The SVR comes with a modified suspension
including new dampers and anti-roll bars, while riding 20 - inch forged wheels and wider tires.
Firmer suspension set - up (applies in handling mode only)
includes a new damper control strategy for sharper and stiffer response.
Not exact matches
Other observers suggested the verdict could put a
damper on his national political ambitions, which
include playing a major role supporting Democratic candidates in their efforts to flip
New York's Republican House seats this fall, and a rumored potential run for president in two years.
But putting a
damper on the rosy picure painted by the governor are reports,
including one in the
New York Post, that says US Attorney Preet Bharara is investigating the awarding of state contracts to businesses involved in the Buffalo Billion project,
including the massive Solar City factory and other projects, possibly with an eye toward campaign contributions to the governor.
Hyundai is also touting even racier upgrade packages for the Elantra Sport in Korea,
including an «Extreme» handling pack with
new springs,
dampers, and anti-roll bars, plus an optional rear wing and tuner - style six - spoke 18 - inch wheels.
New suspension, developed by German firm KW,
includes adjustable
dampers, and since the Stormtrooper is currently a concept car and Dodge couldn't afford to transform it from front to four - wheel drive, the rear suspension was beefed up with a fatter anti-roll bar to limit understeer and make the handling more neutral.
Handling changes
include unique suspension
dampers, larger anti-sway bars, a
new strut - tower brace, and Goodyear Eagle Super G: 2 tires (identical to those on the Camaro ZL1).
All the technical work was carried out by Abarth,
including an electrically - operated manual Abarth Competizione gearbox (one of the biggest costs), a set of upgraded Brembo brake calipers with 305 mm discs,
new Koni
dampers and intriguing «variable back - pressure» exhaust system — which «improves engine performance and delivers an inspiring sound above 3000 rpm.»
New standard features will
include uprated front and rear
dampers 17 - inch 10 - spoke Diamond finish alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, «Turismo» trim pack and full leather interior for on sale for # 17,725.
Chassis improvements on the
new - millennium R
included stiffer Eibach springs, Bilstein
dampers, revamped bushings, and BFGoodrich performance rubber.
Others worth a look
include the recently - revised Volkswagen Polo GTI, hugely improved over its predecessor but limited by nannying electronics, and the
new Vauxhall Corsa VXR which touts trick
dampers and an effective limited slip differential.
Equipped with DDS, the Q60 features a range of
new software and hardware,
including new suspension links and bushings in addition to the electronic
dampers.
The long list of innovative driver aids
includes dynamic LED headlights, the so - called Magic Carpet Ride chassis featuring a camera - based
damper adjustment system, an ever - more - intelligent brake assist with cross traffic recognition, and a
new active cruise control that can even execute lane changes and passing maneuvers.
Upgraded MacPherson strut front suspension
includes new suspension knuckles and tuned
dampers with revised spring rates
Upgrades to the standard 2007 Dodge Caliber's MacPherson strut front suspension
include new suspension knuckles and tuned
dampers with revised spring rates.
The specific changes made to the V8's suspension
include stiffer bushings and anti-roll bars front and rear, some altered wheel geometry, as well as
new adaptive
dampers programmed for a greater spread of ride comfort and body control between the DB11's GT, S and S + drive modes.
Engine upgrade
includes a
new camshaft profile, lash adjusters, low - tension piston rings and a 9.7:1 compression ratio 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine adds knock sensors and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for improved efficiency Getrag 238 six - speed manual transmission replaces the NV3500 five - speed manual on 3.7 - liter and 4.7 - liter Magnum engines Low Lockup Speed and turbine
damper added to 545RFE with 4.7 - liter engine.
[12][13] Apart from a retuned engine delivering 350PS [14] the car received a wide range of suspension upgrades which
included special
dampers made by Öhlins, [14] six piston brakes by Brembo [14] and
new swaybars.
Additional improvements
include upgraded
dampers, a stiffer rear sway bar,
new alloy wheels, and a stability controls system.
Featuring an all -
new cockpit adjustable traction control system, JRi adjustable
dampers, and a choice of three transmissions (
including a
new SADEV 6 - speed sequential race inspired gearbox with paddle shifters), each Ariel Atom 3S is hand built by TMI AutoTech at their facility at Virginia International Raceway.
Optional features on board the
new Convertible
include a Harman Kardon hi - fi system, Head - up display, Dynamic
Damper Control, and an 8.8 - inch screen with Touch Controller and Bluetooth connectivity.
Anti-understeer hardware
includes new monotube
dampers, bigger antiroll bars front and rear, and a cross brace spanning the front struts, increasing rigidity and enhancing steering precision.
These
include a
new in - house - developed eight - speed automatic transmission, comprehensive chassis and steering upgrades (
including revised spring, subframe,
damper and steering enhancements), and a long - stroke 3.5 - litre V6 petrol engine (a development of the outgoing Sorento's 3.3 - litre Lambda unit).
Handling Speciale
includes stiffer springs front and rear, retuned magnetorheological
dampers, faster gear shifts when in Sport mode, reprogrammed F1 - Trac stability control, and a
new sport exhaust system.
Changes to Civic hatchback
include retuned electric power steering to provide a more secure control during higher speeds, front and rear
dampers were revised for improving body control, toe and camber of the rear suspension were realigned to improve the hatchback's handling, privacy glass on the lower rear window, piano black touches on the number plate surround, tailgate and lower bumper; piano black front bumper,
new alloy wheels, darker wheel arch garnishes, white stitching on the seats, steering wheel and knee pad; aluminum inserts around the cup holder, glossy black inserts.
