Sentences with phrase «driven chassis balance»

Not exact matches

The Focus is one of the most enjoyable of these cars to drive on twisty rural roads, as the chassis clings to the pavement through the bends with a handling balance that is decidedly European.

The end goal, Audi claims, was to marry the chassis balance and steering feel of a rear - wheel - drive car with the grip and idiot - proof nature of all - wheel drive.

If, however, what that matters is three pedals, reactive steering and a sweetly balanced chassis, the GT86 is worth a test drive at the very least.

I prefer the way the Fiesta ST drives to the Focus ST.. The smaller Ford is more fun, and has a better balance between power and chassis dynamics.

Likewise, the i8 Roadster's suspension tune, fabulously rigid carbon chassis, and inherent balance — due in part to the unusual engine / motor combination and layout — rewarding good driving whatever the pace, but always hinting at the possibility of more.

All - wheel drive makes you more aware of the front tires in slow corners, and it can fool you into thinking the car is pushing, but you should remember that the i8 is meant to go fast, and the 49 percent front / 51 percent rear balance, the wide track dimensions of the chassis, and selection of tire sizes front and rear are set appropriately.

This is exciting news for those who have expressed their concern that the standard car's 2.0 - liter, 200 - hp boxer four - cylinder is simply not enough power for the capable, balanced rear - wheel - drive chassis.

Driving the Corvette Grand Sport on any road with this much power, grip, and chassis balance means it probably views us with disdain, rolling its eyes at our feeble attempts to explore its limits.

The excellent steering, low - grip Michelin tires, and fabulous chassis balance combine to make this rear - wheel - drive coupe so much fun to flog.

Fundamentally the Giulia just has a beautifully balanced rear - wheel drive chassis.

After driving the 2014 Cooper, we liked the improvements to the latest Cooper's interior and its well - balanced chassis.

Now, every time I drive a Scion FR - S or Subaru BRZ, it reminds me of the Nissan's chassis balance.

Dickie Meaden, who'd somehow found space in his diary to fly out to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and conduct evo's first drive of the mighty McLaren P1, may have been shifting up a gear, but it's more likely that a fleeting lift of the throttle to balance the chassis mid-slide was the impetus for a moment of rich - running.

Even though I didn't have a chance to pass a single car on my back roads commute, the Golf R still made the drive very enjoyable: the gearbox is wonderfully slick, the power delivery is very smooth and invigorating, the ride doesn't feel compromised or harsh, and the chassis feels very well balanced.

As for the rest of the 2014 Infiniti Q50, it's what we've come to expect from the Infiniti G37: a quite good sport sedan with a well - balanced, rear - wheel - drive chassis; a very strong, 328 - hp V - 6 that's well mated to a seven - speed automatic; and an attractive exterior and interior.

Infiniti claims a balance of ride and handling with its chassis setup, with Dynamic Digital Suspension, which uses electrically - adjustable dampers and a selection of driving modes to tailor the car's handling to the driver's needs.

The chassis» range, thanks to different driving modes, can be tweaked to adapt to any situation and, unlike older fast Audis, there's an aggressive balance that means you have the confidence to lean on the car in a corner.

Not only is it spacious and versatile, though, it also offers impressive driving characteristics, with nice chassis balance, surprising grip, responsive steering, and a manual gearbox that's fun to operate.

With neutral balance built into the chassis, the all - wheel - drive system needs only to throw a little power rearward to allow endless tail - out drifts.»

It's better stroked along just within the limit — driven in that manner the M135i is fun and engaging with a malleable chassis balance.

Its compact size, balanced chassis, sharp steering and nippy handling make all 2 Series variants exciting to drive.

The 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport has been named an AUTOMOBILE All - Star, saying its 180 - hp «turbocharged engine is powerfully elastic yet revvy, and the chassis is balanced and fun to drive at any speed.»

A small, lightweight coupe, the affordable 2018 Toyota 86 is a favorite with young driving enthusiasts eager to explore the limits of its well - balanced rear - wheel - drive chassis.

The overall combination of the independent suspension, responsive powertrain and a balanced chassis make the FX fun to drive.

