Far more convincing is the latest Mazda3's comprehensively revised chassis, which brings new electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition
of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.
In the case of the 2016 Mazda3, which was tested in Australia last year, GVC is accompanied by a chassis upgrade including revised electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition
of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.
You'll make your way to Arthur Storey Park with the help
of Dynamic Damper Control, which smooths out dips and bumps in the road.
The M Drive system in the new BMW M5 allows the driver to adjust no fewer than six parameters: the engine management, the responses of the Servotronic steering system, the M DCT Drivelogic shift program, the DSC mode, the responses
of Dynamic Damper Control and the information in the Head - Up Display.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes as standard with an M - specific version
of the Dynamic Damper Control system and hydraulic variable - ratio rack - and - pinion steering with the M Servotronic function.
Not exact matches
So - called Audi Driver Select adjusts the
dampers and control responses to any one
of four modes: Comfort,
Dynamic, Off - road, or Individual (which allows you to tailor the various systems to your own tastes).
The 3.2 FSI Quattro automatic is the priciest, most potent, and most sophisticated version
of the new model range at launch — especially when it is fitted, as was our test car, with high - tech options such as Drive Select,
dynamic steering, switchable
dampers, lane assist (departure warning), side assist (rearview blind spot detection), adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights (swiveling xenons), and eighteen - inch wheels shod with 245 / 40 YR -18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
BMW has also tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering system, strengthening the mounting points
of the front suspension struts, and firming up the rear
dampers for better
dynamic response.
More relevant is the all - wheel drive system with
Dynamic Torque Control, sending up to 50 per cent
of the engine's torque rearwards, and «performance
dampers» to increase cornering agility.
Initiating
Dynamic mode sharpens the throttle response, tightens up the
dampers, and opens a set
of valves in the exhaust.
Activating
Dynamic mode sharpens throttle response, tightens the
dampers, and opens a set
of flaps in the exhaust.
The E63 S features
Dynamic Select, a choice
of automatic and manual modes, and a direct - access
damper adjustment, but the corresponding controls are not particularly intuitive to use.
It's this combination — Race for the lack
of driver assistance systems, the engine noise and the fastest gearchanges, and
Dynamic for the
dampers — that works perfectly on UK roads.
Select Sport + via the
Dynamic Mode and the throttle loosens, the exhaust valve opens, the
dampers take a firmer control and the steering gains a degree
of weight.
When he and RS 5 product manager Anthony Garbis start breaking down the finer points
of the car's optional
Dynamic Ride Control feature, a mechanical setup which deploys air tanks to push hydraulic fluid crosswise to compress the car's
dampers when necessary, thereby helping to keep the car flat under hard cornering, you know there was some serious work done to make this car perform at a high level.
But hold your applause until we introduce the support heroes
of the ZR1 project: a well - behaved cast
of chassis items (steering, brakes, tires, and
dampers) along with the brain trust (headed by Tom Wallace and Tadge Juechter) who shaped the ZR1's
dynamic character.
It's hard to imagine a road where the firmer
of the two
damper settings would offer any sort
of dynamic advantage.
The charmless digital instruments look out
of place in such an upmarket environment, and the
dynamic have - fun goodies are limited to a more lenient in - between stability control setting, an on - demand firmer spring and
damper tuning, and quicker transmission software.
Infiniti claims a balance
of ride and handling with its chassis setup, with
Dynamic Digital Suspension, which uses electrically - adjustable
dampers and a selection
of driving modes to tailor the car's handling to the driver's needs.
The powertrain is so effective and seamless that, combined with the sport rear differential and continuous
damper control from the $ 2,500 S Sport package, as well as the $ 1,150
dynamic variable - ratio steering, we found ourselves terrorizing the mountains north
of Los Angeles without necessarily meaning to.
In M760 form there's standard air suspension and
Dynamic Damper Control, with an updated version
of the roll - reducing
Dynamic Drive system.
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.
As for
dynamic options, magneto - herological
dampers are available, but for evo types, the Handling Speciale pack is key to sharpening up a car that purists have always had a suspect opinion
of.
Dynamic tweaks are few — some stiffer springs and
dampers — with the bulk
of Zetec S modifications being cosmetic.
Stiff suspension mountings, wide tires mounted on 19 - inch (or optional 20 - inch) wheels, and
Dynamic Damper Control work together for high levels
of grip and handling.
