Sentences with phrase «chassis tuning by»

For 2018, Subaru has improved the BRZ's infotainment and navigation system, and it has created the high - performance BRZ tS model with chassis tuning by STI, which is Subaru's legendary in - house hot - rod shop.

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.

Or that the 2015 Hyundai Genesis has a chassis tuned by Lotus and has been to the Nürburgring.

Not exact matches

Still, with all of its chassis upgrades, the SX4t constantly reminds you of its basic - transportation roots by skipping over pavement cracks — better tuned dampers could help here.

Drive Select is a kind of personal onboard tuning service that allows the driver to dial in personal preferences by changing the calibration of the steering, chassis, throttle response, and automatic transmission.

In its chassis tuning, the Equus trails the best competitors by a nose.

Those claims are backed by the use of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.

Power jumped from the standard 276bhp to 493bhp, tamed by Z - tune suspension, increased chassis welding and new wheels, tyres and brakes.

The car's chassis and sport - tuned suspension allow it to deal with the abundance of power generated by the beefy V - 8 engine.

The eighth - generation Fiesta is still based on Ford's global B - car platform, but on top of the tweaks received by the standard car to improve grip, plus the new model's wider track, the ST's chassis has been further tuned by Ford Performance.

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.

The engineers have found ways to make improvements by fine tuning the chassis.»

As far as performance is concerned, JE starts out by dropping the Polo by 35 mm with a set of sport springs, but tuning enthusaists looking for more versatility will be happy to know that they also offer a set of KW coilovers for the little Polo which allow the chassis to go up to 65 mm lower than standard.

The chassis design is complemented by a completely new Electric Power Assist Steering system, which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while remaining light and manoeuvrable for parking.

The GT model gets stiffer suspension, larger brakes and a chassis and dampers tuned by the French firm's performance division, Renaultsport.

In a 1845 kg SUV, this is not what you expect, though perhaps it's simply what happens when your chassis tuning is overseen by the same man responsible for the Ferrari 458 Speciale.

Indeed, the chassis engineers have managed to make further improvements to the agility and accuracy offered by the chassis, thanks to modification and fine - tuning of variables such as the camber angle, the track and the roll center.

The 2019 M5 Competition ride height has been lowered by seven millimetres compared to the M5 Sedan, with additional, model - specific chassis tuning, featuring tweaks to the springs and dampers.

-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

Lengthy spans between a vehicle's front and rear wheels can hurt agility by curbing the chassis» eagerness to change direction, but thanks to careful tuning led by former BMW M boss Albert Biermann, the Stinger feels nimble for such a big car (even if it is ultimately tuned for safety - first understeer).

Backed by a 5 speed manual transmission and some talented chassis tuning, it was capable of showing its taillights to almost everything in its class.

Introduced for the 1987 model year and based on the Porsche 911, the CTR featured an enlarged and highly tuned version of Porsche's 3.2 litre flat - six cylinder engine, lightened body panels, an integrated roll cage (adding chassis stiffness in addition to occupant safety), upgraded suspension and braking systems, a custom - designed transmission, and several unique trim pieces such as polyurethene bumpers, and the use of the side mounted oil filler (a Porsche feature for the 1972 MY only) necessitated by relocating the oil tank forward to clear the intercooler on that side.

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.

By making these automatic adjustments, Adaptive Chassis Control significantly increases comfort in driving situations whose dynamics are less challenging, resolving the conflict in goals between a stiff sporty tuning and a comfortable one.

Recognizable by a new face that strengthens the family resemblance to Fiesta and Fusion, the 2015 Focus also features improved aerodynamics, a quieter cabin, more user - friendlycockpit amenities (including the SYNC interface), fine - tuning of the optional Sportshift dual - clutch automatic transmission, and minor tweaks to what is arguably already the best - sorted chassis in the segment.

VOICE - ACTIVATED TOUCH - SCREEN NAVIGATION SYSTEM - inc: pinch - to - zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link w / a 5 - year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then - current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, SAFE & SMART PACKAGE - inc: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist w / Pedestrian Detection, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning w / brake support, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Lane Keeping Alert, Automatic High Beam, Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, RADIO: SHAKER PRO AUDIO SYSTEM - inc: 12 - speakers and subwoofer in trunk, HD Radio, MAGNERIDE DAMPING SYSTEM, FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - inc: Standard in states where required by law, EQUIPMENT GROUP 200A, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE - inc: electronic - locking center console and electronic steering column lock, Active Anti-Theft System, Wheel Locking Kit, ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: black painted strut tower brace, performance rear wing, unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston fixed calipers, Engine Spun Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum Low gloss, 3.55 TORSEN Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, CARBON SPORT INTERIOR PACKAGE - inc: Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara seat inserts, carbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Streaming.

Featuring model specific design and equipment features, the inline six cylinder engine is supported by chassis technology that has been precisely tuned to handle the high drive power.

Engine: 4.3 liter V - 6 with fuel injection - Transmission: Four - speed automatic - Chassis / body construction: Separate unitized body and front sheet metal mounted on a full frame chassis by 12 tuned body mounts - Suspension: front, independent driving axle with upper and lower control arms, torsion bar springs, front stabilizer bar and frame mounted differential carrier; rear, salisbury axle design with semi-elliptic leaf springs - Steering: power assist Chassis / body construction: Separate unitized body and front sheet metal mounted on a full frame chassis by 12 tuned body mounts - Suspension: front, independent driving axle with upper and lower control arms, torsion bar springs, front stabilizer bar and frame mounted differential carrier; rear, salisbury axle design with semi-elliptic leaf springs - Steering: power assist chassis by 12 tuned body mounts - Suspension: front, independent driving axle with upper and lower control arms, torsion bar springs, front stabilizer bar and frame mounted differential carrier; rear, salisbury axle design with semi-elliptic leaf springs - Steering: power assist with...

