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It turned out that he had climbed up under Bill's station wagon, which was parked at Stanton's garage, and had ridden 10 miles to the dump and then back to Stevens» house, all the while perched on the axle rod or the distributor.

The 5.2 - liter, naturally aspirated gas engine would drive the Asterion's rear wheels via a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission while a pair of electric motors hooked up to a computer - operated torque vectoring system on the front axle would power the hybrid car's front wheels.

The new front end has been developed to improve grip on the front axle while the larger rear tyres have the job of trying to rein in the engine's considerable power.

The little winglets on each side of the front diffuser is something Kakinuma calls an «airflick,» which helps create downforce on the front axle, while similar pieces at the rear do the same.

According to Mercedes, the front rides on a new double - wishbone front suspension that's mounted higher up in the chassis, while an updated solid axle with four control arms on each side sits at rear.

The axle problems were blamed on road salt erosion, as well as the possibility that the U-frame design collapsing and breaking while the vehicle is in motion.

Rear - axle steering — as found on GT3 models — also joins the options list, while a hydraulic lift system raises the nose 40 mm to cope with speed bumps and steep driveways.

Try supporting the same ear at the axle so the wheels are up under the car as they would be while on the he ground.

As technology evolved, 4MATIC moved with it, morphing from a part - time system to a permanent all - wheel drive setup that utilized a mechanical center differential to transmit power from the transmission to both the front and rear tires while front and rear diffs provided traction to the left and right tires on each axle.

Power is delivered via both a fixed gear and seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox; the former operates on the front axle to provide electric drive to the front wheels at speeds up to 165 mph, while the latter sits at the rear and drives the rear wheels with a combination of electric and gasoline - engine power.

The additional air outlet at the front of the front lid assists the airflow of the central radiator, while providing aerodynamic downforce on the front axle by deflecting the airflow.

The PDCC motor applies and releases torque to its stabilizer bars on both axles, countering excessive body movements while not compromising the suspension's independent movements in all driving conditions.

As a result, the fenders were extended by 64 mm and 66 mm in width, while the standard tyres have been replaced with performance oriented wide rubber — 255 mm on the front axle and 285 mm at the rear, as opposed to the 235mm / 255 mm tyres the previous model was equipped with.

High / Low Range Gearing offers stability on rough terrain, while a trio of rear axle ratios, 3.21, 3.73, or 4.10, are available to choose from depending on the model.

While the EV remains a total mystery, the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4 pairs a 1.6 - liter turbocharged gasoline engine with two electric motors (one on each axle) and a 13 - kWh battery.

Unlike the X6, Mercedes - Benz offers air suspension on all wheels, while the X6 provides it only in the rear axle.

The front axle has also been pushed forward while the new car sits lower to the ground, for improved on - road handling.

Both its separate frame and live axles (front and rear) enhance off - road performance, while compromising on - road stability (heavier unsprung weight from live axles) and performance (heavier curb weight — typically — with a separate frame) when compared to today's pavement - specific crossover SUVs.

The former shuffles power across the front axle and can send up to 100 per cent of the engine's torque to an individual wheel to make the most of the available grip, while the later tweaks the brakes to help keep the Leon's nose locked on your chosen line.

In no surprise, the rear solid axle - equipped Lexus proved flexier on our simulated RTI test, scoring a 435, while the adjustable air suspension - equipped Grand managed a 302 in the standard ride height configuration, and a 265 in the highest ride height setting.

The front of the DB11's 1,770 - kg body leans on a front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers, while the rear axle features a multi-link setup with coil springs, anti-roll bar, and adaptive dampers as well.

All the locks can be engaged individually while on the move in LOW RANGE: firstly center, then rear axle and finally front axle differential.

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Both have their fans, the V6 enthusiasts citing better balance and a marginally lighter nose as the less powerful car's key strengths, while the V8 acolytes just laugh, light up the rear axle on a breath of throttle and make for the horizon like a meteorite lashed to a Daytona - ready V8.

Still built on a ladder chassis, the new Mercedes G - Class is undoubtedly much lighter than its predecessor and has a rigid rear axle, while the suspension is independent at the front.

The picture was clouded slightly by the test car running on larger 17in diameter alloy wheels than standard (16in) but the car has a positive front end without being nervous and the back axle follows the front with precision and without stepping out unless you do really stupid things with the throttle while cornering hard.

