It's light and strong, and features a simple layout
of strut suspension at the front and torsion beam at the rear.
Not exact matches
Use
of this material eliminates the need for a metal
strut and provides a natural
suspension for the back wheel.
Like Revology's 1964 1/2 Mustang replica, we expect the 1967 Shelby GT500 replica to feature a modern
suspension: front MacPherson
struts and a three - link live rear axle (in place
of the original car's rear leaf springs).
Tucked in with everything else, a new damper -
strut front and DeDion rear
suspension combine with taller springs and higher - profile tires to deliver a ride mostly free
of tumult or clamor.
The
strut - type front and multilink rear
suspension is tuned more tautly than those
of most big sedans, but with exemplary body control over bumps and around corners.
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.
The front
suspension is a pair
of MacPherson
struts, and the rear typically uses a multilink setup.
«The front
strut top mounts can get noisy, meaning replacement bearings are needed, and the front
suspension also tends to go out
of alignment, scrubbing the insides
of the front tyres.
Cursed with a tiny engineering budget, Aldikacti had relied heavily on the GM parts bin to get the car built, and the Fiero's plastic body panels and innovative spaceframe construction hid the front
suspension and brakes
of a rear - wheel - drive Chevette and a rear
suspension derived from the
strut - type front
suspension of a front - wheel - drive Chevrolet Citation.
Some
of the key
suspension changes include an HSD coilover setup, and an upgraded
strut tower brace, chassis brace, and anti-roll bars from Pierce Motorsports.
On a MacPherson
strut car, sometimes the springs
of the front
suspension will bind in their seats, and when turning the wheel sharply at low speed (or at a standstill) you end up with a kind
of «bung, bung, bung» sound as the spring intermittently lets go.
On a set
of mildly challenging twisting roads between San Francisco and Monterey, the Civic hatch held its own, with the car's MacPherson
strut front, multi-link rear
suspension design and optimized, fluid - filled bushings doing the heavy lifting.
There are countless amounts
of from
suspension setups aside from just the
struts themselves.
Steering felt about as nimble and responsive as that
of any other Golf we've driven, its anti-roll-bar-equipped
strut - type front and multilink rear
suspension doing its best to keep body roll to a minimum.
Like the XC60, the XC40 uses MacPherson
struts up front, but the four - link rear
suspension employs coil springs instead
of a transverse leaf.
The Rallye's basic
suspension layout matched that
of the XSi, with
struts up front and a trailing arm and torsion bar layout at the rear (a classic Peugeot setup).
When it's time to plant the 2512 - pound Abarth and turn it — the simple
suspension of MacPherson
struts in front and a beam axle with coil springs to the rear has been augmented with stabilizer bars and sophisticated dampers — the car makes a crossover dribble and heads for the hoop, intending to throw one down over the big fella.
Front
suspension was by MacPherson
struts linked by an anti-roll bar, while trailing arms, a torsion bar and another anti-roll bar suspended the back half
of the car - all typical Peugeot hot hatch stuff.
To enhance that coveted go - kart handling, the engineers have increased torsional stiffness, improved weight distribution, lowered the center
of gravity, and retuned the
suspension (which again combines damper
struts and a twist beam).
The
suspension was independent and — like the BMW's — consisted
of struts in front and semitrailing arms in the rear.
As the BRE edition is based off the Nismo 370Z, it will come with all the special components that separate this high - performance iteration from the rest
of the 370Z lineup: Nismo
suspension,
strut tower bar, body dampers, and Rays 19 - inch forged aluminum - alloy wheels.
The
suspension set - up is a fairly familiar combination
of struts at the front and torsion beam at the rear.
With a simple
suspension setup
of struts in front and a torsion - beam axle in the rear, the Buick Encore nevertheless achieves a masterful balance between refined ride quality and taut body control, as if it had been developed in Germany, not Korea.
To prep the V - 6 for trackwork, the coupe receives a whole wardrobe
of hand - me - down performance components from the SS, including auxiliary cooling systems, limited slip differential, fuel management, differential cooler, and most notably, the SS» FE3
suspension system that adds upgraded front
struts and a stronger multilink rear
suspension.
The
suspension struts have three internal air chambers — this improves the speed
of response, allows a greater range
of spring and damping rates than before, and off - road gives greater ground clearance than previously.
