Four new colour options have been added, and other changes to the range include altered instrument clusters, third generation MMI navigation / interface systems and
more underbody protection.
While easily negotiating a series of moguls and deep ruts, some testers noted
more underbody scraping than some other vehicles.
It's a bottom - dragger and got
more underbody scars and scratches than anything in the test except the Ascender.
A new xLine Package adds metallic bumper inserts, aluminum side cladding, bars across the air intakes and
more underbody work in the front and rear.
IndyCar has done what many feel Formula 1 should be doing and introducing
more underbody aero whilst removing many of the winglets and stuff from the upper surfaces which create dirty air.
Not exact matches
These new bumpers, along with freshened
underbody aerodynamics and a rear wing that sits 0.78 - inch higher, contribute to an aerodynamic profile that produces 340 pounds of downforce at speed — 20 percent
more than before.
Ladder Ranch turned out to be
more treacherous than originally expected, but the Allroad handled it just fine, and its
underbody has a few scars to prove it.
Wind - cheating
underbody trays and anti-turbulence flares mean the A6 is
more aerodynamic than a Chevrolet Volt.
Elsewhere on the integrated frame and body, engineers gave the 2011 Charger
more sound - deadening foam, a smoothed
underbody, triple seals on the doors, and acoustic wheel well liners in the pursuit of improving cabin sound quality.
Although the concept has the same ride height as the production R8, the lower side - skirts make it look even
more groundhugging and accentuate what are apparently extensive
underbody aerodynamics.
The stacked exhaust pipes supposedly made
more room for
underbody airflow management, but they're not pretty.
Coleman says the CX - 9 has
more seals around panel gaps, acoustic glass added for the front side windows in addition to the windshield, sound - blocking plastic
underbody panels, thicker floor panel sheet metal, and 53 pounds of sound - deadening under the carpet versus just 7 in the CX - 5.
Engineers also installed a restyled front clip, taller air damn, rear tire spats, new
underbody cladding, and rear decklid seal to provide a
more aerodynamic form.
Peak power from the quad - cam V8 rises from 483bhp to 503bhp, the increase due to a revised carbonfibre intake system being fed
more air, modified pistons that feature re-profiled crowns, a higher compression ratio (up from 11.3:1 to 11.75:1), and a lightweight sports exhaust system with a single silencer and tailpipes repositioned to keep them out of the revised
underbody airflow.
Thanks to all these elements — and with a little bit of help from a slightly larger lip spoiler on the tail — the
underbody aero package creates 310 kg of downforce at 186mph (300kph), which is 30 kg
more than the F430 can muster.
Other option packages on the 2013 Land Rover Defender include an Off - Road package which features antilock brakes, a tow ball, off - road wheels and tires and an
underbody protection bar, a Leather Package which adds leather to the seats and steering wheel, an Exterior Package which adds
more upscale exterior features like side runners and a body colored roof, and a Comfort Package featuring comfort and convenience options like air conditioning and CD player.
The extended aluminium rear diffuser, flat
underbody and carbon front splitter are all shared with the
more expensive car, as is the design of the widened front intakes and carbonfibre «air curtains».
However, we'd be tempted to go for Design because it's not a great deal
more money but brings a wider range of personalisation options and styling accessories, including twin chrome - effect trapezoid - exhaust surrounds, contrasting roof and door mirror colours, as well as bumpers with silver - metallic
underbody protection.
Buyers can also equip the Convenience group, which adds a treasure trove of accessories including aerodynamic
underbody components, active grille shutters, keyless entry, and
more.
There's
more to the visual changes than meets the eye, as the
underbody has been completely revised and benefits from active aerodynamics.
The truck starts at $ 27,785, while models featuring the Z71 edition's upgraded suspension,
underbody armor and hill - descent control start at a rather
more dear $ 50,000.
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One car covered
more than 100,000 km in a process that resulted not just in many and varied spring and damper tunings but also modifications to the
underbody, engine air intake and body sensors.
It starts with the chassis, which is 20 percent stiffer than the standard CTS sedan's body thanks to a variety of braces, sheer panels and reinforcements added to the
underbody, suspension mounting points, engine bay, bulkhead and
more.
Skoda stresses the Yeti's
underbody protection
more than makes up for the car's 180 mm ground clearance.
