Sentences with phrase «good chassis tuning»

Keeping the rubber on the road is an assortment of traction and stability control systems, but, most importantly, the FX features independent suspension at all four corners and some fairly good chassis tuning.

It may not have a catchy name, but it has the best chassis tuning of any Acura since the Integra Type - R (two more discontinued labels), and that's what matters.

Not exact matches

In addition, the steering is accurate and communicative even if the effort level is very light, and you have a good idea of what's going on at the road surface, which is a core tenet of German chassis tuning.

Still, with all of its chassis upgrades, the SX4t constantly reminds you of its basic - transportation roots by skipping over pavement cracks — better tuned dampers could help here.

Unless you're a professional chassis engineer, there's a strong argument for leaving your car's suspension well alone: a large team of experts spent tens of thousands of hours fine - tuning the ride and handling to be just - so, therefore the chances of you improving upon all their hard work are, well, slim.

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.

Overall, the Accord's chassis tuning is not only excellent for a general audience but it's also better than most enthusiasts give it credit for — and the 200's shadows it closely.

Beyond the straight - line power, each car has an excellent chassis that allows for easy corner - entry rotation, plus strong brakes, world - class seats, and well - tuned suspension and steering, never mind more plebeian concerns like top - flight interiors and external lighting packages.

And while the chassis tuning felt pretty good on our short drive, it didn't have quite the over-the-road solidity of the best competitors.

That keeps it from being a lively corner carver like the GLI, but the chassis is more firm than flaccid, and the well - tuned electric power steering is welcome.

In fact, the chassis tuning overall is very well done.

Likewise, the i8 Roadster's suspension tune, fabulously rigid carbon chassis, and inherent balance — due in part to the unusual engine / motor combination and layout — rewarding good driving whatever the pace, but always hinting at the possibility of more.

In its chassis tuning, the Equus trails the best competitors by a nose.

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.

A uniquely tuned all - wheel - drive system, strengthened shell and chassis, new electronic power - assisted steering with a faster, linear - geared rack, better aerodynamics, cooling and shot through with a dynamic quality so far beyond the ST, it unquestionably lives up to the RS billing.

We're well familiar with this N54 - series twin - turbo in - line six - cylinder engine, having driven it in both the 3 - series and the Z4 roadster, but never before has it been installed in a car with such a keenly tuned chassis.

In short, the M235i exemplifies all the good things I've heard about BMW chassis tuning.

We've included the Swift Sport in our list of small cars, given its likely price and performance figures, but while it won't match the cars above for punch, it has a real chance of leaving a few with bloody noses in terms of good old - fashioned fun — the new Swift is small, far lighter than most superminis, and Suzuki knows how to tune a good chassis.

As well as a more aggressive chassis tune and track - focussed tyres, the GT R will utilise a raft of new technologies such as active aerodynamics and rear - wheel steering — the latter a first for AMG.

The chassis of the 911 GT3 RS has been tuned for better driving dynamics and precision.

It was also that this car, which was able to compete, dynamically at least, with the best of junior supercars, came from a cottage - industry car - maker with minimal resources and little more than one man's vision — a vision that encompassed design, engineering, chassis tuning, manufacture, the lot.

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.

This seventh - generation Corvette convertible shares with the Big Nasty ZO6 Coupe the fuel - efficient seven - speed manual transmission, the same powertrain output, supercharged engine, chassis tuning, equipment options as well as the same curb weight.

Although there are AMG versions of the Mercedes SL with as much or more power, the AMG GT is lighter, harder - edged and it has a more aggressively tuned and better balanced all - aluminum chassis, which gives it superior handling than the softer and more relaxed SL models.

Quite competitive according to MMC (purchase price and running costs), the EU - specs Outlander PHEV only differs from its Japanese market equivalent in complying with mandatory EU regulations and with a chassis fine - tuned to better suit European driving style.

Its 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine is responsive right off the line, while a well - tuned chassis makes it a blast to drive.

