Improved Body Rigidity Compared to the previous Civic generation, the new 2016 Civic Sedan body's global bending rigidity increases 19 percent and its torsional rigidity increases 23 percent.
The BRZ STI Sport has
improved body rigidity and its suspension tuning is unique compared to the other BRZ models.
The amount of structural adhesives has also been increased significantly for
improved body rigidity, crashworthiness and durability.
The previous - generation Ridgeline, which was in production from 2006 - 2014, was also unibody, but the structure of the new Ridgeline has
improved body rigidity.
Honda claims
improved body rigidity with increased use of high - strength and ultra-high-strength steel while achieving a 31 - kilogram weight reduction in the sedan despite it being bigger that its predecessor.
The GRMN 86 Concept is a version of Toyota 86 that incorporates the technical expertise gained through the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race, achieving optimal vehicle weight reduction, a lower center of gravity, an enhanced powertrain and
improved body rigidity.
With the cancellation of the Scion brand, the FR - S is renamed the 2017 Toyota 86 in the U.S. market and Toyota also freshens the exterior styling, enhances the interior materials, and makes minor changes to the drivetrain and suspension while
improving body rigidity.
One example is inside the hollow B - pillars, where composite stiffeners, together with structural foam, help
improve body rigidity while reducing weight.
Not exact matches
Body rigidity has been
improved, and a special track - biased suspension set - up has been achieved - but customers can switch the dampers back to a softer road setting for nomal use.
Combined with increased
body rigidity, Nissan says the changes
improve high - speed handling and ride comfort.
Toyota says the Tacoma's frame benefits from added high - strength steel for
improved rigidity, as well as lightweight, ultra-high strength steel for the new
body shell.
The engine sits 19 mm lower in the Rapide S's
body,
improving agility, while torsional
rigidity is upped too.
The engineers point to redesigned
body mounts for the
improved rigidity, although the Escalade again utilizes GM's magnetic ride control — with tour and sport modes that, frankly, felt little different.
In 2008 November, Mazda engineers
improved the RX - 8
body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal shock tower brace and enhancing the local
rigidity of the front suspension tower areas.
The more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of lightweight materials help reduce weight, while at the same time the
body structure has been extensively reinforced,
improving rigidity.
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 charact
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 charact
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
Front
body torsional
rigidity is
improved by 10 percent with an extensively revised
body structure, which includes a new front suspension cradle to reduce front
body lateral bending, new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody «V - bar» to help reduce rear lateral bending.
New front control arm and sway bar and sway bar endlink bushings, along with new spring and shackle bushings for the rear, provide dramatically
improved handling, while full replacement
body mounts provide spot - on
body to frame alignment and
improved chassis
rigidity.
The extensively reworked suspension and much stiffer
body bring a decidedly decent ride on - or off - road; the amount of ultra-high-strength steel in the
body jumps to 51 per cent from 18 per cent,
improving the
body's torsional
rigidity by a massive 39 per cent.
The result is a completely new structure and exterior
body shell, that not only offers classic, clean styling but
improved rigidity, sound - proofing and reliability.
Torsional
rigidity of the new
body is
improved by 25 percent, aided in part by more intensive use of ultra-high-strength steel.
The
body structure gains improvements in torsional
rigidity thanks to additional welds,
improved body bracing and high - strength steel in key areas.
The Fit promises to further its leadership in the subcompact segment with top - of - class feature content, including an available Honda Satellite - Linked Navigation System ™;
improved interior functionality, including one - motion dive - down rear seats; enhanced sporty demeanor through
improved suspension, steering and
body rigidity; and high levels of standard safety equipment, including Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™)
body structure.
As well as aiding
body rigidity in the corners, it also helps
improve occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Like the original Toyota, Scion says the C - HR name means «Compact size and High Ride height» and rides on Toyota's New Global Architecture (TNGA) that also supports the new 2017 Toyota Prius, with a promise to deliver a «lower centre of gravity, increased
body rigidity, more responsive handling and
improved ride comfort.»
