Sentences with phrase «enhanced handling and performance»

«The Altima 2.5 provides an incredible value for the money, with its starting MSRP only $ 200 more than the model it replaces — despite the new exterior and interior design, enhanced handling and performance, user - friendly technology and numerous other refinements,» said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division.

The shorter wheel base and lower engine position over its predecessor will contribute to enhanced handling and performance.

This combined with a shorter wheelbase and lower engine position contribute to enhanced handling and performance.

Lightweight, nimble and efficient, 4MATIC enhances handling and performance in any season.

Since most Porsche sports cars are extremely lightweight, a lower center of gravity dramatically enhances handling and performance.

The all - wheel drive is also engaged on dry pavement at speeds between 25 and 65 mph, which Dodge says enhances the handling and performance of the vehicle.

Not exact matches

Optimised ground contact means better handling and performance in both wet and dry road conditions, while the tread pattern and footprint minimize hydroplaning, reduce noise and enhance stability.

This integrated control operates so that, for example when accelerating out of a corner, the ACD enhances traction and the AYC enhances steering response and cornering performance, improving acceleration and handling more than the ACD and AYC systems would if they were operating independently.

- New Nissan 370Z continues the bloodline of previous Zs by offering an authentic sports car experience, with enhanced performance and handling thanks to its more compact dimensions and attention to weight - saving -

All that, combined with benchmark braking and world - class ride and handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituand world - class ride and handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituand handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituand Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituAND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituand Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attituand Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attitude.

Considering BMW calls this a Sports Wagon, it'd be easy to argue that our tester's performance - enhancing extras — namely $ 650 M Sport brakes and a $ 1000 handling package, which adds adaptive dampers and quicker - ratio steering — should come standard.

Not only does this help make the ride more comfortable, but this rigidity also works to enhance both handling and braking performance.

Mopar carried a line of «special parts» for super stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.

If you want to maximise the performance aspects of your B5, then you can specify a handling - enhancing slip differential and more powerful brakes, although you'll get very little change out of # 4,000 for those.

With all the high - tech performance improvements in the new Corvette, a huge leap was made from the last model, enhancing both handling and straight - line acceleration.

Brake pad wear indicator warning light, Cruise control with brake function, Door / boot open warning, Electric Power steering with Servotronic, Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging, Lights on warning, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, Outside temperature display, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Bluetooth audio streaming, BMW professional radio / CD / MP3, DAB Digital radio,Wi - Fi hot spot, 2 speed adjustable intermittent wipers with wash / wipe function, Automatic dimming rear view mirror, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Body colour door mirrors, Boot lid spoiler, Daytime running lights, Door sill finishers, Dynamic brake lights, Electric adjustable heated door mirrors, Electric front windows / one touch facility, Exhaust tailpipes in high gloss black, Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle, Follow me home headlights, Heat insulating tinted glass, Heated windscreen washer jets, High gloss black kidney grille, High gloss black M side strakes, Individual high gloss shadow line, LED tail lights, M aerodynamic bodystyling, Rain sensor including auto headlights activation, Windscreen with grey shadeband, 12 V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell, 3 spoke leather M multifunction sports steering wheel, 4 grab handles, Anthracite headlining, Anthracite Velour floor mats, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Front cupholders x 2, Front head restraints, Front sliding armrest, Glovebox with lid, Heated front seats, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Lashing eyelets in boot, Leather gearknob, Leather handbrake grip, M Sports seats, Reach + rake adjustable steering column, Storage compartment in rear centre console, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash Sensor - activates hazard / interior lighting + unlocks doors, Driver seatbelt warning indicator, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic stability control plus, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front seatbelt force limiters, Front seatbelt pretensioner, Front side airbags, Hill start assist, Inflatable Tubular Structure head airbags for front / rear, Tyre pressure monitor, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Drive away door locking, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)

Compared with the sedan, the base coupe's sport suspension gets firmer shocks and a 0.6 - inch lower ride height, while optional 19 - inch wheels wrapped with Pirelli P Zero high - performance tires further enhance handling prowess.

The Kei Miura - designed aero body kit helps enhance the performance, and the TRD lowering springs enhance the aerodynamics, traction and handling further.

Brake pad wear indicator warning light, Cruise control, Door / boot open warning light, Electric Power steering with Servotronic, Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging, Lights on warning, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, On board diagnostics, Outside temperature display, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Tyre puncture warning system, Wifi hotspot preparation, Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices, BMW professional radio / CD / MP3, DAB Digital radio, Adjustable intermittent wipers, Anti dazzle rear view mirror, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour door handles, Body colour door mirrors, Day running lights, Door mirror integrated indicators, Door sill finishers, Dynamic brake lights, Electric adjustable heated door mirrors, Electric front and rear windows with one touch / convenient open / close function, Electric heated, folding and auto dimming driver's side door mirror with memory, Exhaust tailpipes in high gloss black, Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle, Follow me home headlights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated windscreen washer jets, High gloss black kidney grille, High gloss black M side strakes, Individual high gloss shadow line, LED tail lights, Rain sensor + automatic driving lights control, Shark fin roof aerial, 12V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 3 rear seat head restraints, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, 4 foldable grab handles - rear with clothes hook, 60/40 split folding rear seat, Adjustable lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone automatic air conditioning, Electric front seats + driver memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)

It also helps enhance your handling and braking performance.

A range of new and updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and refinement are all improved.

Standard four - channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) 4 with traction control and Agile Handling Assist further enhance dynamic stability and emergency maneuvering and braking performance.

