Not exact matches
Mechanically, there's PASM (Porsche Active
Suspension Management), plus Sport Chrono, which allows you to tune the
damping and throttle response at the touch
of a button.
The amount
of damping between its Comfort and Race modes is quite different, with more
suspension rebound variance than you normally see with these kinds
of systems.
Well, not so much the
suspension as the early form
of Skyhook adaptive
damping which, unhelpfully, is either board - hard or marshmallow - soft and doesn't give the chassis — shown to much better effect in the GranSport evolution
of the 4200 GT — a chance to deliver its best game.
The truck comes with beadlock - capable wheels, and a new Fox Racing Shox design with a custom internal bypass that
damps and stiffens the
suspension over rough terrain and reduces the chances
of bottoming out.
Thanks to the well - calibrated automatic
damping system and air
suspension, I never once worried about body roll affecting all
of the cargo.
The air
suspension did a slightly better job
of damping out small bumps and seemed to transmit less road noise into the cabin, but handling was pretty darn near a toss - up.
The air
suspension has been given slightly increased spring rates at the front and rear, as well as a recalibrated version
of the car's Continuous
Damping Control system.
The
suspension is some
of the best I have come across — it's hard to sing the praises
of the
damping hard enough.
Greater
suspension travel managed by increased bypass
damping, a wider track, and a more rearward center
of gravity made the everyday ride more settled and less like a jouncy Baja Buggy.
True to Hennessey's «keep things simple» mantra, the Venom GT's
suspension shuns trick electronics and active
damping in favour
of passive dampers and coil springs.
Ride comfort is impressive in Normal, with the sort
of damping over bumps that evokes the previous S - Class» excellent Airmatic
suspension.
Admittedly, the Equus» poorly
damped suspension is probably less
of an issue in parts
of the country where the roads are not ravaged by winter weather, but on Michigan roads it's far too rough for a full - size luxury sedan.
What makes this interesting is that the body control
of the 2.5 XT feels as fluid and softly
damped as any other Forester's, presumably to help the
suspension compress over boulders and drop into gullies to maintain grip and drive when you're off - road.
The uplevel
suspension adds a more sophisticated, speed - sensitive, ZF Servotronic II steering box (in place
of the Visteon original) and GM's excellent Magnetic Ride Control
damping.
Mercedes includes it in the list price whereas, for example, the adaptive sports
suspension is part
of the optional M Sport Plus package on the BMW, and our S5 has the options
of S
suspension with
damping control, Dynamic Steering and the Sport Differential.
When the route eventually dropped to lower, snow - free elevations, it became apparent that a large portion
of its comfortable ride quality comes from the air
suspension's compliant
damping, which smoothens surface irregularities and lends the Discovery an appropriately premium feel to how it addresses the road.
The Sonata also exhibits classic Hyundai
suspension tuning with lots
of travel but strange
damping.»
My guess would be breakdown in the
damping mechanism
of the
suspension system.
However, if there is a weak link to this hybrid's performance matrix, it is
suspension damping over some
of the bumpier stretches
of two - lane twisties.
The
suspension struts have three internal air chambers — this improves the speed
of response, allows a greater range
of spring and
damping rates than before, and off - road gives greater ground clearance than previously.
Despite our best efforts, the precise spec
of the cars is not otherwise identical, the manual car (Mexico Blue) boasting Porsche Torque Vectoring, 20in Carrera S wheels, PASM Sport
suspension and PCCB brakes, while the PDK car (Pastel Orange) has 19in Carrera alloys, passive
damping and cast - iron brakes.
With a unibody based on that
of the competent S - type, a
suspension using the XK's setup front and rear with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) damping, the XK's vented disc brakes, and the magic ministrations of Mike Cross and his crack development team, the XF was bound to be brilliant
suspension using the XK's setup front and rear with Computer Active Technology
Suspension (CATS) damping, the XK's vented disc brakes, and the magic ministrations of Mike Cross and his crack development team, the XF was bound to be brilliant
Suspension (CATS)
damping, the XK's vented disc brakes, and the magic ministrations
of Mike Cross and his crack development team, the XF was bound to be brilliant to drive.
Thanks to the use
of continuous
damping, auto - ride height controls and four available
suspension settings, Bentley is confident in saying that the Speed will be a composed and sporty drive whilst still providing passengers with an ultra-comfortable ride.
The air
suspension (standard on the 500, optional on the 350) allows the car to sit 25 mm lower, too, while the effective spring rate
of the air
suspension is slightly firmer, as is the
damping, although the anti-roll bars remain the same size.
Acura also doesn't offer an equivalent
of Audi's Drive Select, the S4's user - selectable chassis system that customizes steering boost,
suspension damping, and throttle response.
Sharp bumps do catch the short travel
suspension by surprise, while over really rippled tarmac the Up can get a little bouncy, as the
damping struggles to contain body movements, but this is only really an issue on the most testing
of roads.
