Sentences with phrase «chassis components of»

Low profile 18 - inch tires and an even more precise on - center steering feel round out the unique chassis components of the Sonata SE.
The R107 and C107 took the chassis components of the midsize Mercedes - Benz W114 model and mated them initially to the M116 and M117 V8 engines used in the W108, W109 and W111 series.
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.

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But today's stoppage doesn't indicate that the issue has been solved, and something very hot beneath the chassis of the MCL33 has probably burned other components and makes the likelihood of a quick fix slim.
The chassis is made of cast aluminum to draw the heat away from the components on the inside.
They include a polymer 3 - D printer (Connex 350 3D Printer with Water Pressure Cleaner; model: Connex 350 / 1077L, vendor: Objet) for chassis construction, a database of compatible materials such as plastics and epoxies, and custom tooling for mounting device components during assembly.
Ferrari's 250 series of cars was the first indication of volume production from the brand, with race cars and road cars sharing many chassis and engine components and more body styles on offer than ever before.
The Italian manufacturer also didn't release what, exactly, it had done to decrease the overall weight compared to the outgoing California T. «Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the chassis and body - in - white components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity,» said the automaker in its release.
Eighty per cent of the body components are new and the powertrain and chassis have been significantly updated or revised throughout.
It will achieve all this by using the same pick and mix of 911 Turbo and GT3 RS parts from engine to chassis, with a number of specific components also included to gaurantee the performance.
Yet at lower speeds and over poorly surfaced tarmac the 3008 feels a little out of sorts, and there's the same feeling that the chassis components are all hanging together with soft rubber bushings that movements aren't particularly well controlled.
Meanwhile, a selection of upgraded chassis components starts with steering links that connect to the center of the front wheels, which help deliver a more precise feel through the steering wheel.
Saving money by sharing components is one of the best ways to keep low - volume sports cars profitable, so the next - generation SL - and SLC - Class (formerly known as the SLK) will share a chassis, though cut to different sizes.
Body and chassis components are lighter and stiffer than those of the outgoing RL.
The BlueSport itself would make use of lightweight components like an aluminum chassis and folding cloth roof.
Huibert Mees of the Ford GT program led development of the Model S's chassis components, and the steering was likewise developed by Ford and Lotus veterans.
BMW says the armored versions of its sedan were developed at the same time as the consumer models, with specialized chassis and suspension components worked into the design to accommodate the extra weight of the vehicle's steel - plated cabin.
The remaining chassis, gearbox, suspension, brakes, dashboard, and other components passed through several hands over the better part of the next three decades before the car was finally rebuilt in Italy — first by Carrozzeria AutoSport in Modena, then by Ferrari itself, where the car received a brand new, correct - type engine and further bodywork on its way to achieving Ferrari Classiche certification in 2014.
With the development of new chassis, Toyota has focused on increasing rigidity of body structures, with a 30 to 65 percent increase planned, and on reducing the weight of components and lowering the cars» center of gravity.
A crucial component of that» Ring record car is the new 48v Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control system.
The recipe for success is a combination of brutal turbocharged acceleration and upgraded chassis components from the M3 GTS.
Audi has gone to great lengths to improve weight distribution with the A5 — the new chassis (B8, according to enthusiasts, MLB according to Audi) switched the location of some powertrain components to push the front wheels forward and move the engine rearward.
While the 2014 BMW M4 and M3 are dripping in carbon, BMW made judicious use of conventional materials, like aluminum for the hood, many chassis components, and forged wheels.
It's bigger than a Volt on the outside and uses many of the Volt's chassis and powertrain components, but that's where the similarities end.
Kia said it reworked the chassis to include a different mix of high - strength and ultra-high-strength steel, and it altered the Optima's suspension geometry and components to improve the chassis dynamics.
Smaller and lighter than the performance 4 - Series, much of the car's engine internals, brake components and chassis setup are borrowed directly from its bigger brother.