Its Bi-Xenon headlamps flank a body powered by a much stronger engine than the Discovery can provide, and Q4 All - Wheel Drive mixes with Chassis Domain Control to give you unprecedented balance and grip on any terrain.

The rear - wheel - drive chassis always seems firmly planted but there's a definite sense of the car being pushed from the back and steered from the front — great balance, in other words.

The model combines an attractive design with powerful, refined powertrains (particularly the diesel units), not to mention the balanced chassis that makes it rewarding to drive fast.

Near 50 - 50 weight distribution on the 2006 BMW 750Li provides excellent balance, and a host of chassis - control technologies team up to keep the driving entertaining.

The essence of such driving purity — a responsive six - cylinder engine positioned within a rear - drive chassis to provide balanced, sporty dynamics — is at the heart of this compact four - place convertible.

From behind the wheel, the Mercedes isn't quite as sharp as an Audi A5 Coupe, but the rear - drive chassis offers more balance.

Steve Sutcliffe for one couldn't find enough superlatives as he heaped praise on the i30N's outstanding chassis balance, grip, steering feel, brakes etc during his test drive for evo magazine (available on youtube).

The simplicity of the mid-mounted V6, slick - shifting manual transmission, rear - wheel drive and balanced chassis are things I still long for.

We offer a wide range of parts and services for performance driving enthusiasts, including racing brake pad installation and fluid flushes, corner balancing and ride height adjustment, track alignments and chassis setup, and more.

At the same time, the tiny hot hatch is also famous for its on - the - rail handling and driving dynamics, thanks to its well balanced chassis, stiff suspension and wide section tyres.

Rear - wheel drive and a balanced chassis provide endless fun on twisty roads.

With its new second - generation E-segment rear - wheel drive (RWD) architecture, Dodge Charger features world - class suspension - tunings with re-designed geometry making for a nimble, balanced chassis that will build the Charger's legend as one of the best driving sedans in the world.

State - of - the - art powertrain and chassis technology underpin an exceptional balance between BMW's hallmark dynamic driving ability and supreme ride comfort.

We drove the FX50 on a number of winding mountain roads and it performed to expectation, exhibiting excellent steering and braking response, a well - balanced chassis and quick acceleration.

Still, it's great fun to drive, with its fine - balanced chassis only rivaled and bested by the BMW X3 and Porsche Macan.

Indeed, the rear - drive chassis is nicely balanced but isn't quite the entertainer it should be, and neither does it generate enough grip and poise for the M140i to match the point - to - point pace of the Seat Leon Cupra or four - wheel - drive Volkswagen Golf R.

30/22 Highway / City MPGReviews: * Light and well - balanced chassis; excellent steering; fun to drive; impressive fuel economy; comfortable front seats.

The car's chassis and xDrive intelligent all - wheel - drive system delivers the ideal balance between sporting dynamics and efficiency.

Chassis balance was further optimized thanks to the advantages of testing on ice, allowing the test drivers to better analyze and react to the car's behavior while driving.

34/25 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Light and well - balanced chassis; excellent steering; fun to drive; impressive fuel economy; comfortable front seats.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is a no - frills two - seater sports car, its mid-mounted 237 hp turbocharged engine provides it with excellent performance, aided by the quick - shifting 6 - speed dual - clutch transmission and superbly balanced rear - wheel drive carbon fiber chassis.

Several other crucial changes have been made to the standard ATS sedan and coupe, including the addition of tri-compound Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, which will offer superb grip with extended tire wear, along with integrated chassis controls that will provide balanced performance at the track, as well as in everyday driving.

With a mid-engine design, the rear - wheel drive Porsche Boxster is perfectly balanced, and its chassis dances with the best of them when pushed to the limit by a long set of interconnected corners.

Both cars have enjoyed much success for their 200 horsepower BOXER engine, rear - wheel - drive setup, and perfect chassis balancing.

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.

With its low - weight components, the increase in track width and wheelbase compared with the previous model, the rear - wheel - drive set - up, the low center of gravity and the balanced load distribution between the front and rear axles, the BMW 2 Series Convertible chassis is ideally equipped to offer confident agility, precise handling and superior driving comfort.