Brembo answered the call
for uprated brakes with huge ventilated 14.0 - inch - diameter front and 14.4 - inch rear discs and aluminum four - piston calipers.
Not exact matches
The springs and dampers are also set up
for better compliance on the road, though Caterham has retained the 620R's
uprated brake master cylinder and limited - slip differential.
Technical details remain unconfirmed
for now, but we wouldn't be surprised to see the MX - 5 Cup wear slicks, sit on adjustable suspension, use
uprated brake pads and breathe through a less restrictive intake and exhaust system.
It still exhibits a bit of roll and dive, as to be expected
for a car in this segment, and its
uprated brakes stop strongly with good feel, though we didn't get a chance to see how they hold up on the track.
MGU - K (where the «K» stands
for kinetic) works like an
uprated version of the previous KERS, converting kinetic energy generated under
braking into electricity (rather than it escaping as heat).
For enthusiasts the big news was the introduction of the Zetec - S with a new 1.6 i 16v engine, stiffer anti-roll bars and
uprated brakes.
* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts * New 40/60 rear - biased torque split
for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides
for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» *
Uprated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned anti?roll bar and Servotronic steering
for sharper turn - in * Revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
for improved body control * Unique lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving
brake cooling.
A Track Pack — yours
for a whopping # 30,875 — ups power and torque to 660bhp and 1,424 Nm, as well as adding an
uprated differential,
brakes and Eibach race - derived suspension to help manage the power.
The 1LE package is available
for V6 and V8 coupes with manual transmission and includes performance suspension and
uprated brakes.
Reigning in all that extra urge are
uprated brakes that include discs an inch bigger (25 mm) in diameter
for more powerful
braking power to deal with the Black Badge owner's more enthusiastic driving style.
Standard features include custom
uprated engine cooling (and transmission cooling
for cars with an automatic gearbox), short throw shifter, performance half shafts, 20 - inch forged wheels, a «Shelby by Brembo»
braking system with six - piston calipers up front and four - piston calipers at the back, as well as Ford Performance wheel studs, track handling pack and exhaust.
The completely retuned suspension and
uprated brakes lay the foundation
for exceptional performance and driving pleasure.
As
for the Performance Pack, it adds Michelin's latest, stickiest Pilot Sport 4S summer tires (255 / 40R19s in front, 275 / 40R19s out back),
uprated springs, huge 15 - inch Brembo 4 - piston disc
brakes, a strut - tower K - brace, a Torsen limited - slip differential, a higher - numerical final - drive ratio (3.73:1 with the manual 6 - speed), a bigger radiator, and retuned stability control settings.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split
for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides
for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and
uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving
brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic
brakes provide fade - free
braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.