While a solid - front - axle Bronco seems a strong possibility, the same arrangement is less of a sure thing on the Ranger, where an independent front suspension would provide the smoother on - road ride it would need to properly compete with the Tacoma and GM's mid-size twins.

Sedans, coupes and front - drive wagons rode on a fully independent strut suspension, while the All - Trac wagons retained a solid rear axle with coil springs.

With 400 kW of power, six driven wheels, off - road reduction gear in the transfer case, portal axles, five differentials which can be locked while on the move and a tyre pressure control system that operates at world - record speed, the G 63 AMG 6X6 is made to meet all the topographic and meteorological challenges which have stopped other vehicles in their tracks to date.

The dots in the diamond radiator grille are chrome - plated, while the brake discs on the front axle are perforated.

Each electric motor lies over an axle, a setup which gives the Cross Turismo on - demand all - wheel drive, while torque vectoring and dynamic chassis control (DCC) technology boost driver engagement.

While the technical basis is identical on all versions, the AMG models feature a modified power output to the rear axle.

The lower grade models were available with Toyota's F292 live axle rear suspension while the rest introduced 4 - wheel independent suspension branded as PEGASUS (Precision Engineered Geometrically Advanced Suspension) on the Crown for the first time, with TEMS installed on the Royal Saloon sedan and hardtops, coupled with Toyota's ECT electronically controlled four - speed automatic transmission, and 4ESC anti-lock brakes.

A switch on the center console, though, allows for manual control over the center differential, while the front and rear axle differentials have a dog clutch and a 100 - percent locking effect, and they can each be enabled individually.

Two of them are set to amplify the combustion unit (the MGU - H and the MGU - K), while other two, located on the front axle, are there to provide the necessary torque vectoring.

But while the hatch gets a sports suspension tune, the sedan has a longer wheelbase and misses out on Watt's link control for its torsion beam rear axle.

As a result, the first gear ratio is numerically higher, helping drivers start off easier with a heavy load or when trailering, while the numerically lower rear axle ratios reduce engine rpm on the highway for improved efficiency.

On the front axle, incorporated is a McPherson strut suspension system, while rear axle comes with a Semi independent trailing arm.

Built from the Work Job Up with Commercial Strength While the original Nissan Titan was known for its consumer - focused innovations, such as the Wide - Open rear doors, bedside storage compartment, factory spray - on bedliner and Utili - track ® Bed Channel System, TITAN XD starts with a focus on commercial strength components — from the radiator to the rear axle and everything in between.

While the front suspension is independent, making it leaps and bounds better than a truck sporting a solid front axle (the benefits of either are for the birds, unless you plan on attaching a snow plow to the front, or changing the front ride height).

On the other hand, its front axle is assembled with a McPherson strut, while rear one has been fitted with a torsion beam type of mechanism.

While the Bronco and Ranger would benefit tremendously off - road with a solid front axle, the on - road trade - off is far too great for Ford to okay the idea.

While employing the basic tried - and - true independent McPherson strut architecture, the new GTI handling is enhanced by a number of revisions that include a new strut - type axle that helps create a more direct steering ratio; higher transversal axle rigidity and a lowered tendency to exhibit body roll on tight turns.

The sport differential replaces the normal open rear differential while the front axle still rely on an open differential with EDL.

There have been some upgrades over the years; power now comes from a powerful modern V6, the interior has been improved and is no longer a giant slab of hard plastic, and electronic sway - bar disconnects allow maximum axle articulation off - road while maintaining stability on road.

The front suspension uses the typical coil - over shock, MacPherson struck configuration, while the 4Runner's rear suspension uses a multi-link coil spring arrangement mounted on a solid axle.

An add - on RS spoiler flap reduces lift at the front axle, while a new LED illumination system boasts four LED units on each side.

Power is sent to the road via a 9 - speed dual - clutch transmission, and while the electric motors help the NSX hit 60 miles per hour in around 3 seconds before going on to reach a top speed of 191 miles per hour, they also help the car go around the corners thanks to front - axle torque vectoring.

The three - dimensional front splitter in high - gloss chrome reduces lift on the front axle, while the gap above the front splitter ensures an effective flow of air to the separate engine oil cooler behind it.

In short: the C 450 AMG 4MATIC is a very agile sports model on one hand, while optimised pull rods and front - axle carrier mounts ensure the hallmark Mercedes long - distance comfort on the other.