Big news includes the arrival
of an independent rear suspension, replacing the live - axle setup from previous generations;... Read More
In its off road adventures, the Polaris Ranger 570 Full - Size is helped by a full 10» (25.4 cm) of dual A-arm suspension travel up front and 10» (25.4 cm)
of Independent Rear Suspension travel.
The ride quality is assured by a full 10» (25.4 cm) of dual A-Arm suspension travel up front and 10» (25.4 cm)
of Independent Rear Suspension travel.
It still uses a rigid rear axle instead
of the independent rear suspension developed for the SVT Cobra Mustang in 1999, but the rear axle and suspension is so well engineered that you don't miss the independent rear, nor its extra weight or cost.
Some of these are merely the operation of the complex drive systems, but others sound more like the groans
of an independent rear suspension carrying a few hundred more pounds than it was originally designed for.
The lack
of an independent rear suspension may also turn off some enthusiasts.
One of the benefits
of the independent rear suspension is that the design provides enough room to fold the third - row seat flat into the floor, eliminating the need to remove it for maximum cargo room.
It still is fun to drive and an involving experience despite the lack
of independent rear suspension (it instead gets a regular torsion - beam unit).
Probably one of the most controversial of those changes is the advent
of an independent rear suspension (IRS), making it the only fullsize SUV to possess this feature.
And again, you can dial in rear camber and enjoy the other benefits
of an independent rear suspension.
1st, the Mustang has finally lost the live rear axle in favour
of independent rear suspension, which should help the handling improve tremendously.
Yet the Camaro lacks composure in spite
of its independent rear suspension.
Not exact matches
But while the new Mustang also is on a new platform with
independent rear suspension, most
of its dimensions other than height are either close to, or exactly the same (wheelbase, for instance) as the outgoing model.
The GT Sport also receives a fully
independent multilink
rear suspension of instead
of the GT's torsion beam setup, 18 - inch alloy wheels instead
of the GT's 17 - inch ones, and larger front and
rear brake rotors.
Hyundai's press conference showed both the standard Elantra GT hatchback, with a torsion bar
rear suspension, a 162 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter gas direct - injection four and six - speed manual or automatic, and the GT Sport, with a multilink
independent rear suspension and 201 - horsepower 1.6 - liter GDI turbo four, and choice
of six - speed manual or seven - speed dual - clutch automatic.
«Once familiar with the handling, I started really working the
independent rear suspension, making full use
of the sticky vintage race rubber, body roll, pitch, and very willing motor.
With an advanced lightweight multi-link
independent rear suspension, aluminum hood, extensive use
of magnesium and a sophisticated telematics system, Butler says the ATS will command a price in line with others in the sector.
Centre to this was the introduction
of its «control blade»
independent rear suspension, an unusual application in the class at the time, helping the Focus forge its reputation as the most entertaining family hatchback to drive.
Really, the combination
of the Camaro's
independent suspension, low center
of gravity and
rear wheel drive makes it an absolute thrill ride on the open road.
Ford has made the decision to offer smaller - engined models with a twist - beam
rear suspension system (or a torsion bar to you and I), but will maintain
independent rear suspension on the rest
of the range.
You can make an argument that the live axle needs to be replaced with an
independent rear suspension, but that's more
of an academic discussion, because the
suspension tuning is great in the real world.
All versions
of the Rio 5 - Door have an
independent front
suspension and a semi-
independent torsion - beam
rear suspension.
The good news is, almost all the serious performance enhancements available in the European - spec GTI will make it into the 2015 GTI for the U.S. Naturally we'll be getting the new, more spacious bodyshell with
independent rear suspension, plus the electric - assist steering that features a variable - ratio rack - and - pinion to reduce the number
of turns that the steering wheel requires to go from lock to lock.
The most important
of those are a new turbocharged four - cylinder engine and
independent rear suspension.
Teamed with an
independent rear suspension and the grip
of 20 - inch high - performance summer tires, the all - wheel drive made cornering at the limits mere child's play.