During everyday driving, enhanced
rigidity will
improve handling; in the unlikely event of a collision, the
body's strength helps protect you from harm.
Aluminum was used to form the hood, which shaves 5.3 kilograms from the car's nose, and structural adhesives were applied to rigidly fasten some
body panels together,
improving the Type - R's overall structural
rigidity without increasing the vehicle's overall weight.
The 2016 Pilot also incorporates an all - new 3 - bone platform while also utilizing high and ultra-high strength
body materials, which together reduce noise, vibration and harness (NVH),
improve handling, increase
rigidity and reduce weight.
Body rigidity has been
improved significantly with the use of more high - strength steel (HSS).
The extensive use of strategically located high - tensile steel
body structures reduces weight,
improves weight - distribution and increases
body rigidity, all of which promote consistent, predictable handling behavior and sharper steering responses.
The new Talon had a 50 % stiffer
body, with torsional
rigidity improved by 60 %; the track was wider and the wheelbase longer to
improve handling.
Redeveloped suspension cross members not only enhance
body rigidity locally but also
improve it overall since the
body mount positions were optimized in the process.
Thicker
body frame with a closed cross-section and other enhancements
improve rigidity for greater handling stability and reduced road noise
The all - new Sonata reinforces its safety in crash tests with an
improved body structure and
rigidity, while other advanced features also contribute to enhancing the vehicle's overall safety.
With 51 percent of the Sportage's
body - in - white consisting of AHSS versus the outgoing model's 18 percent, torsional
rigidity has
improved 39 percent
The basis for this consists of struts in the underbody and
body that considerably
improve both the torsional
rigidity and the ride comfort.
The same characteristics are shared by the new rear multi-link suspension and, combined with specific tyre development, overall vertical
rigidity has thus been
improved (+35 per cent with respect to the F430) for less
body roll, and the engineers were able to introduce a more direct steering ratio (11.9 ° compared to the F430's 16.9 °, a reduction of 30 per cent) which makes for quicker and more responsive steering on both road and track.
Through streamlined
body construction and the extensive use of high - tensile steel, including 590 MPa — level steel for key structural
body frames, the new model has achieved high
body rigidity,
improved straight - line driving stability, and riding comfort.
Key Engineering Features The 2017 Ridgeline features several unique advancements in
body design and materials that significantly
improve overall
rigidity, while reducing weight.
What seems like a retrograde step is mitigated by the new car's substantially
improved body strength and torsional
rigidity, according to Kajiyama - san.
The 2016 Pilot also incorporates an all - new «3 - bone» platform while also utilizing high and ultra-high strength
body materials, which together reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH),
improve handling, increase
rigidity and reduce weight.
The previous - generation model was made up of 24.4 percent ultra-high tensile steel (UHTS), while the
body shell of the new model consists of 52.7 percent UHTS, aiding the integrity of the car's core structure in the event of an impact and also
improving torsional
rigidity by 14 percent.
The exceptional
rigidity of the unit
body reduces bending and twisting, which directly
improves NVH characteristics.
For 2016, development work on the ninth - generation Accord sedan
body has centered on increased rear
body rigidity in order to significantly
improve both ride quality and handling.
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Reduction Structural improvements in the unit -
body and the greatest use of high - tensile steel in Accord Hybrid history provides exceptional
rigidity that reduces bending and twisting, which directly
improves NVH characteristics.
The higher
body rigidity with
improved MacPherson strut in front and H Type torso beam suspension in the rear offers solid road handling and supple ride feeling.
The all - new Genesis significantly
improved its safety in crash tests due to
improved body structure and
rigidity.
The
body utilizes Honda's next - generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™)
body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection, and 27 percent of the
body is composed of advanced ultra-high strength steel for
improved rigidity that enhances collision - protection, handling response, ride quality and a quiet cabin environment.
Often, when an automaker takes the roof off of a car, it
improves driving pleasure but makes the car itself ostensibly worse due to a decrease in
body rigidity.
The car also packs a carbon fiber
body that helps to reduce weight while also
improving the car's torsional
rigidity and center of gravity.