Sentences with phrase «chassis balance of»

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.

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.

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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.

However, as the roads begin to open out and the corners become quicker and more clearly sighted, the chassis is allowed to settle and it becomes more flat - footed with a resolutely nose - led balance and little in the way of throttle adjustability.

The Focus is one of the most enjoyable of these cars to drive on twisty rural roads, as the chassis clings to the pavement through the bends with a handling balance that is decidedly European.

The end goal, Audi claims, was to marry the chassis balance and steering feel of a rear - wheel - drive car with the grip and idiot - proof nature of all - wheel drive.

> Ride and handling - The 918 is the heaviest of the hypercar trio, but ample traction and the chassis» inherent balance do a good job to hide it.

All the things we love about a great chassis — a supple but controlled ride, ideally geared and weighted steering, balanced grip front to rear, and a delicious flow of information from all four contact patches to tell you when those limits are being breached — are here in this small, unprepossessing Ford hatch.

The chassis balance and grip it provided in Speedvegas's quicker turns — none of which qualify as truly high - speed — and the corresponding confidence it inspired had several of us dreaming about running the car somewhere more wide open, like Road America or Road Atlanta or Spa - Francorchamps.

There are already evident threads of continuity in the IV that will run through all of the cars: the sheer breadth of the power band and the way the engine revs out to the limiter with real freedom, the fantastic accuracy of the gearbox and the excellent braking feel, and — the key quality — the malleability of the chassis balance.

The combination of these two factors means the chassis exhibits a more neutral front - to - rear balance than before, working all four tyres more evenly, both into, through, and out of a given corner.

> Ride and Handling — The Fiesta ST's chassis is incredibly well balanced and hugely engaging, making the car one of the most enjoyable in the class.

In medium to quick corners the chassis shows good balance, but there's still too much body roll — despite the best efforts of the active dampers and anti-roll bars — and it takes a small leap of faith to push right up to the M760 Li's limits on the road.

You soon learn to make small, precise inputs, entirely in keeping with the inherent poise and fine balance of the chassis.

Over the years, Porsche has dialed in a more balanced and stable chassis with more even weight distribution, vastly improved suspension systems, rear tires wider than the fronts, and the safety net of stability control.

The Lexus's chassis balance is steady - state understeer and it's the least agile and rewarding of three.

Likewise, the i8 Roadster's suspension tune, fabulously rigid carbon chassis, and inherent balance — due in part to the unusual engine / motor combination and layout — rewarding good driving whatever the pace, but always hinting at the possibility of more.

All - wheel drive makes you more aware of the front tires in slow corners, and it can fool you into thinking the car is pushing, but you should remember that the i8 is meant to go fast, and the 49 percent front / 51 percent rear balance, the wide track dimensions of the chassis, and selection of tire sizes front and rear are set appropriately.

Successfully balancing these critical, and often conflicting, factors is the chassis engineer's eternal challenge, but one that Swedish suspension manufacturer Öhlins believes it has met with its range of «Road & Track» dampers.

As a result, we rely on the beautiful balance of the Macan GTS» chassis, ripping around corners as we trace Zwart's racing line.

And yes, sometimes there's a touch of understeer, but, once you've identified this through your fingertips, you need only relax your toes to balance the chassis.

Now, every time I drive a Scion FR - S or Subaru BRZ, it reminds me of the Nissan's chassis balance.

Dickie Meaden, who'd somehow found space in his diary to fly out to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and conduct evo's first drive of the mighty McLaren P1, may have been shifting up a gear, but it's more likely that a fleeting lift of the throttle to balance the chassis mid-slide was the impetus for a moment of rich - running.

Once the ESP is all the way off the balance of the chassis truly reveals itself.

In the wet you're quickly mindful that the front - end responds more rapidly than the rear - end can support, but in the dry you can lean on the nose with greater conviction and trust in the available traction and inherent balance of the chassis.

As for the rest of the 2014 Infiniti Q50, it's what we've come to expect from the Infiniti G37: a quite good sport sedan with a well - balanced, rear - wheel - drive chassis; a very strong, 328 - hp V - 6 that's well mated to a seven - speed automatic; and an attractive exterior and interior.

There's still a nice balance to the chassis as there's lots of grip across the rear axle, too.

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.

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.

Infiniti claims a balance of ride and handling with its chassis setup, with Dynamic Digital Suspension, which uses electrically - adjustable dampers and a selection of driving modes to tailor the car's handling to the driver's needs.

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

The chassis is extremely balanced, and the bespoke Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires offer gobs of grip.

Ride and handling - Ability to blend pointy and balanced handling with supple ride makes the chassis a work of brilliance.

The chassis balance is little short of inspirational, with a fabulously on - the - nose feeling as you turn in, yet with a seemingly infinite range of throttle adjustability all the way to the heart of the corner.

Balancing the tires won't cure the problem, if you're capable of raising the car chassis then spin each wheel and sight across the tread, the lump will be visible in the damaged tire.

In all but the Renault Sport cars, there's also too little power to play with the chassis balance mid-corner or fire satisfyingly out of tighter turns.

Rather than unleash a terrifying amount of tech to make a big car do things it really shouldn't be able to do, the 575 relies instead on a more traditional recipe of feedback, chassis balance and depth of character to not only entertain, but to draw you relentlessly into the experience.

Few cars can match the BMW's mix of chassis balance, power, luxury, and sophistication.

Like the regular XF, the chassis tuning of this vehicle is exemplary, with a nice balance between comfort and handling.

Corradi also asserts that, regardless of the driver aids, the Scuderia's chassis is «very well balanced», thanks in part to a 15 mm drop in ride height and the adoption of titanium springs, and also because the newcomer enjoys the same 43:57 front: rear weight distribution as the F430.

All of which blunts the urge to exploit the ample levels of grip, a pretty neutral chassis balance and powerful braking.

In hard cornering, you can feel the weight transfer of the motor and batteries — all packed beneath the boot floor — preying on the chassis's balance, more benign but still early -911-pendulous.

The handling is flatter and more precise as a result of the upgrades, but the chassis still offers a good balance and good composure over mid corner bumps.

And, mission accomplished, there is precious little understeer to be found in the Z / 28 chassis, roll well is mitigated thanks to the stiffer suspension and the balance of front to rear grip is almost perfect.

Although there are AMG versions of the Mercedes SL with as much or more power, the AMG GT is lighter, harder - edged and it has a more aggressively tuned and better balanced all - aluminum chassis, which gives it superior handling than the softer and more relaxed SL models.

A small, lightweight coupe, the affordable 2018 Toyota 86 is a favorite with young driving enthusiasts eager to explore the limits of its well - balanced rear - wheel - drive chassis.

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.

The overall combination of the independent suspension, responsive powertrain and a balanced chassis make the FX fun to drive.

The relentless cornering grip of a dynamically balanced chassis talking to you through a driver - focused cockpit.

The rear - wheel - drive chassis always seems firmly planted but there's a definite sense of the car being pushed from the back and steered from the front — great balance, in other words.