The S4 Avant, like the S4 saloon, has a new five - link suspension designed to
improve stability at high speeds, as well as sharpen up the car's handling.
Paul Deutschman of Deutschman Design was commissioned to develop the Callaway Aerobody and the car used modified body panels to reduce drag and
improve stability at high speeds.
The sporty and purposeful design of the front spoiler is dictated by functional air intakes and operates in conjunction with the modest rear spoiler to
improve stability at high speeds.
At the rear, the boot lid on the V12 Vantage Roadster incorporates a more pronounced «flip» to reduce rear lift and
improve stability at high speeds.
Thanks to its aggressive front splitter and complex rear diffuser, it's also the first production Aston Martin to generate downforce, resulting in much
improved stability at high speeds without active aero; that saves weight and cargo space.
A large liftgate spoiler adds down force for
improved stability at higher speeds, while a more aggressively styled rear fascia features a diffuser insert for improved aerodynamics.
The air suspension lowers itself into a more aerodynamic ride height that both lowers the center of mass, which
improves stability at high speeds, and reduces air turbulence beneath the SUV, which reduces aerodynamic lift and drag, further contributing to the feeling of a more planted ride.
Optional Integral Active Steering will virtually extend or shorten the vehicle's wheelbase for
improved stability at high speeds and enhanced agility at lower speeds.
Not exact matches
The bonnet also gains new vents, and
at the rear, a new triple - fence diffuser has been added to
improve high -
speed stability.
It works with the independent AMG sports air suspension, the automatic level control and the Adaptive Damping System to enhance agility, lowering the car
at high speed for
improved stability.
«That allowed us to add a multilink rear suspension, allowing for
improved stability, particularly
at high speed.»
And SKYACTIV means that the chassis is stiffer,
high speed steering and
stability has been
improved, suspension pieces have been redesigned and repositioned, the electric power steering ratio is now 15.5:1, and so on and so forth, and every possible improvement that could be made
at the same time the engines and transmissions were being designed.
It adds
stability at high speeds and
improves response
at lower
speeds.
As with similar systems, it can turn the rear wheels up to five degrees in the opposite direction from the front wheels
at low
speeds to
improve agility and tight manoeuvring (cutting a metre from the old car's 12.4 m turning circle), and in the same direction (by up to two degrees)
at higher speeds for
stability.
The rear wheels countersteer
at low
speeds to aid maneuverability and turn in sync with the front wheels
at high speeds for
improved stability.
It also adds a new feature, called «Integral steering» which combines active steering
at the front with rear wheel steering,
improving high -
speed stability and lower
speed agility.
Developed and calibrated by engineers
at Renaultsport, the system offers greater
stability at higher velocities and
improved manoeuvrability
at parking
speeds.
This was down to the fact the tester steered all four of its wheels;
at higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned in the same direction as the front wheels, which
improves the
speed of the turn - in response, as well as the
stability of the move.
The system, tried and tested both in the 911 and the Panamera,
improves agility on bends and
stability when changing lanes
at high speeds.
Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help
improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and
stability of the car
at high speed.
In action the steadier steering and
improved stability afforded by the new car's longer wheelbase make the new - generation 2012 Porsche 911 easier to drive, especially
at higher speeds.
Road
stability and grip is secured by the all - wheel drive and the
improved aerodynamics and air intake makes it easier to control during tight corners or
at high speeds.
On the side we see a different side sill that received a pair of vertical fins, a small one just behind the front wheel and a rather large one in front of the rear wheel...
at high speed these fins will
improve stability... and they look good too.
It features four - wheel steering,
improving agility
at lower
speeds and
stability at higher speeds, for starters.
The new chassis
improves driving quality
at all
speeds (low - and mid-range agility as well as
high -
speed stability) following a complete re-engineering of rear suspension mountings, trailing arm position, steering components and set - ups (among other things).
By contrast, the benefits of the tried - and - trusted
speed - sensitive power steering are retained in other handling situations and are even augmented in certain cases: for instance, the new Mercedes steering can be set up with an even more indirect ratio in the centre position than previous steering systems, providing the driver with a very assured steering feel
at high speed, while
improving straight - line and directional
stability.
