Sentences with phrase «hydraulic power steering steers»

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Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.

The turbo engine is more efficient that the five - cylinder it replaces, and also includes electro hydraulic steering, which consumes less energy than the full hydraulic power steering on the old 2.5 - liter.

It seems that 1997 RAV4 has hydraulic power steering, not an electric one.

There are a few quirks to get used to — the brake pedal isn't a pedal, it's a touch - sensitive, pyramid - shaped rubber button where pressure, not pedal travel, equals stopping power; the feedback - free, hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is as disconnected and consistent as a rheostat, and it feels like that of no other car on the planet — but the sharp - yet - pillowy ride and handling combination is almost supernatural.

Strangely, the base car has hydraulic power assist for its steering and the Turbo gets electrically assisted power steering that is a bit light and largely devoid of feel.

In fact, with hydraulic power steering and better overall suspension tuning, the M6 Gran Coupe could just be the best of the current crop of M cars — and a great example of how to make a new, even better car out of some already great automobiles.

For $ 35,000, you get a practical sedan with a 305 - hp, turbo boxer engine, unflappable all - wheel - drive handling, and sublime hydraulic power steering.

The electric power steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic - assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.

The Altima uses an electrically driven hydraulic pump for its power steering system.

It's the helm that's partly to blame for this, for although the Z4's standard electronic power - steering set - up has been ditched in favour of a hydraulic system, it's still not as good as is should be.

This is the same reason belt - driven hydraulic steering pumps have been replaced by electric power assist in many cars, including the 5 Series.

It's more efficient than traditional hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as electric power steering, which is becoming the industry standard.

On the other hand, the hydraulic power steering is a magic wand, and that amazing 3246 - cc straight six manages to dish up 80 percent of its maximum torque at 2000 rpm while pushing toward the 8000 - rpm redline only a few seconds later.

It took a minute for Pilgrim to get used to the grabby, non-ABS brakes (being far less experienced with such brakes, I would later lock them up coming into Turn 2), and he would have liked a little less power in the hydraulic steering (Revology says that's doable), but he found the car pulls surprisingly hard to more than 7,000 rpm and sounds great with its Borla track exhaust, the Coyote making mighty thawwwwwacck racket at full chat.

Some will bemoan the change to electric - power - assisted steering — the previous hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.

Just like the Infiniti JX35, which also uses the 3.5 - liter engine and electro - hydraulic assistance, the Altima suffers from light steering that's marred by occasional mid-corner fluctuations in the power assist.

Good hydraulic power assisted steering can offer greater feel and a better connection with the front tyres, the GT's rivals from McLaren prove this.

Just as so many car companies have begun to embrace electric power steering, Ferrari has reset the steering feel benchmark — and, of course, it's with a hydraulic - assist system.

Electric power steering, also new this year, has less on - center feel than the old hydraulic system but is still hyperalert.

But this is a car that has no power steering, so you get the best of both worlds; no hydraulic p / s pump to sap 1 mpg off the city EPA number, and no electric boost alternative to sap steering feel in favor of that extra mpg.

Forget electric versus hydraulic power steering — the 4C has no power steering.

Despite almost every manufacturer moving towards electronic power assisted steering, the Ford GT sticks with a more old school hydraulic system.

I have noticed that on many cars using hydraulic power steering, if you fully turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right, you hear a sound coming from somewhere in the hydraulic power...

The days of hydraulic steering are history, but fortunately so are the days of overly light, strangely artificial electric power steering.

Tech features borrowed from the race car should include a race - bred traction control and ABS system, as well as feel - some hydraulic power steering (a highlight in the Vantage N430) and beefy six - pot front brake calipers.

The electric power steering feels much like the old hydraulic system but is still a little light at highway speeds.

The TDI uses electrically assisted power steering, while the 2.5 - liter engine drives a hydraulic pump.

One benefit of an ageing platform is the car's relative simplicity, which manifests itself most pleasingly in the form of feelsome hydraulic power - assisted steering.

The hydraulic power steering is also replaced by Lamborghini Dynamic Steering, an electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and variousteering is also replaced by Lamborghini Dynamic Steering, an electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and variouSteering, an electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and various Audis.

In terms of feel and connection, the 718's electronic power steering can not compete with Porsche's hydraulic systems of old.

Its hydraulic power steering is sharp and vivid, and every little twig and rock littering this silent forest serpent of a road announces itself to my sweating palms.

The steering is also troubling, with artificial and lagging power assist from the electrically driven hydraulic pump.

Ride and Handling > Hydraulic power steering, rear biased all - wheel drive and an unexpected level of poise help the Maserati challenge the best - in - class for handling.

Take, for instance, the excellent electric power steering on the Tesla Model S. Malcolm Burgess, who worked on its development, credits the structure and components of his car, as well as hours of driving and computerized tweaking (easier, he notes, than swapping out dozens of torsion bars when tuning hydraulic power - assist systems).

Compared with its hydraulic predecessor, the electric power steering rack has more internal friction, which can blanket inputs from the tires.

The bad news is that electromechanical power steering replaces the old hydraulic rack; it's quick and keen enough, there's just no natural feel, and it reveals too little about the state of front - end grip.

A new electronic power steering assembly replaces the engine - operated hydraulic power steering pump and cuts its drag from the GT's efficiency equation.

All SS models adopt electric power steering for 2013, a welcome change over the dull hydraulic setup of last year's car.

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There's decent weight to all the controls and the steering has the added bonus of being hydraulic rather than electrically power assisted, so there's old - school consistency of feel and response to match the whole car's pure, simple focus.

On smooth freeways, though, you do adjust to making smaller inputs, and the hydraulic assist delivers far more natural effort levels than the electric power steering that's such a bummer in the Z4.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle'sSteering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle'ssteering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's engine.

Changing the hydraulic power - steering pump from belt to electrically driven allowed Mazda to give more steering assistance at parking - lot speeds and higher effort once moving.

The suspension is same as before, struts in front and four links in rear, but the old hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is replaced by electric power assist.

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Unlike the hydraulic pumps of conventional power steering systems, the electric motor of the electromechanical arrangement uses energy only when the steering wheel is actually turned.

The ML now uses electric assistance for its power steering — as opposed to a hydraulic pump that leeches power from the engine.

The hydraulic power steering feels pure and honest, telling you exactly what the car is doing no matter what the conditions.

Although the design and connections have changed over the years, the basic process of how power steering fluid is circulated through this hydraulic system remains the same.

Because the power steering system in most cars today is hydraulic, seals are used to prevent fluid from leaking out and to reduce the potential of debris being introduced to the mechanical parts that drive the power steering system.