Using the machined aluminium collar that surrounds the start / stop button, there are three
dynamic modes to choose from: «Dynamic» is default, «Sport» hones the magnetic ride dampers and sharpens the already electric throttle response (come to think of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it was all an elaborate hoax and this is in fact the world's first hybrid sup
dynamic modes to choose from: «
Dynamic» is default, «Sport» hones the magnetic ride dampers and sharpens the already electric throttle response (come to think of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it was all an elaborate hoax and this is in fact the world's first hybrid sup
Dynamic» is default, «Sport» hones the magnetic ride
dampers and sharpens the already electric throttle response (come to think
of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it was all an elaborate hoax and this is in fact the world's first hybrid supercar?)
From the catalog
of parts used to create the Chevrolet Camaro Z / 28, this concept car gets a free - flowing intake and exhaust for the V - 8 engine, a helical limited - slip differential with racier 3.91:1 final - drive ratio and a differential cooler, Multimatic's expensive DSSV (
Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve)
dampers, brake - cooling air ducts, and an aero package claimed to produce downforce.
2 +2 Seat Configuration Sports
Dynamic Pack Upgraded 378 mm Brake Disc's with Six Pot Callipers Stiffer Springs Lowering By 5 mm With Revised
Dampers Steering Upgrade Lightweight Vanquish S Alloys Linn Hifi Upgrade Satellite Navigation Heated Seats Heated Front Screen Powerfold Exterior Mirrors Rear Parking Sensors Clear Start Button Great Service History 1
Of 94 Cars Supplied With Sports
Dynamic Pack Wordwide Fantastic Investment Opportunity Beautiful Condition Just Been Serviced.
The long list
of innovative driver aids includes
dynamic LED headlights, the so - called Magic Carpet Ride chassis featuring a camera - based
damper adjustment system, an ever - more - intelligent brake assist with cross traffic recognition, and a new active cruise control that can even execute lane changes and passing maneuvers.
They're
Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve
dampers from Multimatic, and they use a set
of unique, proprietary fluctuating orifices to flow fluid through the shock tubes to better control both soft and harsh compressions and rebounds.
On activation
of SPORT PLUS mode, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and, in the S models, optional Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and optional rear axle steering adapt for enhanced roadholding performance by switching to a sportier
damper setting and offering more direct turn - in on entering the corner.
Other significant options include 19 - inch wheels and tires, Electronic
Damper Control (EDC; with Sport, Normal and Comfort modes), M Drive with steering - wheel button to instantly activate a set
of pre-programmed
dynamic variables, front - seat backrest - width adjustment, fold - down rear seatbacks, Navigation system with iDrive, high - definition and SIRIUS satellite radio, USB - enabled port for iPod and iPhone control and Technology and Premium Packages that include groups
of the above.
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.
Twin - clutch all - wheel drive is optional, as is the
Dynamic Drive Package — which adds continuously variable
dampers and a suite
of advanced safety features.
Some
of the larger packages include a
Dynamic Handling Package (
Dynamic Damper Control, Performance Control and Variable Sport Steering), a Driver Assistance Package (rearview camera with Top View and Park Distance Control), an M Sport Package (high - gloss roof rails, sport seats, an aero kit, an Anthracite headliner, Shadowline exterior trim, an M Sports leather steering wheel, paddle shifters,
Dynamic Damper Control and 19 - inch M light - alloy double spoke wheels), or the Technology Package (navigation, real - time traffic, a head - up display, BMW Apps).
They also come as part
of the 305km / h
Dynamic package plus, which for a substantial $ 25,840 also includes
Dynamic Steering, RS sport suspension plus with 20 mm lower ride height and
Dynamic Ride Control, which replaces the standard air springs with steel springs and hydraulic diagonally - linked
dampers.
summer performance tires in place
of the standard all - season rubber, it did not include the optional
Dynamic Handling package and its M Sport steering and dynamic damper control s
Dynamic Handling package and its M Sport steering and
dynamic damper control s
dynamic damper control systems.
Typical MINI go - kart feeling thanks to model - specific set - up
of suspension technology, with single - joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle; maximum agility due to weight - optimised construction with a high degree
of stiffness; electromechanical power steering with Servotronic function as standard;
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) in the MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door also with Performance Control; model - specific spring and
damper set - up; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 i
damper set - up;
Dynamic Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 i
Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
It will feature front and rear electronic locking differentials; an available gas or diesel engine; and the first off - road application
of Ontario - based Multimatic's
Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM)
damper technology.
