Their insights not only resulted in the striking AMG bodystyling but also the performance - oriented lift balance — for agile
handling characteristics on country roads and optimum driving stability at high speeds on the motorway.
Obviously there's the trim and spec levels to consider, but the improved
handling characteristics on offer are impossible to judge on snow.
The testing program was designed to push the capabilities of the upgraded IPAS hybrid powertrain, ensure optimized balance and
handling characteristics on the race - proven Pirelli slick tires, and work through aerodynamic developments including the dramatic fixed - height rear wing which includes the Formula 1 - style Drag Reduction System (DRS).
The system acts as if the car had four - wheel steering, changing
the handling characteristics on demand and thus making Rimac's technological masterpiece corner like nothing else, meaning it can be tailored to the driver.
The Rover Sport, however, ups the ante in the upscale sport - touring segment considerably, with Teutonic - level ride and
handling characteristics on pavement, all the green - lane aptitude of the LR3, and a price that makes it an instant competitor: As one media wag put it, «For $ 60K and change, who would buy an X5 anymore?»
Not exact matches
We went out and looked at a very large number of entrepreneurs to get a
handle on their environments,
characteristics and personalities.
So you have to start with something that is demonstrably cheap because, first it is harder to get hurt if you fall out of the basement window, and second, it's so difficult to assess whether other people have a more accurate
handle on favourable
characteristics than you do».
It provides optimal towing performance, excellent aerodynamics, the lowest possible center of gravity, compatibility with virtually every bike
on the road, and excellent
handling characteristics.
«Each nanoparticle its own
characteristics and we need to start getting a
handle on these things and how they might interact with the environment,» Gruden said.
While many books
on how to
handle classrooms exist, Lemov did something that few had done before: he watched the best teachers in the country and looked for the common
characteristics they all shared.
Very few cars, including many
on this list, provide such transparent, approachable and natural
handling characteristics as the Peugeot 308 GTi.
Chris Curve is rather more complex and it depends entirely
on the
handling characteristics of your car.
There's a steep learning curve, and each car has authentic
handling characteristics which need mastering
on a variety of surfaces.
Other
Handling Speciale changes include a revised F1 - Trac stability control system, with improved corner - exit
characteristics and abilities
on bumpy roads.
The ride and
handling characteristics of our Charger, even with its 20 - inch wheels
on unforgiving Michigan roads, were admirable.
It did help that this example was mint, but we weren't prepared for how much it moved the game
on from the 2.2 T in performance and
handling, yet preserved so many of the old - school
characteristics you'd want to keep.
Poised to set new standards in driving dynamics and enjoyment, both
on and off the road, the new Macan boasts the typical sporty
handling characteristics that have become synonymous with the Porsche brand.
(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and
handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door
handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006 MODEL YEAR New high - performance version of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door
handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim
on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather
on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)
The Audi AI Active Suspension uses electromechanical motors at each corner, increasing or decreasing the load
on each wheel instantaneously to create the desired
handling characteristics.
This feature alters the
handling characteristics of the car based
on what driving mode you've selected — a handy feature
At in - town speeds the excellent sound insulation drowns out a lot of the diesel roar — it's a different story just standing
on the street and listening to one of these roar by — and it remains so
on the interstate, with the truck retaining the predictable response and
handling characteristics.
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS)
on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system
on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature
on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard
on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard
on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and
handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension
on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and
handling characteristics
Aside from the possible effects
on the
handling characteristics, the major driving factor in the move to front wheel drive for the BMW X1 was packaging.
The Avenger was immediately highly praised by the press for its good
handling characteristics and generally good overall competence
on the road and it was considered a significantly better car to drive than contemporaries like the Morris Marina.
«Designed and engineered to deliver a genuinely bespoke driving experience that draws
on our rich heritage, this car tailors its power and
handling to both the capabilities of the driver and the
characteristics of the track.
These attributes are ride and
handling characteristics that perform well
on both the street and the track, outstanding acceleration and braking performance and styling that matches the performance attributes of the vehicles.
