Sentences with phrase «lighter curb weight»

More aluminum in the suspension and a body shell made of thinner - gauge high - strength steel yields a slightly lighter curb weight.

Its high - horsepower output and light curb weight makes a big difference on the road.

The new generation of truck has been updated to include a stiffer frame and lighter curb weight along with a larger interior and higher towing capacity.

Steering is well - weighted too and responsive too, but loses feedback in the midst of a corner, and the relatively light curb weight of the Elantra can sometimes make it feel like it's about to break grip and start sliding.

A relatively light curb weight also helps the Mazda turn in with authority and hold the line without too much body roll, and the CX - 5 is certainly more effective in the corners than any of its similarly - priced classmates.

Its tight turning radius, wide wheelbase, and light curb weight provide a spirited road experience unlike any other subcompact.

Credit the Z's nearly 400 - pound lighter curb weight and extra gear in the automatic transmission — it gets up and goes with little provocation.

Its extensive use of aluminum and carbon fiber give it an astonishingly light curb weight of roughly 3,600 pounds.

Its relatively light curb weight due in part to aluminum construction, smooth - shifting 8 - speed automatic, and excellent suspension tuning give the XE a stellar performance package.

This high - performance sedan enjoys an exceptionally light curb weight, a 505 - horsepower V - 6 with twin turbos, carbon fiber body parts, and a racing heritage that would make any historian proud.

Bolstered by its new lighter curb weight, an achievement made possible by its all - aluminum body panels, the Ford F - 150 has been able to down - size last year's base 3.7 - liter V - 6 to a 3.5 - liter unit that still offers a respectable 283 horsepower and 255 lb - ft of torque.

Compact 47.4 inch wheelbase and light curb weight of 225 pounds results in amazing agility to boost rider confidence.

Countering the Ferrari's larger, more powerful engine, Aston brought a slightly lighter curb weight to this contest.

Mazda MX - 5 Cup / / $ 50,000 (ESTIMATED) / / Lap Time 1:55.8 Mazda's MX - 5 (a.k.a. Miata) has long been one of our favorite sports cars, blessed as it is with a brilliant chassis, just enough power to keep you grinning, and a relatively light curb weight.

That strays from American van tradition, which favors rear - wheel drive, body - on - frame products, but Ram says the ProMaster's design allows for a lower load floor than many of its competitors, along with a lighter curb weight.

A longer wheelbase, wider track, lower center of gravity, and lighter curb weight should help, too.

In combination with a lighter curb weight of 3,593 lb, the extra power makes for quoted performance numbers of 4.7 seconds from 0 - 62 mph and a top speed of 155 mph.

The new capabilities come as a result of a new 1.5 - liter range - extender gas engine from the Ecotec family, as well as a new 18 - kWh battery pack and electric motor, and a lighter curb weight enabled in part by an aluminum hood and liftgate,

The 2018 BMW Z5 is aiming for a lighter curb weight than the current Z4, down to about 3,300 pounds.

A smaller cab means your truck has a lighter curb weight, so you can tow and haul a little bit extra.

The most impressive result of the car's light curb weight might be the fuel economy though.

And, thanks to the «Vette's light curb weight and an extra-tall sixth gear ratio, the LS3 is stunningly fuel efficient.

On the front straight, it's 6 mph faster, no doubt thanks to its lighter curb weight (3,153 pounds), slipperier body and quicker shifts

(The car will still weigh 5,451 pounds, so a lighter curb weight is relative).

That's one additional cog over the 2015 model, and combined with the new, lighter curb weight, should immediately address a criticism that has nagged at the second - gen Pilot since its arrival: lackluster fuel economy.

With the new four - cylinder engine and a lighter curb weight, the base Macan also becomes more efficient for 2017, with the EPA estimating city and and highway figures at 20 and 25 miles per gallon, respectively.

It's a combination of factors: the CVT, the 1.8 - liter, and light curb weight of the vehicle.

On the road and in practice, the new chassis» lighter curb weight and meatier midrange torque curve conspire to make the new Miata feel as responsive as ever.

But if you push harder, you'll be able to find the limits of the Goodyears even with the all - wheel steering and lighter curb weight.

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4 - Door has a tight chassis, sporty style and a light curb weight, which all makes for an athletic experience behind the wheel and energy not...

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4 - Door has a tight chassis, sporty style and a light curb weight, which all makes for an athletic experience behind the wheel and energy not typically found in this segment.

The i3's uber - light curb weight was a design target for reasons of increased efficiency and mileage — that this curb weight allows the i3 to change direction quicker than many sports cars is a cherry on top of the whipped - creme on top of the cup - cake.

«The performance numbers only tell half of the story, because the lighter curb weight also makes the new Camaro feel more responsive and agile behind the wheel.

The MINI Cooper is one of the most rewarding front - wheel drive automobiles on the market, and its light curb weight means that the 121 horses produced by its 1.6 - liter four - cylinder engine aren't overly stressed.

What it does have, however, are much cooler looks, a lighter curb weight, and a rear locking differential.

Compared to the seventh - generation GTI, the new model should have a lighter curb weight too, shedding 50 to 100 pounds in the update.

Given the extra power, the hybrid setup, and the lighter curb weight, the new Golf GTI should be around a half - second quicker from 0 to 62 mph.

Paired with the light curb weight and rev - happy four - cylinder is a six - speed manual transmission.

However, it's also slightly quicker, thanks to its lighter curb weight and improved low - end torque.

Highlights of the redesign included more - aggressive styling, aluminum - intensive construction for a lighter curb weight, a touchscreen infotainment system with available navigation, and a manually folding soft top that's exceptionally easy to operate.

Now, years later, she owns the latest Lincoln Navigator, which boasts a 450 - horsepower 3.5 - liter EcoBoost V6, a 10 - speed automatic transmission, and a lighter curb weight than its predecessor thanks to an aluminum alloy body.

ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Personally, I would take my 550 - hp 2012 Jaguar XKR - S as a coupe for added structural rigidity and lighter curb weight.

Compact 47.4 - inch wheelbase and light curb weight of 225 pounds results in amazing agility to boost rider confidence.