Not exact matches
Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering
setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the
feel of a conventional
hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.
Although we applaud Maserati's decision not to install an electro - mechanical system, this
hydraulic setup manages to
feel strangely passive and noncommittal.
This, along with the 928's 50/50 weight distribution and
hydraulic - assisted rack - and - pinion steering box — a well - weighted and precise
setup that translates every input into a perfect adjustment — lends the car a naturally balanced, confident, and planted
feel.
Traditional 911 geeks have been moaning that the new e-steering
setup lacks the
feel and the tactile communication the older,
hydraulic systems had in droves, but my 911 Carrera 4S delivered laser - quality accuracy with instant and rich feedback.
The steering weight may
feel somewhat artificially weighted, but it somehow manages to communicate levels of grip better than most electronic power assisted steering
setups and even some
hydraulic ones.
As well as more power, the 812 Superfast debuts Ferrari's new electronic power steering
setup, so steering
feel could be quite different to the
hydraulic assistance of the F12.
There is also something to be said for communication, and words can not truly express how good the M3's steering is, nor the sadness we'll
feel when this
hydraulic setup is reportedly replaced by an electric system on the upcoming M4.
There's also a new double wishbone rear suspension that replaces the old torsion beam
setup for improved ride and handling, as well as a new active
hydraulic booster for regenerative braking to improve brake
feel.