However, it is still a car with some clear shortcomings, its biggest being that the commitment evident in its mechanical make - up hasn't been matched by the expert chassis tuning it deserved.

Handling had been improved by tuning chassis and suspension components for a harder - edged, more sporting roadholding.

The chassis of the RS 5 Coupé is tautly tuned, and the sleek two - door body has been lowered by 20 millimetres compared to the Audi A5.

This car's suspension tune was signed off by the same guy who was responsible for the handling of the remarkable Golf GTI Clubsport S: VW's head of chassis development, Karsten Schebsdat.

Improved driving dynamics are provided by a revised steering system, new tires and enhanced chassis tuning.

It allows the driver to fine - tune the chassis feel to any of three different levels by using the Dynamic Select control that's standard on all E-Class models.

The eager engine is matched by a well - tuned chassis.

SPORT - TUNED SUSPENSION No well - tuned sport coupe chassis should give the perception of being overwhelmed by its powertrain, and Genesis Coupe is no exception to this TUNED SUSPENSION No well - tuned sport coupe chassis should give the perception of being overwhelmed by its powertrain, and Genesis Coupe is no exception to this tuned sport coupe chassis should give the perception of being overwhelmed by its powertrain, and Genesis Coupe is no exception to this rule.

Specially tuned springs, dampers and anti-roll bars are joined, for the first time on the GTI, by the option of Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which comprises adjustable pneumatic dampers.

This chassis houses a very proud Chevrolet V8 engine tuned by Sodemo Development to produce a maximum output of 550HP.

The 2019 Vantage has a new 4.0 - liter, twin - turbo V8, brought in from Mercedes - AMG and then tuned by the in - house engineers, that's positioned low and far back in the chassis to deliver both a 50:50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity.

The chassis engineers have managed to make further improvements to the agility and accuracy offered by the chassis, thanks to modification and fine - tuning of variables such as the camber angle, the track and the roll center.

Modified by American Honda's accessory engineering and design group, this heavily - tuned RSX rides on a chassis track extended five inches wider than the stock RSX.

The Agera is built on a carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb chassis and is powered by a heavily tuned version of the four point seven liter V8 found in the Koenigsegg CCX.

In the case of the 2016 Mazda3, which was tested in Australia last year, GVC is accompanied by a chassis upgrade including revised electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.

And while few have complained about the FR - S» handling capabilities, Motoring's insider says the new car will come with «extensive chassis tuning feedback» from GRMN (Gazoo Racing tuned by Meister of Nurburgring), Toyota's motorsports partner and in - house go - faster division.

The 7 Series» engaging chassis is supported by a range of nicely - tuned engines, including a 315 - horsepower, twin - turbo 3.0 - liter six - cylinder, a 400 - horsepower, 4.4 - liter twin - turbo V - 8, and even a twin - turbo, 6.0 - liter V - 12 that is good for 535 horses.

The driving experience in the BMW 2 Series Convertible is defined by an outstanding balance between sporty performance and comfort, courtesy of highly advanced, precision - tuned chassis technology, which includes a double - pivot front suspension with spring struts and anti-roll bars as well as a five - link rear suspension, an electrically assisted rack - and - pinion steering system and a high - performance braking system.

This is balanced by its best - behavior grip when negotiating high - speed corners, and dealing with the demanding heat and stress generated by its 0.97 - g capability (made possible by way of its chassis tune and 20 - inch Goodyear F1 tires).

No well - tuned sport coupe chassis should give the perception of being overwhelmed by its powertrain, and Genesis Coupe is no exception to this rule.

Exhibitor: K&N Engineering Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.knfilters.com/ Booth Number: 22943 Customizer / Builder: Sal Danley Powertrain / Drivetrain: Arrington Performance 7.0 L stroker engine; ProCharger intercooled supercharger installed by Plum Floored Creations; MOPAR transmission control module, performance flex plate and custom tune; Sinister Extremes radiator cover; K&N air filters; Kooks headers and mid pipes; Southern HotRod transmission and torque converter; Fore Innovations fuel pumps; MagnaFlow cat - back exhaust; Odyssey battery Chassis: Custom air ride; Eibach sway bars and dampeners; Slam Specialties rear air bags; Viair air compressors; Blaque Diamond 22x9 front and 22x10.5 rear wheels; Falken tires; R1 Concepts rotors and braided - steel brake lines; Brembo calipers Exterior: 2012 SRT Challenger front - end conversion; Webasto Sunroof; sequential taillights; Windows and Wheels Auto Detailing paint detailing; tinted windshield Interior: Katzkin leather interior; pistol grip shifter and climate control covers; LED lighting; Custom door panels; Whistler radar detectors and power inverter; Kicker sound system and DVD player

With a powerful yet efficient engine, sports - tuned chassis and the quality and technology expected of an Audi, it is sure to take the segment by storm,» said Uwe Hagen, managing director of Audi Australia.