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.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
> 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The
car had such a beautifully
balanced, mid-engined
chassis, and such lovely, crisp steering to go with it, that the brilliance
of its flat - six powerplant very nearly went unnoticed.
CHASSIS NUMBER: 3454344545
Car comes with the
balance of the factory warranty until 12/2/2018.
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.
Chassis balance was further optimized thanks to the advantages
of testing on ice, allowing the test drivers to better analyze and react to the
car's behavior while driving.
While body roll is present, the
car sticks to the path you choose, thanks to the wider track and well -
balanced chassis that offers good levels
of grip.
The F - Type's modern design includes a
chassis made entirely
of aluminum, to
balance the
car's center
of gravity, which improves handling.
Take that silly «comfort» and «convenience» thing out
of it, and the 4C is perfect: stunning racy Italian looks, beautiful small turbo engine, fabulous twin - clutch transmission, rigid carbon - fiber
chassis, mid-engine
balance, and most
of all, maybe the quickest and most precise steering
of any sports
car on the road.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out
of bends and provides for better modulation
of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and
balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per
car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential
of the most powerful W12 engine and improved
chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.