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.
Not exact matches
All models have four - piston Brembo front brakes,
magnetorheological dampers, and GM's HiPer Strut front suspension that decouples the steering and suspension geometries to minimize torque steer and improve
on - center feel.
Magnetorheological dampers are optional
on the SS.
Each corner sports a
magnetorheological adaptive shock (yep, just like the ones
on the Corvette and Ferrari 458) and Agile Handling Assist, which applies very light braking to the inner wheels when cornering for improved responsiveness.
Hit the «bumpy road» damper setting, and the
magnetorheological suspension backs off
on its damping and improves what is already a relatively compliant ride, without ever making the car feel floaty or overly compliant.
Adjustable
magnetorheological dampers should likewise improve handling
on the track while smoothing out the potholes around town.
Thanks to its adaptive
magnetorheological suspension and selectable driving modes, you could dichotomize your driving style to get the most out of the Camaro, which liked being a lion at the track but a pussycat
on city streets.
The 488 Spider's excellent dynamics are due in part also to the SCM 3
magnetorheological damping system which has a faster ECU to modify the magnetic field in the dampers, as well as new Ferrari - patented software that also communicates with three new sensors
on the car body.
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.
The dampers, filled with
magnetorheological fluid, are adjusted based
on sensor readings that happen at 1 ms intervals.
Ferrari's SSC (side - slip control) system handles the traction control and E-Diff calibration, and for the first time
on the 488, there are adjustable
magnetorheological shocks.
While some seats may be optional
on the Grand Sport, the serious hardware —
magnetorheological dampers, an electronically controlled differential, and the Z06's larger brakes — comes standard.
Adjustable
magnetorheological dampers are also included in the track package and standard
on the GT350R.
My test car checks every box
on the S3 options sheet, including the all - important Performance package with its
magnetorheological dampers.
Another key ZL1 ingredient is the
magnetorheological dampers that react based
on inputs from sensors that read the road surface 1000 times per second.
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.
The MKZ has several upgrades not offered
on the Fusion, however, including larger brake rotors and calipers,
magnetorheological suspension, an improved insulation package, and acoustic side glass.