Not exact matches
The
dampers are slightly
firmer than the base car's, and the steering is
tuned to be a bit heavier, but both are still biased toward comfort.
The Beetle's springs and
dampers are
tuned for a
firmer ride than in the Golf, and the Turbo is even stiffer than the base Beetle.
BMW has also
tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering system, strengthening the mounting points of the front suspension struts, and
firming up the rear
dampers for better dynamic response.
Quicker steering, lightweight suspension pieces, higher - rate springs with an inch lower ride height,
firmer dampers, larger brakes, smartly
tuned all - wheel drive, and electronic nannies work together to keep the RS 3 pasted down.
The charmless digital instruments look out of place in such an upmarket environment, and the dynamic have - fun goodies are limited to a more lenient in - between stability control setting, an on - demand
firmer spring and
damper tuning, and quicker transmission software.
A revised front suspension wth
firmer spring
tuning and a 0.4 - inch lower ride height contribute to better handling, not to mention the SUVs» rear air suspension and electronically adjustable
dampers.
The GT model gets stiffer suspension, larger brakes and a chassis and
dampers tuned by the French
firm's performance division, Renaultsport.
The BMW X4 M40i comes equipped as standard with M Sport brakes and M light - alloy wheels; variable sport steering and M Sport suspension with
firmer spring and
damper tuning.
On top of all that, suspension
tuning is
firm, handling is responsive, and available air
dampers and variable - ratio steering help deliver a further boost behind the wheel.
The throttle responds eagerly, particularly with Sport mode selected, and the springs and
dampers are
tuned to ride a touch
firmer as well — it's by no means harsh, but body motions are quelled more successfully and road surface details transmitted more faithfully than in the base car.
The
firmer springs and competition -
tuned dampers will allow drivers to have better control of the car at high speeds, and «exceptional levels of grip in wet and dry conditions,» according to the automaker.
Two - mode Bilstein Damptronic suspension system employes
firmer dampers and race derived stabilizers which are
tuned for on - track performance
Building on the
firm foundation of the same aggressively
tuned Magnetic Ride Control
dampers, FE4 springs, and stabilizer bars that will be offered by the upcoming supercharged Camaro ZL1, the SS 1LE also benefits from enormously sticky Goodyear F1 Supercar tires (riding on the same 20 - inch forged aluminum rims found with the V6 1LE).
The steering has also been specially
tuned for on - centre precision and the car gets upgraded suspension geometry,
firmer spring rates and recalibrated adaptive
dampers.