Basically, this fully automatic gearbox mode uses sensors for
longitudinal acceleration and braking, plus lateral forces, and plugs them into some kind of equation to figure out which gear you should be in.
Not exact matches
Most obvious are the wider wheels
and tyres (255 section fronts, 285 rears), but there's significant structural reinforcement to better contain the lateral
and longitudinal forces generated during maximum cornering,
braking and acceleration.
A special algorithm estimates the car's status (
brake, tyre
and engine temperature) on the basis of various dynamic parameters (lateral
acceleration,
longitudinal acceleration, speed, engine revs).
While the earlier ABS, ASC
and ASC+T active safety systems improve
longitudinal stability during
braking and acceleration, AHK was the first active safety system in a BMW car to improve lateral stability in high - speed maneuvers.
Whereas the earlier Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
and Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction (ASC+T) improve
longitudinal stability during
braking and acceleration, the Active Rear Axle Kinematics system improves lateral stability in high - speed maneuvers.
Data collected on lateral
and longitudinal acceleration, the accelerator
and brake pedal or steering angle help record
and continuously improve individual Driving Performance.
Inside, the all - new Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep, performance bolsters, an SRT race - inspired instrument design,
and an optional Reconfigurable Display (RCD), with exclusive «performance pages» that provide lateral
and longitudinal G - force, 1 / 8 - mile
and 1 / 4 - mile
acceleration time
and speed, 0 - 60 mph time
and braking distance.
Built into the COMAND infotainment system as standard, it collects lap times
and collates it with car data with 80 - different metrics: everything from lateral
and longitudinal acceleration, accelerator
and brake position,
and steering angle.
The control unit takes into account a wide variety of inputs including individual wheel speeds, cornering yaw rates,
longitudinal and lateral
acceleration, vehicle speed, gear
and clutch engagement,
brake pressure, accelerator position
and the settings of the hill descent
and Terrain Response ™ systems.
Inside, the all - new Dodge Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep, performance bolsters, an SRT race - inspired instrument design
and Reconfigurable Display with exclusive «performance pages» that provide lateral
and longitudinal G - force, 0 - 100 km / h
acceleration time
and distance as well as 100 - 0 km / h
braking distance
and time.
More sophisticated systems allow for more information such as lateral
and longitudinal acceleration (g - force), throttle position, steering wheel position
and brake pressure.
«The active damping system uses sensors positioned around the vehicle to adjust the suspension based on various inputs, including speed, steering angle,
brake pressure, lateral
and longitudinal acceleration, engine torque, drive mode selection,
and even outside air temperature.
The V70R's trick Four - C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) computes the wagon's
longitudinal and lateral
acceleration, body yaw, chassis
and wheels» vertical motion, engine torque
and throttle position, degree of
braking, steering wheel position
and turn rate,
and insurance coverage.
This ensures unbeatable
longitudinal and lateral
acceleration, handling characteristics
and braking performance on the circuit or the commute to work.
Data collected on lateral
and longitudinal acceleration, the accelerator
and brake pedal position or steering angle can help to continuously improve individual Driving Performance.
The LFA is equipped with Lexus's Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) system, which co-ordinates the smooth operation of the ABS, vehicle stability
and traction control systems as the vehicle approaches its performance limits, based on critical data on
brake operation, yaw
and roll rates, individual wheel speed
and longitudinal, lateral
and vertical
acceleration.
The control unit takes into account a wide variety of inputs including individual wheel speeds, cornering yaw rates,
longitudinal and lateral
acceleration, vehicle speed, gear
and clutch engagement,
brake pressure, accelerator position
and the settings of the hill descent
and Terrain ResponseTM systems.
(octane) / Capacity (gal): 91/25.4 SAE Peak Horsepower: 416 @ 5,250 rpm SAE Peak Torque (lb - ft): 450 @ 2,250 rpm Transmission Type: 7 - speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted shift paddles Model: 7G - Tronic Ratios: First: 4.38:1; Second: 2.86:1; Third: 1.92:1; Fourth: 1.37:1; Fifth: 1.00:1; Sixth: 0.82:1; Seventh: 0.73:1; Reverse 1: 3.42:1 Reverse 2:2.23:1 Transfer Case Type: 2 - speed transfer case, fulltime with locking center differential Model: N / A Low - Range Ratio: N / A Axles Front Type: Solid Front Diff: manual locking Hubs: Automatic Rear Type: Solid Rear Diff: Manual locking Ratio: 4.38 Traction Aid: locking differentials (front
and rear)
and 4 - Wheel Electronic Traction System (4ETS) Suspension Front: Rigid Axle with
longitudinal and transverse links, coil springs, gas - pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Rear: Rigid Axle with
longitudinal and transverse links, coil springs, gas - pressurized shock absorbers Steering Type: Hydraulic assist recirculating ball box Lock - to - Lock: 3.25 Turning Circle (ft): 44.6 Wheels 7.5 J x 19 aluminum alloy Tires P275 / 55R19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Brakes Front: Internally vented rotor 12.4 - inch discs Rear: Internally vented 10.7 - inch discs 60 - 0 mph As Tested (ft): 95
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph As Tested (sec): 7.92 Weight (lb) Curb Weight (As Tested): 5,900 Advertised GVWR: 7,056 Trailer Tow Capacity: 7,000 Mileage (mpg) EPA Estimate (city / hwy): 13/14 As Tested: 12.24 Dimensions (in) Wheelbase: 112 Overall Length: 188 1/2 Overall Width: 81 1/2 Overall Height: 77 1/2 Front, Rear Track: 59 3/4, 59 3/8 Front, Rear Overhang: 17 1/4, 27 Min.