Sentences with phrase «car improve its weight distribution»

It was also the first Ferrari to feature a four wheel independent suspension and a five - speed transaxle that helped the car improve its weight distribution.

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With the car's battery positioned low in the chassis and towards the rear of the car, both weight distribution and the car's centre of gravity should be improved.

So, the main points so far are these; the weight distribution throughout the car will certainly have an effect on how the car handles (and remember that adding weight to the tyre will improve its grip, up to a point), but anything else which disturbs the tyre's ability to grip will also have an effect.

Named 2008 DKR16 — the 16 a coincidental link to the 405 T16 that once won both the Paris - Dakar and Pikes Peak — the car now features new dimensions and improved weight distribution.

But as the V has an included angle of 60 degrees as opposed to 90 with the 4.2 V8 it actually sits slightly lower and the car's overall weight distribution has been marginally improved.

The body is 38 % stiffer torsionally than the old car, with a lower centre of gravity, improved weight distribution and a lower hip point for the driver that improves the driving position.

The W12 engine is positioned lower and further back in the chassis, which helps with overall weight distribution; Bentley says the Continental GT's front / rear balance improves from 58:42 in the outgoing car to 55:45 here.

Most of its weight saving comes from over the front axles, and Jaguar says this also improves the car's weight distribution, shifting one per cent of mass towards the rear; the car now has a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, according to Jaguar.

Corvette features a rear transaxle that improves weight distribution, keeping the car more evenly balanced during acceleration, turning and hard braking.

Consider, though, that the R's extra weight is mostly slung over the car's rear wheels, improving weight distribution and handling balance.

Honda has also improved weight distribution by way of relocating elements — the three percent reduction in weight ratio over the front axle also contributes to the new car's improved dynamics and stability.

This engine, also to be used by corporate brother Porsche, makes more low - rpm torque, at least on paper, and weighs 31 pounds less than the outgoing supercharged engine, which helps improve front - to - rear weight distribution compared to the previous car.

By adopting the new platform, future Bentleys will have much - improved weight distribution because the engine will be sitting well back in the nose of the car, greatly improving steering response and turn - in.

A new aluminum impact beam at the front of the car contributes to overall mass savings and improved weight distribution while providing excellent crashworthiness.