Sentences with phrase «chassis tuned»

It shines with quick, direct steering and a chassis tuned with a focus on agility and dynamism.
«This new Civic Coupe exemplifies Honda's focus on fun - to - drive character with two powerful engine options and a chassis tuned specifically for driving fun,» said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division.
• Lowered chassis tuned for greater dynamic control.
With a super-sharp chassis tuned for track - focused agility, powered by a revised 440 bhp version of Aston Martin's 4.7 - litre V8 and available with a choice seven - speed Sportshift II paddle - shift transmission or unlike the GT12, a six - speed manual, the Vantage GT8 has unmistakable style, a no - nonsense stance and a driving experience that's second to none.
Or that the 2015 Hyundai Genesis has a chassis tuned by Lotus and has been to the Nürburgring.
Despite that more focused chassis tuning, the Juke Nismo RS actually rides with a gentle fluidity that evades most conventional hot hatches.
It may not have a catchy name, but it has the best chassis tuning of any Acura since the Integra Type - R (two more discontinued labels), and that's what matters.
In addition, the steering is accurate and communicative even if the effort level is very light, and you have a good idea of what's going on at the road surface, which is a core tenet of German chassis tuning.
At the same time, Hyundai Motors has shown much - needed improvement in its dynamic chassis tuning.
Most important, the coupe's light weight — as low as 2762 pounds — and deft chassis tuning give it a purity of response that few cars can match.
What the Megane loses in that slick, everyday VW appeal it more than gains in top - drawer chassis tuning, and at under # 24,000 it's a real performance bargain too.
Overall, the Accord's chassis tuning is not only excellent for a general audience but it's also better than most enthusiasts give it credit for — and the 200's shadows it closely.
Brisk acceleration, coupled with decent chassis tuning and impressive steering weight, help lend this subcompact a sporty feel.
But in the ways it is imperfect, the Jaguar had a chance to really gain ground with exterior design, interior quality, and chassis tuning.
But while the CX - 5 exceeded our expectations in areas like chassis tuning, it proved somewhat lacking in others, including engine output, cabin noise, and interior design.
All models also score new rubber suspension bushings and cars with air suspension get slightly different chassis tuning.
And while the chassis tuning felt pretty good on our short drive, it didn't have quite the over-the-road solidity of the best competitors.
In fact, the chassis tuning overall is very well done.
Blandly competent also describes the driving experience, from the throttle response, to the steering, to the chassis tuning.
Still, there's much about the Sonic that's specific for our market, including its two engines, extra air bags (for a total of ten), quicker steering, hydraulic engine mounts, additional structural bracing, and, of course, specific chassis tuning.
There's also the chassis tuning.
Serious tariffs are swiftly achieved with the availability of uplevel leather and wood choices, an optional 300 - watt Bose 5.1 surround - sound audio system, two tiers of chassis tune, a choice of seventeen - inch or eighteen - inch wheels, a smorgasbord of different Michelin tires, and two different braking specs.
Mercedes says the chassis tuning doesn't vary from FWD to 4Matic, and if the 4Matic mitigates understeer, it's subtle.
It tops the BMW 7 Series in just about every way I can think of, and while not quite as supple and lovely to bask in as the S - Class, Porsche's driver - focused approach and sporty chassis tune put it in its own category entirely.
In its chassis tuning, the Equus trails the best competitors by a nose.
The power, impeccable chassis tuning, and artful interior win me over, but I'm still not sold on the XFR itself, especially when Jaguar still sells an equally fun and equally fast (if slightly less powerful) XF Supercharged in our market.
What's even more amazing about Jaguar's chassis tuning is that the company's engineers manage to instill the XF with a comfortable ride even while using huge wheels and tires.
The changes include exterior styling, interior materials, chassis tuning, and standard equipment.
Its slick AWD system, sticky tires, great suspension, and excellent chassis tuning convinced me to buy one for my personal fleet and had the rest of our crew head over heels.
In short, the M235i exemplifies all the good things I've heard about BMW chassis tuning.
But what really makes the XFR so unique is the chassis tuning.
Or that the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, which used to go unchanged for decades, are now engaged in a yearly game of one - upmanship that involves chassis tuning as much as horsepower gains.
We're impressed with the new chassis tuning, but would like to see Acura work harder to regain the natural steering feel of the old hydraulic system.
Although I love the Benz's styling, interior, and packaging, the BMW 3 - Series seems to have it beat in terms of chassis tuning.
In chassis tuning, the Ferrari reigns supreme.
That rear - wheel steering function opens up a whole world of chassis tuning possibilities.
As well as a more aggressive chassis tune and track - focussed tyres, the GT R will utilise a raft of new technologies such as active aerodynamics and rear - wheel steering — the latter a first for AMG.
Like the regular XF, the chassis tuning of this vehicle is exemplary, with a nice balance between comfort and handling.
The fifth generation had revised suspension changes and chassis tuning and increased cargo volume corresponding to a minor increase in size over the outgoing model.
With engine output increased to 617 hp, sharper responses and enhanced chassis tuning, the M5 Competition Sedan delivers a driving experience with motorsport undertones.
Catering with discretion for a small clientele — everything from rock stars to racing drivers, painters and plumbers — our customers send their classic Porsches to our Oxfordshire base as we are a one - stop solution for body restorations and full repaints, chassis tuning and set up, interior trim, engine and transmission rebuild and upgrade and so much more besides.
It was also that this car, which was able to compete, dynamically at least, with the best of junior supercars, came from a cottage - industry car - maker with minimal resources and little more than one man's vision — a vision that encompassed design, engineering, chassis tuning, manufacture, the lot.
The surprise in all this is that Porsche supposedly consulted on the chassis tuning of this car.
In the rear, it is a four - link suspension that convincingly meets the challenge of achieving chassis tuning that is sporty yet comfortable.
This seventh - generation Corvette convertible shares with the Big Nasty ZO6 Coupe the fuel - efficient seven - speed manual transmission, the same powertrain output, supercharged engine, chassis tuning, equipment options as well as the same curb weight.
Chassis tuning and cooling systems are lifted from the Corvette Z06, and the Grand Sport is equipped with a Magentic Ride Control suspension and modified suspension components.
Bernhard based his bold statement on the fifth - generation Commodore's extensive local chassis tuning by the same team that has localised a series of imports in recent years and developed locally - built cars for years before that.
The Z51 Performance Package includes the larger 19 - inch front and 20 - inch rear wheels and tires; larger slotted rotors and brake - cooling ducts; Performance Traction Management; electronic limited - slip differential and differential cooling system; unique chassis tuning; and available Magnetic Ride Control active - handling system with Performance Traction management.
These include a full sports body kit, 19 - inch OZ Racing alloy wheels with high - performance Michelin tyres, Brembo brakes and H&R Performance springs, as part of the latest local chassis tuning program undertaken by Hyundai Australia.
There is little body movement as lateral forces rise, although chassis tuning limits the car's ability to carry serious speed through corners — it clearly favors understeer.
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