Sentences with phrase «as rolling chassis»

The cars come as rolling chassis, and can be finished by a customer or an authorized dealer.

R - Type Continentals were delivered as rolling chassis to the coachbuilder of choice.

Both cars come only as rolling chassis (aluminum starts at $ 349,995, fiberglass starts at $ 179,995).

Not exact matches

Similar ideas occurred to the builders of Stonehenge as early as 1800 B.C. and to the craftsmen who constructed the cylindrical - shaped bearings on the wheel hubsof wagons around 100 B.C. (On these wagons the axle turned with the wheels, so the bearings enabled the axle to roll against the wagon chassis.)

The lateral grip the chassis generates is phenomenal, and through the miles of rock - and drop - lined bends the CLS is almost uncomfortably fast as its ruthlessly controlled roll and utter composure see you pushing the lateral G (and your bravery) ever higher in search of some limits.

``... we combined what is usually impossible: the quality and performance of a racing car with the practicality and durability expected from a road - homologated supercar which can be used as a day - to - day vehicle», said Phillippe Gautheron, Chief Engineer of Campos (who provided the Sandracer's roll cage and chassis).

As Georg enumerated, the new chassis architecture is destined to find its way under the bodywork of all future Rolls - Royce models, including the forthcoming Cullinan SUV.

Schnieders — The history of this French manufacturer — founded in 1910 — is related by Marc Douezy / 1932 Riley special — Malcolm Robertson describes this unique car a replica of the Rileys that drove overland from Australia to enter the 1932 Monte Carlo Rally / 1957 Ferrarids 500 TRC — A superbly restored junior (4 - cylinder) Testa Rossa has been driven by Ian Fraser / History on the Wall — John Dunne describes a series of commemorative plaques of Sir Malcolm Campbell and former Wolverhampton motor car manufacturers / Body - swap Sunbeam — This interesting story of an old (1914) body fitted to a new (1929) chassis is told by Bill Dowsing / 1929 Rolls - Royce Phantom I. — This month The Editor examines a splendid example of «the best car in the world», and asks whether the claim can be justified / Streamlining — Nick Walker writes about the development of streamlining as applied to motor cars from the early 1930s onwards / The Bleriot Whippet — Michael Worthington - Williams recalls the cycle car manufacturer who enjoyed a limited success in the 1920s.

As chassis no. 0001 it was the first production car to roll out of the McLaren Production Centre and it's recently been added to McLaren's heritage fleet.

Roll is minimal, but the more committed you are the more it feels as though the inside wheels are going to come off the ground, rather than the chassis allow the body to roll, thanks to, what feels like, a high centre of gravRoll is minimal, but the more committed you are the more it feels as though the inside wheels are going to come off the ground, rather than the chassis allow the body to roll, thanks to, what feels like, a high centre of gravroll, thanks to, what feels like, a high centre of gravity.

They also provide an anti-roll function: this is backed up by an electro - hydraulically actuated active roll stabilisation system (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, or PDCC) to keep the Cayenne as flat and as stable as possible whilst cornering hard.

The chassis felt confused, as if it was trying to spread its abilities too thinly; there wasn't the control and resistance to body roll to make it feel truly competent on the road, and the ride was only comfortable when the road surface wasn't too rough.

The all - wheel drive Cayenne Turbo S adopts the same chassis configuration as the Cayenne Turbo with an air suspension and Porsche's active - damping control, along with hydraulically operated roll bars to rein in body roll and a torque - vectoring system together with an electronically controlled rear - differential lock.

Also as usual you can have the Cup chassis on your non-Cup, the # 1350 it costs bringing you a GKN torque - biasing differential (maximum torque - difference ratio 2.3 to one) as well as the firmer suspension with 35 per cent stiffer front springs, 38 per cent stiffer rear ones and an overall 15 per cent rise in roll stiffness.

However, regardless of options, Mercedes claims that all of the issues usually associated with a soft top — such as increased body roll and reduced chassis stiffness — have been all but eradicated through reinforcing the floor and using aluminum for some panels to cancel out increased weight.

Indeed, the chassis engineers have managed to make further improvements to the agility and accuracy offered by the chassis, thanks to modification and fine - tuning of variables such as the camber angle, the track and the roll center.

In addition to these typical sports car features, the on - road capabilities are further improved by active all - wheel drive as standard, Porsche 4D Chassis Control, three - chamber air suspension and the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) electronic roll stabilisation system.

Introduced for the 1987 model year and based on the Porsche 911, the CTR featured an enlarged and highly tuned version of Porsche's 3.2 litre flat - six cylinder engine, lightened body panels, an integrated roll cage (adding chassis stiffness in addition to occupant safety), upgraded suspension and braking systems, a custom - designed transmission, and several unique trim pieces such as polyurethene bumpers, and the use of the side mounted oil filler (a Porsche feature for the 1972 MY only) necessitated by relocating the oil tank forward to clear the intercooler on that side.

