Sentences with phrase «centre of gravity by»

Taking advantage of the inherent packaging advantages offered by contemporary electric drivelines, the Generation EQ's lithium ion battery is mounted low down wholly within the floor of the new structure, providing it with an ultra-low centre of gravity by contemporary road car standards.

Besides the aesthetic impact, the carbon - fibre bits, according to Nissan, help reduce the car's total weight by about 65 kgs and combine to work and increase downforce, besides lowering the centre of gravity by 15 mm and generating an additional 100 kgs at 300 km / hr compared to the updated 2014 GT - R.

The lower car floor, and revisions to the chassis and suspension combine to lower the CTR's centre of gravity by 10 mm.

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The size of the minorities varies from study to study, but the one - third conclusion reached by Maser and Dufour provides a centre of gravity for the estimates.

silva cazorla and coutinho are quite short in general (between 5» 4 and 5» 6) which means there centre of gravity is lower giving them greater balance to counter the strength used by opposing players.

By distributing some of baby's weight onto your hips, it brings the centre of gravity as low as possible on your body, thus reducing the strain on your shoulders and back.

The second observation is to recall how the advocacy of an overt smaller state argument by many in the Coalition would, quite apart from polarising British politics like nothing since» 83, risk seeing the Left falling once again into a framing trap that pushes the centre of gravity in political discourse even further to the right.

MPs have also been angered by a media briefing note sent to them at 6 am claiming that as a lifelong eurosceptic, Mr Corbyn was «far closer to the centre of gravity of the British public».

The Labour leader said: «Now he wants to negotiate a new treaty when he can't say what he wants in it — all the time driven by a party whose centre of gravity is drifting towards exit.

So given the gravity of both of these issues, why do centre - left voters continue to back Labour by such a substantial margin?

A computer simulation of two black holes merging into one created recently by scientists at the University of Texas and the Theoretical Astrophysics Centre in Copenhagen should provide them with a detailed idea of what type of gravity waves to expect.

The calculation involves working out the difference in gravitational potential — a measure of the work done by gravity in moving a mass from one location to another — between the centre and surface.

Physicists have calculated that the centre of the Earth is two - and - a-half years younger than its surface, thanks to the effects of gravity as described by general relativity.

On their travels about the galactic centre, they are affected by the gravity of other clusters, as well as by large clouds of gas that they pass close to.

Portegies Zwart and his team suspect a middleweight black hole forms after a massive star, drawn by gravity to the crowded centre of a star cluster, merges with other stars swarming around there.

Consequently, it has been suggested that body positions that improve stability by involving a forward lean and low centre of gravity may be advantageous for COD performance (Sheppard & Young, 2006).

Empowered by digital connectivity, upwardly mobile consumers and bold business innovation, emerging market leaders are now helping to find a new centre of gravity for the global fashion industry.

As fashion's centre of gravity moves steadily south and east, driven by the changing global distribution of both wealth...

This has a knock - on effect of enabling engineers to lower LaFerrari's centre - of - gravity by 35 mm; an unprecedented gain over an already extreme starting point and something that allows engineers to run softer springs yet still reduce body roll.

Unlike many at eCoty, I leave with fond memories of at least two fantastic drives in the GT S. I love how the centre of gravity feels down by your ankles, the massive traction, and the startling turn - in response.

Elsewhere, weight has been shed by stripping the interior and positioning the seats as low as possible, for a lower centre of gravity.

The Schnitzer spring kit lowers the car by 25 mm and 20 mm (front and rear respectively) endowing the i8 with a lower centre of gravity while Schnitzer has also fitted a set of its AC1 forged alloy wheels.

Lubrication is now by a dry - sump system, which allows the engine to sit lower in the chassis in pursuit of the SLS's low centre of gravity, and the oil pump is demand - driven rather than being powered all the time.

Previously, the darty front - end was accompanied by a low centre of gravity, minimal body roll and a rear - end that could be adjusted with a lift of the throttle.

Its aggressive stance is emphasised by the oh - so - low centre of gravity, while the deeply curved doors give the whole shape a tautness that suggests skin stretched over muscle.

Switching back to a mid-engined configuration for the F12 was quickly dismissed — the benefits it brings in terms of centre - of - gravity and traction were outweighed by sacrifices to practicality, useability and visibility.

