The most appealing feature of the Lucerne
is the Magnetic Ride Control feature that allows for quick handling response time, without sacrificing the smooth ride Buick's are known for.
Also standard
is Magnetic Ride Control, which makes adjustments based on the road's surface 1,000 times every second.
Making sure this large all - wheel - drive sedan rides smoothly
is the Magnetic Ride Control system that adjusts shock absorber damping to suit road conditions.
Also optional on the CTS
is a Magnetic Ride Control with real - time damping system and all - wheel drive.
Among the luxury appointments
are magnetic ride control, 4G LTE connectivity, a Wi - Fi hot spot and a head - up display.
Another technology borrowed from the CTS - V
was the Magnetic Ride Control suspension, which dynamically changes the stiffness of the dampers.
Not exact matches
This
magnetic mechanism combined with the belt drive means this indoor bike
is also very quiet to
ride.
James Franco
is magnetic in the role, so committed to precisely replicating Wiseau's unique presence, that you understand why so many people went along for the
ride with him.
The package also includes
Magnetic Ride Control, GM
's adaptive suspension, but it
's tuned specifically for sportier performance characteristics instead of the standard MRC
's comfort skew available on Premier trim trucks.
Three suspension choices
are offered (four if you want to option optional Audi
Magnetic Ride for # 995) standard SE suspension, 15 mm lower Sport and S Line sport suspension dropping a further 10 mm, the ride deteriorating headlingts with each firmer, lower incarnat
Ride for # 995) standard SE suspension, 15 mm lower Sport and
S Line sport suspension dropping a further 10 mm, the
ride deteriorating headlingts with each firmer, lower incarnat
ride deteriorating headlingts with each firmer, lower incarnation.
The High Wing setup
is part of the ZTK performance package, which adds Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 summer only tires (Pilot Super Sports
are standard), a front splitter finished with carbon fiber end caps and its
magnetic ride setup specifically tuned for the track.
Quattro permanent four - wheel drive
is standard, but with a heavy rearward bias, while Audi's trick
magnetic ride, all - LED headlights and a fancy Bang & Olufsen stereo
are all included in the price, too.
GM's
Magnetic Ride Control, which uses hydraulic fluid to instantly adjust the suspension to the roadway, will
be made available on up - level trim packages.
Our test car
was fitted with the Performance Package, which adds the larger, 19 - inch wheels and
magnetic ride suspension.
In the case of the ATS - V, however, the marriage of the stiffer suspension with GM's ever - improving, third - gen
Magnetic Ride Control
is a thing of glorious revolution.
Available in both front - or all - wheel - drive and powered by a standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb - ft of torque, or high - performance Twin - Turbo 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers 410 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque, the XTS
is also the only luxury sedan with standard
Magnetic Ride Control for an incredibly smooth r
Ride Control for an incredibly smooth
rideride.
And so
is the
magnetic -
ride suspension, which continues to prove its worth in most every application: stiff when you want it to
be, and pretty compliant when you don't, it
's a genuinely all - purpose system that, matched to the big Brembo brakes, works equally well on the track and on the street.
As in the rest of the R8 range, Audi's
magnetic ride adaptive damper control
is an option, instilling excellent body control without compromising too much on comfort and wheel travel.
The current Land Cruiser's hydraulic stabilizer bar suspension does a good job with body control, but the trucklike
ride on the boulevard is no match for the sophistication of the rival GMC Yukon Denali's adaptive Magnetic Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearan
ride on the boulevard
is no match for the sophistication of the rival GMC Yukon Denali's adaptive
Magnetic Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearan
Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearance).
The
ride, aided by those optional
magnetic shocks,
is firm without
being overly so, and in any case a simple toggle of Drive Select allows tailoring the suspension response (along with the throttle, steering, and exhaust) from Dynamic into Comfort, Individual, or Auto modes.
Even the standard suspension setup
is resilient, but the optional
Magnetic Ride Control once again shows just why so many carmakers have come to adopt this American technology to deliver good dynamics with a good r
Ride Control once again shows just why so many carmakers have come to adopt this American technology to deliver good dynamics with a good
rideride.
We
're driving the same roads in a CTS with the 321 - hp, normally aspirated 3.6 - liter V - 6, eight - speed Aisin automatic transmission, optional
Magnetic Ride Control suspension, standard Brembo brakes, and optional 19 - inch tires, which
is the car that most people will buy.
Top versions (GMC's Denali and Chevy's LTZ)
are fitted with third - generation
magnetic ride control.
I felt the
magnetic - shock
RS handled equally as well as the Dynamic suspension version, and I preferred the smoother
ride, keeping the shock settings in comfort most of the time.
A 58 kg weight saving - largely thanks to losing rear seats and bulky non-essentials like aircon —
is accompanied by
magnetic ride suspension and extra power from its 5.2 - litre V8.
What
's new
is that fixed - rate dampers
are gone and replaced by
magnetic units, which Lambo says offer greater body and wheel control, a wider spectrum of performance, and apparently greater
ride comfort.
As well as third generation
magnetic ride dampers, the NSX's handling
is helped by (deep breath) Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive.
The Z51 package
is also the gateway to
Magnetic Ride Control, the adjustable magnetorheological dampers suited for both lumpy roads and glass - smooth racetracks.
Like the well - sorted sports sedan it
is, the SS rotates confidently through corners, its
Magnetic Ride Control suspension working as magically as it does in other applications.
It
is a fine chassis, especially when equipped with the optional
Magnetic Ride Control damping.
Magnetic ride control should reappear on the new Camaro ZL1 as well, since the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS on which the ZL1 is based upon comes with magnetic ride as an
Magnetic ride control should reappear on the new Camaro ZL1 as well, since the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS on which the ZL1
is based upon comes with
magnetic ride as an
magnetic ride as an option.
