Oh yes, and on the road it also rides less uncomfortably than before when in Strada mode thanks to
new damper settings, and it benefits from a smoother - shifting auto mode within the gearbox.
Not exact matches
The heat seemed to put a bit of a
damper on the attendance, and we fell very short of breaking the national record, but a
new record was
set for the state of Colorado with around 200 women participating!
There's tons more of course — two stage adjustable
dampers, a specifically tuned Sport Handling
setting for the stability and traction control, ceramic brakes,
new Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres, a
new active rear locking differential.
Even the chassis
setting, the spring rates and
dampers are identical across the range; however, the
new trim levels offer distinctly different personalities.
All the technical work was carried out by Abarth, including an electrically - operated manual Abarth Competizione gearbox (one of the biggest costs), a
set of upgraded Brembo brake calipers with 305 mm discs,
new Koni
dampers and intriguing «variable back - pressure» exhaust system — which «improves engine performance and delivers an inspiring sound above 3000 rpm.»
Finishing the Mustang's
new look, RTR gave the car a
set of 20 - inch RTR - built Tech 7 wheels that fill the Mustang's wheel arches thanks to a
set of RTR lowering springs and two - way adjustable
dampers.
Handling was improved with uprated springs,
new Boge
dampers (an electronically adjustable
set - up would later be an option), thicker anti-roll bars and an increased caster angle on the front suspension to improve stability and steering response.
Despite
new adjustable
dampers there is still a lot of roll in the
set - up that robs it of any comparable precision.
We reckon a
set of
new springs and
dampers and a more alert driving experience are more deserving of the cash than a «Media Pack» and some bonnet stripes.
Complementing the optimised chassis
set - up — with modified rubber bearings and
new dampers — and the self - levelling air suspension for the rear axle is the standard - fitted Electric Power Steering.
The
new dampers offer a broader range of
settings, spanning from a sportier ride through to more comfort than the outgoing model.
The
new Mini also gets an optional variable
damper control that comes with two
settings - comfort and sport.
To compensate for the
new setup the steering has been tweaked, the
damper settings tightened up and the front anti-roll bar stiffened up ever so slightly.
This
new Supersports hasn't bothered to go on much of a diet, is available with only four seats and doesn't fiddle with the torque distribution, the rear track or even the suspension
settings: springs, bars and
dampers are all the same as a standard Continental Speed, as are the tyres.
There's also a
new set of shiny sport pedals, as well as a mode switch on the center console to tighten up the throttle and
dampers.
It should handle pretty nicely thanks to a
set of adaptive
dampers, and it sounds pretty gnarly thanks to a
new exhaust system.
The
new set - up allows the driver to choose between Comfort, ECO, Sport and Sport Plus modes to vary the firmness of the
dampers.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity;
new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel;
new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control;
new spring and
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
• Variable vehicle
set - up using the
new Driving Modes option by means of rotary switch at the base of the gearshift or selector lever; in addition to the standard
setting MID mode, the modes SPORT and GREEN can be activated; choice of mode influences the characteristic curve of the accelerator and steering, as well as the shift times of the automatic transmission and the Dynamic
Damper Control where these features are fitted; GREEN mode in conjunction with automatic transmission enables coasting with decoupled drivetrain.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity;
new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel;
new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control;
new spring and
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 i
Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
Firmer suspension
set - up (applies in handling mode only) includes a
new damper control strategy for sharper and stiffer response.
The Civic Type R chassis builds on the major upgrades undertaken for the 10th - generation Civic makeover with model - exclusive spring,
damper and bushing
settings, a
new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at - the - limit cornering and reduced torque steer; a
new four - wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber
dampers; a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited - slip front differential.
Dynamic Digital Suspension, comes standard on the Q60 Sport grades and has been designed to offer the best handling responses, agility, and enhanced ride comfort — thanks to software and hardware upgrades, including a dedicated
new set of
dampers.
New is a optional adjustable
dampers that offer two
settings; normal and sport.
