Not exact matches
Over the years, Porsche has dialed in a more balanced and stable
chassis with more even weight distribution, vastly
improved suspension systems, rear tires wider than the fronts, and the safety net of stability
control.
Roger Wallgren, team leader for large - car vehicle dynamics at Volvo, claims that the latest version of FOUR - C (continuously
controlled chassis concept) is greatly
improved.
Combine the steering changes with the other
chassis upgrades on the road — a more compliant ride despite stiffer Exige Cup dampers,
improved body
control, increased grip levels and the more relaxed nature and settled movements on poor road surfaces — and the Sport 350 draws you in.
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 Supersports features an advanced electronic stability programme (ESP) that exploits the potential of the more powerful engine and enhanced
chassis,
improving driver interaction and
control.
Elsewhere, there's dual - clutch torque vectoring, optional four - wheel drive,
Chassis Domain
Control and an Integrated Brake System that ropes in stability control to improve response and shorten braking dis
Control and an Integrated Brake System that ropes in stability
control to improve response and shorten braking dis
control to
improve response and shorten braking distances.
Improved engine output and updated
chassis -
control technology keep the 2006 BMW 750Li near the top of its rarefied class in terms of performance.
In addition, this Viper includes updates to the
chassis and
improved traction and stability
control.
This is only enhanced with the optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control and Porsche Active Suspension Management systems; they give the steering even more feedback and make the SUV yet more nimble, while also
improving a ride quality that, in pre-facelift-guise, was jarring.
This change of
chassis should help trim pounds from the A6's curb weight and, as a happy consequence, also
improve vehicle dynamics such as suspension
control, straight - line performance, braking and steering feel.
In addition to these typical sports car features, the on - road capabilities are further
improved by active all - wheel drive as standard, Porsche 4D
Chassis Control, three - chamber air suspension and the Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) electronic roll stabilisation system.
In addition, the torsional rigidity of the
chassis was
improved, resulting in noticeably better balance and
control.
Already the fruit of the very finest Ferrari road car and Formula 1 - derived technology, the 599XX now features
improved chassis dynamics thanks to an active aerodynamic package integrated with the vehicles» electronic
control systems, and the adoption of new Pirelli tyres.
The 2016 ELR's steering and suspension upgrades include: Revised calibration of the HiPer Strut front suspension Increased front spring rates and a stiffer rear axle Stiffer bushings for the front lower
control arms, cradle mounts and Watts link in the rear suspension, for more precise control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system Front Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved applicatio
control arms, cradle mounts and Watts link in the rear suspension, for more precise
control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system Front Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved applicatio
control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping
Control system Front Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved applicatio
Control system Front Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised
chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for
improved application feel.
Intelligent Materials: Redeveloped for the X1, the
improved chassis includes aluminum wheel hubs as well as axle carriers and
control arms made from high - strength steel.
The optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) adds stabilizer bars that are now
controlled via a 48 - electrical system for greatly
improved responsiveness versus hydraulic management.
-- Harder - edged, more sporting driving experience through enhanced
chassis: o Lowered ride height, uprated spring / damper settings and uprated anti-roll bars for
improved agility and body
control.
-- More engaging Bentley driving experience through uprated
chassis: o 10 mm lowered ride height, uprated spring / damper settings and uprated anti-roll bars for
improved agility and body
control.
Customers can opt for the DCC dynamic
chassis control which got itself
improved algorithms.
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.
FlexRide comes as standard with Vauxhall's fully integrated Adaptive 4x4
chassis system which
improves stability and provides real time, electronically
controlled damping.
A series of improvements are introduced to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
chassis and suspension setup to deliver
improved body
control and low speed ride quality; enabling the driver to take full advantage of the increased performance potential.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping
Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the fron
Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body
control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the fron
control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track
improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and
improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and
improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.
Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and tyre wear, while aerodynamics
improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger,
control electronics and gearbox.
While the G513's sleek, low - profile metal
chassis improves upon its plain, Plasticine cousin, the lack of discrete media
controls and the $ 20 price hike are a little harder to swallow.