Tight following distances, long braking zones, and forgiving
handling characteristics put
on a show.
The new Insignia's longer wheelbase (compared to its predecessor, not Commodore) and 30 mm decrease in height, has had a noticeable effect
on handling characteristics.
On the road it excels with its precise, sporty
handling, and where the hardtop surface ends it demonstrates impressive offroad
characteristics.
Durability and high - performance
handling driving tests took place
on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to precisely calibrate Genesis ride, braking and
handling characteristics.
Patterned off the Dodge Charger architecture, the front suspension and five - link independent rear suspension system
on all Dodge Challenger models provide excellent ride and
handling characteristics.
To take full advantage of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features Adaptive Damping System (ADS) first seen
on the DBS which uses two separate valves to set the dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment of the car's ride and
handling characteristics.
From its firm yet comfortable seating,
handling characteristics to the feedback through the steering wheel, Focus for 2014 is a compact car that offers a major return
on investment for those shopping this segment.
Throughout the years, the vehicle has been used to test the merits of such systems as anti-lock brakes, double - wishbone suspension, variable valve timing and four - wheel steering before Honda passed the technology
on to other members of the family.As such, Prelude was never meant to be a volume car, which is obvious when one considers that its history has been marked by bland styling, cramped cabin room, less than sizzling performance and
handling more
characteristic of a Cadillac Fleetwood than a sports coupe.
A problem that engineers are working
on is trying to cut down battery weight the
handling characteristics the vehicle is known for.
Like the full - size Armada, the 2006 Pathfinder combines rugged body -
on - frame construction with the superior ride and
handling characteristics of 4 - wheel independent double - wishbone suspension.
General Patton's ghost would have felt at home behind the wheel of the first - gen Denali, as its
handling and braking
characteristics were
on par not with modern luxury SUVs but rather with World War II troop transporters.
All these are still found in the new G ‑ Class: the distinctive door
handle and the
characteristic closing sound, the robust exterior protective strip, the exposed spare wheel
on the rear door and the prominent indicator lights.
The new front and rear design
on the Aventador LP720 - 4 50 ° Anniversary isn't looks only, in fact the entire front splitter has been enlarged and extended to offer better
handling at high speeds, the small upright fins
on the sides do increase stability at speed too while drag
characteristics haven't been impacted... actually this new design results in a 50 % increase of the aerodynamic efficiency over the standard Aventador LP700 - 4.
Standard
on the P300 engine, Active Driveline provides increased agility by optimizing traction and providing rear - wheel drive
handling characteristics.
The
handling and suspension
characteristics of the SS are
on point along with the braking.
The 2019 S60 will be built
on the new platform developed by Volvo which reduces weight further and also provides better ride and
handling characteristics.
Based
on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) modular platform, the 2018 Camry claims superior
handling characteristics thanks to a 30 - percent increase in torsional rigidity, a lighter body, and a new double - wishbone rear suspension design.
A C - Tronic suspension system guarantees the downforce
on the car at speeds above 120km / h, ensuring adequate suspension travel and therefore preserving predictable
handling characteristics.
This ensures unbeatable longitudinal and lateral acceleration,
handling characteristics and braking performance
on the circuit or the commute to work.
Despite no longer being based
on an automobile platform, the engineers at Hyundai have gone to great lengths to preserve the same type of
handling and driving
characteristics that helped to make the small SUV so popular.
The car's fully independent suspension provides a firm, yet supple European ride, and controlled
handling characteristics that border
on the athletic.
The normal mode has been designed to enhance the V8 Vantage's existing ride and
handling characteristics, while the firmer sports mode delivers an even more focussed driving experience
on the road or for track use.
Current driving dynamics tests being carried out
on the new luxury sports car in Wales demonstrate not only the harmonious interaction between drive and suspension, but also the wide spectrum of
handling characteristics encompassing racing performance and long - distance ride comfort.
Honda's new Ridgeline looks more like a traditional pickup truck than its predecessor, but it continues to offer SUV - like
on - road ride and
handling characteristics that are a bit more refined than its GM and Toyota rivals.