Sentences with phrase «electrically assisted steering»

As Juechter explains the Vette's technical details — the new stiffer aluminum frame, the electrically assisted steering, the two sole parts that are carried over from the sixth - gen car (cabin air filter and a roof latch)-- his obsession is obvious.

The electrically assisted steering isn't much of a talker, and the variable ratio can feel a little too noticeable on first acquaintance in the way it speeds up as you apply lock, but it quickly disappears into the background, and you come to appreciate its consistent weighting and speed of response.

A trick suspension that includes something called dual access strut which reduces torque steer by up to 55 % a funny mechanical differential electrically assisted steering and some pretty mental aero amongst other things of course.

It's all easily handled through the electrically assisted steering that is precise and accurate.

«Not only is its electrically assisted steering system unexpectedly sensitive,» Car and Driver says, «you can practically feel the thousands of man - hours spent developing its Michelin tires, its stiffer structure, and, on Z51 models, its electronically controlled limited - slip differential.»

The electrically assisted steering wheel makes the small Citroën easy to maneuver in tight spaces (helped by a 10 - meter turning radius).

The electrically assisted steering still doesn't feel very precise despite the handling upgrades brought about by the stiffer body and reworked suspension.

However, the improved suspension setup takes away the bumpy personality of the previous model while the electrically assisted steering is a blessing on busy city streets.

The concept also featured Infiniti's electrically assisted steering system, dubbed Direct Adaptive Steering, which first appeared on the Q50.

There's also an overhauled dashboard, revised suspension tuning, an electrically assisted steering system, BMW's adjustable driving settings and additional feature content.

It also gets a variable ratio electrically assisted steering rack, speeding up the steering as it moves off center.

Thanks to the new independent front suspension, the more direct, electrically assisted steering and optional damping, the G 500 feels comfortable on the winding French country lanes, although he can no longer conceal his good 2.4 tonnes and high center of gravity here.

The electrically assisted steering has been modified but though more precise (from memory) still feels like a video game.

Comfortable and electrically assisted steering with a multiple function dashboard earns attention for this edition of Jeep.

While the electrically assisted steering is quick and precise, there's very little feedback through the wheel to make you feel connected with the road.

It has a nicely controlled body, confident turn - in via the well - weighted and relatively quick electrically assisted steering and good road grip on 235 / 45 - series tyres (on 18 - inch alloys).

Making it point is an electrically assisted steering set - up, plus a torque vectoring system.

Adapted from the 911 Turbo, the electrically assisted steering is 10 percent quicker, while the brakes are upgraded (old Boxster S rotors for the 718 Boxster, 911 Carrera hardware for the S), and the chassis is tuned with larger pistons for the dampers, stiffer springs, larger antiroll bars, half - inch wider rear wheels, new tires and a strengthened rear subframe.

The 208's electrically assisted steering wheel is very small by class standards; while that means it's fast in action, it can make the car feel nervous on the motorway.

And as we began longing for a car with more sport in its sport - sedan personality, the car's electrically assisted steering, characterless exhaust note, and breathtaking price began to obsess us.

STANDARD FEATURES: 3.31:1 final drive ratio Aluminum hood w / air extractor Automatic HID projector headlights Quad rear - exit exhaust system Shaker audio system Sport bucket seats Sync Air conditioning SiriusXM satellite radio w / trial subscription Electrically assisted steering Capless fuel filler Brembo disc brakes Carbon - fiber driveshaft Stability and traction control Launch control system Manual four - way driver's seat

With the 991 attracting flak for its electrically assisted steering, 997 prices may even start to harden.

Due to the electrically assisted steering rack, feedback is unfortunately kept to a bare minimum.

The electrically assisted steering is laudable, with good, solid weighting and direct responses.

The M4 employs the kind of technical wizardry we've come to expect in modern BMWs: electrically assisted steering, adjustable dampers, multimode stability control, and extended M Drive functions.

