This CATS system also keeps the S - Type R firmly planted through corners without a ton
of bodyroll — unusual for a car of this size and weight.
It's in the corners where the tyres make themselves known, gripping tenaciously despite the inherent softness in the chassis tune — plenty
of bodyroll suggesting the Alfa might fall off - line, but for the tyres» purchase.
Not exact matches
The Barina RS rides well and although some
bodyroll is evident, it is a lack
of relative tyre grip rather than any chassis issues that reveals itself first, with a gentle understeer.
There's also a well sorted suspension package, which does the typically French thing
of allowing some
bodyroll before firming up, offering impeccable ride quality on all surfaces (even if the 17 - inch Michelin tyres are loud on most) and confidence - inspiring body control during hard cornering.
The bespoke chassis tune is claimed to deliver a 10 per cent reduction in
bodyroll, courtesy
of 20 per cent stiffer springs and stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars, while software mapping
of the electric - assist steering has been retuned.
Other techno attributes include
bodyroll, squat and dive - quelling hydraulically - linked shock absorbers for the new generation five - link front and rear suspension, new electro - mechanical power steering, an eight - speed auto that replaces the old seven - speed dual - clutch, a maximum 60 kg reduction in kerb weight to 1730 kg (31 kg
of that achieved by the swap from V8 to V6 alone) and 375 mm six - piston front brakes.