While the STI's weight and centre of gravity should be lowered by the carbon top, the rest of the car isn't as sharp as you'd hope.

The basic PASM option lowers the car by 10 mm, but the new sport chassis version lowers it by 20 mm to further drop the car's centre of gravity.

As such, VW quotes a 373 - mile range from the I.D. Buzz (or a more realistic 270 - mile range by US standards), courtesy of a flat, Tesla - style bank of batteries forming part of the car's lower structure - not just ideally placed to keep the centre of gravity low, but also designed to ensure a flat cabin floor for maximum space.

A Sport version lowers the entire plot by some 15 millimetres for an even lower centre of gravity — «facilitating tighter body control,» says Infiniti — while a whole bunch of electronic safety nannies, including Automatic Park Assistance with Around View Monitor (AVM), make the Q30 easier to park.

The three - layered fabric soft top is supported by a magnesium / steel / aluminium structure of low weight, which helps to keep the centre of gravity low.

At the same time, the car's centre of gravity has been lowered: the engine and transmission are 15 mm lower than before, while the seating position has been reduced by 10 mm.

This unique look is completed by 17 - inch lightweight alloy wheel rims in a special design, a tricolour badge on the rear and a sporty red adhesive stripe which draws attention to the classic body side, the low centre of gravity and the seating position, tilted back towards the rear axle, providing a shapely silhouette with the proportions of a thoroughbred sports car.

Reducing the weight of the upper body panels by using lightweight Carbon Fibre lowers the centre of gravity for the Polestar 1 and results in better handling, performance and drivability on an open and flowing road.

The dry sump lubrication system allows the mouting of the engine by 55 mm lower and this position lowers the centre of gravity, an ideal situation for a sports car with extremely high lateral dynamics.

Aston stuffs the most potent of its recently variable - valve - timed 6.0 L V12 under the hood, lowers said engine by 19 mm for a lower centre of gravity and festoons the drivetrain with all manner of go - faster goodies — six - piston Brembo brakes and a fourth - generation electronically adaptive suspension.

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The extensive use of high tensile steel in the bodyshell construction has helped to reduce the overall weight of the new Auris by up to 40 kg, whilst its overall reduction in height has also lowered the centre of gravity.

Allied to this weight loss, reducing the overall vehicle height by 55 mm, ground clearance by 10 mm and the height of the new front seats by 40 mm has lowered the new Toyota Auris» centre of gravity, further improving the vehicle's high speed stability and cornering agility.

If wished, this lowers the centre of gravity on the GLE 63 by up to 30 millimetres and significantly improves the handling during fast cornering.

«Harnessing the low centre of gravity afforded by the TNGA layout, the vehicle is light and agile in the side view, yet as we move to the rear, the architecture transforms to create a solid, wide and low stance that is absolutely critical to the European market.»

By eliminating the side radiators, the position of the centre of gravity is improved, the radiator is better protected against collision damage, and the venting of hot air through louvres in the front cover is enhanced.

The centre of gravity has been lowered by 5 mm, too, which Subaru claims will boost handling, steering and responsiveness.

Despite the same engine performance carrying the same weight, that feeling's exacerbated on the road by a lower centre of gravity that induces less head - shake and a broader footprint from wider 20 - inch rubber, offering outstanding all - wheel drive traction, car - like body control and impeccable ride quality all at the same time.

«Harnessing the low centre of gravity afforded by the TNGA layout, the vehicle is light and agile in the side view, yet as we move to the rear, the architecture transforms to create a solid, wide and low stance that is absolutely critical for the European market.»

More than the chassis, however, the Q7 is aided in its «diet» by a lighter -LRB--71 kg), more rigid and more aluminium body (around 41 per cent) whose centre of gravity sits 50 mm lower than before.

By placing the input / output shafts diagonally, the transmission is flat and the car's centre of gravity can be lowered.

The engine is mounted 19 mm lower in the chassis, principally to provide greater bonnet clearance in impacts with pedestrians, but usefully drops the centre of gravity of the car by 10 mm.

The cabin includes such features as a wide centre console, advanced NASA - inspired Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seats, and plenty of visibility created by the large windows and available power panoramic sunroof.

The revised suspension has been lowered by 15 mm, giving the C - class Coupé a lower centre of gravity than C - Class saloon.