Sentences with phrase «independent suspension takes»

In the Vision Zero Vehicle, which is based on a volume production platform for compact and mid-size cars, the mSTARS semi-trailing link independent suspension takes up no more installation space than the conventional rear axle installed originally.

The four - wheel independent suspension takes the sharp edge off most bumps while still delivering a very capable and athletic ride.

Not exact matches

On four wheels or two, around the city, over sand or through snow, you can take the Bugaboo Cameleon ³ off - road thanks to its large wheels and adjustable suspension — while the independent seat always allows you to carry your child with you everywhere you go.

Independent tuning companies, of course, quickly took the RS to their hearts too, squeezing 400bhp or more from the engine and offering a whole range of suspension and brake upgrades.

The Camaro's independent rear suspension and stiff structure take the bumps and divots in stride, but this is nevertheless no place for a convertible.

Jonathan Rishton tries a 1938 four litre T23 / Knight Time At Jaguar — Last month we left Bob Knight about to take on the challenge of designing an independent rear suspension.

Because the Ridgeline's independent rear suspension takes up far less space than a live axle, Honda was able to add a large compartment under the truck bed, providing a clean and dry home to the spare tire (either the standard mini-spare or available full - size) and, more significant, an 8.5 - cubic - foot trunk.

It was a pretty silly concept — take a JDM delivery van engine — basically a tractor engine — and put it in a hot looking coupe with four wheel discs, big tires, and fully independent suspension.

Ford is the only domestic manufacturer to combine an overhead - cam powerplant with all - independent suspension for levels of performance and composure you can take to the bank — or the beach.

Don't get us wrong, the 2.0 TDI is brilliant too but the independent suspension on the 1.8 TSI takes it to another level altogether.

An independent front suspension took the place of the solid front axle.

The Acadia's underpinnings consist of MacPherson struts up front, with a five - link independent rear suspension taking care of the back.

Taking care of business underneath is a four - wheel independent suspension that, in most cases, ensures that the M30 stays glued to the road.

Taking cues from the Nissan Prince R380 racing prototype, it relied on a four - valve Dual Overhead Cam engine for power and four - wheel independent suspension for its remarkable handling.

Again:, First Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.33, Second Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.96, Third Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.35, Fourth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.00, Fifth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 0.73, Sixth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 0.59, Reverse Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.06, Trans PTO Access: No, Transfer Case Power Take Off: No, Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 ° F (Primary): 710, Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 ° F (2nd): 710, Tons / yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi / year: 11.8, Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 170, Engine Oil Cooler: Regular Duty, Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone, Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf, Axle Type - Front: Independent, Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle, Axle Ratio -LRB-: 1)- Front: 4.30, Axle Ratio -LRB-: 1)- Rear: 4.30, Front Tire Order Code:, Rear Tire Order Code:, Spare Tire Order Code:, Front Tire Size: P255 / 70TR18, Rear Tire Size: P255 / 70TR18, Spare Tire Size: Full - Size, Front Wheel Size: 18 X 8, Rear Wheel Size: 18 X 8, Spare Wheel Size: Full - Size, Front Wheel Material: Styled Steel, Rear Wheel Material: Styled Steel, Spare Wheel Material: Steel, Steering Type: Rack - Pinion, Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 44, Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel, Brake ABS System (Second Line): 4 - Wheel, Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes, Disc - Rear (Yes or): Yes, Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.9, Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.6, Drum - Rear (Yes or):, Rear Drum Diam x Width:, Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26.4, Fuel Tank Location: Midship, Aux Fuel Tank Location: Midship, Front Head Room: 39.7, Front Leg Room: 42.5, Front Shoulder Room: 65.7, Front Hip Room: 62.6, Second Head Room: 38.9, Second Leg Room: 42.3, Second Shoulder Room: 65.5, Second Hip Room: 60.4, Wheelbase: 145.7, Width, Max w / o mirrors: 79.9, Height, Overall: 75.8, Cab to Axle: 27, Ground to Top of Load Floor: 33.7, Ground Clearance, Front: 10.2, Ground Clearance, Rear: 10.2, Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 66.7, Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66.4, Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66.4, Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50, Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.2

