The work
of the magnetorheological dampers goes largely unnoticed, which is as it should be.
And thanks to the wizardly
of the magnetorheological dampers, this stiff suspension doesn't beat you up over bad pavement (that is, unless you hit the sport button).
Not exact matches
The steering is tighter; the engine has a lower center
of gravity; spring rates are up; and the
magnetorheological dampers are faster and smarter.
The fantastic attention to detail that made this 10 - speed so likeable is obvious in other systems as well, like the ZL1's
magnetorheological dampers that now use two internal coils instead
of one to reduce inertia and improve reaction times, as well as a dual - wire system that allows electrical current to not only go in but also be pulled out
of the fluid - filled
damper for 40 percent faster damping response.
The steering is tighter, the engine has a lower center
of gravity, spring rates are up, and the computers that control the
magnetorheological dampers are faster and smarter.
I typically leave the
magnetorheological dampers in Touring to absorb the bumps from the expansion joints
of the highway, yet separately set the two - mode exhaust to Sport so I can always hear the 6.2 - liter V - 8 rumbling.
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.
The DSSV
dampers contribute to weight savings
of roughly 60 pounds compared to the standard ZL1 with its
magnetorheological shocks.
On top
of better traction and more responsive steering, engineers have also uprated the old car's
magnetorheological dampers that are now claimed to offer less body roll and a better ride over poor road surfaces.
First is the electronically adjustable
magnetorheological dampers — now employed throughout the entire Ferrari line — that provide active monitoring
of and phenomenal response to surface conditions.
The Mustang will offer MagneRide, a
magnetorheological damper system with magnetically charged particles in the shock absorber fluid that can instantly vary the stiffness
of the shock.
A ride - height lowering by about 35 millimeters effected by NOVITEC sport springs, which also can be combined with the optional ex-factory
magnetorheological dampers, benefits the appearance and results in even more direct handling thanks to the lowered center
of gravity.
It's all very clever — the traction control doesn't just throw a bunch
of ABS at the wheelspin, instead managing the throttle, rear - wheel steering,
magnetorheological dampers, and electronic rear differential to put the power down.
That engine rests on
magnetorheological engine mounts, meaning the mounts can go from heavy
dampers to keep things smooth in the cabin to solid bricks with no flex, transmitting every ounce
of power to the wheels.
There's no mention on any
of those pages
of the MagneRide
magnetorheological dampers that Ford says will be available on Performance Pack - equipped Mustang models; as the folks at Mustang6G note, this may mean that the magneto shocks will be offered as a standalone option if the Performance Pack is selected.