There's plenty
of suspension travel from the MacPherson
struts in front and the control arms at the rear, and body control is pretty good, even on the narrow, winding roads to the top
of the ridge along the San Francisco Peninsula where the redwoods are.
the
struts are a major part
of your
suspension and if ride quality has been poor
of late, it's certainly time to look into replacing the
struts if the coil springs are still in good shape.
Hydraulic cylinders in each individual
suspension strut respond to steering inputs, allowing the vehicle to change its body angle by up to 2.5 degrees in a fraction
of a second.
The body is stronger but lighter, yards
of structural adhesive have increased its rigidity and helped quiet the ride, and a revised
suspension — still MacPherson
struts up front and multiple links in the rear — helps both cornering and ride.
The
suspension setup
of the Santa Fe remains the same: MacPherson
struts up front, independent links in the rear.
Anyone expecting double wishbones all round to be de rigueur for this type
of car will be disappointed; the rest
of the rear
suspension is a multi-link arrangement, while the front has the 911's MacPherson
struts and anti-roll bar.
Combine that with the CR - V's chassis bones, consisting
of a MacPherson
strut front, a newly revised multilink rear, fluid - filled
suspension bushings, and a more rigid and lightweight body that should ace most crash tests, and you have an overall setup that Honda calls world class.
To cope with the strains
of such harsh racing, the Beetle's
strut suspension features ZF dampers with a massive 230 mm
of travel, whilst beefy 357 mm front discs and 300 mm rears work with four - piston calipers to slow the rally car down.
The front
suspension is a multi-link arrangement, rather than the simpler MacPherson
strut that certain rivals — including the BMW 3 - series — make use
of.
The four - wheel independent
suspension is comprised
of a MacPherson
strut front and multi-link rear.
The Transit's front
suspension makes use
of MacPherson
struts and a stabilizer bar, while leaf springs — and a traditional solid axle — lurk out back.
The GRC Beetles, which are purpose built from the off as rallycross racers, use
strut suspension with ZF dampers capable
of 9.5 inches
of travel.
Cruise Control Adaptive, Moonroof Power Glass, Headlights LED,Multi - function Remote Proximity Entry System,Pre - Collision Warning System Audible Warning,Pre - Collision Warning System Visual Warning, Airbags - Front - Knee, Lane Deviation Sensors, Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 10, Air Conditioning - Front - Automatic Climate Control, Seats Leatherette Upholstery, Air Conditioning - Front - Dual Zones, Audio Streaming: Bluetooth, Audio Voice Recognition, Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth, Windows Front Wipers: Rain Sensing, Engine Push - Button Start, Audio - Radio: HD Radio, Headlights Automatic High Beam Dimmer, Exterior Mirrors Auto - Dimming, Rear View Camera, Universal Garage Door Opener Homelink, Audio System 8 Speakers, Daytime Running Lights LED, Exhaust Dual Exhaust Tips, Inside Rearview Mirror Auto - Dimming, Tail And Brake Lights LED, Airbags - Front - Side, Airbags - Front - Side Curtain, Airbags - Rear - Side, Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain, Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 10, Phone Hands Free, Real Time Traffic, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition, Power Steering Speed - Proportional, Audio - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, ABS Brakes (4 - Wheel), Power Windows: With Safety Reverse, Audio Auxiliary Input: IPod / IPhone Integration, Audio Auxiliary Input: USB, Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket, Windows Heated Windshield Wiper Rests,Auto - Lock, Power Door Locks Anti-Lockout Feature, Exterior Mirrors Power, Audio In - Dash CD: Single Disc, Exterior Mirrors Heated, Front Fog Lights, Enform - Satellite Communications, Exterior Entry Lights Puddle Lamps, Exterior Entry Lights Security Approach Lamps, Mirror Color Body - Color, Center Console Trim Leatherette, Air Conditioning - Air Filtration, Floor Mat Material Carpet, Rear Seats Bench, Audio MP3 Player: CD MP3 Playback, Airbags - Side - curtain Rollover Sensor, Security Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System, Windows Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent, Windows Rear Defogger, Braking Assist, Drivetrain Drive Mode Selector, Braking assist hill start assist, Airbags - Front - Dual, Exterior Mirrors Integrated Turn Signals, Front Brakes Ventilated Disc, Power Brakes, Rear Brakes Disc, Security Engine Immobilizer, Audio Auxiliary Input: Jack, Electroluminescent Instrumentation, Power Outlet (s) 12V Front And 12V Rear, Rear Seats Center Armrest: Folding With Pass - Thru, Driver Information System, Floor Mats Front, Rear Floor Mats, Rear Seats Rear Heat: Vents, Steering Wheel Tilt And Telescopic, Child Seat Anchors LATCH System, Front
