Sentences with phrase «handling traits»

Better in every conceivable area, it retains the focus on performance and determined handling traits which made the old model a favourite among enthusiast drivers.

While understeer is the predominant handling trait of the Abarth it is not dull, plowing understeer, but rather a setup that is safe but fun.

The most impressive handling trait was the quickness with which the electric power steering responded to input - zwip - and we were over and into a corner.

Ride - damping and vehicle handling traits may be modified by the driver through an electronically adjustable suspension known as Dynamic Stability Damping Control.

According to test pilot and V8 Supercar racer, Luke Youlden, the F - TYPE's predominant handling trait was oversteer, and it was highly responsive to throttle when the front - end began to let go.

Thrown into a corner on a trailing throttle the Fabia exhibited handling traits closer to neutral, but the stability control ensured the tail never stepped out.

Straight lines may be the Super Snake's forte, but the Shelby upgrades allow it to shed some of the Mustang's muscle car handling traits.

The outgoing 911 Turbo was a highly competent piece, but compared with the follow - up model, it shows a few rough edges, some dynamic idiosyncrasies, and certain odd handling traits at the limit.

Unlike the road car, however, power is sent to the front axle alone, which should result in interesting handling traits given the 302 lb ft of torque on offer.

Although it lacks the confidence - inspiring handling traits of the Watts - link suspension - equipped Cruze Premier, the LT hatchback's composure and calm over decrepit Detroit pavement is worthy of high praise.

The striking styling and beefcake performance have aged more gracefully, though, but the heavy rear engine means fairly raw 911-esque handling traits and either a big dose of skill or caution in the wet.

ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: There are a few certainties that come with Acura vehicles: They are always going to have solid drivetrains, snappy handling traits and conservative styling.

The resultant ride and handling traits cater to autocross - like whims, amplifying the rigidity of the ride without breaking the driver's teeth over small bumps in the road.

Still, even with the new C300 Coupe's tighter handling traits, this Benz still doesn't behave quite as eagerly as a 4 Series or ATS Coupe.

With all this good tech, a stiff chassis providing enjoyable handling traits and a price just into the low - $ 20,000 range, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS proves that a budget car can have as many or more cabin gadgets than an expensive luxury cruiser.

Advanced chassis technology teams up with rear - wheel drive and an almost perfect (50: 50) distribution of weight between the front and rear axles to give the new BMW 1 Series unmistakable handling traits headlined by agility and dynamic excellence.

Reining in the Suzuki's strong performance is a well - tuned traction control system that keeps the power up without inducing nasty handling traits on the exit from tight corners.

Jaguar promises the E-Pace will be imbued with the company's trademark handling traits, suggesting it'll follow the lead of the F - Pace and be positioned as the driver's choice in its market segment.

The setup helps deliver keen handling traits that are complemented by the engine's 268 horsepower and 258 lb. - ft.

There was some sign of weight - driven handling traits, but in general the Toyota was safe and relatively close to neutral, erring on the side of understeer.

Maybe if I'd entered it in an autocross, I'd notice different handling traits exhibited only at the limit like, maybe, understeer.

It is based on the same platform as the Ford Focus, but where you may think that would gift the V40 some of the Ford's impressive handling traits, you would be mistaken.

A Kia first, ride - damping and vehicle handling traits may be modified by the driver through an electronically adjustable suspension known as Dynamic Stability Damping Control.

No handling traits to get the hang of; it feels like a big front - driver, so it's as benign a 600bhp car as you could imagine.

Thanks to the R's weight savings, none of these handling traits is too snappy, and it's certainly effective — posting a 1.25.5 lap time — but consistently working at the limit of the tyres» grip does reveal a more expressive side to the Cayman R.

Written down, it sounds a bit like the 348's handling traits might have skipped a generation, but in reality there's a much lighter, more tip - toey sensation with the 360.

Understeer, of course, is the handling trait that makes the car more and more reluctant to go around a corner as speed increases.

AMG Sport trim adds styling upgrades over lesser models, while retaining familiar A Class engines and handling traits

Alfa Romeo made some pretty bold claims about the Giulia QV's handling traits, so we're very pleased to report those statements weren't hyperbole.

It all seems to work with no detectable body flex that contributes to the convertible's solid ride and handling traits.

An active suspension system gives the Macan the handling traits one expects from a Porsche - badged automobile, while also preserving a comfortable ride quality.

Roadholding is very safe, and the handling traits for the 208 reveal a mild propensity to tuck in tight on a trailing throttle.

After driving the Festiva for a while, you learn the car's limits and capabilities, and its handling traits can be used to enhance the performance of the car if you want to drive it hard.

And while target buyers for the Mazda2 might be left scratching their heads by phrases like «trailing - throttle oversteer» (which is reined in without any drama by the light sedan's stability control), that handling trait and the power - on grip afforded by the G - Vectoring Control make the Mazda2 one of the best choices for active safety in the light - car market segment.