It all sounds impressive, though whether an electrically assisted steering system can deliver the feel a 911 «wheel normally delivers remains to be seen.

The BRZ, like so many other modern cars, uses electrically assisted steering.

Unlike some EVs — or hybrids — the 500e's regenerative brakes are particularly easy to modulate, and the electrically assisted steering has decent weight and feel.

And of course the new GT3 uses the same electrically assisted steering as the basic 911, a system that we haven't gelled with so far.

The one element that contains viable antistress vitamins is the variable - ratio, electrically assisted steering.

The Z4's electrically assisted steering is ditched in favor of hydraulic assistance, which offers better high - speed performance.

STANDARD FEATURES: Sport - tuned electrically assisted steering Stability and traction control Start - stop Tire pressure monitoring system Front and rear sport bumpers Rear spoiler Fog lights Keyless entry Cruise control Tilt steering column Auxiliary audi jack USB and iPod ports Bluetooth 60/40 split folding rear seat

Everything is satisfyingly precise, but the car's competence, and the muted feedback of the electrically assisted steering rack, make it a more grown - up machine than its 987 predecessor, and it's only when you're troubling the top of the rev range and putting proper loads through the chassis that it really starts to talk back.

Compared with electrically assisted steering, the Tundra's hydraulic assist feels like having a bass on the line instead of just bait, and rolling on massive P275 / 55R -20 Bridgestone Dueler all - season tires, the 1794 managed to avoid the brittle sort of ride we experienced most recently in an F - 150 on 22 - inch wheels.

The adaptive dampers and the electrically assisted steering have also been recalibrated.

Flyin» Miata also needed to replace the MX - 5's massive, rack - mounted electrically assisted steering system, swapping it for a hydraulically assisted setup.

Its chassis is tautly controlled and nicely balanced, plus the electrically assisted steering is sharp, although it should offer a bit more feedback.

Deputy editor Joe DeMatio is pleased with the accuracy of the electrically assisted steering.

It starts with the electrically assisted steering, which helps improve fuel economy, but at a cost.

Flaccid electrically assisted steering also offers no hint of what the front wheels are doing.

As we neared Santa Barbara, the electrically assisted steering kicked in, helping us to descend from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the valley.

Not exact matches

Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Strut - type, coil springs Rear suspension: Control arms, coil springs Brakes F / R: Vented discs / discs, ABS Tire size: 205 / 65R -16 94S Tires: Firestone Affinity Touring S4

Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Strut - type, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes F / R: Vented discs / discs, ABS Tire size: 235 / 45R -18 94V Tires: Michelin Primacy MXM4

CHASSIS STEERING: Electrically assisted FRONT SUSPENSION: Multilink, coil springs REAR SUSPENSION: Multilink, coil springs BRAKES: Vented discs, ABS TIRES: Pirelli PZero TIRE SIZE: 275 / 30 YR -20

Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Strut - type, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes F / R: Vented discs / discs, ABS Tire size: 225 / 45R -19 92H Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM60

The steering is the best of any electrically assisted system today, Porsche absolutely included.

We're grateful that BMW reverted to a hydraulic steering setup in place of the regular 6's electrically assisted rack, as it wakes up the steering, now highly communicative and precise.

CHASSIS STEERING: Electrically assisted FRONT SUSPENSION: Strut - type, coil springs REAR SUSPENSION: Strut - type, coil springs BRAKES: Vented discs, ABS TIRES: Pirelli PZero TIRE SIZE F, R: 235 / 35 YR -20, 265 / 35 YR -20

It's a shame, because in Comfort the steering is impressive — up there with the best electrically assisted set - ups in fact — but you can't configure the lighter steering with the more controlled damping.

The electrically assisted power steering of the Lexus takes 2.4 turns from lock - to - lock, about 0.4 turn less than the hydraulically boosted rack - and - pinion device fitted to the Benz.