20 GB Hard drive, BMW apps interface, BMW emergency call, BMW Online services, BMW remote services, BMW teleservices, Check control system, Concierge service, Cruise control with brake function, Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging, Front / rear Parking distance control, Head up Display, iDrive controller and display with 10.2» monitor, Instrument panel with permanently white illuminated display, Luggage compartment release button in drivers A pillar, Luggage compartment with electric unlocking via key remote control, M drive manager for individual set up, M instrument panel, M Servotronic power steering, Navigation System Professional Multimedia, On board computer, On board diagnostics, Outside temperature display, Personal Profile, Real time traffic information, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Variable
Damper Control, Wifi hotspot preparation, Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices, BMW professional radio / DVD / MP3, DAB Digital radio, USB / audio interface, Adaptive LED Headlights, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour door handles, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door mirrors, Body coloured side sills, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Chrome kidney grille with chrome trimmed black vertical slats,
Dynamic brake lights, Electric + heated aspheric door mirrors, Electric folding and auto dimming door mirrors, Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open / close + anti-trap all round, Fogging sensor for front windscreen, Front fog lights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washer jets, Heated windscreen washer jets, High beam assistant, M aerodynamic bodystyling, Rain sensor with auto light activation system, 12V power socket in centre console, 12V socket in rear centre console, Ambient interior lighting, Anthracite Velour floor mats, Cupholders in centre console, Door sill finishers with illuminated M designation, Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support, Dual zone automatic air conditioning, Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column, Electric steering column with memory, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Front courtesy lights, Front footwell lights, Front reading lights, Heated front seats, Illuminated glovebox with lock, Isofix rear child seat preparation, M sports front seats, electric adjust + drivers memory function, M sports multi-function leather steering wheel, Passenger footwell storage net, Rear headrests, Securing rings in luggage compartment, Storage net in luggage compartment, Storage pockets in backrests
of front seats, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Tool kit, 2 rear 3 point safety belts, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash Sensor - activates hazard / interior lighting + unlocks doors, Driver / front passenger side airbags, Driver / Passenger airbags (Impact dependent), DSC +,
Dynamic brake control,
Dynamic safety,
Dynamic Stability Control with M
Dynamic mode,
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Electromechanical parking brake, Front head restraints with anti-whiplash, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Fuel cut off safety device, Hill start assist, Inertia reel front seatbelts + pretensioners, Occupancy sensor for passenger seat, Roll over protection, Side impact protection, Two inertia reel rear seatbelts, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Electronic engine immobiliser, Keyless ignition, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking - doors and fuel cap, Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm, Sports function on gearbox with steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles, Leather instrument panel, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)
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 sedan.
Adding to the
dynamic capabilities
of the ZDX is the available Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which tailors the fully independent suspension's Active
Damper System and speed - sensitive steering together to suit the driver's preference for a more comfortable or a more sporting ride - available for easy change at the turn
of a dial.
The Adaptive M Suspension offers electronically controlled
dampers and allows individual adjustment
of the car's
dynamic responses at the touch
of a button.
Additionally, limited units
of the new X3 xDrive20d Special Edition will also be available from launch, boasting additional features such as
Dynamic Damper Control, Performance Control and 18 - inch light alloy wheels, and this one goes for RM 368,000.
Some
of the specific changes include: new geometry
of the chassis with new front struts with five bolt upper anchors points (versus 3 previously), redesigned electric power steering, new rear
damper technology, and updated
Dynamic Stability Control.
Adding to the
dynamic capabilities
of the Acura ZDX is an available Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which tailors the fully independent suspension's Active
Damper System and speed - sensitive steering together to suit the driver's preference for a more comfortable or a more sporting ride — available for easy change at the turn
of a dial.
And on that extras list were lots
of things it didn't need like # 2950 carbonfibre bits in the engine bay and - crucially - «
Dynamic Steering» and adaptive
dampers.
The extensive standard equipment
of the top model M40i also includes
Dynamic Damper Control, a fabric and leather combination for the interior, and a few more details that are likely to make the X4 M40i an attractive package for many xDrive35i - prospective owners.
Stand - alone choices for the 2015 X4 include
Dynamic Damper Control which adjusts suspension to smooth the ride over potholes, harman / kardon surround sound and Concierge services that put you in touch with live help to find restaurants, ATMs and more with the push
of a button.
There's a vast amount
of mechanical and software cleverness going on under the surface, involving double - wishbone multi-link front suspension and integral - V multi-link rear suspension, twin - tube shock absorbers,
dynamic damper control, and 2 - axle self - leveling air suspension.