Sentences with phrase «chassis change»

The most noticeable chassis change though is the addition of three - stage adaptive dampers, which stretch the car's breadth of abilities.

Audi Sport has announced a Performance Parts range of upgrades for its TT and R8 models with a focus on weight reduction and improved performance through aerodynamic and chassis changes.

Mazda has jumped on the trendy matte color scheme bandwagon in France, where it recently debuted its MX - 5 Matte and Black Special Edition.The core of the special edition is all cosmetic, with no engine or chassis changes installed.

Chassis changes The A6 catches up with its siblings by finally switching to the rear - biased Quattro system with a 40/60 default torque split.

Chassis changes from the Escape include a wider front and rear track, unique shock tuning, and optional three - mode adaptive dampers.

Because we drove the car on a slippery Silverstone track, we were forced us to tip - toe around the slower corners and couldn't feel the chassis changes shining through.

The chassis changes of the i3s make it more capable and, with the power uplift, a good deal sportier than the standard i3.

The extendable front splitter is a nice touch; the extensive chassis changes are expensive, and Akrapovic exhausts cost a fortune.

The chassis changes, however, promise to make the big BMW more focussed and, potentially, even more enjoyable.

The GTO's suspension and chassis changes were made to further reduce understeer — although we felt exactly none of that when sliding the 599HGTE around Fiorano last year.

transmission, so while there were chassis changes and a subtle bodykit, AMG maintained its position by providing a more mature, comfortable offering, albeit with a tyre - shredding wild side.

The chassis changes are pretty much entirely successful, giving keener front - end responses, better - feeling steering and a degree of throttle steerability that really does make this feel like a junior C63.

This was hooked up to a five - speed torque - converter transmission, so while there were chassis changes and a subtle bodykit, AMG maintained its position by providing a more mature, comfortable offering, albeit with a tyre - shredding wild side.

Kia said the chassis changes that helped improve the car's dynamics also aimed to reduce cabin noise, vibration and harshness.

There are no major chassis changes to note, although Toyota confirmed the suspension and steering systems have been modified.

The aero and chassis changes are admirable, but combined with Techart's power upgrades they should result in potent performance.

Most of the chassis changes are things that Ariel learnt while building the wild Ariel Atom V8, with new suspension pick - up points and bracing around the engine all helping to make the chassis stiffer.

While the relatively small power bump and large list of (heavy) standard features is not too exciting for the purist, we do look forward to feeling the chassis changes given Aston's impressive history of fine - tuning their cars throughout the model cycle.

The Boxster is quick to respond to steering inputs, and the extremely capable chassis changes direction without a hint of body roll.

The chassis changes also serve to eliminate most of the pitching motion experienced under heavy braking, enhancing the effect of the RF Limited Edition's meatier Brembo brakes.

All Jeeps, except Grand Wagoneer, have the following chassis changes: One - piece steering knuckles that simplify assembly and reduce weight on four - wheel - drive models.

Unseen, but significant, body and chassis changes to the 2013 GS 450h brings precision to the driving experience that luxury buyers demand.

He says the i8 Roadster will outhandle the old coupe model following the chassis changes made, most significantly to the rear suspension and axle.

The Mulsanne Speed, which was unveiled at the Paris motor show, features a more potent 6.75 - litre V8 engine, bespoke styling inside and out and chassis changes aimed at providing a more focused drive.

With such high grip limits and stellar brake performance, it gave us confidence to push the car hard throughout our session, and all the chassis changes did a good job making this 3,800 - pound car feel much lighter than it really is.

But the source also admitted that, at the limit, understeer is more evident on the new model and that the substantial chassis changes have been a sore point among the engineers.

Additional chassis changes include stiffer string rates and suspension bushings for improved cornering response.

The sports oriented G37S version has a number of chassis changes in keeping with its sharper profile.

Further chassis changes, including the adoption of stiffer steering knuckles and a unique ratio and software mapping for the electro - mechanical steering, are aimed at sharpening up responses.

Chassis changes do firm up the suspension in a positive way.

Chassis changes begin with STI - tuned coil springs that are 15 - percent stiffer in front and 3 - percent stiffer in back, while the Sachs dampers have a different, tS - specific tune compared to the ones employed on the regular BRZ Performance package.

«Toyota's eighth generation of the best - selling sedan wears more appealing sheetmetal, while chassis changes promise to deliver a more exciting drive character.

Beneath the skin of the SR trim are suspension and chassis changes that bring the car a lot closer to its Four - Door Sports Car roots, as well as an interior bathed in Alcantara leather that goes unmatched by most of its Japanese competition — even some from luxury brands like Lexus.

Not surprisingly, the chassis changes that go with the horsepower increase in the Super Sport are transferred to the Grand Sport Vitesse, which generally means firmer tuning.

Not exact matches

In my experience, it's taking the car out on the track to stretch her legs after rotating her tires, changing her oil and lubing her chassis that I find the most satisfying.

«Depending on what that something else is will change how you design the chassis, and how strong you need to make the chassis, because it delivers the load in a different way, depending on the geometry.

Despite the change of chassis though, simple aero should still allow the cars to follow each other easily, meaning the entertainment factor shouldn't change too much.

With the ability to grow with your family, duet transitions seamlessly from a single to a double using the optional family pack accessory (sold separately), without the hassle of changing the width of the chassis.

Transform seamlessly (without the hassle of changing the chassis!)

Schumer says after market changes like lengthening the chassis can make the stretched out limos unsafe because they lack structurally sound frames, emergency exits and side - impact airbags.

Projected carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars could remain level at three gigatons through 2050 despite many more personal vehicles on the road with only minor and affordable changes to existing engines, chassis and systems, according to a new report.

Changes made to the aero and chassis components of the car are possible for the AI but there's one huge omission: the AI driver can not actually improve its engine performance throughout the seasons.

We were able to put in some laps at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California, where the R - Design's chassis performed admirably on the 3.0 - mile track, which features several elevation changes and some tricky, off - camber corners.

I love the lateral grip and stability of the chassis in direction changes but the front end needs to find more purchase and the steering needs more weight and feel.

The wheelbase change goes hand - in - hand with a brand - new chassis; Hyundai says no chassis parts from the old car carry over to the 2015 Genesis.

For # 87,335, plus the option of sports chassis (# 581) and a sports exhaust (# 1,844)(the LSD is standard) you could have a 414bhp Carrera S. Similarly, the thought of a basic - spec Carrera with a heap of change and some aftermarket mods is very appealing.

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

Built on a Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale chassis with nearly 10 inches chopped out of it, the 4.7 - liter, V -8-powered show car with a curvaceous body reportedly needs few changes to be production - viable.

The latest Sports Series to join the family features a carbon - fiber chassis, dihedral doors, and an extended rear spoiler that is 0.5 - inches higher than the coupe's to compensate for the change in body shape.

Fortunately, thanks to the Miata's famously communicative chassis, you can feel this change in surface temperatures.