A host of acronyms helps to that end — specifically Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damper control, a Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system, and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and active roll stabilization — as does
the new electromechanical steering system and 918 Spyder - influenced rear axle steering.
The Boxster shares much of its front - end structure with the 911, including the MacPherson - strut front suspension and
the new electromechanical steering system.
The new electromechanical steering assist is pretty close to the feel of Audi's previous Servotronic system, but since both mechanisms offer precise response and accurate path control rather than unadulterated bionic feedback, it's hard to say which feels better without a back - to - back test.
Lower emissions are yielded by, among other tech,
new electromechanical steering and an 8 - speed automatic gearbox.
Not exact matches
The weight saved in the
new A4's forged aluminum suspension and the
electromechanical steering rack bring the chassis» weight reduction to a total of 35 pounds.
As far as other changes under the hood, Audi says that a
new electromechanical power -
steering system should provide «greater comfort and agility, while improving fuel efficiency.»
Both engines use Mercedes» familiar seven - speed 7Gtronic transmission, while a
new electromechanical rack - and - pinion
steering setup (first seen in the CLS) aids fuel economy numbers.
A
new, variable - ratio
electromechanical power
steering system adapts the amount of assistance to vehicle speed, more help while going slow, less at a good clip.
My tester was further enhanced with optional 19 - inch Cayman S wheels ($ 1,580) that — in concert with the PASM suspension, mid-engine layout, newly available torque vectoring ($ 1,320), and
new, quicker
electromechanical steering borrowed from the 911 Turbo — helped deliver a sporting - car experience you'd be hard - pressed to top anywhere.
The suspension continues to use a combination of MacPherson struts up front and a multilink rear setup, although the adoption of a greater number of aluminum components and a newly developed
electromechanical steering system is claimed to provide the
new car with sharper responses.
The
electromechanical steering system in the
new BMW M3 Sedan and
new BMW M4 Coupe represents a
new development from BMW M GmbH and the critical component in the link between driver and car.
Both suspension variants are combined with a
new electromechanical Direct -
Steer system featuring speed - sensitive power
steering and a ratio that can be varied across the
steering wheel angle and it also reduces the amount of
steering required when parking and manoeuvring.
The suspension and the Servotronic
electromechanical power
steering have been tuned to allow drivers to exploit the
new JCW's extra power and torque in complete safety, and there are newly developed four - piston Brembo brakes within 17 - inch John Cooper Works Spoke light - alloy wheels.
With 90 percent of the car's mechanical ingredients
new or improved, this 911 features completely
new axle dimensions,
electromechanical power
steering, a downsized engine, a construction richer in aluminium than ever before and the passenger car's first seven - speed manual gearbox.
In terms of BMW EfficientDynamics - related kit, the
new X3 features optimised aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight construction, Brake Energy Regeneration,
Electromechanical Steering, demand - based control of ancillary components and functions and, for the first time in any BMW vehicle in Malaysia, an Auto Start / Stop function in combination with automatic transmission.
It can climb 45 - degree slopes where there's enough grip, can ford 70 cm of water and will feel a whole lot more capable while doing it thanks to 55 per cent more torsional rigidity and
new, more precise
electromechanical steering — a first for the previously mod - con - shy G - Class.
What we know for sure is that all
new A5 - series cars get a
new electromechanical power
steering with the motor mounted coaxially to the
steering rack.
The
new electromechanical power
steering setup has carefully tuned by quattro GmbH engineers to offer instant response and incredible cornering performance.
A carefully optimised wheel suspension and the
electromechanical steering for all models with rear - wheel drive raise ride comfort to a
new level.
• 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 inches.
• 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 inches.
The
new A3 Cabriolet comes with an aluminum MacPherson front suspension, a four - link rear suspension and a power
steering system with an efficient
electromechanical drive.
The
new BMW 1 Series has
electromechanical power
steering as standard, combining typical BMW precision with very low energy consumption.
The
electromechanical power
steering is
new to the A5 family.
The
new electromechanical power
steering is sensitive and highly efficient.