Brake pad wear indicator warning light, Cruise control, Door / boot open warning light, Electric Power steering with Servotronic, Enhanced bluetooth telephone functionality with USB audio interface + voice control, Lights on warning, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, On board diagnostics, Outside temperature display, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Tyre puncture warning system, Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices, BMW professional radio / CD / MP3, DAB Digital radio, Adjustable intermittent wipers, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Body colour door mirrors, Boot lid spoiler, Chrome kidney grille with black vertical slats, Chrome - plated exhaust tailpipes, Day running lights, Door mirror integrated indicators, Door sill finishers, Dynamic brake lights, Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinch, Electric heated, folding and auto dimming door mirrors with memory, Follow me home headlights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washers, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated windscreen washer jets, High gloss shadow line, Rain sensor including auto headlights activation, Shark fin roof aerial, Windscreen with grey shadeband, 12V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 2 grab handles, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, Anthracite headlining, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)

Also new in 2014, Chevrolet is introducing performance parts that enhance Sonic's handling, braking and performance.

The world's first SUV with a lightweight all - aluminium body, the new Range Rover takes luxury and capability to a new level, with even greater refinement and enhanced performance and handling on all terrains.

Once you line up all the various performance - enhancing adjustments — comfort, sport, sport plus; Dynamic: Individual, comfort, sport handling mode, sport plus, race; manual shifting and finally the stability control «off» button — you could enter the 24 hours of Le Mans or at least a local SCCA endure and probably win.

Torque vectoring is not uncommon on performance cars, but this system takes it to another level, says Honda: «using the dynamic, instantaneous and continuous distribution of electric motor torque to enhance the precision of handling and cornering performance in all driving situations».

Mopar carried a line of «special parts» for super-stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.

This underfloor aerodynamic performance is further enhanced through the positioning of wing - shaped vertical wings to the centre and rear floor undercovers, further smoothing the air flow under the vehicle to promote greater handling and high - speed stability.

The MDX Sport Hybrid uses NSX - derived technology to achieve the performance trifecta of increased power, improved fuel efficiency and significantly enhanced handling.

The Standard mode has been tuned to represent the core performance of the Q60 — offering Infiniti's unique blend of enhanced ride comfort and agile handling as a default setting.

The BMW M235i Coupé not only delivers the pinnacle in performance and handling, but also adds a host of additional features that enhance its position at the top of the BMW 2 Series Coupé range.

As much as Lexus sought to carry forward the sensuous styling of the LF - LC concept into the production LC, it also worked to introduce a high level of aerodynamic performance to enhance the coupe's handling and ride quality while suppressing wind noise.

With an overall unsprung mass reduction of 8 kg, the option aids enhanced handling, improved acceleration, and braking performance.

The Ultra was dropped an inch - and - a-half and fitted with 17 - inch performance tires to enhance sportiness and handling.

In addition to its enhanced handling and driving performance, the hybrid version of the new Camry is anticipated to achieve best - in - class fuel economy ratings, with Prius - like city / highway driving efficiency.

Furthermore, performance is enhanced with a Dynamic Select handling control system, which allows drivers to switch between four driving models that alter components like chassis and suspension, steering, and powertrain.

Performance tires are designed for enhanced handling and generally have high speed ratings and low aspect ratio for improved control.

Handling is greatly enhanced by Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (Sport Hybrid SH - AWD), enabling lightning - quick response to all driver inputs — steering, braking and throttle — along with the stability, control and launch performance of all - wheel drive.

Rotocast A356T6 aluminum cylinder heads that are stronger and handle heat better than conventional heads Lightweight titanium intake valves and machined connecting rods for reduced reciprocating mass High 10.0:1 compression ratio — for a forced - induction engine — enhances performance and efficiency and is enabled by direct injection Forged aluminum pistons with unique, stronger structure to ensure strength under high cylinder pressures Stainless steel exhaust headers and an aluminum balancer that are lighter than their LT1 counterparts Standard dry - sump oiling system with larger cooler capacity than Z51; used with dual - pressure - control oil pump.

Performance levels are good and the driving dynamics are still the benchmark for the class and can be further enhanced with a track handling package.

Integrated Active Drive System: an advanced interactive management system to enhance performance, handling and safety.

The TLX was developed around the theme» Red Carpet Athlete» to deliver a compelling blend of luxury refinement and sports - sedan athleticism, with exhilarating performance enhanced by next - generation Acura powertrain and dynamic handling technologies.

In short, in addition to improving the efficient transmission of power to the road, and thereby enhancing performance, the limited slip differential delivers progressive, reassuring handling which is appreciable whatever the driving style.

Although there are well - known advantages of RWD in terms of sporty handling, it was ultimately decided that by switching Maxima from its previous platform to Nissan's new «D platform,» which was first introduced on the current Nissan Altima Sedan, Hybrid and Coupe, the target Maxima performance could be delivered — without giving up the added FWD benefits of lower costs, lower weight and enhanced roominess versus a RWD platform.

Compared to deflected - disk valving common on most dampers, the ZR2 employs spool valves that offer increased precision and manufacturing repeatability along with enhanced ride and handling performance both on - and off - road.

While its name may suggest that there are some performance upgrades, the wagon only receives an enhanced handling package and cosmetic extras.

A lowered ride height, a rear stabilizer bar and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes complement the Cheyenne concept's high - performance character with enhanced handling and braking capability.

A stiffener located under each subframe attachment fastener helps stabilize the assembly, thereby sharpening handling and braking performance while enhancing the load capacity of the vehicle.

Ultimately, the suspension design with wider tire sizes, standard ABS and standard Vehicle Stability Assist is intended to enhance driver confidence and handling performance.