As the performance - minded version, the BMW M235i also comes standard with larger brakes, a bolder body kit, two -
mode adaptive suspension dampers, staggered 18 - inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, variable - effort sport steering, and a 0.4 - inch lower ride height than the 228i.
Not exact matches
Besides the engine, the 2017 Mercedes - AMG C63 Cabriolet also scores an upgraded chassis, with wider front and rear tracks beneath flared fenders, unique
suspension components, three -
mode adaptive dampers, and 18 - or 19 - inch wheels, depending on model.
The car also receives air
suspension with three -
mode adaptive dampers, more rigid
suspension knuckles, extra negative camber for improved grip, a new front fascia that improves airflow to the engine, and a quad - tip exhaust.
The GT500's
suspension has been thoroughly revised, and models equipped with the performance package include two -
mode adaptive Bilstein
dampers that provide a compliant ride even in their firm
mode.
Torque vectoring comes through the active rear differential, and the drive -
mode selector with four calibrations affects the
adaptive suspension dampers, the throttle, steering, and transmission.
Like the 360, the F430 has all - around aluminum - control - arm
suspension, with
adaptive dampers that have a stiffer setting in Sport and Race
modes.
STANDARD FEATURES: Novillo leather - trimmed interior
Adaptive dampers Competition package 19 - inch Y - spoke aluminum wheels 6 - speed manual transmission M dynamic
mode M Drive M - tuned
suspension M - tuned variable - assist steering Cross-drilled compound discs brakes Xenon headlights Carbon - fiber roof Front and rear spoilers Polished quad - exit exhaust system M sport steering wheel iPod and USB adapter
The
suspension is surprisingly compliant given the Corvette's dynamic intent, certainly with the
adaptive dampers in their softest
mode.
The specific changes made to the V8's
suspension include stiffer bushings and anti-roll bars front and rear, some altered wheel geometry, as well as new
adaptive dampers programmed for a greater spread of ride comfort and body control between the DB11's GT, S and S + drive
modes.
Every Mercedes GLC Coupe comes as standard with retuned sports
suspension, including Mercedes» Dynamic Select system with
adaptive dampers and selectable driving
modes.
The more rigid body allowed Ferrari to tune the
suspension identically to the coupe, where previously the
adaptive dampers were a little softer in Wet
mode.
The
dampers pair with
adaptive suspension that can be lowered in its most hardcore
mode for a lower centre of gravity and a significantly stiffer
suspension setup.
(The top - end, $ 61,000 - base RX 460 Luxury also has AVS,
Adaptive Variable
Suspension, with electronic
dampers that let the driver select Normal, Sport or Comfort ride
modes.)
Porsche's PASM
adaptive dampers come as standard, and in Normal
mode the Macan glides over the road — especially with the optional # 1,004 air
suspension fitted to our test car.
There is an
adaptive suspension with variable
dampers like those on the Kia Stinger, but I didn't notice a huge firmness difference between the
modes on this Korean market example.
The # 895 Airmatic Agility package adds air
suspension,
adaptive dampers and an Agility Select function that allows you to choose from Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport + driving
modes.
I especially like the addition of the drive
modes and the availability of the
adaptive dampers for the
suspension.
While MultiSense alters throttle mapping, steering input, engine response and gearbox shift patterns it doesn't include
adaptive dampers, but that's not such a bad thing as the Renault Sport
suspension and chassis setup is more than adequate in Sport
mode, and it certainly doesn't need to be any stiffer.
Helping that is a full set of MagneRide
adaptive dampers, which adjust and adapt dynamically not just based on where you set the
suspension knob in the cockpit, but also based on driving
mode and conditions.
Zero to sixty is achieved in a mere 4.2 - seconds and the adjustable
suspension with
adaptive dampers allows you to cruise in Touring
mode or «skin it back» in Sport
mode.
Steering Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed - sensitive power - assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock - to - lock Column tilt and reach adjustment
Suspension Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube
adaptive dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode Brakes Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six - piston callipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four - piston callipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control Di
adaptive dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube
adaptive dampers Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode Brakes Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six - piston callipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four - piston callipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control Di
adaptive dampers Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode Brakes Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six - piston callipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four - piston callipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control Di
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track
mode Brakes Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six - piston callipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four - piston callipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track
mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control Dimensions
The combination of Sport
mode for a firmer
adaptive damper, air
suspension, steering settings and 19 - inch Pirelli P Zero tires (US - bound cars will come on all - season or mixed performance tires) hustles the 6 GT through winding roads in a respectable manner for a 4,409 - pound vehicle.
Available sport
adaptive damping
suspension uses continuous electronic
damper control and a new
suspension control unit that enables the various
suspension and damping combinations that make up the Audi drive select
modes.
It gets lowered, stiffened
suspension springs, uprated anti-roll bars and upgraded passive
dampers as standard, but it can be had with switchable «sport select»
suspension as an option (which isn't «DCC»
adaptive damping as such but instead describes
dampers with two lots of compression and rebound settings that you can chop and change between electronically via the car's driving
modes).
Both models feature a more rigid body and upgraded chassis components, including a dual - pinion
adaptive electric power steering system with variable ratios, sport - tuned
suspension featuring a two -
mode adaptive damper system, a helical limited - slip differential, larger 12.3 - inch front brake rotors (+0.5 inches) and wider 235/40 R18 tires with an available summer tire option.
Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), $ 1790; lowers the car 10 mm (about 0.4 inch), adds two -
mode adaptive dampers
The
Adaptive M
suspension, fitted as standard for the UK market, also provides COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT +
modes, enabling the driver to choose between a more comfortable
damper setting for urban driving, for example, or a stiffer set - up for dynamic driving on country roads.
Other differences are more obvious though — while the Scat Pack model gets a static spring and Bilstein
damper suspension setup, the SRT 392 uses a Hellcat - like three -
mode adaptive system which allows occupants to alter ride stiffness on the fly from the infotainment display.
Most Accords use a traditional front strut, rear multi-link
suspension setup, but higher trims feature Honda's
adaptive suspension system that can toggle between sport and normal
modes for stiffer
damper settings, also found in the Civic Si and Type R compacts.
The Competition Package also endows the M3 sedan and M4 coupe with
Adaptive M
Suspension which features new springs,
dampers and anti-roll bars along with three driving
modes — Comfort, Sport and Sport +.