The
new speed - dependent power
steering is a highly efficient
electromechanical system with a direct
steering ratio for highly precise road feel.
The previous model had awful recirculating - ball
steering, but this
new G - Class packs a vastly improved
electromechanical rack - and - pinion setup.
At the interior everything looks familiar in terms of appearance, although Mercedes has added a color instrument cluster, and
new safety features such as Collision Prevention Assist, Attention Assist, Crosswind Stabilization, Central COMAND controller and
Electromechanical steering as standard.
But there are more significant changes under bonnet, where the Golf's lighter and more compact
new electromechanical power
steering system removes some of the outgoing Polo's
steering lightness.
DYNAMIC OPTIONS The final first for Audi — but only if you option a $ 13,500 Dynamic package that also includes four - wheel
steering and a quattro sport differential with rear axle torque vectoring — is a
new electromechanical active roll stabilisation system.
What's more, the
new G uses
electromechanical, speed - sensitive
steering, which is a huge upgrade over the old - school recirculating ball setup of the outgoing model.
The
new control concept for the
electromechanical steering also provides intense feedback from the road while eliminating unpleasant jolts from the
steering wheel.
The suspensions are controlled via a
new speed - dependent power
steering, an
electromechanical system with a direct
steering ratio for highly precise road feel.
Porsche says both cars»
electromechanical steering system is now 10 per cent more direct as standard, while the latest 911's
new steering wheel - mounted Sport Response Button comes in PDK models optioned with the Sport Chrono Package, which now comprises Individual as well as Normal, Sport and Sport Plus modes.
Front - wheel drive versions will be available alongside AWD model overseas, suspension is via newly developed five - link arrangements at both ends and there's also a
new electromechanical power
steering system, with variable - ratio Dynamic
steering as an option.
The
electromechanical power
steering and optional Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS) have been retuned to improve response and maximise driver feedback across the revised Anima system's Strada, Sport and Corsa modes, while the all - wheel drive system has been tuned to work with ALA and the new P Zero Cors
steering and optional Lamborghini Dynamic
Steering (LDS) have been retuned to improve response and maximise driver feedback across the revised Anima system's Strada, Sport and Corsa modes, while the all - wheel drive system has been tuned to work with ALA and the new P Zero Cors
Steering (LDS) have been retuned to improve response and maximise driver feedback across the revised Anima system's Strada, Sport and Corsa modes, while the all - wheel drive system has been tuned to work with ALA and the
new P Zero Corsa tyres.
Wider track,
electromechanical steering, independent suspension and
new engines: Daimler modernizes the G - Wagon from the ground up.
Electric Power
Steering with three settings The electromechanical steering system in the new BMW M3 Saloon and new BMW M4 Coupé represents a new development fro
Steering with three settings The
electromechanical steering system in the new BMW M3 Saloon and new BMW M4 Coupé represents a new development fro
steering system in the
new BMW M3 Saloon and
new BMW M4 Coupé represents a
new development from BMW M.
The Audi drive select dynamic system, together with the efficiency mode, is standard on all turbocharged engines; the
new electromechanical power
steering operates with outstanding efficiency.
The
electromechanical power
steering system operates with sensitivity, precision and high efficiency; in the straight - ahead position it does not require any energy input, and thus makes an important contribution to the overall efficiency of the
new Audi A3.
[45] Other features include a 42.4 kWh liquid cooled lithium - ion battery pack, a need - based energy management system, LED technology used for all lighting units, independent cooling system for each axle; doors, covers, sidewalls and roof in carbon fibre - reinforced plastic; 3 - mode flush gear selector (forward, reverse and neutral), instrument cluster with fold - out central display with integrated Audi MMI functions, climate control unit located to the right above the
steering wheel, racing - inspired lightweight bucket seats, snow white and cognac interior colours, heat pump, climate control system; triangular double wishbones at the front axle and trapezoidal wishbones made of forged aluminum components at the rear axle, direct rack - and - pinion
steering with speed - sensitive
electromechanical steering boost, 235 / 35R19 front and 295 / 30R19 rear tires with a
new blade design and the prototype version of an information processing system (car - to - x communication).