Upgraded springs and
dampers improve handling, while the interior gets better - bolstered seats and specific R trim and accents throughout.
Dual - flow suspension
dampers improve handling and help reduce noise and vibration.
Not exact matches
The chassis has been tweaked with slightly softer springs and
dampers all round and a stiffer rear torsion beam and front anti-roll bar - both by 33 per cent - in an effort to
improve both ride quality and
handling precision.
> Ride and
handling - Lacks the fun factor of some rivals, but previously - punishing ride quality has recently been
improved with optional adaptive
dampers.
To enhance that coveted go - kart
handling, the engineers have increased torsional stiffness,
improved weight distribution, lowered the center of gravity, and retuned the suspension (which again combines
damper struts and a twist beam).
The suspension receives slightly stiffer front springs, 10 % softer rear springs, a thicker rear anti-roll bar, and revised
dampers said to «
improve comfort while retaining
handling characteristics.»
Dynamic
damper control and active roll stabilization are they key ingredients for the Dynamic
Handling Package and are intended to
improve ride quality and reduce cornering lean.
Adjustable magnetorheological
dampers should likewise
improve handling on the track while smoothing out the potholes around town.
Handling was
improved with uprated springs, new Boge
dampers (an electronically adjustable set - up would later be an option), thicker anti-roll bars and an increased caster angle on the front suspension to
improve stability and steering response.
The rear
dampers were softened in mid-2007 to help on - limit
handling, an
improved transmission came along for» 08, and the steering system is being retuned (for the second time) for ’09 — but the Z06 is still a raw, relatively unrefined car.
Electing to
improve handling instead of simply adding power, the group made a number of modifications to help the Fox - body Mustang dance, including stiffer springs and bushings, four - wheel disc brakes, and adjustable Koni
dampers at each corner.
Significant revisions were also made to the suspension to
improve the
handling:
dampers from Bilstein and coil springs from Eibach are used in addition to reducing the ride height by 15 mm (0.6 in) and an increase in spring rate of 60 %.
To further
improve handling of the «Hulk», as it was dubbed after first spy shots, the suspension has been extended with two springs and
damper struts per wheel, a setup derived from rally sport.
Its an annoyance that you have to pay extra for the Active Drive option fitted to our test car, though; in our experience this trick suspension system
improves both ride comfort and
handling considerably, and allows you to tailor the
dampers to suit your mood and the road conditions.
Already known for its performance
handling, ultra-low center of gravity, and sports car sensitivity, the 2017 Subaru BRZ will offer
improved updated coil springs and
dampers, larger rear - stabilizing bar, chassis reinforcement from strut tower braces, cross-member plate at the transmission, and rear wheel housing for increased rigidity.
The SXT gets an option to
improve handling with the Super Track Pak, including Bilstein
dampers, a 3.07 rear axle ratio, performance hood with air induction, performance front and rear fascias, sculpted side sills, and the Dodge Performance Pages data system and indicators.
Changes to Civic hatchback include retuned electric power steering to provide a more secure control during higher speeds, front and rear
dampers were revised for
improving body control, toe and camber of the rear suspension were realigned to
improve the hatchback's
handling, privacy glass on the lower rear window, piano black touches on the number plate surround, tailgate and lower bumper; piano black front bumper, new alloy wheels, darker wheel arch garnishes, white stitching on the seats, steering wheel and knee pad; aluminum inserts around the cup holder, glossy black inserts.
A lateral cross-member and
damper structure, located between the rear wheels,
improves handling.
The MDX's new Amplitude Reactive
Dampers, MacPherson strut front suspension and new multi-link rear suspension enable its more nimble and responsive
handling and
improved ride quality.
To help slow this near two - tonne SUV, you get the brakes from the Macan Turbo, while
handling is
improved with standard adaptive
dampers including a 15 mm ride height reduction.
Subaru also made some updates to
improve the Outback's ride and
handling, which includes retuned suspension
dampers, steering and brake systems.
In classic Corvette style, the Z06 retains the C7's standard transverse - mounted composite springs, while magnetorheological electrically adjustable
dampers serve to reputedly
improve both
handling and ride quality.