Options include the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control roll stabilization system, as well as a trailer hitch that lets you to tow up to 3.5 metric tons (7,716 pounds).

The tall 500L has a good amount of body roll in the chassis, and the steering feels a little rubbery as well.

A host of acronyms helps to that end — specifically Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damper control, a Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system, and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and active roll stabilization — as does the new electromechanical steering system and 918 Spyder - influenced rear axle steering.

It is known too that several chassis, which had been delivered for example as Rolls - Royce Silver Ghosts later were modernised to Rolls - Royce Phantom specification and re-numbered.

Over the years, the expertise, knowledge, reputation and products have grown and progressed to include additional offerings, such as anti - lift / caster kits, roll center adjuster kits, adjustable control arms, camber kits, strut and chassis bracing.

Audi call the chassis of the new A6 an Electronic chassis, this refers to the various components that are electronically controlled such as the steering response, suspension controls, all wheel drive differential control as well as body roll control.

As a consequence, it was possible to reduce the bearing rigidity, which has a positive effect on the chassis» tyre / road contact characteristics and rolling characteristics — for example when driving over expansion joints running across the road.

The chassis engineers have managed to make further improvements to the agility and accuracy offered by the chassis, thanks to modification and fine - tuning of variables such as the camber angle, the track and the roll center.

Hill Hold Assist, also known as Hill Start Assist, is a General Motors chassis technology that makes it easier for a driver to pull away from a stopped position when the vehicle is on an uphill or downhill slope, thereby preventing roll - back or roll - forward scenarios.

These exemplary engines reside in a chassis that includes aluminum suspension, large - diameter disc brakes, performance tires on 17 -, 18 - or 19 - inch wheels and options such as Active Steering and Active Roll Stabilization.

However, it doesn't feel as if the chassis can keep up with the steering, loading the suspension quickly and causing some noticeable body roll.

During Mr. Schroll's tenure, the car was displayed as a painted rolling chassis at the 1976 SAAC - 1 meeting in Oakland, CA, and he kept it in storage until 1998.

The «D150» gets passive «comfort» suspension as standard, though, and rides and handles well enough to be a good advert for keeping the car's rolling chassis specification dialled down.

It starts with the Lotus bonded aluminum chassis that weight just 68 kg, then adds lightweight components such as a lithium - Ion battery (which saves 9 kg from a comparable Sport model), redesigned front clam panel with mesh grille and wider air openings (8.7), carbon race seats (6 kg), forged alloy wheels (5 kg), and carbon access panel, roll hoop cover and engine cover, new rear light clusters, and polycarbonate rear screen (6.3 kg, combined), as well as optional two - piece brake discs (saving 4 kg) and optional carbon sill covers -LRB--0.8 kg).

Because Ferrari uses variable damping in the car's shocks as part of its roll - control strategy and varies almost every other aspect of its chassis setup according to the driver's selection of one of four operating levels at the wheel - mounted manettino lever, it can dial back chassis control to settings as mild as a Toyota Camry's when you're crawling.

The suspension is augmented by Porsche's Dynamic Chassis Control system, combating body roll in hard cornering, as well as steering at both ends of the car.

The GT had already featured a radically styled body, but the GTR took this a little further with features such as a very large rear spoiler bolted directly to the chassis like a true race car, 18 inch hollow magnesium Speedline centerlock wheels, pneumatic air jacks for raising the car in the pit lane (like the SV - R, it was too low for a rolling jack), and an emergency fuel shutoff switch on the left front fender.

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Apart from sharpening throttle response (like on the previous generation BMW Z4 M's «Sport» button) and hardening the exhaust note (a flap in the left exhaust opens), Singapore cars have also been specc'd with AMR (Audi Magnetic Ride) as standard, which stiffens up the chassis for some serious rock - and - rolling.

The primary chassis design of the series made use of a rolled base — meant to evoke the way a magazine felt in your hand when folded over — which housed the aforementioned features and was also designed as the primary means of gripping the tablet.

As an indicative starting figure $ 8500 + GST for a 6.0 m, galvanised, rolling chassis.

Depending upon the length and individual specifications, you can expect your tiny house trailer to be between 700 and 750 kg as a bare rolling chassis.

You can with a class 1 licence and a suitable vehicle *, tow the rolling chassis as it will be approximately 700 kg.

Formula E wants will roll out a new chassis and battery for its fifth season, and Faraday Future wants to be involved with that development and changeover as well, per The Verge.