Oh, and that also
means adaptive dampers aren't needed, leaving a passive setup which - you guessed it - saves weight.
That means the adaptive dampers are softened, the steering assist adjusted, and the throttle and transmission remapped for smoother progress over the tough stuff.
A marginally faster flow through Nardo's esses is the reward for using adaptive aerodynamics, steel chassis mounts rather than rubber ones, and a slightly
meaner adaptive damper software.
Not exact matches
The adoption of these rallying - inspired
dampers means Renault hasn't felt the need to develop
adaptive dampers for the Megane.
That
means all versions of the go - fast Mustang now pack an aluminum front strut - tower brace; MagneRide
adaptive dampers; and coolers for the engine oil, transmission oil, and differential.
Then, after almost two decades of competing in rallying but not a single proper performance road car, Hyundai entered the hot hatch arena with its i30 N. With a 271bhp 2 - litre engine, an electronically - controlled limited - slip differential,
adaptive dampers and ex-BMW M engineer Albert Biermann at the helm of the project, it clearly
means business.
The chassis has been largely left alone, which
means a four - link front axle, a multi-link rear, «AMG - specific kinematics» and standard - fit
adaptive dampers.
It's lowered strut (front) and torsion beam (rear) suspension — which is slightly retuned for the new driveline —
means the Polo GTI is especially tenacious in corners, with grippy 215 / 40 - series rubber now wrapped around wider (by half an inch to 7.5) new - look 17 - inch «Parabolica» alloy wheels (with a space - saver spare); though Australian models do not receive the
adaptive dampers offered in selected European markets.
The front suspension also gains a superior two - arm setup instead of the old McPherson format and the
Adaptive Drive package (3,550 euro) adds adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars — Dynamic Drive reduces the rolling movements of the vehicle by means of active stabilizers on the front and rear axle, thus increasing vehicle st
Adaptive Drive package (3,550 euro) adds
adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars — Dynamic Drive reduces the rolling movements of the vehicle by means of active stabilizers on the front and rear axle, thus increasing vehicle st
adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars — Dynamic Drive reduces the rolling movements of the vehicle by
means of active stabilizers on the front and rear axle, thus increasing vehicle stability.
Adaptive dampers means its also much more comfortable than its predecessor one minute, but just as firm and focused when you need it to be.
The entry - level Carrera version has a comfortable ride for a sports car and the standard
adaptive dampers mean you can make the ride softer or firmer depending on how you want to drive the car.
M Sport models with large wheels and low - profile tyres
mean that even on
adaptive dampers and in Comfort mode, the X3 has a firm ride at low speeds.
A tune from SVO
means chassis upgrades — in this case, stiffer rear suspension, a thinner front anti-roll bar, and revised valving for the
adaptive dampers.
The CLS is only available in AMG Line trim — this
means 19in alloys, a parking pack with reversing camera, ambient lighting and Mercedes» Agility Control
adaptive dampers all come as standard.
Even without the brilliant optional PASM
adaptive dampers, the ride is surprisingly supple,
meaning the car soaks up and deals with bumps quite well.