Sentences with phrase «by magnetic ride»

A 58 kg weight saving - largely thanks to losing rear seats and bulky non-essentials like aircon — is accompanied by magnetic ride suspension and extra power from its 5.2 - litre V8.

Not exact matches

By combining observations from the ground and in space, the team observed a plume of low - energy plasma particles that essentially hitches a ride along magnetic field lines — streaming from Earth's lower atmosphere up to the point, tens of thousands of kilometers above the surface, where the planet's magnetic field connects with that of the sun.

After spotting initial hints of magnetic behavior, Rode teamed up with magnetic specialists led by John Giapintzakis at the University of Crete in Greece.

Available in both front - or all - wheel - drive and powered by a standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb - ft of torque, or high - performance Twin - Turbo 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers 410 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque, the XTS is also the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control for an incredibly smooth rRide Control for an incredibly smooth rideride.

The ride, aided by those optional magnetic shocks, is firm without being overly so, and in any case a simple toggle of Drive Select allows tailoring the suspension response (along with the throttle, steering, and exhaust) from Dynamic into Comfort, Individual, or Auto modes.

What's new is that fixed - rate dampers are gone and replaced by magnetic units, which Lambo says offer greater body and wheel control, a wider spectrum of performance, and apparently greater ride comfort.

As well as third generation magnetic ride dampers, the NSX's handling is helped by (deep breath) Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive.

The third - generation Magnetic Ride Control (pioneered by GM) has three settings, Touring, Sport and Track.

Removable carbon fibre roof panel, uniquely calibrated SLA - type front and rear suspension design, standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers, standard smart electronic limited - slip differential (eLSD) integrated with Electronic Stability Control and Performance Traction Management systems, 19x10 - inch front and 20x12 - inch rear spin - cast aluminum wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport P285 / 30ZR19 front and 335 / 25ZR20 rear tires, extended fenders by 56 mm at the front and 80 mm at the rear, Brembo brakes (371x33mm front and 365x25mm rear two - piece steel brake discs, aluminum six - piston front and four - piston rear fixed calipers), a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon - fibre hood with a larger vent, larger front fender vents and unique air blades over the inlets on the rear fenders, a larger unique rear spoiler, and rear - fascia openings that are larger than the Stingray.

With the magnetic dampers in their default «normal» setting, the ride is impressively supple at low speeds, and while it's accompanied by that tautness and sport - biased swagger typical of any high - performance car wearing fat, low - profile rubber, the Spyder is a comfortable car.

OPTIONS: Magnetic ride control ($ 1,695); eight - speed automatic ($ 1,495); Exhaust, dual mode performance ($ 895); Chevrolet MyLink audio system w / navigation, 8 - inch diagonal touchscreen, select Bluetooth streaming, Apple carplay capability provided by Apple available with compatible smartphones ($ 495); 20 - inch 5 - split spoke premium gray - painted machined - face aluminum wheels ($ 200)

Despite the Multimatic system's (manufactured right here in Canada, by the way) advanced spool valve damping adjustment mechanism, Al Oppenheiser, the Camaro's chief engineer, says the DSSV system was chosen over the ZL1's Magnetic Ride Control mainly because it reduces weight.

The new calibrations represent additional refinement to the Magnetic Ride suspension and can unlock additional performance in Track mode as recorded by a 1.0 - second improvement in time around Milford Proving Grounds.

Last week at the SEMA show, GM announced that select C7 Corvette owners could have new calibrations for Magnetic Ride Control installed by dealer technicians for the cost of $ 350.

The engine is backed by an eight - speed automatic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control delivers more precise body motion control.

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.

The magnetic ride system's sophisticated dampers are filled with a magnetorheological fluid containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field.

Here was a car built by an American OEM that produced 638 hp, utilized magnetic ride control, and was now capable of showing the best from Europe its taillights — on the street and on the track.

In addition, Denali models include magnetic ride control, a real - time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control by «reading» the road every millisecond and, says GM, changing damping in just five milliseconds.

The Bullitt includes all of the GT's Premium and Performance package content and, perhaps best appreciated by driving enthusiast, it rolls on the excellent magnetic ride dampers.

You'll love the Magnetic Ride Control suspension that enhances traction and allows more precise steering.Our Premier exceeds your expectations with its powerful presence that's complemented by gorgeous alloy wheels, a hands - free power lift-gate, and xenon headlights.

Options include a paddle - shift six - speed automatic transmission, front side - impact airbags, Head - Up Display (HUD), Bose audio with six - disc in - dash CD / MP3 player, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, Turn - by - Turn and DVD navigation, the Z51 Performance Package, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, dual - mode exhaust system, transparent roof panel and polished alloy wheels.

Just like its slightly shorter sibling, the ATS - L delivers a nimble and balanced ride thanks to its 50/50 front - to - rear weight distribution made possible by a high - strength and lightweight architecture, Brembo Brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and high - performance run - flat tiride thanks to its 50/50 front - to - rear weight distribution made possible by a high - strength and lightweight architecture, Brembo Brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and high - performance run - flat tiRide Control suspension, and high - performance run - flat tires.

The suspension is supervised by Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control, which adjusts the shock absorbers near - instantaneously to varying pavement conditions.

While that option is going away for 2016, non-Z51 buyers can get these wheels as an option by ordering the the car with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

Magnetic Selective Ride Control, the world's fastest - reacting suspension and a technology advance initiated by Corvette, is included on all Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette models.

