A snapshot of what's different about the BRZ: updated front end with LED headlights and fog lamps; LED taillights; new wheels; new fender accent, new aluminum rear spoiler, new steering wheel, updated gauge cluster with a color multi-function display, retuned suspension, reworked engine internals and accessories that add 5 horsepower and 5 lb - ft of torque to the 2.0 - liter flat - four, a new final - drive ratio for manual models (4.3:1 vs. 4.1:1 for 2016), a stiffer body, and less
aggressive stability control that includes a new Track mode.
With a less
aggressive stability control allowing slightly more slip, firmer bushes at the front and a stiffer rear anti-roll bar, the whole package is said to add up to a sharper and more positive chassis handling GT.
Again part of the parcel is the M Drive Mode (MDM) button, which speeds up the communication among throttle, engine, and gearbox while at the same time dialing in a more
aggressive stability control calibration.
Not exact matches
For a seriously
aggressive cornering attitude,
stability control can be switched off.
Don't worry, there's all manner of go - fast hardware to keep it safe, including standard carbon ceramic brakes,
aggressive aero, rear - wheel steering, and specialized traction and
stability control.
An extension of the
stability control system, TVC can briefly apply the front brakes to reduce wheelspin and understeer in
aggressive driving.
The first laps in the wet are run with the drivetrain in Sport (the least
aggressive throttle / exhaust setting), and
stability control in default mode.
Dynamic mode calls up more
aggressive throttle mapping, quickens shift times, and alters
stability control to permit greater drift angles.
The Spider feels beautifully balanced and poised mid-corner and you have to be quite
aggressive with the throttle to rouse the interest of the
stability control system.
In fact, only with the combination of disabled
stability control and
aggressive throttle application will you learn the RWS is two - wheel drive — and then the transition from grip to slip comes so quickly, aided by the pendulum effect of that giant engine, that you'll need to be wide awake to gather it all up, particularly on the road.
There are six available manual - mode Drivelogic programs, S1 through S6, although the most
aggressive setting can be accessed only with
stability control disabled.
Besides producing more
aggressive shifts, this also defeats the traction
control, though the
stability control system remains on.
Enhancements for the Subaru BRZ tS include a more
aggressive tires, Brembo brakes, an STI tuned suspension, modified
stability control programming, and special STI 18 - inch wheels.
The more sport - oriented modes sharpen throttle response, select a more
aggressive transmission shift map, firm up the dampers, stiffen the antiroll bars, quicken the steering ratio, reduce the power - steering assistance, and raise the
stability control's intervention threshold.
Race mode sets all the driving
controls to their most
aggressive settings and dials back on the
stability control a little, which has the effect of allowing you to tip - toe around the car's limits without worrying about a spectacular backwards barrier entry.
The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Concept even features real deal King remote reservoir shocks, all new lower
control arms that are 2 - inch wider per side which give it an
aggressive stance as well as a 4 - inch wider track width to give it more
stability while wheeling in various types of terrain.
Grip was always there and the numerous safety devices BMW builds into this model (dynamic
stability and traction
controls, cornering and dynamic brake
controls, etc.) were not overly
aggressive in their actuation.
Lastly, the
stability control system is recalibrated to allow for more
aggressive driving with higher thresholds before the nannies step in.
The promise is all there with a new butch front end, a more
aggressive body kit, chunks of carbon fibre, a huge rear wing for extra downforce, a new diffuser at the back, stiffer springs, a new rear subframe with stiffer bushes, a tweaked active diff and a tweak of the
stability control for more fun.
It teams with good ride - motion
control to allow
aggressive racetrack driving with commendable
stability.
Demanding drivers are rewarded with precision sport - tuned suspension and braking, electronic Torque Vectoring
Control to cut understeer and three - mode electronic stability control, all wrapped in aggressive s
Control to cut understeer and three - mode electronic
stability control, all wrapped in aggressive s
control, all wrapped in
aggressive styling.
It dials back the
stability control safety net and adds fairly
aggressive spark - ignition traction
control.
Launch
control: Available in Track mode for manual and automatic transmissions, providing maximum off - the - line acceleration Traction
control: Weather mode tailors traction
control and engine torque for driving in inclement conditions Performance Traction Management: Available in Track mode and offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving Electronic Limited Slip Differential: Adjusts the rate at which the limited slip engages, balancing steering response and
stability in different driving conditions with more
aggressive performance in Sport and Track modes.
It's also the first Jag to offer a Track mode that activates the most
aggressive setting for the driveline and
stability control systems.
If you're taking it to the track or are confident in your piloting, consider turning the
stability control completely off, because it intervenes a little early even in its most
aggressive setting.
Speaking of those modes, all of the Vantage's systems (electronic differential, dynamic torque vectoring, dynamic
stability control, adaptive damping and the electric power steering systems) work as one, getting more
aggressive as the driver goes up in modes.
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