Again:, First Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.52, Second Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.04, Third Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.40, Fourth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.00, Fifth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 0.72, Reverse Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.22, Trans PTO Access: No, Transfer Case Power Take Off: No, Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 ° F (Primary): 750, Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 ° F (2nd): 750, Tons / yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi / year: 9.8, Engine Oil Cooler: None, Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone, Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link, Axle Type - Front: Independent, Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle, Axle Ratio -LRB-: 1)- Front: 3.73, Axle Ratio -LRB-: 1)- Rear: 3.73, Front Tire Order Code:, Rear Tire Order Code:, Spare Tire Order Code:, Front Tire Size: P265 / 70SR17, Rear Tire Size: P265 / 70SR17, Spare Tire Size: Full - Size, Front Wheel Size: 17 X 7, Rear Wheel Size: 17 X 7, Spare Wheel Size: Full - Size, Front Wheel Material: Aluminum, Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum, Spare Wheel Material: Steel, Steering Type: Rack - Pinion, Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37.4, Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel, Brake ABS System (Second Line): 4 - Wheel, Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes, Disc - Rear (Yes or): Yes, Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.3, Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.3, Drum - Rear (Yes or):, Rear Drum Diam x Width:, Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 23, Fuel Tank Location: Midship, Aux Fuel Tank Location: Midship, Front Head Room: 39.3, Front Leg Room: 41.7, Front Shoulder Room: 57.8, Front Hip Room: 56.5, Second Head Room: 38.6, Second Leg Room: 32.9, Second Shoulder Room: 57.8, Second Hip Room: 55.7, Third Head Room:, Third Leg Room:, Third Shoulder Room:, Third Hip Room:, Wheelbase: 109.8, Length, Overall: 190.2, Width, Max w / o mirrors: 75.8, Height, Overall: 71.5, Track Width, Front: 63.2, Track Width, Rear: 63.2, Min Ground Clearance: 9, Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 89.7, Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 47.2, Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 47.2

Not only does this improve the ride and the handling, but an independent rear suspension takes up less room.

The four - wheel independent suspension in the Lumina sedan takes the sharp edge off most bumps while still delivering a very capable and athletic ride.

A $ 12,500 non-turbo Probe taken out for a test drive included such standard gear as power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering and a fully independent suspension, and had accessories including an air conditioner and tilting steering column and instrument cluster.

Both independent strut front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension mean that you'll be hugging turns and swerving potholes like a pro (and the Maxima will even let you take the credit).

But VW's buchhalters took their cuts — swapping the previous - gen platform's independent rear suspension for a beam axle and shifting to faux leather for upper trim levels.

Taken separately disc brakes on all four wheels, an aerodynamic body, independent rear suspension, and monocoque construction were all advanced for the time, but in the E-Type all came together in one car.

It tackled twisting uphill roads with as much ease as it took on pitted city streets, thanks to the components - the independent suspension, an optional high - powered three - liter V - 6 engine and transmission - Mazda borrowed from its top - of - the - line 929 sports sedan.

The Sonata is outfitted with four - wheel independent suspension, power - assisted brakes and power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering, which takes little effort.

OUR TAKE: We've been fans of the Expedition since Ford instituted the independent rear suspension and rack and pinion steering in the 2003 model.

Take the LR3 off - road and the four - wheel independent suspension quickly dismisses any need for solid axles on a 4x4 like this.

Traditionalists might take umbrage at the changes represented by the 2011 Grand Cherokee, which dropped live axles in favor of a fully independent suspension, features a sumptuous interior equal to that of a Range Rover, and even gets a rear - seat entertainment system with satellite TV.

If you have your heart set on independent rear suspension, I'd look at a De Dion solution (modified solid axle setup, used on some Alfa Romeos, etc.) that shouldn't take up much more room than the stock rear axle solution.