Sentences with phrase «added body rigidity»
It's no sports car, but we found the Fit rather agile, thanks in part to the added body rigidity and, on the Sport trim, the rear stabilizer bar.
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The GTC is 243 pounds heavier than the coupe because of reinforcements added to compensate for the body rigidity that's lost along with the metal roof.
Toyota says the Tacoma's frame benefits from added high - strength steel for improved rigidity, as well as lightweight, ultra-high strength steel for the new body shell.
The Targa is based on the Cabriolet model with modifications made to the body - in - white around the B - pillar to accept the roll hoop, which does add some torsional rigidity.
In 2008 November, Mazda engineers improved the RX - 8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal shock tower brace and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas.
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
«The new Armada's refined suspension combines with the enhanced body rigidity to provide an excellent balance between ride comfort and responsive handling,» added Bunce.
Special reinforcements contribute to the convertible body's high rigidity, and aluminum front fenders compensate for some of the added weight of the reinforcements.
To enhance the GT - R's already rigid platform, additional adhesive bonding was added to key spot welds for increased body shell rigidity.
Increased body rigidity is achieved through lightweight, high tensile strength steel, added bracing and additional spot welds.
This design had enjoyed a fine reputation during the 30ties and well into the 50ties as offering the pleasure of open touring with the added advantage of more torsional rigidity of the body than drop head coupés could achieve with their fold down top.
Outer body panels are stamped using multiple - strike coining process for added rigidity and precision.
The ILX also has a quicker steering ratio for a crisper steering response and body tensional rigidity is increased for added control during cornering.
The roll cage did not add rigidity to the body frame, and the extra weight it brought was equalised by the removal of the infotainment system and rear seats.
Extra body rigidity may also pay safety dividends, as the hot stamped and 19 percent high - tensile steel — compared to last year's 3 percent — add to the crash cage's integrity.
A significant benefit to the advanced body construction is that total vehicle weight increased only by approximately 5 percent despite the larger size, greater rigidity and added features.
The new aluminum - intensive body and unibody frame brought a welcomed reduction in weight while adding more rigidity.
High body rigidity achieved through lightweight, high tensile strength steel, added bracing and more spot welds then previous generation model.
Combining body rigidity, aerodynamics, finely tuned acceleration, braking, steering and suspension, Mazda has added a new - dimension to the Jinba Ittai driving experience, unifying car and driver.
Chassis The Crosstour's inspired handling is thanks to its rigid body structure using more than 50 - percent high - strength steel, and its four - wheel independent suspension — with a double - wishbone front and independent multi-link rear, front and rear stabilizer bars, and a front strut tower bar for added rigidity.
In addition, a V - shaped brace is added to the SE's body between trunk and cabin and stabilizing braces were added to the underbody to increase the body's torsional rigidity.