Not exact matches
* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and
enables double downshifts * New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» * Uprated front
suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned anti?roll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn - in * Revised Continuous
Damping Control (CDC) for improved body control * Unique lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake cooling.
Driving through the hairpins proved the GLS 550 to be well sorted; the air
suspension on the test car was augmented with adaptive
damping,
enabling the full - size sport - ute to carve the esses and hairpins with a precision that belied its size.
The car is based on a new platform that
enables it to be lower, wider and stiffer than its forebear, and there's a revised
suspension set - up — most notably at the rear, where the torsion beam has been replaced by a multi-link configuration — and a new adaptive
damping system.
Lightweight wheels provide increased performance, whilst re-tuned
suspension,
damping and steering systems
enable precision control and an exhilarating driving experience.
Available sport adaptive
damping suspension uses continuous electronic damper control and a new
suspension control unit that
enables the various
suspension and
damping combinations that make up the Audi drive select modes.
By measuring the movement of all four wheels, plus lateral and longitudinal acceleration, this wheel - selective
suspension enables the various
damping characteristics that make up the Audi drive select modes which offer enhanced handling and greater comfort.
The Ranger Raptor's race - bred
suspension features Position Sensitive
Damping (PSD) shock absorbers that provide higher damping forces at full jounce and rebound to enable better off - road capabilities, and lower damping forces in the mid-travel zone for a class - leading plush ride during on - road
Damping (PSD) shock absorbers that provide higher
damping forces at full jounce and rebound to enable better off - road capabilities, and lower damping forces in the mid-travel zone for a class - leading plush ride during on - road
damping forces at full jounce and rebound to
enable better off - road capabilities, and lower
damping forces in the mid-travel zone for a class - leading plush ride during on - road
damping forces in the mid-travel zone for a class - leading plush ride during on - road trips.
The
suspension with active
damping control
enables the driver to choose the preferred
damping characteristics.
Dynamic
Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization
enable the driver to select from three distinct
suspension set - ups: Comfort, Normal and Sport.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and
enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous
Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer
suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.