension springs, uprated anti-roll bars and upgraded passive
dampers as standard, but it can be had with switchable «sport select» suspension as an option (which isn't «DCC»
adaptive damping as such but instead describes
dampers with two lots of compression and rebound
settings that you can chop and change between electronically via the car's driving modes).
Alternatively, customers may prefer to specify
adaptive suspension — with its focused sporting
set - up and electronically controlled shock absorbers — which adjusts the
damper mapping to the road surface and driving situation at hand.
In addition to a wider track, stiffer springs, more rigid anti-roll bars and solid front / rear bushings... Si spec includes
adaptive dampers that offer a choice of Normal and Sport
settings, the latter also increases the effort of the Si's quick (2.11 turns lock to lock) dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering and quickens throttle response.»
It sits 15 mm lower than the Macan S, while the Sport
setting for the
adaptive dampers has been further tuned for even sharper handling.
The order guide also reveals that the 2018 Mustang will get a 10 - speed automatic and a
set of MagneRide
adaptive dampers as options.
The
Adaptive Damper System, along with the dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering, drive - by - wire throttle, and brake system, are tied to the Type R's three selectable driving modes, with COMFORT, SPORT and + R
settings, allowing the driver to dial up the Type R's reflexes depending on the driving environment.
It's a comfortable car because of the more compliant «comfort»
settings of its
adaptive dampers.
Our 35t test car had optional
adaptive dampers (standard for S) and lulling, well - controlled vertical movements characterized the supple ride at 70 mph — it's more pillowy than the 2.0 D Sport's passive
dampers, that
set - up being is special order only in the U.S.