Sentences with phrase «chassis balance»

In isolation the two cars behave in much the same way, but the increased roll stiffness and slightly more neutral chassis balance are evident.

The same is true on circuit, except that in fast corners sheer momentum alone, rather than any particular rear - biased chassis balance, will see the back step out.

It has spot - on chassis balance, supercar - quality initial brake bite, and more than ample suspension compliance.

The X3's chassis balance ensures strong levels of grip.

The R8 maintains the sweet chassis balance of its predecessor, but can slip into understeer if driven clumsily

The Cup 2s sink themselves hard into the tarmac and the very neutral chassis balance means there's virtually no understeer to contend with.

As with the 3 Series and 5 Series, the 1 Series has a pointy front end that loves to be rushed into corners before the throttle is flattened and the supreme chassis balance felt.

(BMW used to be able to find the right chassis balance without making its drivers do the fine - tuning.)

The relatively pointy chassis balance means you only need to trail brake lightly to get the car turned in, although the stable rear end never feels as though it might try to overtake the front.

What made the R8 exceptional back then and keeps it so damn tempting now is its sweet chassis balance, crisp and intuitive steering, Lotus - like fluidity over tricky road surfaces, the click - clack of the open-gated manual» box and, not least, the stirring soundtrack and immediate response of that 4.2 - litre V8.

A car that takes the sonorous engine note, rabid performance, superb chassis balance, impressive build quality and pure...

Plus, that slick - shifting automatic transmission and the terrific chassis balance means it's probably all the sports sedan the dedicated driving enthusiast will ever need.

With front - end grip that's out of this world, superfast electronics taking care of rear - end traction and great inherent chassis balance, the F12 berlinetta's racetrack limits are quite approachable.

M Dynamic Mode enables exceptional handling through corners and allows drivers to fully exploit the car's perfect chassis balance..

On those demanding, limited - visibilty two - lanes, it's possible for chassis balance and high - quality feedback to more than make up the power deficiency between the Cayman and cars like the Mercedes AMG GTS.

Front end grip is unrelenting on the 215/45 R17 tyres, and coupled with a lovely chassis balance there is an element of adjustability to the handling through the throttle alone.

It also communicated what was happening under the wheels very clearly to the driver, thanks to a great chassis balance and responsive steering.

Like a good racing car, the ACR's predictability and chassis balance change drastically in concert with its chassis and wing settings.

The excellent steering, low - grip Michelin tires, and fabulous chassis balance combine to make this rear - wheel - drive coupe so much fun to flog.

In lateral grip and turn - in response, sure — but in chassis balance, the Porsche is in a different league.

In either of the Sport modes the 718 is a deeply impressive sports car, with an expertly judged chassis balance, good pliancy over bumps and rock solid body control.

On the track, this newfound structural stiffness and lightness results in far more linear steering and much - improved chassis balance.

The natural chassis balance is neutral, pushing into slight safety understeer towards the edge of grip.

Obviously, having the well - calibrated stability control system to save your butt helps your confidence, but the underlying chassis balance we felt at GingerMan is also crucial to making the new Viper feel like a modern sports car.

Not only is it spacious and versatile, though, it also offers impressive driving characteristics, with nice chassis balance, surprising grip, responsive steering, and a manual gearbox that's fun to operate.

It's better stroked along just within the limit — driven in that manner the M135i is fun and engaging with a malleable chassis balance.

Look, it's difficult not to feel this way if you spend enough time piloting one of these exceptional sports cars, thanks to exceptional chassis balance and tactile feedback.

True, it's a trait that today is usefully amplified by scrabbly winter tyres, but you can't fail to notice the pervasive rear - driven chassis balance of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

The firm's smooth V - 6 powers the front wheels with similar stats to the CX - 9, but lacks the Mazda's lithe chassis balance and good handling feel.

The SKYACTIV next - generation high - performance lightweight chassis balances precise handling with a comfortable ride feel to realize driving pleasure.

No such feeling is felt in either the Terrano or the Duster and Dacia needs to be appreciated for the fantastic chassis balance.

Steve Sutcliffe for one couldn't find enough superlatives as he heaped praise on the i30N's outstanding chassis balance, grip, steering feel, brakes etc during his test drive for evo magazine (available on youtube).

Comparing the BMW M850i to the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a massive compliment, as that car has some of the finest chassis balance of any car on sale.

On first impressions the GTS feels a fair bit firmer than the previous VXR8, but the instinctively adjustable chassis balance of the old car is still in place.

The carefully honed chassis balance is always evident.

The low - grip conditions also allowed Polestar engineers to tweak the hybrid's chassis balance thanks to input coming from the carmaker's test drivers.

The petrol City is better to drive as it doesn't understeer so quickly and the diesel model is quite fun too but still the Vento betters it with a better chassis balance.

But what is new is the beautiful chassis balance, and the sheer tactility of the thing.

BMW also makes a big deal about chassis balance for the 3 Series (almost every page in its sales brochure is dedicated to detailing just how poised and engaging the car is to drive), so you'd expect it to be a rather entertaining car to drive.

Its wonderfully neutral chassis balance and agility.

The revised suspension settings have, on our first acquaintance, turned it into a considerably more dynamic machine, with less roll, more grip and a far less front - biased chassis balance, certainly on the dusty tarmac of our Spanish test route.

What this car lacks compared to the benchmark Megane is a pointy chassis balance — the Peugeot feels locked down and secure where the Renault is alive and thrilling.»

A car that takes the sonorous engine note, rabid performance, superb chassis balance, impressive build quality and pure technical brilliance of its predecessor and hauls every last nuance of it to a whole new plane.

That's to say M GmbH is considering the benefits of front - wheel drive, namely cheaper production costs and improved interior space; as opposed to the inherent chassis balance and driving dynamics offered by rear - wheel drive.

Both cars have enjoyed much success for their 200 horsepower BOXER engine, rear - wheel - drive setup, and perfect chassis balancing.

Driving the Corvette Grand Sport on any road with this much power, grip, and chassis balance means it probably views us with disdain, rolling its eyes at our feeble attempts to explore its limits.

And in terms of throttle response — even on a great road where you want your right foot hard - wired to the engine and hence the chassis balance — it's supreme.

As to the turbocharger question, some felt that a turbo's sudden surge in power might upset the rear - wheel - drive car's chassis balance.

It's frustrating, as the Cooper S's chassis balance and darty steering are still present and correct - they're just hard to enjoy on these tyres.