We'll see if the Fusion package is stout enough to take it, although the combination
of all - wheel drive, continuously controlled
suspension damping, bigger brakes, and 19 - inch wheels and tires should cover all the bases.
Most
of all, the
suspension delivers both actual wheel travel and relatively supple
damping, two things notably missing in any other three - wheeler that we've ever driven.
Standard equipment for the new S - Class includes the continuously operating Adaptive
Damping System ADS PLUS and an enhanced version
of the full air
suspension system AIRMATIC.
Each mode adjusts the stiffness
of the
suspension damping, thereby offering drivers a way to change the way the vehicle responds by the push
of a button.
Comprehensive coverage
of suspension components and the Adaptive
Damping System or Active Body Control (if equipped).
Yes, there's a palpable muscularity to the
suspension, the sense
of springs that crave some dynamic loading to settle into their operating window, but there's enough pliancy to the
damping that the RS will take the edge off the UK's frankly rotten road surfaces.
An optional Adaptive M
Suspension brings variable
damping control in three different modes: comfort, sport and sport plus — each
of which boasts its own individual stability control calibration.
That said, I believe the 991 iteration
of the 911 has the best
suspension damping in the history
of the production car.»
As per the Panamera, there's new three - chamber air
suspension with Continuous
Damping Control (CDC) and aluminium multi-links at both ends, plus Electric Power - Assisted Steering (EPAS) and a range
of driver - assist functions including Active Lane Assist, Traffic Jam Assist and Park Assist.
To raise handling prowess, the C63 gets a standard adaptive
suspension system offering three stages
of damping, independent steering knuckles, a wider front track and a rear limited - slip differential (mechanical on C63 and electronic on the C63 S).
Its MacPherson strut front / 4 - link rear
suspension also profits from Computer
Damping Control giving automatic real - time tuning
of the shock absorbers» firmness.
The R / T features the standard content
of the Limited and adds the following equipment: 18 - inch aluminum wheels, sport
suspension with frequency - sensing
damping shocks, unique front fascia with black accents and Hyper Black grille, black headlamp bezels, integrated dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips R / T - unique perforated leather seats, dual - zone automatic temperature control, heated seats and heated steering wheel.
Handling behavior is what you expect for a vehicle with such a high ride height feeling a little tipsy around corners, but for the most part the
suspension gives way to an acceptable amount
of lean and delivers a decently
damped ride.
The 330i M Sport also gets an Adaptive M
Suspension system with actively - controllable
damping settings, a Variable Sport Steering wheel system, an updated version
of the Navigational System Professional, and even a full - colour Head - Up display system as standard.
Volkswagen's new third - generation Touareg SUV (earlier post) offers new advanced running gear made largely
of lightweight aluminum, featuring a combination
of four - corner pneumatic
suspension with adaptive electronic
damping control and — for the first time at Volkswagen — a completely newly developed electromechanical active roll compensation system (eAWS).
With a big range
of suspension damping adjustment available via the various Audi drive select modes, the RS 6 is also relatively comfortable given its flat cornering stance and corner exit grip.
The GLK delivers an ultra-smooth ride courtesy
of Mercedes» Agility Control that automatically adjusts shock
damping and
suspension to soothe road harshness.
Sun / Moonroof, Leather Seats, Navigation System, AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO), GROCERY HOOKS - inc: Trunk mounted hooks for holding bags (PIO), AUDI GUARD ALL - WEATHER FLOOR MATS - inc: Black rubber mats w / S5 logo (set
of 4)(PIO), SUPERCHARGED BADGES - inc: Removes V6T badges and adds supercharged badges (PIO), CARBON ATLAS INLAYS, BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM - inc: 14 speakers, 505 watts, Dolby Digital 5.1 and noise compensation, AUDI ADAPTIVE
DAMPING SUSPENSION Sold Order Only.
With 585 horsepower on hand, developed by its 4.0 - liter V8 biturbo engine, with rear - biased all - wheel drive (40:60) and three differential locks, with a 9 - speed automatic transmission, double wishbone independent front
suspension and adaptive adjustable
damping, the G 63 is truly a monster that brings chills down the spine
of the rivals.
The independent double wishbone
suspension all round continues to deliver secure handling while the three - stage Adaptive
Damping System (ADS) offers distinct Normal, Sport and Track modes for the broadest possible breadth
of dynamic characteristics.
Optional Dynamic Body Control
suspension with adjustable
damping and Air Body Control
suspension setups make the options list, and Merc's new generation
of semi-autonomous driving functions are available too.
Two
suspension variants with selective
damping system are available, each
of which is 15 mm lower than on the saloon:
Coverage
of most
of the vehicle's
suspension pieces and the Adaptive
Damping System (ADSII), if so equipped.
The new Subaru Global Platform comes with a more sophisticated
suspension setup and exhibits one
of the best, if not the best
damping characteristics for its price point.