The 92 - inch wheelbase, 151.5 - inch overall length and unique chassis and suspension components contributed to the Bronco's short turning radius of less than 35 feet.
The R170 SLK is based off the W202 C - Class platform, sharing many drivetrain and chassis components, as well as using a shortened version of the floor pan.
The F40, made to celebrate Ferrari's 40th birthday, was the first Ferrari to base itself off a carbonfibre chassis, with subframes carrying the drivetrain and suspension components outside of the main cabin.
Underside photos detail condition of the chassis and floor pans along with drivetrain and suspension components.
With its aluminum chassis, the Jaguar XE will put a priority on lightweight construction, and Jaguar has also revealed that the XE will have a double wishbone front suspension from the F - type sports car and a so - called «Integral Link» rear suspension with many components made of aluminum.
Chassis components and anchor points are upgraded to insure that the Ram ProMaster City's durability exceeds the demands of customers
Carbon fiber is one of the world's strongest materials for its mass — enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components, while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency.
In conjunction with a series of specifically tuned chassis components, this means that the new 911 GT3 RS offers extraordinary agility, a high degree of driving safety in the high speed range and extremely stable handling.
Each of these predefined set - ups activates different settings for the relevant powertrain and chassis components, with a greater variance amongst the settings for the new car.
These include the increased use of lightweight materials such as carbon - fibre - reinforced plastic and aluminum for a number of chassis and body components.
The SuperSport's adaptive all - wheel - drive chassis has also been improved, with around 60 per cent of the car's rear suspension components receiving revisions, while the car's front HiPerStruts — which prevent geometry changes during hard cornering — remain an innovative feature in this class.
Multiple undercarriage photos showing the condition of the chassis, suspension, and related components can be seen in the gallery.
Many of the M Performance Parts, including the lowered thread chassis and exhaust with flap system, are also available as retrofit components for the BMW M2 Coupé.
The chassis has triangular double wishbones at the front axle and a trapezoidal - link rear suspension made of forged aluminum components — a geometry that has proven in motorsports to be the optimal prerequisite for high agility, uncompromising precision and precisely defined self - steering behavior.
The low weight of the superstructure leads to significant secondary effects regarding size and weight in other components of the vehicle, such as the transmission, the chassis and the brake system.
Underway, the 2006 BMW 750Li's mass is tangible, but with very effective use of aluminum chassis and braking components to reduce unsprung weight, the car feels sprightlier than expected.
In the past few years, however, the trend pointed into the opposite direction: Increased demands for driving dynamics, safety, and comfort made car chassis constructions more and more complex and heavier — more structural components, new axle designs, integration of active suspension components.
Speaking of new components, the Portofino is said to use an all - new chassis that shaves some kilos off its weight — although it doesn't say specifically how many — and enhances the car's torsional rigidity.
As well as the use of plastics and cutting - edge composite materials, the increased deployment of aluminum components in the engine and chassis construction has also reduced the weight of the corresponding assemblies.
The two represent the closest link in modern times between Corvettes built for racing and the road, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components including chassis architecture, engine technologies and aerodynamic strategies.
Allowing full utilization of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si's rigid body includes highly upgraded chassis and drive components, including a dual - pinion adaptive electric power steering system with variable ratios, sport - tuned suspension, an adaptive damper system, a helical limited - slip differential, larger front brake rotors (12.3 - inch) and wider 235/40 R18 tires.
Despite the fact that Subaru engineers stiffened virtually every suspension, steering, and chassis component, the new WRX handles rough pavement with an unexpected level of compliance compared to its stiff - legged predecessors.
The high - end chassis technology in the new BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster is based on a double - wishbone front axle and a five - link rear axle, the aluminum components of which have been engineered for optimum weight and rigidity using specific design techniques and production processes.
You can credit the 2018 Camry's newfound agility to the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) chassis, as major components are lower and make for a lower center of gravity and more even weight distribution.
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