The double wishbone RCC II (RaceActive Chassis Control II) hydraulic suspension has been race - tuned to deliver the best possible track - focused experience available.

Unless we're talking about the Abarth, the 124 is softer, both in terms of power delivery and chassis tuning, which curiously suits your retiree demographic better than the Miata does.

Chassis tuning for the Civic Type R has taken place at the Nürburgring and Suzuka circuits, as well as at Honda's own Takasu test track in Japan.

Based on a two - piece hydroformed chassis code - named T5, the LR3 boasted such new developments as four - wheel independent air suspension and a dial - actuated «Terrain Response» four - wheel - drive system, that allows the driver to literally tune the vehicle's performance parameters to best suit the terrain at hand.

At the other end of the spectrum, Lexus promises the UX's best - in - class low centre of gravity and stiff chassis will provide an engaging drive (something the Camry has delivered), and its optional F - Sport package will dial up the sporting levels with a tuned suspension and an available adaptive damping system to go along with a sporty body kit and interior treatment.

The chassis just slurped up the miles on both dry and damp roadways, with its well - tuned, medium - effort steering and direct responses being ideal for this sort of duty.

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.»

Astra highlights include sharp styling, improved interior space, and a chassis that is very well tuned to British roads for a great balance between ride comfort and agile handling.

The two - seat Honda CR - Z is designed to provide a dose of fun to go with its fuel efficient hybrid system, as the vehicle is available with the choice of either a six - speed manual transmission or a continuously - variable automatic unit as well as a performance - tuned suspension setup and a lightweight chassis.

Armed with turbocharged horsepower, a driver - selectable suspension system and a firm, European - tuned chassis, it delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.

-- 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.

Also, the lighter the wheel, the better the handling might be if the chassis and suspension are tuned carefully.

Nevertheless, it's good to see a singular focus in the 8 Series» chassis tuning.

No, for us the best part of driving the SVR (or even our ’14 Range Rover Sport, for that matter) is the way the chassis is tuned.

Recognizable by a new face that strengthens the family resemblance to Fiesta and Fusion, the 2015 Focus also features improved aerodynamics, a quieter cabin, more user - friendlycockpit amenities (including the SYNC interface), fine - tuning of the optional Sportshift dual - clutch automatic transmission, and minor tweaks to what is arguably already the best - sorted chassis in the segment.

Precise steering, a solid chassis, and a well - tuned suspension provide both a compliant ride and sweet handling», says C&D.

With its new second - generation E-segment rear - wheel drive (RWD) architecture, Dodge Charger features world - class suspension - tunings with re-designed geometry making for a nimble, balanced chassis that will build the Charger's legend as one of the best driving sedans in the world.

The limited slip differential and well tuned chassis combine to give the Sentra SE - R much better handling than you'd ever expect from an affordable sedan.

«When it was completely dry and the circuit was rubbered in the car really came good and the deficit we had in straight line speed we were able to make up for in the way we'd tuned the chassis.

The JUKE NISMO RS offers better steering precision, quicker response and more excited driving feel than the JUKE NISMO thanks to the special body and chassis reinforcements, special - tuned suspension and steering.

A $ 2,995 option, the latter consists of an adjustable carbon fiber High Wing, a front splitter with carbon fiber end caps, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 summer - only tires, as well as specific chassis and Magnetic Ride Control tuning.

To ensure that it turns and stops as well as it accelerates; the Chevrolet SS also features a sport - tuned chassis, including MacPherson strut front and multilink independent rear suspension, electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving, standard Brembo brakes, with ventilated, 355 - mm rotors and two - piece, four - piston front calipers and forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5 inch wheels with 245 / 40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9.0 inch wheels with 275 / 35ZR19 tires rear.

Not only is it the better car when it comes to handling characteristics, it also rides much better thanks to its larger wheels and tyres and of course, its superior chassis tune.

The eager engine is matched by a well - tuned chassis.