Using the two electric motors to power the rear axle, this Yaris Hybrid concept adds more grip
improving road
stability and handling
at high speeds.
Using a highly rigid body and wider tires, the RC F gains optimal road grip,
improved stability and better cornering even
at high speeds.
Tweaked aerodynamics offer the car better
stability and road grip
at high speeds while the transmission and breaking adds an
improved handling sensation during cornering.
«The cornering
speed achieved in the new Type R is
higher because the car features a wider track and tires, a longer wheelbase, new multi-link suspension in the rear and optimized aerodynamics that
improve stability,» said Ryuichi Kijima, lead chassis engineer for the Type R. «For example, drivers typically enter the corner after Metzgesfeld
at around 150 km / h.
Other on - board tech includes an optional front axle lift system so the 911's nose doesn't scrape over challenging
speed bumps, as well as rear - wheel steering on S models to further
improve agility and
stability at low and
high speeds respectively.
Increase the pace and
at high speed the rear wheels go in the same direction as the fronts to
improve stability.
This
improves the handling
stability especially
at high speeds.
«The cornering
speed achieved in the new Type R is
higher because the car features a wider track and tires, a longer wheelbase, a new multi-link suspension in the rear and optimized aerodynamics that
improve stability,» stated Ryuichi Kijima, the lead chassis engineer for the Honda Civic Type R. «For example, drivers typically enter the corner after Metzgesfeld
at around 150 km / h (93 mph).
At the same time, the aerodynamics benefit from the sophisticated styling: The spoiler with raised outer edges minimizes lift on the front axle at high speeds and thereby further improves the handling stabilit
At the same time, the aerodynamics benefit from the sophisticated styling: The spoiler with raised outer edges minimizes lift on the front axle
at high speeds and thereby further improves the handling stabilit
at high speeds and thereby further
improves the handling
stability.
A cowl stay enhancement is used to connect front side frame and A pillar,
improving rigidity in the front of the car and increasing vehicle
stability at high speeds and during lane changes.
For instance, the new Mercedes steering can be even more indirectly configured in the central position than previous steering systems, giving the driver an exceptionally assured steering feel when driving
at high speed as well as
improving straight - ahead driving and directional
stability.
At higher speeds (above 80km / h), the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front,
improving stability.
At higher speeds the rear wheels follow the movement of the front, which
improves the steering response and
stability.
The system provides
improved agility
at low and medium
speeds and more
stability at high speed.
The race inspired suspension, aerodynamic spoiler and diffuser
at the rear bumper have
improved high speed stability of the vehicle.
This
improves handling and
stability, gives even more precise turn - in
at high speeds and, in conjunction with the ABS, ensures a sensitive and accurate feedback from the steering.
The B7 sedan is finished with ALPINA aerodynamic developments, including front and rear spoilers which not only enhance the appearance but also
improve stability and performance
at high speeds.
There's no word on performance specs yet, but Renault says the new model comes with 4Control all - wheel steering as standard, which is supposed to
improve agility in tight turns and
improve cornering
stability at higher speeds for both Sport and Cup versions.
The Q7 also features four - wheel steering which steers the rear wheels opposite the front
at low
speeds (below around 19 mph) to reduce the turning circle;
at higher speeds the wheels turn in the same direction as the front in order to
improve stability.
Additionally, the wheelbase is now longer, and combined with a wider track width
at the front, offers the new car
improved tracking and roll
stability at high longitudinal and cornering
speeds.
There is rear - wheel steering, which turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels
at up to 100km / h, then switches to move in the same direction to
improve high speed stability and handling.
Both are paired with Dynamic
Stability Control, the nucleus of the
improved chassis, to provide more agility on winding roads and tough surfaces, and more
stability at higher speeds.
It achieves a top class drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29, and
improved fuel economy and
stability when driving
at high speed.
With the front bumper redesigned, the aerodynamics of the car contributes to its road
stability,
improving grip and agility while cornering
at high speeds.