Power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering provides super handling for Supra, but some road kickback could be felt through the steering
wheel during hard cornering over rough pavement.
Vauxhall says it has replaced or revised around 60 per cent of the components in the rear suspension, though the car's HiPerStruts which, it is claimed, prevent geometry
changes during hard cornering, are unchanged from the previous model.
Derived from the WRX and WRX STI models, Subaru's torque vectoring system is designed to reduce
understeer during hard cornering by strategically applying the brakes to the inside wheels to help the vehicle tuck into the curve.
It sits almost completely flat
even during hard cornering and sudden changes of direction, which are rewarding to initiate via the quick steering that's also well weighted and delivers good communication without any unwanted feedback from road irregularities or engine torque.
Most 111Rs had the skinny, 175 - section front tyre; you can fit a bigger tyre on the rim but ideally you'd go for wider wheels to stop the tread block rolling
under during hard cornering.
I was amazed with how compliant the chassis
felt during hard cornering; there was virtually zero body roll, and the wide tires helped keep the iM planted at all times.
With less weight over the nose and quicker steering the RS5 turns in more eagerly, while the firmed - up dampers help keep it on an even
keel during harder cornering.
The GTS also comes with a sports exhaust, torque vectoring —
which during hard cornering takes yaw rate and steering angle data to dictate brake pressure on the inside wheels — and dynamic engine mounts.
Most people will adjust their cars for negative camber, this
way during hard cornering when the tire deforms on the vertical axis you get the largest amount of rubber on the road.
Forcing the outboard rear wheel to turn
faster during hard cornering is the trick that helps both of these front - heavy sedans mimic the steering and handling behavior of a nicely balanced rear - driver.
Their chunky bolstering has the right heft to keep the driver
snug during hard cornering without bruising ribs and the fat flat - bottom steering wheel is easily maneuverable, particularly when wrapped in leather as part of the Nappa hide package.
And yet back - to - back testing against an M4 Competition revealed that the «CS» turns in even more instantly and keeps its body more
level during hard cornering, with better vertical body control and less float over really testing lumps and bumps, but without any greater harshness of ride, shortage of compliance or evidence of bump - steer.
And the team beefed up the center tunnel trim because drivers use it to brace their right
leg during hard cornering, while adding padding to the door armrest for more comfort on long cruises.
As in the standard «4WD» mode, the amount of torque sent to each wheel constantly varies depending on myriad factors, but in the Sport setting, much more is generally shoved to the those 285 - width Pirellis at the
back during hard cornering.
There's also a well sorted suspension package, which does the typically French thing of allowing some bodyroll before firming up, offering impeccable ride quality on all surfaces (even if the 17 - inch Michelin tyres are loud on most) and confidence - inspiring body
control during hard cornering.
Granted the A3 is priced lower than the Volvo and the Audi's seats held occupants in place very
snugly during harder cornering, but after around 250 km of driving I was pleased to step out of the car and stretch.
However, push a little harder and it's obvious the multi-link arrangement has a slight advantage, proving more
tenacious during hard cornering and activating the stability control at a later threshold.
Our test car came with 14 - inch tires; the ES comes with fatter 16 - inch rubber that probably would do a better job of keeping the car planted firmly on the
pavement during hard cornering.
The seats themselves were a little flat in the cushioning and, while it's hard to assess from our brief drive, they didn't inspire much confidence that they would hold the
occupant during harder cornering.
The system also offers a bit of ride - height adjustment that can raise the body over larger bumps and obstructions, and even self - levels to keep the chassis as flat as the laws of physics will
allow during hard cornering.
But while the bolsters help to keep the driver anchored in the
seat during hard cornering, they make ingress / egress more of a gymnastic feat, as you contort your body into the seat.
With all Sport modes on, the S400 Hybrid delivered very sports car - like flat
rotation during hard cornering, the suspension working to counteract body roll.
High - backed sports seats, trimmed in suede - effect black fabric with red double stitching are said to provide driver and front - seat passenger with ample lateral support during harder cornering
The active torque vectoring «sport differential» for the rear axle remains an option at around # 1500 and the new S4 also lightly brakes the inside
wheels during hard cornering to create a more agile feeling.
In another first for Audi, the SQ7 features electro - mechanical active roll stabilization system — that diminishes
roll during hard cornering.