There's also
new spring rates and
damper settings.
A
new Dynamic Digital Suspension system is standard on Q60 Sport models and benefits from software and hardware upgrades, including a dedicated
set of
dampers.
The
new automatic ride control eliminated the need to compromise
damper settings between the softness necessary for good ride comfort and the stiffness needed to limit roll on corners by adapting within split - seconds to changes in road conditions.
Other upgrades include unique spring,
damper and bushing
settings, a
new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, a
new four - wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber
dampers, a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front differential.
Special
settings including greater front knuckle rigidity, larger rear stabilizers, harder
damper mounts and bushing parts, higher steering system rigidity and larger, higher - performance tires all combine to improve the
new Integra Type R's linearity of response and cornering performance.
VATH is also worried about the handling of the car so it offers custom
dampers for 1.166 euros and a
new set of brakes with 390 mm discs and 6 - pot calipers on the front wheels for 5.355 euros.
An M Sport suspension with a firmer spring /
damper set - up and more robust front and rear anti-roll bars is available as an option for the
new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, and can also be ordered separately from the M Sport package.
There's also a
new set of Nitron three - way adjustable
dampers and Eibach adjustable sway bars.
That means tweaked
dampers and spring rates to get the most out of the XJR with
new settings for the active electronic diff and DSC hopefully taming the SuperSport's sometimes wayward application of the power on offer.
You can, if you wish, add the GT86 Performance Pack to your Blue Edition, which delivers a Sachs - tuned suspension upgrade with Sachs
dampers, bigger Brembos brakes, big red Brembo calipers and a
set of
new 17 ″ black alloys.
The
new X1 rides on a strut (front) / multi-link (rear) suspension
set - up and can be fitted with two - stage adjustable
dampers.
-- The aluminium - intensive suspension features revised spring, anti-roll bar and
damper settings and a
new bespoke 19 - inch Pirelli UHP tyre, for outstanding levels of ride quality, comfort, response and refinement.
Dynamic, electronically adjustable
dampers and roll bars keep things moving in the right direction, as does a
new set of differentials that not only shifts power from front to rear, but can vector torque left and right to help sling the thing around corners.
The chassis boasts a lifted air suspension with long - travel
dampers and
new knuckles; Hydraulic Active Roll Control that provides better wheel articulation, and a
set of 20 - inch forged - aluminum wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler off - road tires.
To take full advantage of its extremely precise and rigid platform, the DBS employs a
new and sophisticated Adaptive Damping System (ADS) which uses two separate valves to
set the
dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
The air suspension system, with three chambers, a sporty spring
damper set - up and continuously adjustable damping also takes the ability to individually tailor the driving experience to a
new level.
Tata engineers have firmed up the suspension
settings, especially at the rear, and the use of
new multivalve
dampers give it a more controlled ride.
The suspension has been honed to improve ride comfort, including
new settings for the
dampers.
Taking the 2.0 L turbo - four (275 horsepower and 295 pound - feet of torque), Chevrolet pairs it up with a six - speed manual, FE3 suspension (larger stabilizer bars, specifically tuned
dampers, and stiffer bushings and ball joints), Brembo brake package, and
new Track Mode and Competition Mode
settings.
Keeping passengers comfortable is a
set of
new continuously controlled
dampers getting their information from a control unit in the back, allowing it to adjust in milliseconds.
The Type R variant gets exclusive spring,
damper and bushing
settings, a
new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminium lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at - the - limit cornering and reduced torque steer, a helical limited - slip front differential and a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio.
New to this latest RS 6 quattro is an optional three - stage selectable control for this system, which allows the driver to choose from three
damper settings - comfort, dynamic and sport — according to preference and conditions
The
new Countryman will come with BMW's variable
damper control that enables chassis
settings to be tweaked for moderate off - roading, although the
new model, like the current car will still sit too low to be called a proper off - roader.
The
set - up will be headed by
new performance
settings for the car's standard - fit adaptive
dampers