Optional accessories such
as uprated brakes, as well as different damping and wheel and tyre offerings also mean the Nomad's driving dynamics will be highly customisable.
Not exact matches
All the bushes have been
uprated,
as have the anti-roll bars and strut braces, and there are Tarox
brakes all round.
It still exhibits a bit of roll and dive,
as to be expected for a car in this segment, and its
uprated brakes stop strongly with good feel, though we didn't get a chance to see how they hold up on the track.
MGU - K (where the «K» stands for kinetic) works like an
uprated version of the previous KERS, converting kinetic energy generated under
braking into electricity (rather than it escaping
as heat).
This added
uprated suspension and
brakes, but the Vanquish S, introduced in 2004 (from chassis 1506), incorporated these
as standard.
Higher up the range, the Competizione features 17 - inch alloy wheels, sports seats, rear parking sensors and
uprated Brembo
brakes as standard.
A Track Pack — yours for a whopping # 30,875 — ups power and torque to 660bhp and 1,424 Nm,
as well
as adding an
uprated differential,
brakes and Eibach race - derived suspension to help manage the power.
Those wanting a sportier look and feel can place a tick next to the box marked AMG Line, this adds various AMG styled bodywork and interior touches
as well
as 20 - inch wheels and
uprated brakes.
The car also features a fully independent suspension with dual - axis strut front strut and Adaptive Dampers at all four corners,
as well an
uprated Brembo
braking system and a sophisticated aerodynamic package.
Cornering is via
uprated suspension,
brakes and powertrain and
as a result the SQ5 is a more engaging vehicle to drive and rarely does it feel top - heavy or SUV - like.
Slotting between the standard AMG GT Roadster and the AMG GT C Roadster, the new «S» model is more dynamic than the base version than thanks to a more powerful engine,
uprated suspension and
brakes,
as well
as more aggressive looks.
3 spec (from # 24,750 with the 114bhp 1.7 - litre diesel engine) brings leather heated seats front and rear, 19 - inch alloys, gloss black trim, a central instrument display and an
uprated sound system, while flagship KX - 4 gets kit such
as autonomous
braking, xenon headlamps, keyless entry and a panoramic sunroof.
Priced from $ 47,990 the PP GTI includes an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip diff, bi-xenon headlights, LED tail lights, 6 - speed DSG, 19 ″ Santiago alloy wheels and
uprated brakes as standard equipment.
Clues
as to its
uprated performance over cooking A-class models include a large additional air intake in the front bumper, larger ventilated
brake discs and two exhausts at the rear.
Standard features include custom
uprated engine cooling (and transmission cooling for cars with an automatic gearbox), short throw shifter, performance half shafts, 20 - inch forged wheels, a «Shelby by Brembo»
braking system with six - piston calipers up front and four - piston calipers at the back,
as well
as Ford Performance wheel studs, track handling pack and exhaust.
The front layout features the now familiar independent steering axis system, although all the front suspension components are specific: - spring ratings have been
uprated from 13.4 mm to 14mm / 100 kg, - damper calibration is specific
as a function of the specific specification of the chassis, - the
brake discs are grooved and not cross-drilled, - optional TOYO PROXES R888 tyres (225/40 R18), or standard Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres (235/40 R18).
The Defender Works V8 is also fitted with
uprated brakes,
as well
as improved springs, dampers and anti-roll bars to enhance the handling, exclusive 18 - inch diamond - turned Sawtooth alloy wheels and beefy 265/65 R18 all - terrain tires to retain the rugged Defender's off - road prowess.
As a result, the car is fitted with track - oriented features including an adjustable front anti-roll bar, Nitron adjustable dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs and double wishbone suspension,
uprated brake pads, FIA approved carbon fiber race seat with six - point racing harness, a removable steering wheel and a polycarbonate rear windscreen.
As for the Performance Pack, it adds Michelin's latest, stickiest Pilot Sport 4S summer tires (255 / 40R19s in front, 275 / 40R19s out back),
uprated springs, huge 15 - inch Brembo 4 - piston disc
brakes, a strut - tower K - brace, a Torsen limited - slip differential, a higher - numerical final - drive ratio (3.73:1 with the manual 6 - speed), a bigger radiator, and retuned stability control settings.
The new models will honor the brand's high performance claim with
uprated engine output, all - wheel drive
as standard and special chassis components and
brake systems from the classic AMG models.
Only 150 examples are to be made (in both 90 and 110 wheelbases) and all will come with the V8 hooked up to an eight - speed ZF autobox,
uprated brakes,
uprated springs, dampers and roll bars)
as well
as 18 - inch alloy rims wearing 265/65 R18 all terrain tires.