Beyond the across - the - board transition to EPAS, the hard - mounted steering rack with a faster ratio, springs and
dampers have been optimized to provide
improved vehicle
handling, combined with
improved ride quality.
Local engineers retuned the suspension spring and
damper rates to match the vehicle's stiffer new ladder frame, which employs thicker side rails to increase rigidity, reduce vibration and
improve handling and stability.
As a result,
handling is more responsive and easier to manage at all speeds, while rigid connection to the chassis also
improves the precise and spontaneous reaction of the springs and
dampers.
The Defender Works V8 is also fitted with uprated brakes, as well as
improved springs,
dampers and anti-roll bars to enhance the
handling, exclusive 18 - inch diamond - turned Sawtooth alloy wheels and beefy 265/65 R18 all - terrain tires to retain the rugged Defender's off - road prowess.
All 2017 Accord Hybrid models feature further
improved Amplitude Reactive
Dampers that deliver a superior level of ride comfort together with crisp, precise
handling.
Front / rear
damper friction balance has also been optimized to match, resulting, all together, in further
improved ride comfort and
handling precision.
The special Type RZ version of the newest - generation RX - 7 Type R offers
improved acceleration by means of reduced weight and a higher final gear ratio, and gets a
handling boost with larger
dampers and new, lighter tires.
On the SH - AWD ® model, special rate coil springs are paired with unique
damper tuning to
improve handling performance.
If that's not enough for you, there's the optional Magnetic Ride Control adaptive
dampers and FE3 sport suspension that further
improve on this car's already sharp
handling.
Both the four - pot EcoBoost and V8 - powered GT gain retuned
dampers, an additional support in the rear suspension rig and revised anti-roll bars that's all claimed to have sharpened response and
improved handling.
On the Super
Handling All - Wheel Drive ™ (SH - AWD ®) model, special rate coil springs are paired with unique damper tuning to improve handling perf
Handling All - Wheel Drive ™ (SH - AWD ®) model, special rate coil springs are paired with unique
damper tuning to
improve handling perf
handling performance.
The suspension
dampers and electric power steering are tuned for a comfortable ride and
improved handling.
The Denali also has exclusive dual - flow
dampers for what GMC says is a smoother ride and
improved handling.
Engineered with Amplitude Selected
Dampers (ASD), added rear strut reinforcement, and an all - new high - strength chassis to
improve handling and dynamics, the Sedona is confidence behind the wheel.
The rest get changes to appearance, but most important is the new family of 3.0 - liter turbocharged engines, and standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which uses active
dampers to
improve ride and
handling.
The Terrain Denali also gets new dual - flow
dampers which provides provides a smoother ride and
improved handling.
Dual - flow
dampers are exclusive to the Terrain Denali's suspension system, providing a smoother ride and
improved handling by controlling suspension dampening across a broader range of driving conditions.
Dual - flow
dampers in the suspension
improve handling and reduce noise and vibration.
The chassis features a newly designed four - wheel independent suspension system — McPherson Strut front and multi-link rear — with revised geometry and new Amplitude Reactive
Dampers for
improved ride comfort and
handling performance.
Enhanced Ride and Maneuverability - The damping force of the suspension
dampers has been changed (Type RB and Type RS) and a check value has been added to the power steering system for
improved handling.
Driving dynamics have also been tweaked in the second facelift — mechanical revision are a widening of the rear track by 10 mm as well as reworking the damping force of the
dampers and spring rate of the suspension to offer
improved stability and
handling.
Like the 2017 Mazda6, the Mazda3 boasts a quieter ride, but Zoom Zoom buyers will likely care more about the automaker's tweaks to the Mazda's electric power steering system and
dampers, which
improve handling and steering feel.
No changes to the 1.5 litre i - VTEC and IMA motor combination, which was last revised with the 2012 facelift (new lithium - ion battery, S + boost button), but some mechanical alterations have come about — the rear track is now wider by 10 mm and the suspension has been tweaked with new
damper and spring rates to offer
improved stability and
handling.