On 530e models, Dynamic Handling package (ZDH) is a
new package,
including Dynamic
Damper Control (223) and M Sport Brakes (2NH), and is priced at $ 1,450.
Thanks to the available state of the art chassis systems
including Dynamic
Damper Control with Adaptive Mode and Integral Active Steering, now combinable with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive system, Advanced Driver Assistant Systems and Parking Assistance Systems the all -
new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport sedan.
The package would
include a retuned suspension setup,
new dampers, and tires.
Some of the specific changes
include:
new geometry of the chassis with
new front struts with five bolt upper anchors points (versus 3 previously), redesigned electric power steering,
new rear
damper technology, and updated Dynamic Stability Control.
The N400 specification featured uprated engine performance to 400bhp (420NM), Sports Pack which
includes unique lightweight graphite finished diamond turned wheels, uprated springs and
dampers and
new rear anti roll bar.
New or enhanced chassis technologies for the new Sport include Adaptive Dynamics featuring continuously variable dampers (CVD), and on more powerful models, a dedicated Dynamic mode in the Terrain Response ® 2 system for enthusiastic on - road drivi
New or enhanced chassis technologies for the
new Sport include Adaptive Dynamics featuring continuously variable dampers (CVD), and on more powerful models, a dedicated Dynamic mode in the Terrain Response ® 2 system for enthusiastic on - road drivi
new Sport
include Adaptive Dynamics featuring continuously variable
dampers (CVD), and on more powerful models, a dedicated Dynamic mode in the Terrain Response ® 2 system for enthusiastic on - road driving.
Technical modifications
include re-designed front and rear struts coupled to
new steering gear, as well as adjusted
dampers and
new rear hydraulic axle bearings.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity;
new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel;
new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard
including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also
including Performance Control;
new spring and
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
Revisions to the chassis
includes a quicker steering rack, two piece floating disc front braking system with cast iron discs with 6 pot Brembo calipers,
new springs and Bilstein
dampers, wider tyres all round, wider rear tyres plus a
new dynamic stability control system.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity;
new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel;
new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard
including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also
including Performance Control;
new spring and
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
The N400s 4.3 L V8 was tuned to produce 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) hence the name, and the car also featured a sports pack which
included lightweight graphite - finished wheels, uprated springs and
dampers and a
new rear anti-roll bar.
Additional performance upgrades for the Si variants will
include a
new adaptive
damper system, 2 - mode drive system, limited - slip differential and available high - performance tires.
Dynamic Digital Suspension, comes standard on the Q60 Sport grades and has been designed to offer the best handling responses, agility, and enhanced ride comfort — thanks to software and hardware upgrades,
including a dedicated
new set of
dampers.
Other SVR features
include reduced transmission shift times, larger front air intakes for the twin intercoolers, electronically - controlled two - stage active exhaust system, larger exhaust tubing, recalibrated Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential, Brembo six - piston front brakes, revised suspension air spring piston profile, continuously variable magnetorheological
dampers, a
new front fascia,
new front bumper,
new front fenders,
new rear bumper,
new rear spoiler that reduces lift, and much more.
A
new Dynamic Digital Suspension system is standard on Q60 Sport models and benefits from software and hardware upgrades,
including a dedicated set of
dampers.
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 application feel.
Other upgrades
include a
new active
damper system, active steering system, limited - slip differential and available high - performance tires.
Other upgrades
include unique spring,
damper and bushing settings, a
new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, a
new four - wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber
dampers, a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front differential.
Special settings
including greater front knuckle rigidity, larger rear stabilizers, harder
damper mounts and bushing parts, higher steering system rigidity and larger, higher - performance tires all combine to improve the
new Integra Type R's linearity of response and cornering performance.
Power and performance come from three electric motors, 7 - speed dual clutch transmission, an advanced Electro Servo braking system, MDX Sport Hybrid - exclusive Active
Damper technology, and an expanded - range Integrated Dynamics System with four modes
including the
new SPORT + mode.
Mercedes - Benz C 450 AMG Sport 4Matic also inherits a series of chassis characteristics from its bigger brother, the C63,
including new load bearing joints, extra negative camber and revised steering knuckles, plus updated front pull rods, adjustable
dampers, tweaked front axle carrier and firmer springs.
Other changes
include a revised Servotronic power steering for improved feel and feedback, optional fade - resistant carbon ceramic brakes provide improved brake feel (only available on 20 - inch wheels),
new, more upright front grille and larger lower air intakes give improved airflow to aid engine cooling; chromed headlamp bezels, two
new exterior paint colours (Cumbrian Green and Granite), two
new leather hide colours (Newmarket Tan and Cumbrian Green),
new low - friction
dampers,
new «Sport Traction» mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system and a Bentley «B» brake pedal.
Only 50 units will be made available, after which you'll still be able to buy the 520d with the
new 190 hp, 400 Nm engine with the same equipment as the 2014 car — these
include adaptive LED headlamps, 17 - inch wheels, iDrive with navigation and Siri support, Dynamic
Damper Control and a 10.25 - inch Multifunctional Instrument Display that replaces the traditional analogue instrument panel with a fully digital one.
Thanks to the available state of the art chassis systems
including Integral Active Steering now combinable with xDrive (BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive system), Driver and Parking Assistance Systems and Adaptive Mode
including Dynamic
Damper Control, the all -
new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport sedan.
Front and Rear Suspension Specially equipped with an Adaptive
Damper System (see below), the Civic Type R front and rear suspension systems provide exceptional handling that puts the
new model at the top of its competitive segment, which
includes benchmark American, European and Japanese sport - compact competitors.