The MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension are upgraded with firmer settings and benefit from the first application
of an Adaptive Damper System (ADS) to Civic.
Not exact matches
Then there's the fact that the stunning looking bodywork features a lightweight mix
of carbon fibre and aluminium body panels, while under the skin is a sophisticated all - independent suspension
system with multi-way
adaptive dampers.
Of particular note is the
adaptive damper system, which is standard on the 2018 Honda Accord Touring, which constantly responds to changing road conditions.
The 599's fundamentals, based around the aluminium chassis technology shared by other current Ferraris, have been subject to an exquisite attention to detail, and the car also introduces such features as hyper - responsive «magnetorheological» semi-active
adaptive dampers, a bespoke «F1 - Trac» dynamic stability
system and the quickest - shifting version
of the F1 auto - clutch manual yet, appropriately dubbed F1 - SuperFast.
Sharing its platform with the Golf, the T - Roc will benefit from the same suite
of active and passive safety
systems, as well as other options like
adaptive dampers and switchable driver modes — all very grown up stuff for a compact SUV.
Car and Driver has named Civic Si a 10Best Car for its brilliant
adaptive damper system, sportier steering, bigger brakes and connected audio technology — calling it, «a blissful balance
of fun and function.»
The rear axle features a self - levelling air suspension setup, but there's also the option
of upgrading to an
adaptive all - around suspension
system with Dynamic
Damper Control.
One
of the interesting additions to the vehicle is the
Adaptive Damper System (ADS).
Every corner
of the car is constantly monitored — roll, pitch, yaw — tweaking the
adaptive air suspension and active
damper systems to ensure equal parts pace and comfort.
The car can be specified with the sophisticated
Adaptive Dynamics
system which uses advanced MagneRide ™
dampers to provide a particularly good balance
of confident, nimble handling and supple, controlled ride.
Jaguar's
Adaptive Dynamics
system actively controls vertical body movement, roll and pitch rates through the use
of continuously variable
dampers.
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Thanks to the available state
of the art chassis
systems including Dynamic Damper Control with Adaptive Mode and Integral Active Steering, now combinable with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive system, Advanced Driver Assistant Systems and Parking Assistance Systems the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport
systems including Dynamic
Damper Control with
Adaptive Mode and Integral Active Steering, now combinable with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive
system, Advanced Driver Assistant
Systems and Parking Assistance Systems the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport
Systems and Parking Assistance
Systems the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport
Systems the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design
of a true sport sedan.
To take full advantage
of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features
Adaptive Damping
System (ADS) first seen on the DBS which uses two separate valves to set the
dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment
of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
Drivers can use the four modes
of Audi drive select to have various
systems adjust to their individual driving style; these include engine management and the optional
adaptive dampers.
As
of right now the 2018 Civic Type R is still only available in one version, which comes fully loaded with a 6 - speed manual transmission, limited slip differential,
Adaptive Damper System and a dual - axis strut front suspension.
Allowing full utilization
of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si's rigid body includes highly upgraded chassis and drive components, including a dual - pinion
adaptive electric power steering
system with variable ratios, sport - tuned suspension, an
adaptive damper system, a helical limited - slip differential, larger front brake rotors (12.3 - inch) and wider 235/40 R18 tires.
It should handle pretty nicely thanks to a set
of adaptive dampers, and it sounds pretty gnarly thanks to a new exhaust
system.
An
Adaptive M version
of the 7 Series» air suspension
system with electronically controlled
dampers will come standard, and suspension components, including arms and subframes, will be aluminum.
The
system not only changes the characteristics
of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD but in addition changes the characteristics
of 11 component sets including steering, brakes (via regenerative characteristics), engine and electric drive, throttle, gearbox, suspension (via
adaptive dampers) and,
of course, stability and traction control.
Look under the hood and you'll find a 2.0 L VTEC ® Turbocharged engine that generates 306 - horsepower and 295 pound - feet
of torque with a torque - steer mitigation suspension and an
adaptive damper system.
Other features include a short - throw 6 - speed manual transmission, limited - slip differential,
Adaptive Damper System and proprietary dual - axis strut front suspension design that nulls nearly any instance
of torque steer.
Standard on the RS 7 is the continuously variable RS - tuned
adaptive air suspension, while electronically controlled
damper systems adjust the body height
of the vehicle based on driving circumstances.
Some
of the Type - R's speed was found through the implementation
of advanced suspension technologies and superior materials — for instance, the hot hatch features an
adaptive damper system which continuously adjusts damping force after collecting data from three on - board G sensors, four suspension stroke sensors, and a steering angle sensor.
The new Type R will feature a four - point
Adaptive Damper System that continuously and independently controls each corner
of the vehicle, adjusting to road conditions and driver intent.
Jaguar's
Adaptive Dynamics
system actively controls vertical body movement, roll and pitch rates by continuously monitoring driver inputs and the attitude
of the car on the road, adjusting
damper rates accordingly up to 500 times a second to optimise stability.
Enhancing the Astra's dynamic performance still further is the option
of Vauxhall's clever FlexRide
system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique
damper settings — standard, sport and tour — while being fully
adaptive to changes in driving style and cornering speed.
Taking further the Sport GT's focus on handling, this version employed Bilstein single - rate
dampers in place
of the Skyhook
adaptive system.
The
Adaptive Damper System utilise multiple sensors to monitor the car's status every 1 / 500th
of a second.