Because
of its four - wheel
independent suspension, carlike interior, soft yet supportive seats, and torque - vectoring
rear wheels on all - wheel - drive models, the Ridgeline drives more like a well - balanced, comfort - minded sedan.
The modular matrix is sure to use an
independent suspension front and
rear, variable - ratio electro - hydraulic steering, a low - friction lightweight version
of xDrive (not the Countryman AWD hardware) and a mix
of three - and four - cylinder engines.
The
suspension was
independent and — like the BMW's — consisted
of struts in front and semitrailing arms in the
rear.
Ford's new compact car was edgy and cute, and it quickly won the hearts
of the motoring press thanks to its
independent rear suspension and lithe moves.
Critics will focus on Chevrolet's use
of what's arguably a semi-
independent rear suspension rather than an
independent design, a variation on a torsion beam supplemented by a Z - link Watt's linkage, which keeps the
suspension centered.
So it's the real deal, replete with the fully
independent rear suspension, and that,
of course, means it's the handler
of the class.
It sits on a more rigid platform, benefits from
independent rear suspension and has been set up to capture some
of the handling and dynamic qualities
of the Kia Stinger, according to the Korean manufacturer.
Even so, the shortage
of cornering stick from the five - link,
independent rear suspension means you use a gentle prod
of the throttle can counter the car's tendency to run wide in high - speed corners, initiating a little oversteer to better balance the car.
What the driver really notices is a front
suspension that better controls body roll, electric - assist steering that works pretty well even though the motor is mounted on the steering column instead
of the rack, and an
independent rear suspension that the Prius chief engineer successfully defended against the corporate bean counters when they complained it was heavier and more expensive than the former torsion - beam setup.
They're going after the personal use (customers) with the (Ram's)
independent rear suspension,» Davis says
of Dodge's decision to use a
rear coil - spring
suspension setup, instead
of the leaf springs traditionally found on fullsize pickups.
Ok, it doesn't have fully
independent rear suspension, instead using a De Dion
rear axle, but the rest
of the specification makes for an exciting sounding prospect.
The
suspension setup
of the Santa Fe remains the same: MacPherson struts up front,
independent links in the
rear.
Jonathan Rishton tries a 1938 four litre T23 / Knight Time At Jaguar — Last month we left Bob Knight about to take on the challenge
of designing an
independent rear suspension.
I truly thought that this modern - day Camaro — created with the global resources
of GM on an excellent
rear - wheel - drive chassis with an
independent rear suspension and married with arresting styling that wasn't too retro but was clearly a Camaro — would finally be a muscle car I could love.
Credit an all - new trailing - arm,
independent rear suspension — not to mention weighing up to 250 pounds less than its predecessor, thanks to an aluminum hood and sliding doors, a magnesium liftgate inner, and extensive use
of high - strength steel.
We'll have a better idea
of how they all work, combined with the highly anticipated multilink
independent rear suspension, once we get behind the wheel prior to its May rollout.
What the GT doesn't offer is the
independent rear suspension of the European version, settling for the Coupe's new V - beam torsion - beam layout and its integrated, 22 - mm stabilizer bar.
The Chevy boasts
independent rear suspension, a trick
rear diff and massive Brembo four piston caliper brakes while the «Stang gets a limited - slip diff and a clever ESP system that allows plenty
of slidey fun before nannying the driver to stop.
All the air bags, emissions controls, and electronics,
of course, but the real news is the
independent rear suspension.
The Camaro SS handles corners the way you'd expect
of a modern
rear - wheel - drive car with an
independent rear suspension, but it never stops feeling humongous.
The four - wheel
independent suspension is comprised
of a MacPherson strut front and multi-link
rear.
Wheel travel
of 7.3 inches front and 8.2 inches at the
rear is better than you might expect from an
independent suspension, and Honda's VTM - 4 lock button allows the driver to send the maximum torque (70 percent) to the
rear axle at low speeds, such as when pulling a boat up a ramp.
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