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Big news includes the arrival of an independent rear suspension, replacing the live - axle setup from previous generations;... Read More
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The steering is as bad as you'd expect from an antiquated recirculating - ball setup (necessitated by the live front axle), but this big dog can still drift pretty well on snow - slickened surfaces.
But from behind the wheel it was a clumsy car to drive in some respects, with brake pedal responses that didn't match those of the throttle, steering that always felt detached from the rear axle somehow, and a chassis setup that was nothing if not determined in its desire to provide safe but endless amounts of understeer.
As technology evolved, 4MATIC moved with it, morphing from a part - time system to a permanent all - wheel drive setup that utilized a mechanical center differential to transmit power from the transmission to both the front and rear tires while front and rear diffs provided traction to the left and right tires on each axle.
That would mean the new Lexus ES — which will be underpinned by the new Toyota TNGA Platform — extending its offering from just a front - wheel drive setup to one which includes a four - wheel drive option, probably a 4WD option using an electrified back axle rather than a mechanical 4WD system, at a price point which sits somewhere between the (cheaper) ES and the current GS.
Unusually, the XD is available from the factory with a removable in - bed gooseneck hitch for major - league towing capability (a gooseneck setup is key to taking larger loads and reducing trailer sway, as it puts tongue weight directly over the rear axle).
The front MacPherson / lower control - arm setup, and rear twist axle, deftly handle the power from the 180 - horsepower 3.4 - liter V - 6.
• 1932 Brookville Steel RPU body and custom fabricated box • Custom removable top for weather protection • From Ford Racing, the all - new 5.0 - liter Ti - VCT «Coyote» V - 8 engine from the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang — deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor • Custom vintage - style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder CoaFrom Ford Racing, the all - new 5.0 - liter Ti - VCT «Coyote» V - 8 engine from the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang — deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor • Custom vintage - style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coafrom the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang — deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor • Custom vintage - style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coafrom Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coafrom Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coafrom polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coating
The suspension has also been given the AMG treatment — aside from specifically - tuned spring / damper units and larger stabilisers, the car's three - link front suspension gets stiffer steering knuckles, more rigid bearings and totally new elastokinematics, while the four - link rear axle is new, with geometry and setup unique to the model.
Under the skin, Mercedes has fitted the GT3 with a modified version of the 6.2 litre V8 used in the SLS AMG GT3 mated to a six - speed sequential racing gearbox mounted in a transaxle setup on the back axle for weight distribution, with double wishbone suspension made almost entirely from aluminium.
Volvo did something interesting by stretching that dash to axle ratio while keeping a front - drive / transverse - engine setup, but it's not the best from an engineering standpoint.