Suspension Classification: Independent, Front
Suspension Type: Macpherson
Struts, Headlights Auto On / Off, Multi-Function Display, Vehicle Assistance App - Roadside Assistance, Audio - Radio: AM / FM, Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Rear Seats Center Armrest: With Cupholders, Center Console With Lighting, Headlights Auto Delay Off, Moonroof Tilt / Slide, Multi-function Remote Keyless / illuminated Entry, Audio - Radio Data System, External Temperature Display, Fuel Economy Display MPG, Fuel Economy Display Range,One - Touch Windows: 4, Rear View Monitor In Dash, Seats Perforated Upholstery, Stability Control,Touch - Sensitive Controls, Traction Control, Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation, Door Courtesy Lights, Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Power, Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Recline, Exhaust Tip Color Chrome, First Aid Kit, Interior Metallic - Tone Accents, Moonroof Anti-Trapping Feature, Moonroof One - Touch Open / Close, Moonroof Sliding Sunshade, Passenger Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Power, Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Recline, Reading Lights Front, Reading Lights Rear, Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front, Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front, Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Spare Tire Temporary Size, Tachometer, Vanity Mirrors Dual Illuminating, Warnings And Reminders Maintenance Reminder, Cargo Area Light, Grille Color Chrome Surround,
Suspension Stabilizer Bar (s): Front,
Suspension Stabilizer Bar (s): Rear, Floor Material Carpet,Multi - function Remote Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm, Rear Bumper Color Body - Color, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Audio, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Multi-Function Screen Controls, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Phone, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Voice Recognition Controls, Storage Cargo Tie - Down Anchors And Hooks, Storage Front Seatback,2 - stage Unlocking, Audio - Speed Sensitive Volume Control, Exterior Mirrors Manual Folding, Impact Sensor Door Unlock, Impact Sensor Fuel Cut - Off, Multi-function Remote Trunk Release, Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front And Rear, Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front And Rear, Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front And Rear, Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger, Adjustable Rear Headrests, Assist Handle Front, Assist Handle Rear, Audio - Antenna: Diversity, Audio - Antenna: Mast, Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams, Child Safety Locks, Clock, Crumple Zones Front, Crumple Zones Rear, Digital Odometer, Emergency Interior Trunk Release, Energy Absorbing Steering Column, Front Headrests Adjustable, Front Seatbelts: 3 - Point, Impact Absorbing Seats Dual Front, Number
Of Front Headrests 2, Number
Of Rear Headrests 3, Rolling Code Security Remote, Safety Brake Pedal System, Seatbelts Second Row 3 - Point, Storage Accessory Hook, Storage Door Pockets, Storage Grocery Bag Holder,
Suspension Front Arm Type: Lower Control Arms,
Suspension Front Shock Type: Gas Shock Absorbers,
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil Springs,
Suspension Rear Coil Springs,
Suspension Rear Gas Shock Absorbers, Trip Computer, Trip Odometer 2, Warnings And Reminders Lamp Failure Low Fuel Engine Oil Coolant, Warnings And Reminders Low Battery, Windows Lockout Button
Like the Honda, practicality is compromised slightly, although this time it is because the
strut brace — it helps to prevent the
suspension from moving out
of geometry during hard cornering but eats into boot space.
Type
of suspension layout in which a coil spring is positioned over a shock - absorbing
strut with fewer parts and less weight than conventional
suspension systems
Work has also been undertaken on the
suspension, too, with the MacPherson
strut front and multi-link rear benefiting from plenty
of revisions.
The front axle
of this luxuriant sedan gets a McPherson
strut type
of suspension mechanism along with a coil spring and a torsion bar.
