The extremely stiff body shell, lightweight construction and harmonious axle load distribution enhance both the safety and agility of the new BMW Z4.
Volvo engineers have mated the drivetrain to
an extremely stiff body.
As well as being faster than it has any real right to be, the California is also the owner of a formidably well - sorted chassis and
extremely stiff body structure that doesn't flex, shimmy or shake, however rough the road surface.
As we discovered with our road test in issue 134, as well as being faster than it has any right to be, the California is also the owner of a talented chassis and
an extremely stiff body structure that doesn't flex, shimmy or shake.
Both of those cars have
extremely stiff bodies, which reduces (or, in this instance, eliminates) squeaks and rattles, improves crashworthiness and allows engineers to fine - tune the suspension system.
Not exact matches
The firm suspension system is mounted to an
extremely stiff steel frame and
body.
The suspension side members and tailgate are now made from aluminium, which is also employed alongside high - strength steels in many other chassis components and the
extremely torsionally -
stiff body.
In addition, extra-wide mounts and supports on the wheel carriers for track and camber, slightly repositioned pivot points,
stiff control arms and suspension subframes, and the use of thrust arms to connect the suspension with the
body all provide an excellent basis for an
extremely sporty and dynamically exceptional overall set - up.
The safe and dynamic driving qualities of the BMW Z4 M Coupà © are also attributable to the
extremely strong, torsionally and flexurally
stiff structure of the
body.