Still, the Encore provides good steering feedback heading into corners and
good chassis control over broken pavement.
Not exact matches
Other dynamic assets are
well - balanced 45/55 percent weight distribution; a supple ride; total
chassis control provided by the height - adjustable, variable - rate,
control - arm suspension; precise and quick rack - and - pinion steering; and carbon - ceramic brakes that can, with the auxiliary air brake, decelerate the Grand Sport from 62 mph to a full stop in only 103 feet, says Bugatti.
The steering accuracy and
control weights are supremely
well judged, while the boxer engine's 197bhp and skinny tyres mean the
chassis can almost always be teased out of shape.
Yet at lower speeds and over poorly surfaced tarmac the 3008 feels a little out of sorts, and there's the same feeling that the
chassis components are all hanging together with soft rubber bushings that movements aren't particularly
well controlled.
The Volvo XC40's
chassis is soft, but
well controlled and mannered when negotiating curves and on - / offramps.
The new car's ability to transfer its 316bhp to the road through its front wheels only, its sophisticated
chassis that manages to blend comfort with ultimate
control and one of the
best gear changes of any car on sale, all offset its scary and exuberant looks to make it a
best in class.
There is a fair amount of roll and the
chassis doesn't feel unbearably stiff — over the big kerbs it's wonderfully pliant, in fact — but body
control is
good when the corners come thick and fast and the car isn't unsettled by bumps.
The
chassis is fluent and changes direction with poise and precision, featuring very
good damping
control.
The
chassis is stiff, the suspension relatively compliant (especially on the smaller 18 - inch wheel / tire combo), and ride quality is
good while
controlling body roll.
It carries its weight pretty
well, too, but the penalty for determined body
control is an overly fussy ride and a curiously wooden feel to the
chassis.
Elsewhere the
chassis utilises standard dampers (revalved for
better control), 35 mm lowered Eibach springs and the standard MX5's anti roll bars.
For the Z4 M, BMW plucked plenty of
chassis technology from the M3, including stiffer springs, dampers, and bushings as
well as forged - aluminum front
control arms.
With the stability and traction
control off the car will oversteer, but you don't need to drive it sideways to feel that you're getting the
best from this remarkable
chassis.
More important than the power under the hood is the
chassis, and this one is nicely tuned, providing a very creamy yet
controlled ride and very
good steering.
Later Super Series cars make much
better use of the ProActive
Chassis Control system, sacrificing a little ride quality to give a much more connected feel, but this early 12C can be unsettling at times.
In either of the Sport modes the 718 is a deeply impressive sports car, with an expertly judged
chassis balance,
good pliancy over bumps and rock solid body
control.
That's not exactly the most enthusiastic way to drive a car like this, but it matches the Z4's other dynamic facets
well: while all of its key
controls are positive and feelsome, they aren't attached to the most playful of
chassis, the end result being a driving experience closer to that of a Mercedes SLK than a Porsche Boxster.
Obviously, having the
well - calibrated stability
control system to save your butt helps your confidence, but the underlying
chassis balance we felt at GingerMan is also crucial to making the new Viper feel like a modern sports car.
It handles and rides
better than it has any right to — the suspension is surprisingly
well controlled and although the tyres struggle to dig into the tarmac, the
chassis does most of the right things.
As with all current Panameras, the steering is
best when the optional adaptive anti-roll bars (Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control) aren't fitted.
The body
control,
chassis and dynamics are so
well matched for that very task that the DB9 GT is a joy to cover long distances in.
In fact, it's hopeless, giving the Alfa a lethargic throttle response, twirly - light steering and a soft (though not especially
well -
controlled)
chassis set - up that's completely at odds with what you'd suppose to be its Cloverleaf billing.
One of the previous version's weaknesses was body
control over vertical inputs — despite BMW not claiming any
chassis revisions for this model, it did feel marginally more composed and
better controlled over difficult roads.
Has the
better chassis, more poise, more
control and more driver involvement.