Magnetic ride control and a dual - mode exhaust can
be specified for # 1460.
There
was also a faster - reacting hydraulic central clutch in the Haldex system, the options of
Magnetic Ride dampers and six - speed
S - tronic, and a few subtle visual tweaks including xenons with LED daytime running lights.
The coupe
is 22 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, and the TT
RS features a lower suspension with an adjustable
magnetic ride setup, a carbon - ceramic brake option, and either an electrically deployable or fixed rear spoiler.
Besides the larger engine, the Denali also has active noise cancellation and GM's
magnetic ride control (the latter
is on the LTZ version of the Chevrolets as well); both
are new this year.
There
is, Audi says, over # 10K
's worth of kit on the V10 that
's optional on the V8, including satnav, premium hi - fi and
magnetic ride damping.
Both of the RSs that we drove (on track and then road)
were equipped with the standard passive dampers as opposed to the optional adjustable
Magnetic Ride dampers and it
's a set up that we would heartily recommend.
We
are finally getting the
Magnetic Ride Control dampers in the UK.
To add further dynamic reach and verve to the
RS3, customers can equip
RS sport suspension with Audi
Magnetic Ride and a bassier exhaust.
You feel the VXR8's 1881 kg kerb weight, and roads with multiple compressions tend to over-agitate and overwork the
magnetic ride into a series of minor - though - noticeable pitch movements, but overall the VXR8
is an inherently well balanced, stable and enjoyable car to hustle.
Magnetic Ride Control dampers react to road conditions almost instantaneously, whereas user - selectable Touring and Sport modes allow just the right driving characteristics to
be chosen.
Using the machined aluminium collar that surrounds the start / stop button, there
are three dynamic modes to choose from: «Dynamic»
is default, «Sport» hones the
magnetic ride dampers and sharpens the already electric throttle response (come to think of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it
was all an elaborate hoax and this
is in fact the world's first hybrid supercar?)
Variant name: V10 PLUS QUATTRO, Derivative: MK2 (R8 2), Variant: Coup - V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro 610 PS
S tronic Rear - view camera, Storage Package (Coupé only), Audi Smartphone Interface, Garage door opener (HomeLink ®), Audi Sport Pack, 83 - litre fuel tank, Sport exhaust system, Dynamic steering, Audi
Magnetic Ride, 20»» 10 - spoke Y» design forged alloy wheels in gloss Anthracite black with 8.5 J 245/30 R20 front tyres and 11.0 J 305/30 R20 rear tyres, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Fine Nappa leather perforated upholstery and trim, R8 3 - spoke, flat - bottomed, multi-function, perforated performance leather steering wheel with four operating satellites, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Virtual Cockpit
28/22 Highway / City MPG, 6 - Speed Dual Clutch 2.0 L 4 - Cylinder TFSI Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS 6 Month Trial, Audi
Magnetic Ride, Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / MMI Touch, Audi Virtual Cockpit, Black Optic Dynamic Package, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces, Red Brake Calipers,
S Sport Package,
S Sport Seat Package,
S Sport Seats, Technology Package, Wheels: 8.0 x 19 Audi Sport 5 - V Spoke Design.
Variant name: SPYDER V10 QUATTRO, Derivative: MK2 (
R8 2), Variant: Spyder V10 5.2 FSI quattro 540 PS
S tronic Rear - view camera, LED headlights with Audi Laser Light and High - beam assist, Audi smartphone interface,
R8 3 - spoke, flat bottomed, multi-function, perforated performance leather steering wheel with four operating satellites, Audi
magnetic ride, 19»» 5 - arm twin - spoke design» alloy wheels (19» x 8.5 J 245/35 front tyres and 19» x 11J 295/35
R 19 rear tyres), Inlays in titanium finish, anthracite matt, Sideblade in matt titanium, Extended Fine Nappa leather Package, LED headlights with Audi Laser Light, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi Phone Box with wireless charging, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, V10 exterior styling, Deluxe 1 - zone climate control with integrated digital displays, Audi Virtual Cockpit
Removable carbon fibre roof panel, uniquely calibrated SLA - type front and rear suspension design, standard
Magnetic Selective
Ride Control dampers, standard smart electronic limited - slip differential (eLSD) integrated with Electronic Stability Control and Performance Traction Management systems, 19x10 - inch front and 20x12 - inch rear spin - cast aluminum wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport P285 / 30ZR19 front and 335 / 25ZR20 rear tires, extended fenders by 56 mm at the front and 80 mm at the rear, Brembo brakes (371x33mm front and 365x25mm rear two - piece steel brake discs, aluminum six - piston front and four - piston rear fixed calipers), a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon - fibre hood with a larger vent, larger front fender vents and unique air blades over the inlets on the rear fenders, a larger unique rear spoiler, and rear - fascia openings that
are larger than the Stingray.
The Corvette Stingrays will also come standard with the latest
magnetic selective
ride control and suspensions that
are tuned for European roads.
vs. the fifth generation With a 28 % increase in structural rigidity vs. the fifth - gen, drivers will feel advantages like nimble, balanced handling and precise steering Enhanced
Magnetic Ride Control ™
is available on SS and standard on ZL1
With the
magnetic dampers in their default «normal» setting, the
ride is impressively supple at low speeds, and while it
's accompanied by that tautness and sport - biased swagger typical of any high - performance car wearing fat, low - profile rubber, the Spyder
is a comfortable car.
Despite the Multimatic system's (manufactured right here in Canada, by the way) advanced spool valve damping adjustment mechanism, Al Oppenheiser, the Camaro's chief engineer, says the DSSV system
was chosen over the ZL1's
Magnetic Ride Control mainly because it reduces weight.