A rubber -
isolated subframe in front supports the entire powertrain, the rack - and - pinion steering system, and the lower attachments of the coil spring MacPherson strut suspension.
With its stiff shell, smooth powertrains and extraordinary attention to acoustic management (including a secondary bulkhead and dual -
isolated subframe on all versions), the XF has outstanding NVH performance to match the best in class.
The front benefits from an anti-roll bar and MacPherson struts in
an isolated subframe.
Its front MacPherson strut suspension and multi-link rear suspension are carlike in concept, but they're mounted on
isolated subframes to filter out the most jarring impacts.
The supple, long - travel suspension design, large - diameter gas damper struts, and extremely stiff
isolated subframes all contribute to the Range Rover Evoque's well - controlled and absorbent ride, and its confidence in challenging off - road conditions.
Long - travel suspension mounts to extremely stiff
isolated subframes, with large - diameter gas damper struts at the front and all - new multi-link suspension at the rear.
Not exact matches
Hedrick talks about the larger, better
isolated front
subframe with «big, fat, huge washers between it and the car.»
A new torque rod damper system added to the
subframe helps reduce rocking and
isolate powertrain NVH from the passenger compartment.
The rear suspension is mounted on a
subframe, which helps
isolate noise and vibration and acoustic glass helps keep out wind and road noise.
The Sportage features a lightweight hydro - formed
subframe, with
isolated front and rear suspensions, to help keep road noise out of the cabin.
Specially - tuned dampers have a longer rebound stroke to eliminate smaller vibrations from poor road surfaces, while the rear
subframe is now mounted on
isolated bushings to further improve the NVH performance of the suspension.
For excellent ride, handling and payload characteristics, the
subframe attaches to the unit body at four widely spaced, rubber -
isolated mounting points.
QUICK SPECS Vehicle / model: ’14 Jeep Cherokee Base price: $ 29,495 (Trailhawk) Engine (s): 2.4 - liter Tigershark I - 4, 3.2 - liter Pentastar V - 6 Rated hp / torque (lb - ft): 184/171 (2.4 - liter), 271/239 (3.2 - liter) Transmission: ZF 948TE 9 - spd Transfer case: N / A 4WD system (s): Full - time w / active on - demand clutch, selectable rear locker w / Active Drive Lock Low - range ratio: 2.92:1 Frame type: Steel uniframe Suspension, f / r: McPherson strut, long - travel coil springs, one - piece aluminum
subframe, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar / Four - link w / trailing arm, aluminum lateral links,
isolated steel cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar Axles, f / r: 10.4 - in, two - spd PTU / 9.7 - in two - spd RDM w / selectable electronic locker Axle ratio (s): 4.083:1 (2.4 - liter), 3.517:1 (3.2 - liter w / trailer tow) Max crawl ratio (s): 56:1 (2.4 - liter), 47.8:1 (3.2 - liter) Steering: Electric - power, rack - and - pinion Brakes, f / r: 13x1.1 - in vented disc, twin - piston floating caliper / 12.6 x0.47 - in solid disc, single - piston floating caliper disc Wheels (in): 17x7.5 Tires: P245 / 65R17 Firestone Destination A / T Wheelbase (in): 107 Length (in): 182 Height (in): 67.8 Base curb weight (lb): 4,106 Approach / departure angles (deg): 29.9 / 22.9 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.7 Payload (lb): 1,000 Interior cargo volume (cu ft): 49.47 Max towing capacity (lb): 4,500 Fuel capacity (gal): 15.9 Fuel economy (mpg): TBD
The rack - and - pinion steering and column are
isolated from the chassis (and therefore the oscillating suspension) by a front - perimeter
subframe with generous couplings at all points.
[28] Car and Driver road testers noted the Pacer's «smooth and quiet ride can probably be attributed to a front
subframe that
isolates the passenger capsule from engine, suspension and steering loads» making the car «eminently stable and controllable, with its rack - and - pinion steering and wide track.»
At the rear, the
subframe supporting the suspension has larger bushings to better
isolate it from the cabin and the larger shock absorbers are now mounted vertically behind the axle line, improving body control motion.
Its new suspension consists of a sport - tuned Macpherson strut front setup and an all - new 5 - link rear design, with the front equipped with hydraulic compliance bushings and mounted to rigid
subframes (rubber
isolated in the rear) to provide higher levels of handling precision and ride refinement.