With a responsive turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine
good for 210 - horsepower hooked to a standard seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, the GTI has incandescent throttle response at any engine speed, and its sport - tuned
chassis provides a nice balance between comfort and
control.
The S3 carries plenty of speed into corners with
well -
controlled poise; understeer is always waiting for you at the limit, but we were pleased with how hard we could push the
chassis before encountering much of it.
On paper it ticked a lot of boxes — it was very
well - equipped and it certainly had price on its side — but was in need of a little work where steering, suspension and electronic
chassis controls were concerned; three key changes Haval has made to this MY18 update.
The double wishbone RCC II (RaceActive
Chassis Control II) hydraulic suspension has been race - tuned to deliver the
best possible track - focused experience available.
With the new
chassis offering even
better control from its air suspension and little in the way of intrusive road or engine noise, it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying a journey in the Continental GT.
The move is designed to give
better control and road grip around corners, according to the
chassis engineers.
As the range topping Sport Turismo you do get extra goodies for your # 140k as
well as the massively powerful plug - in hybrid powertrain, including Panoramic roof, Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC Sport), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), limited slip diff, Ceramic Brakes, 21 ″ alloys and Sport Chrono Package.
Still, Put insists that, «the base
chassis is still responsible for the most part of it [the car's handling dynamics],» commenting that, «Even with
best control system you still need to do most work on classic
chassis tuning.»
The Supercharged car benefits from active suspension
control and 20 - inch wheels, but even the entry - level XF Luxury provides great performance, easily matching the competition thanks to dynamic stability
control and a
well - designed
chassis.
This
chassis feels
well sorted, with very
good body
control and bump absorption, as the suspension takes up even relatively hefty road imperfections easily without causing you to correct your line.
Appropriate longitudinal and lateral dynamic
chassis control is ensured by the sporting RS set - up of the springs, Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management (PASM), anti-roll bars, as
well as the engine mounts and PSM Porsche Stability Management.
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Accompanying the increased stiffness of the spaceframe is a
best - in - class high comfort
chassis with air suspension and state - of - the - art
chassis control systems, delivering peerless «effortless» ride and handling and optimal vibration comfort performance.
The steering is quick to react and responsive on the move, there's plenty of grip on offer, while the
chassis provides a
good blend of
control and comfort.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle
control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver
best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds —
Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction
control, four - corner electronic stability
control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake
control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque
control.
According to the automaker's press release, G - Mode «adapts the adjustable damping of the
chassis and the steering as
well as the accelerator characteristic, avoids unnecessary gear shifts and thus ensures optimum
control and maximum off - road capability.»
Best of all, it's great to drive with spirited engines and a
chassis that blends
control and fun with a fair degree of comfort.
The four standard drive modes — Sport, Bentley, Comfort, and Custom — integrate the sophisticated
chassis» settings, from ride height to damping to active anti-roll
control, as
well as stability and traction, and combine it with engine and transmission calibration to create truly distinct driving dynamics based on the driver's preferences.
This car's stiffer suspension setup merely reinforces what is already a fun
chassis to toss around and to enjoy at the limit, thanks to
good body
control and decent steering weight and feedback.
Dynamic
Chassis Control adds an electronically
controlled rear differential and brake - generated torque vectoring, for
better turning agility.
A wise optional specification is DCC adaptive
chassis control, which offers a wider breadth of talents and, when set to Comfort, makes the car the
best - riding in its class.
In addition, the torsional rigidity of the
chassis was improved, resulting in noticeably
better balance and
control.
The combination of a higher seating position,
good damping and Subaru's characteristic
chassis control means the Outback feels more premium than its market position would suggest.
It looks
good inside and out, the power is
good (enough), I don't know how the eight - speed gearbox could be any smoother, the
chassis is rock - solid and the ride was firm with
good body
control but didn't beat the heck out of me.
Options include the Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control roll stabilization system, as
well as a trailer hitch that lets you to tow up to 3.5 metric tons (7,716 pounds).