Not exact matches
The passive damping setup is obviously calibrated to work better outside 30 or 40mph limits and with more pace you
feel the car riding the road more contentedly, soaking up bumps in that transparent way that only fixed
rate dampers seem truly capable of.
Its spring and
damper rates are better tuned to the rigidity of its body shell than are the E63's — at road speeds, it
feels the same as an M5 sedan, which is quite an achievement.
Revisions to both spring
rates and the adaptive
damper tune increase the
feeling of connectivity with the road surface, providing confidence - inspiring handling and a supple, controlled ride.
The 2016 ELR's steering and suspension upgrades include: Revised calibration of the HiPer Strut front suspension Increased front spring
rates and a stiffer rear axle Stiffer bushings for the front lower control arms, cradle mounts and Watts link in the rear suspension, for more precise control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system Front
Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved application
feel.
Spring,
damper, and bushing
ratings all have been precisely calibrated to match these powertrains with superb road
feel, precise body motion control and good ride comfort.