Let's check out the light metallic blue test car, which is equipped with such extras
as magnetic dampers, adaptive headlights, and the trick seven - speed F1 dual - clutch gearbox.
Not exact matches
For cost reasons, Audi opted for adaptive conventional
dampers and not for
magnetic ride management,
as in the TT.
As in the rest of the R8 range, Audi's
magnetic ride adaptive
damper control is an option, instilling excellent body control without compromising too much on comfort and wheel travel.
The suspension is 0.4 inch lower, with adjustable
magnetic dampers available
as an option.
As well as third generation magnetic ride dampers, the NSX's handling is helped by (deep breath) Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Driv
As well
as third generation magnetic ride dampers, the NSX's handling is helped by (deep breath) Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Driv
as third generation
magnetic ride
dampers, the NSX's handling is helped by (deep breath) Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive.
Both of the RSs that we drove (on track and then road) were equipped with the standard passive
dampers as opposed to the optional adjustable
Magnetic Ride
dampers and it's a set up that we would heartily recommend.
The «high wing» package adds a corresponding GT3 - style rear wing,
as well
as Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, a re-calibrated suspension tuning and
magnetic ride control
dampers.
The 488 Spider's excellent dynamics are due in part also to the SCM 3 magnetorheological damping system which has a faster ECU to modify the
magnetic field in the
dampers,
as well
as new Ferrari - patented software that also communicates with three new sensors on the car body.
The Audi
magnetic ride adaptive
damper system with its magnetorheological fluid - filled
dampers that can be influenced by an electric current is available
as an option.
Our first go in a Sportback comes in a car with identically sized rims but without the optional «
magnetic ride»
dampers — and,
as it turns out, that's # 995 worth of suspension on which you shouldn't skimp.
As an option on some trim levels (but not on the convertible) you can fit adaptive
magnetic MagneRide
dampers, and these help the Evoque stay stable and composed in corners, with body roll kept to a minimum.
Magnetic coils wrapped around the
dampers change the viscosity of the fluid, letting the
dampers become more rigid or looser,
as needed.
As you might have already guessed, the SLA - type suspension specifically tuned for track performance, as well as the new, adjustable Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers and the electronic limited - slip differential are standard on the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible to
As you might have already guessed, the SLA - type suspension specifically tuned for track performance,
as well as the new, adjustable Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers and the electronic limited - slip differential are standard on the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible to
as well
as the new, adjustable Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers and the electronic limited - slip differential are standard on the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible to
as the new, adjustable
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
dampers and the electronic limited - slip differential are standard on the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible too.
Overlaying that, TT S suspension has been lowered 10 mm and
magnetic ride
dampers are standard (
as they were for the previous TT S).
As well as the optional ceramic brakes there will be plenty of performance - enhancing upgrades that include magnetic dampers, a louder exhaust, and a pair of sport seats that cut the kerb weight a further 7 k
As well
as the optional ceramic brakes there will be plenty of performance - enhancing upgrades that include magnetic dampers, a louder exhaust, and a pair of sport seats that cut the kerb weight a further 7 k
as the optional ceramic brakes there will be plenty of performance - enhancing upgrades that include
magnetic dampers, a louder exhaust, and a pair of sport seats that cut the kerb weight a further 7 kg.
Land Rover uses
magnetic MagneRide
dampers as standard on all variants and it has kept the body roll to minimum.
Audi drive select also accesses a series of optional technical modules including the adaptive
damper control Audi
magnetic ride (fitted
as standard on the TTS Roadster) and the six - speed S tronic.
Larger, 45 - mm piston Bilstein
dampers with
Magnetic Ride Control replace the stock 35 - mm units, and an electronic limited - slip differential can adjust to the traction at hand in
as little
as one - tenth of a second.
The
dampers are also altered when Audi's
magnetic ride system is optioned
as part of the S performance package (see below).
As we've seen on previous cars with the system — which fills the
dampers with a special fluid incorporating tiny particles that change stiffness according to an adjustable
magnetic field — it's much more adaptable for a broader range of road conditions and driving styles.
The new Ford Mustang also benefits from the same
magnetic adaptive
damper system found in the Shelby GT350, which is available
as an option for the first time.
The Grand Sport also includes
magnetic ride
dampers, bespoke springs and anti-roll bars, massive Brembo brakes, and the brilliant electronically controlled limited slip diff — all
as standard equipment.
In fact the R8 rides better than many of Audi's own saloons and does not seem to sacrifice that much body control in the process
as it has softer springs but finer control of damping through the
magnetic dampers.
This system, known
as Audi
magnetic ride, enables the driver to choose between comfort or handling - oriented
damper settings.