Safety equipment includes: ABS, Traction control, Passenger Airbag, Knee airbags - Driver, Stability control - Stability control with anti-roll... Other features include: Power locks, Power windows, Auto, Front air conditioning zones - Dual, Air conditioning... Options: 2 - Stage Unlocking Abs Brakes (4 - Wheel) Adjustable Rear Headrests Air Conditioning - Air Filtration Air Conditioning - Front Air Conditioning - Front - Dual Zones Airbags - Driver - Knee Airbags - Front - Dual Airbags - Front - Side Airbags - Front - Side Curtain Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain Airbags - Side - Curtain Rollover Sensor Audio - Antenna: Mast Audio Auxiliary Input: Jack Audio Auxiliary Input: Usb Auto - Lock Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams Braking Assist Cargo Area 12V Power Outlet Cargo Area Light Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage Child Safety Locks Child Seat Anchors Latch System Clock Cruise Control Crumple Zones Front Crumple Zones Rear Digital Odometer Doors Liftgate Window: Fixed Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 4 Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Engine Push - Button Start Exterior Mirrors Heated Exterior Mirrors Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors Power Floor Material Carpet Front 12V Power Outlet (S) Front Headrests Adjustable Front Seatbelts: 3 - Point Front
Suspension Classification: Independent Front
Suspension Type: Macpherson
Struts Headlights Auto Delay Off Headlights Halogen Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day / Night Interior Metallic - Tone Accents Multi-Function Display Number
Of Front Headrests 2 Number
Of Rear Headrests 2 One - Touch Windows: 1 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline Power Brakes Power Door Locks Power Steering Power Windows Power Windows: With Safety Reverse Reading Lights Front Reading Lights Rear Rear 12V Power Outlet Rear Bumper Color Body - Color Rear Seats 60 - 40 Split Bench Rear Seats Center Armrest: Folding With Storage And Pass - Thru Rear Seats Flat Folding Rear Seats Reclining Rear Seats Split Folding Roll Stability Control Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger Seatbelts Second Row 3 - Point Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket Seats Premium Cloth Upholstery Security Engine Immobilizer Stability Control Electronic Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Audio Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls Steering Wheel Tilt And Telescopic
Suspension Stabilizer Bar (S): Front
Suspension Stabilizer Bar (S): Rear Tachometer Towing And Hauling Cargo Tie Downs Traction Control With Trailer Stability Assist Vanity Mirrors Driver Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level Windows Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent Windows Lockout Button Windows Rear Defogger Windows Rear Wiper With Washer Windows Rear Wiper: Intermittent Windows Solar - Tinted Glass
This Ford Flex Comes Equipped with These Options Valet Function, Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch, Trip Computer, Transmission w / Driver Selectable Mode, Tires: P235 / 55R19 AS BSW, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, SYNC 3 - inc: enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, 8» LCD capacitive touch - screen in center stack w / swipe and pinch - to - zoom capabilities, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 2 smart - charging USB ports, NOTE: SYNC AppLink lets you control some
of your favorite compatible mobile apps w / your voice, It is compatible w / select smartphone platforms, Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software,
Strut Front
Suspension w / Coil Springs, Streaming Audio.
Again:, First Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.30, Second Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.90, Third Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.42, Fourth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 1.00, Fifth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 0.71, Sixth Gear Ratio -LRB-: 1): 0.61, Reverse Ratio -LRB-: 1): 4.15, Final Drive Axle Ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.81, Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary): 550, Tons / yr
of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi / year: 7.1 (Est),
Suspension Type - Front:
Strut,
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone,
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
It has stiffened up the front - end with a combination
of forged aluminium
suspension components and a thin carbon - fibre
strut brace that looks like a giant boomerang, all accommodating M's first electronic power steering system.
Again:, Tons / yr
of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi / year: 6.0,
Suspension Type - Front:
Strut,
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone,
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut Front
Suspension w / Coil Springs, Steel Spare Wheel, Split Swing - Out Rear Cargo Access, Spare Tire Stored Underbody w / Crankdown, Sliding Rear Doors, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust, Side Impact Beams, Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer, Seats w / Vinyl Back Material, Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st Row Airbags, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter and Illuminated Entry, Redundant Digital Speedometer, Radio: AM / FM Stereo Receiver - inc: audio input jack and 2 front speakers, Radio w / Seek - Scan and Clock, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver 1 - Touch Down, Perimeter / Approach Lights, Outside Temp Gauge, Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts - inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners, Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column.
Some more clever tech makes it all come together, in the form
of a multi-link double - pivot MacPherson -
strut front
suspension with direct - acting stabilizer bar, electric variable - effort steering, Brembo brakes and a five - link independent rear
suspension.
To further improve handling
of the «Hulk», as it was dubbed after first spy shots, the
suspension has been extended with two springs and damper
struts per wheel, a setup derived from rally sport.