More than 600 hours of development time in Chrysler Group's wind tunnel combined with segment - leading technology, such as active grille shutters and extensive use of
underbody belly panels, helped Dodge Dart achieve its world - class aerodynamic performance
The styling updates make for a handsome package — the front, rear and side
underbody spoilers are far
more reserved now than in the 2014 model and the result is a
more cohesive overall design.
The exterior of the 2018 Honda Civic Type R features bold and aggressive styling, including special red Honda and Type R badges, body - colored door handles and side mirrors, LED brake lights and LED Daytime Running Lights, wing spoiler, center - mounted, triple outlet exhaust,
underbody spoiler kit with red striping and so much
more.
More sound absorption materials are used under the floorpan and an
underbody tray made of fibrous glass expansion board improves aerodynamics while reducing unwanted road noise.
The underside of the rear bumper employs a diffuser design that helps to exhaust the
underbody airflow
more effectively and also adds a distinguishing touch to the rear view.
While you can add the FX4 off - road package (upgraded off - road shocks, 3.73 - ratio electronic limited - slip differential, upgraded radiator,
underbody protection, tubular running boards, all - terrain tires, two - speed transfer case) to both SWB and LWB models, Ford had us test it on the SWB truck, which makes sense, as the longer wheelbase would make navigating back - country trails that much
more difficult.
The car draws on Audi's motorsports experience
more than any other vehicle in their lineup ever has, they said, with features like an aerodynamic
underbody and a new low - weight multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) made mostly of carbon fibre and aluminum.
Also helping with aerodynamics is a rear wing with a flat
underbody, which adds
more surface area and better airflow.
Off - road, though, the H3 shines, with plenty of ground clearance, a tight 37 - foot turning circle, a solid low - range gearbox for rock - crawling, a locking differential,
underbody shielding and tires and wheels that — even with the base model — are
more than adequate.
The snowplow prep package is offered across the model range and includes a power feed for auxiliary lights, 220 - amp alternator,
underbody shield, heavy - duty front springs and
more.
More height combined with
underbody skidplates put to rest the worry of clearing anything on or off the road.
Factor in the XR's available integrated fog lamps and front and rear
underbody spoilers and you get even
more variations.
It generates 30 pounds
more aerodynamic downforce in front thanks to a
more prominent lip below the front bumper and positive downforce (as opposed to lift) in back — largely a function of reworked
underbody shields.
A strong body frame made of high strength steel makes up
more than 62 percent of the Spark's
underbody and 42 percent of its upper body.
Further refinements designed to provide the frugal European - market S300 BlueTec hybrid an even
more efficient 0.23 include adjustable cooling - system louvers, extensive
underbody paneling and detailed work to the wheel houses.
The rear fascia continues the muscular, functional character of SRT vehicles, with lower vertical strakes that direct
underbody air flow out the back of the vehicle, contributing to
more stability at speed.
We need to dispel a myth before we go any further: The rugged Defender shares
more than a passing resemblance to the Series I, II, and III models built from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, but the only components it shares with its predecessors are the small retaining plate that helps hold the hood in place and the rear
underbody support strut.
OPTION PACKAGES TRANSMISSION: 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC Urethane Shift Knob, 3.195 Final Drive Ratio,
Underbody Aerodynamic Treatment, AutoStick Automatic Transmission, Active Grille Shutters, Tip Start, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Additional Subscription Fees Apply, No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI, For
More Info call us, ENGINE: 2.0 L I4 DOHC Engine Oil Cooler.
A complete
underbody armor kit, including a front skid plate, powertrain protection and
more, protects the HX from wayward rocks and other potentially damaging objects.
More to its heritage, the Range Rover's
underbody is protected by skidplating.
Improved aerodynamics, including a new
underbody design that generated significantly
more downforce, greatly aided this muscular - looking GT - R's athleticism.
I heard members of the opposite sex throw around the descriptor «cute» on
more than a couple of occasions during my time with the car (I'll be generous and assume that term was being used for the car rather than me) but for those in the know, the larger front air intakes,
underbody extensions and silver mirror caps will give the S3's
more aggressive demeanor away even if the subtle S badging does not.
Finally, as the photos can reveal, the new Civic Type R features a
more comprehensive aero kit consisting of a smoother
underbody, front air curtain, a lightweight rear wing, and vortex generators at the trailing edge of the roof line.
Steel front and rear tow hooks are useful for rescuing less capable vehicles, while critical
underbody components are protected by heavy - gauge steel skid plates for safer and
more secure off - roading.
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More Mechanical Features 1 Skid Plate1630 # Maximum Payload34 Gal.