Four - wheel
Adaptive Damper System developed specifically for the Type R Advanced Dual Axis Strut Front Suspension system enhances high speed stability, on - the - limit cornering and steering feel Revised rear suspension and steering system are retuned for Type R Bespoke brakes and tyres complete a compelling sporting package A number of advanced new suspension systems, unique to the new Civic Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the
System developed specifically for the Type R Advanced Dual Axis Strut Front Suspension
system enhances high speed stability, on - the - limit cornering and steering feel Revised rear suspension and steering system are retuned for Type R Bespoke brakes and tyres complete a compelling sporting package A number of advanced new suspension systems, unique to the new Civic Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the
system enhances high speed stability, on - the - limit cornering and steering feel Revised rear suspension and steering
system are retuned for Type R Bespoke brakes and tyres complete a compelling sporting package A number of advanced new suspension systems, unique to the new Civic Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the
system are retuned for Type R Bespoke brakes and tyres complete a compelling sporting package A number
of advanced new suspension
systems, unique to the new Civic Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the road.
One particular highlight is the new third generation
of the
adaptive damper control
system, Audi magnetic ride.
Compared to the standard Cupra, we have a 20 mm wider track, an extra degree
of negative camber, plus software tweaks to the
adaptive damper system and the electric power steering.
There's also the Precision Package, which for $ 3400 adds the 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound
system,
Adaptive LED Headlights, Multi-Function Instrument Display and High - Beam Assist, while the $ 6400 Exclusive Package for the 520d Luxury Line offers 19 - inch light - alloy wheels in a choice
of two styles, Nappa leather upholstery, Dynamic
Damper Control, High - beam Assist and heated Comfort seats for the driver and front passenger.
Buyers can specify an optional
adaptive damping
system that uses magnetically actuated
dampers to vary the firmness as part
of Audi's Drive Select
system.
Standard equipment highlights (in addition to 520d) M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line M Sport Brakes 19 - inch BMW M light alloy wheels Automatic tailgate operation
Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist Dynamic
Damper Control Multi-functional 12.3 - inch high - resolution colour display with black - panel technology 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound
system Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger BMW Individual anthracite roof liner M leather steering wheel When compared to the previous 535d, the BMW 530d's increased specification equates to around $ 16,000
of additional value.
Thanks to the available state
of the art chassis
systems including Integral Active Steering now combinable with xDrive (BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive system), Driver and Parking Assistance Systems and Adaptive Mode including Dynamic Damper Control, the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport
systems including Integral Active Steering now combinable with xDrive (BMW's intelligent all - wheel drive
system), Driver and Parking Assistance
Systems and Adaptive Mode including Dynamic Damper Control, the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport
Systems and
Adaptive Mode including Dynamic
Damper Control, the all - new BMW 5 Series once more defines the athletic and executive design
of a true sport sedan.
But it's hard to ignore fuel consumption and emissions reductions
of up to 17 per cent, and it's even harder not to notice new equipment items like full - LED headlights,
adaptive dampers, head - up display and BMW's Driving Assistant Plus
system.
Front and Rear Suspension Specially equipped with an
Adaptive Damper System (see below), the Civic Type R front and rear suspension
systems provide exceptional handling that puts the new model at the top
of its competitive segment, which includes benchmark American, European and Japanese sport - compact competitors.
Fluid - filled compliance bushings at all four corners further improve ride comfort and absorption
of road irregularities, and all new Accords also feature, for the first time, an
Adaptive Damper System with the ability to adjust shock absorber damping force every 1/500
of a second, providing for a more compliant and controlled ride in all driving situations.
Air suspension: available in combination with continuously
adaptive damping
system for the first time The new E-Class is the first Mercedes - Benz model to feature a combination
of AIRMATIC air suspension and an electronically controlled damping
system that adapts the
damper characteristics with continuously variable control — individually for each wheel.
The
system engages with multiple chassis and drivetrain components, including the new dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering (EPS), automatic transmission, drive - by - wire throttle,
adaptive dampers and Active Sound Control
system, to provide the driver with an expanded range
of driving characteristics.
Next, to make the most
of that power, the Si sedan showcases performance enhancers like a short - throw 6 - speed manual transmission, a two - mode
adaptive damper system, and a helical limited - slip differential.
As standard, GLC will be delivered with the Agility Control drive train with steel - sprung
adaptive dampers and different settings for the steering, engine and gearbox as part
of the DYNAMIC SELECT handling control
system with five driving programs as standard, ECO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT + and INDIVIDUAL.
Drivers can select both Normal and Dynamic settings for the
Adaptive Dampers through a Configurable Dynamics
system, as part
of the JaguarDrive Control
system.
A new rear differential helps handle that low - end turbo torque while the available four - mode
Adaptive Damper System, which includes Comfort, Snow, Sport, and Sport + modes, enables the driver a greater degree
of control over how RDX handles bumps and corners.
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.
High levels
of performance and control are delivered by the combination
of inherent light weight, near - perfect weight distribution, a supremely powerful and flexible V12 engine, and a performance - honed six - speed transmission, together with new carbon ceramic brakes and an
adaptive damper controlled suspension
system.
In a first for Accord, Touring trims feature an
Adaptive Damper System with a wide range
of damping capabilities.
The Civic Type R features a new four - point
Adaptive Damper System which allows for continuous independent control
of each
of the wheels; it's designed to limit wheel - load transfers during acceleration and deceleration, while maximizing road holding.
The
Adaptive Damper System links to the ADS function; when in SPORT mode the Accord Touring's steering function firms up the dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering (EPS), adding a higher level
of feedback and feel for the driver.