This low weight has a positive
effect on axle load distribution.
Not exact matches
Some more performance - orientated tyres would undoubtedly raise the grip limits, and make the understeer less frequent, but it might also detract from the occasional sense that the rear
axle is having some
effect on your trajectory.
Drive is still sent to all four wheels via a seven - speed S tronic dual - clutch transmission, though the latest setup can now send up to 100 per cent of the car's power to the rear wheels alone, in certain situations, with a torque vectoring
effect through the multi-plate clutch
on the rear
axle to also divert power to the wheels with the greatest grip.
There's a strong emphasis
on rear - drive dynamics, with just enough torque sent to the front
axle to enhance corner exit without the muddying
effects of excess understeer.
AHK does not replace the elasto - kinematics of the Integral Rear
Axle — AHK is an extension to the Integral Rear
Axle and its
effect comes
on top of it.
At the limit, the 4Matic four - wheel drive system offers excellent grip, especially
on the front
axle, favoring under - steer, even if the
effect is greatly reduced by the suspension setup.
In all cases, axlewrap has a negative
effect on trail performance, as it reduces traction and places added stress
on the internal components of an
axle assembly.
Consequently, through the classic hang -
on idea (demand - oriented distribution of torque between front and rear
axles), it is also possible to use the
effect of torque vectoring.
A switch
on the center console, though, allows for manual control over the center differential, while the front and rear
axle differentials have a dog clutch and a 100 - percent locking
effect, and they can each be enabled individually.
To get the towing numbers up, Nissan equipped this truck with a 3.92 rear
axle, but that had an adverse
effect on fuel economy.
The «Master» mode stored in the drive program «RACE» ensures optimum agility and brings out the high driving dynamics potential of the AMG GT 4 - Door Coupe to optimum
effect - for example through higher yaw rates and a faster response from the accelerator pedal, gearshift system, rear
axle steering, electronically controlled rear
axle locking differential or brake force distribution
on the all - wheel drive system.
Besides, presence of coil springs
on both the
axles improves the dampening
effect and makes it comfortable for the occupants inside.
To optimize the lifting
effect on the rear
axle and to achieve a more exciting look, TechArt Automobildesign offers a rear spoiler for the Cayman models.
The smooth underbody should have a drastic
effect on aerodynamics, and the rear deck - mounted spoiler actively reduces rear
axle lift.
With the refreshed 6's G - Vectoring Control (GVC) there's no discernible torque steer, the wheel spin has no appreciable
effect on the car's demeanour, the
axle tramp fails to materialise, and you find yourself easing off lock as the car tracks towards the inside of the corner.
This active distribution of stabilizer forces between the front and rear
axle has a positive
effect on road behavior.
At the rear we'll have a special rear wing installed, not the usual single blade high riding unit usually seen
on this kind of car but a two part wing that extends from the middle where two struts can be raised or lowered depending
on speed... to have the perfect balance of speed, drag and down force
on the rear
axle... adjustable flaps built into the front hood will have a similar
effect on the front
axle actually... much like a Formula One nose cone the front hood has a custom system that allows «
on the fly» modification of the amount of down force inflicted
on the front wheels.
If you want to go further, order also a two - piece carbon fiber rear spoiler, which is responsible not only for the improved optics and for an even greater down force
on the rear
axle and an underbody ground -
effect optimization at the price of 2800 Euro.