The ride quality is nicely regulated by an advanced suspension system called Magnetic Ride Contride quality is nicely regulated by an advanced suspension system called Magnetic Ride ContRide Control.

Opt for Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control and you can select how smooth the ride should be, or how glue - like you want it to stick to the pavement by controlling body lean and sway.&raRide Control and you can select how smooth the ride should be, or how glue - like you want it to stick to the pavement by controlling body lean and sway.&raride should be, or how glue - like you want it to stick to the pavement by controlling body lean and sway.»

The body is lowered by 10 mm (0.39 inch) on the TTS, with the S line sport package and with the adaptive damper control system, Audi magnetic ride.

A fixed sport suspension is available as part of a $ 6,000 Dynamic Plus package, but Audi's standard magnetic ride setup is a-OK by me.

The body is lowered by 10 millimeters (0.4 in) on the TTS Roadster, in conjunction with the S line sports package and with Audi magnetic ride.

It boasts an additional engine, transmission and differential coolers and leverages as well as Magnetic Ride Suspension which lowers the ride height by 30 mm (1.2 in) for improved cornering capabilRide Suspension which lowers the ride height by 30 mm (1.2 in) for improved cornering capabilride height by 30 mm (1.2 in) for improved cornering capability.

They are the first Holden - badged vehicles to get four - mode magnetic ride control suspension (similar to that fitted to Holden Special Vehicles) which is controlled by a driver mode dial.

The Director is powered by the same 304kW / 570Nm LS3 V8 as the VFII Calais V but adds four - mode Magnetic Ride Control suspension (yep, as per Holden Special Vehicles), cross-drilled Brembo brake rotors front and rear and four - piston rear calipers from the Redline.

With the versatility provided by the adaptive magnetic dampers, the SS 1LE's ride was never remotely objectionable both on the highway and around town, though the wide tires did show a tendency to track in road grooves more than the standard SS.

While substantially overshadowed by its bigger brother, the V6 1LE provided plenty of entertainment on the road too, though I did find myself wishing magnetic ride control suspension was at least an option here.

A number of important engineering changes have been made to transform the ATS into the performance version you see above, with Cadillac adding a Brembo high - performance brake system and Magnetic Ride Control, and increasing structural stiffness by 25 percent to enable the car to tolerate higher cornering loads.

The chassis» torsional rigidity is up by 25 per cent which helps the third gen magnetic ride dampers do a fine job of controlling wheel and body motion, but from the driver's perspective, they also deliver a comfortable ride on the road and yet can still deliver great handling on track.

Suspension and handling are both sound, enhanced respectively by Buick's magnetic ride control and StabiliTrak.

Building on the firm foundation of the same aggressively tuned Magnetic Ride Control dampers, FE4 springs, and stabilizer bars that will be offered by the upcoming supercharged Camaro ZL1, the SS 1LE also benefits from enormously sticky Goodyear F1 Supercar tires (riding on the same 20 - inch forged aluminum rims found with the V6 1LE).

The ZL1's outstanding power is complemented by advanced powertrain and chassis technologies, including exclusive Performance Traction Management and third - generation Magnetic Ride Control.

Chassis improvements make for a 25 percent stiffer bodyshell and the CTS - V is suspended by GM's third - generation Magnetic Ride Control dampers.

It was powered by a V8 engine developing 317 kW mated to a new Tremec TR6060 gearbox and had 20 - inch «Pentagon» wheels, Magnetic Ride Control suspension system with Sport mode and Park Assist system.

stiffer bodyshell and the CTS - V is suspended by GM's third - generation Magnetic Ride Control dampers.

Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control ™, which provides increased wheel control by dramatically reducing heave, pitch and roll even on the roughest of roads or during difficult maneuvers at high speeds.

The XLR is powered by a 4.6 - liter Northstar V - 8 engine, and it comes with virtually every feature available in the GM lineup as standard equipment, from a DVD player to Magnetic Ride Control.

A sophisticated suspension system should ensure handling improvements for the new S3, helped along in no small terms by the optional Audi magnetic ride as standard equipment.

The car featured many unique features such as a Jet Blue exterior colour, the front curve of the front wings borrowed from an Audi TT and Audi Nuvolari quattro GT, 20 - inch wheels, a twin - turbocharged V10 FSI engine with a rated power output of 610 PS (449 kW; 602 hp) and 750 N ⋅ m (553.17 lb ⋅ ft), a single - frame radiator grille, aluminium sports suspension with magnetic ride shock absorbers, dark interior colours, the body of the car made of aluminium and carbon fibre as well as distinctive wing mirrors designed by S. Arbin.

The Audi magnetic ride dampers swap conventional fluid for a magnetorheological solution containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field.

* New TT RS Coupe and Roadster debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show * First modern day Audi model since the emblematic quattro coupes of the 1980s to feature charismatic five - cylinder power in a new high - tech form that makes 340PS and 30mpg a reality * 2.5 - litre TFSI unit delivers 340PS from 5,400 rpm to 6,700 rpm, 450Nm from 1,600 rpm to 5,300 rpm, 0 - 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds (Roadster 4.7 seconds), top speed limited to 248km / h (155mph) but can be increased at extra cost to 278km / h (174mph), combined mpg 30.7 (Roadster 29.7 mpg) * RS 4 - style Sport button boosts throttle response and further enriches exhaust note * New six - speed manual transmission, enhanced quattro system capable of diverting almost all torque output rearwards, TT RS - specific sports chassis lowered by 10 mm (Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping available at extra cost)