The phrase
"lower centre" refers to a position or location that is closer to the bottom or middle of something.
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The radio was moved to a new
lower centre console that was not fitted to the 1980 model as standard.
All lightweight components play an important role
in lowering the centre of gravity and further improving axle load distribution.
The retractable top not only lets the outdoors inside, but it
also lowers the centre of gravity, which improves handling.
Also, the compact construction of the engine, as a result, helped engineers position it lower
thereby lowering the centre of gravity and aiding vehicle dynamics.
Using the same principle of a spacious plywood box mounted on the front of the bike with an
inherent low centre of gravity.
Besides saving weight, it will also
help lower the centre of gravity of the Z4, with sources suggesting Toyota had no interest in compromising its Supra for the complex roof system.
World's most compact four - seater sports car, delivering
very low centre of gravity and excellent power - to - weight ratio
With Phil & Teds»
signature low centre of gravity design, the Mod baby stroller knows how to handle city streets with ease.
- Linen look fabric - Exposed zip at top centre back / invisible
zip lower centre back - Fabric content: 100 % polyester - Garment care: Hand wash separately in cold water - Length: 124 cm / 49in - Model is wearing size 8 AUS / 4 US / 8 UK / 36 EU - Model's height is 171 cm / 5ft 7in
- Exposed zip at top centre back / invisible zip
lower centre back - Length: 124 cm / 49n - Fabric: 100 % polyester - Hand wash seperately in cold water - Model is wearing size 8 AUS / 4 US / 8 UK
Asus claims they have addressed this with a lower placement of the tab's battery, and in our hands - on this claim seemed borne out, with the docked assembly displaying a
much lower centre of gravity, more like a traditional notebook.
A Sport version lowers the entire plot by some 15 millimetres for an
even lower centre of gravity — «facilitating tighter body control,» says Infiniti — while a whole bunch of electronic safety nannies, including Automatic Park Assistance with Around View Monitor (AVM), make the Q30 easier to park.
At the other end of the spectrum, Lexus promises the UX's best - in -
class low centre of gravity and stiff chassis will provide an engaging drive (something the Camry has delivered), and its optional F - Sport package will dial up the sporting levels with a tuned suspension and an available adaptive damping system to go along with a sporty body kit and interior treatment.
It was made 8 cm shorter overall simply by tucking the outboard spare tire under the floor — which
conveniently lowered the centre of gravity — and the track grew wider for added stability.
Built with a distinctive 32 - foot high triangular form — «an ideal shape for a floating object on water due to its
relatively low centre of gravity, [providing] stability and balance even in heavy winds» — the school has 3 storeys, all of which can be adapted to the needs of the community (for events, clinics, markets, gatherings, etc.).
A 60 kg lithium - ion battery pack attached under the floorpan helps give the car a 35
mm lower centre of gravity than the Enzo.
Height is more a hinderance than an attribute for fast good dribblers
where low centre of gravity helps — Aguero for instance.
With the Gunners defence reeling, a third effort on the slide at the near post from Redmond's
low centre bounced off the upright, albeit with the offside flag raised.
Then came the chance of the game as we worked it wide again to Davies, his
superb low centre went right across the face of the goal to Aurier at the back post who just had to tap it home, but got the ball stuck under his feet and Palace cleared.
Like its American rival, the skateboard platform gives the Mission E an
incredibly low centre of gravity, which should help the electric saloon handle as well as we expect a Porsche to.
This is something the Clio is particularly adept at, as it is also physically a lower, wider - tracked car than its predecessor with a
correspondingly lower centre - of - gravity.
Acceleration was excellent, and the battery packs location in the floor provided a
fantastic low centre of gravity to aid handling.
Despite the extra versatility, the low roof line, and
therefore low centre of gravity, makes Rapide feel like an agile coupe.
Reducing the weight of the upper body panels by using lightweight Carbon
Fibre lowers the centre of gravity for the Polestar 1 and results in better handling, performance and drivability on an open and flowing road.
The dry sump lubrication system allows the mouting of the engine by 55 mm lower and this
position lowers the centre of gravity, an ideal situation for a sports car with extremely high lateral dynamics.
A
noticeably lower centre of gravity and a new 4 - link rear axle provide the basis for this; and would also make the installation of 4MATIC all - wheel drive possible.
Besides the aesthetic impact, the carbon - fibre bits, according to Nissan, help reduce the car's total weight by about 65 kgs and combine to work and increase downforce,
besides lowering the centre of gravity by 15 mm and generating an additional 100 kgs at 300 km / hr compared to the updated 2014 GT - R.
Thanks to its «front - engine, rear - wheel drive layout»,
further lowered centre of gravity, compact and lightweight body, it delivers a new level of driving excitement with very unique crisp handling.
By removing the need for a driveshaft and transmission tunnel running the length of the car on this platform, BMW has been able to flatten the floor - pan somewhat — which couldn't be done in the old X1 as it was based on the RWD 3 - series platform — and
lower the centre console in the front of the cabin, as well as lower the floor pan in the boot.
Obviously there are no rear seats in this one, but «hand - crafted» carbonfibre body panels
help lower the centre of gravity and cut weight to 1258 kg dry — 26 kg less than the Evora Sport 410 despite 9 kg of extra components.
Also keeping the i3 on its toes is a quick - ratioed steering rack, short wheelbase, and
very low centre of gravity.
The ride height is 7 mm lower than that of the Sport chassis and the
resulting lower centre of gravity ensures improved cornering performance because of reduced weight transfer.
with phil & teds»
signature low centre of gravity design, for the ultimate pop up & over kerbs, the mod baby stroller knows how to handle the city better than any other 4 - wheel stroller!
The headlines are that's it's considerably smaller (50 mm shorter, 60 mm lower, 20 mm narrower and with a 20 mm shorter wheelbase), 70 kg lighter at 1525 kg (dry), produces more downforce and has a
much lower centre - of - gravity.
A dry sump and flat plane crankshaft allow the engine to be placed extremely low in the chassis
thereby lowering the centre of gravity and improving handling responses.
Among many factors, the
extremely low centre of gravity also accounts for the remarkable performance and handling of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible.
Their
relatively low centre of gravity and overturning movements make the turbines highly suitable for offshore installation».
The extensive use of high tensile steel in the bodyshell construction has helped to reduce the overall weight of the new Auris by up to 40 kg, whilst its overall reduction in height has
also lowered the centre of gravity.
It has also 15 mm (0.59 in) lowered suspension,
which lowers its centre of gravity, it borrows the GTI's suspension / damper settings, uses 7Jx17» «ClassiXs» alloy wheels fitted with wide 225/45 R17 tyres, and has twin exhaust outlets.
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