Sentences with phrase «over the rear axle»

At the rear, massive new round exhaust outlets are connected to a titanium exhaust system that reduces weight over the rear axle by 7 kg.

When not trying to slow the car down, the spoiler can either help make the car more aerodynamic or reduce lift over the rear axle.

The rear seat has but one drawback, it's directly over the rear axle.

Despite the forced induction engine, the throttle allows you such intimate control over the rear axle.

And as you're sat right over the rear axle, the bigger bumps can fire you out of your seat.

It looks like the weight of the hybrid battery over the rear axle adds some stability on slippery roads.

Above that it raises to an angle of one degree to increase pressure over the rear axle and help stability.

Hanging the engine out over the rear axle creates a weight - and - balance reality no designer would choose today.

Weight distribution is also optimal with 58 per cent over the rear axle.

Better acceleration: With more weight over the rear axle, its obvious that there is going to be more traction.

And while transmission options remain unconfirmed, the gearbox will be mounted over the rear axle in a transaxle configuration to help give the coupe a 50/50 weight distribution.

To save space, the two doors pivot wing - like over the rear axle, making access easier and creating a fascinating architecture.

To this end, a new crossmember situated over the rear axle will make installation of a gooseneck or fifth - wheel hitch a cinch.

The driver sits a long way back in the car, almost over the rear axle, looking forward down a long, narrow almost aircraft - like fuselage.

A TwinPower Turbo gas engine positioned over the rear axle adds additional horsepower while beautifully balancing both Coupe and Roadster with near - perfect 50 - 50 weight distribution.

with tools) but for most drives it will be fixed in place and AMG reckons it can add an extra 30 kg of aero downforce over the rear axle at 300km / h.

The muscular shoulders over the rear axle are emphasised even further by the inward taper of the C - pillars.

So you think ahead and try to eliminate any surprises, because any sudden direction changes or panicked stabs of braking unsettle the balance, suddenly making the Countach feel very short of wheelbase and very heavy over the rear axle.

Designed for the EQ sub-brand, the Vision EQ ForTwo is still recognizable as a Smart car, but it's been given a futuristic refresh that rounds out the shape and adds two clear doors that pivot over the rear axle.

Located over the rear axle, the electric motor produces 168bhp and 184 lb ft of torque, enabling a 0 - 60mph - time below 8 seconds.

During laps around Fiorano, the 599 showed off its impeccable balance (53 percent of its weight lies over the rear axle), its enthusiasm for turning in (some 80 percent of the 599's weight is located between the axles), and its preternatural ability to shrug off its own mass (it tips the scales at nearly 4000 pounds).

A rendering posted on Kahn's website shows the Flying Huntsman with a convertible top over the rear axles, much like the limited - production Mercedes - Maybach G650 Landaulet.

The weight of the engine over the rear axle compresses the vast 325 - section rear tyres into the asphalt and means 60mph appears from rest in just 2.7 - seconds.

VOS Tuning The factory rear spoiler creates a situation of zero lift over the rear axle when it is deployed.

Placing the electric motor over the rear axle means even cars with the smallest available battery pack will have enough weight over the driven wheels to provide traction on wet or icy surfaces.

What's more, on twistier roads, the weight over the rear axle results in alarmingly light steering, allowing very little confidence if you start to push on.

Sharp steering ensures the Honda turns in well, but the weight of the rear - mounted batteries causes plenty of roll over the rear axle, making the car quite sensitive to weight transfer.

The Econoline's fuel tank is not mounted over the rear axle as it is on many other full - size vans.

Cars like the Boxster, with engines directly behind the passengers, generally have better balance and weight distribution than cars with their engines hanging over the rear axle like Porsche's larger 911.

The side view is structured by three prominent lines: the front structural edge forms a dropping line towards the rear, while the pronounced shoulder muscle over the rear axle emphasises the car's coupé - like character.

The AMG button does not affect the CLS» traction control system, but you can quickly select a Sport Handling mode with the tap of a button, to loosen the computer's reins over the rear axle, or turn traction control completely off by holding the same button for a few moments.

So the exhaust pipes can go over the rear axles, the fuel tank had to be removed and a fuel cell was installed in the trunk.

A unique aerodynamics package, including underbody panelling to reduce drag, and a carbon rear wing improving down force over the rear axle, also gives the GP edition an unmistakable road - presence.

Under the aggressive bodywork, the M5 gets stiffer anti-roll bars, while cross-body rigidity is improved thanks to the addition of an additional strut and aluminium cross brace over the rear axle.

The overriding impression is of deceptive pace and stability, even in today's inhospitable conditions, and the car's high - speed composure is no doubt partly down to the aero package that generates 25 kg of downforce (17 kg over the rear axle and 8 kg over the front) at top speed, whereas the standard Golf GTI experiences 60 kg of lift at v - max.

Unusually, the XD is available from the factory with a removable in - bed gooseneck hitch for major - league towing capability (a gooseneck setup is key to taking larger loads and reducing trailer sway, as it puts tongue weight directly over the rear axle).

To help achieve the optimum 48:52 front - to - rear weight distribution, it is contained in a transaxle mounted over the rear axle.

The wagon doesn't feel quite as naturally tail - frisky as the AMG E63 S Sedan, but I'll chalk that up to the 184 - pound weight penalty, all of which is situated over the rear axle.

Designed in homage to the 250 GTO of the early 60's, the three vents over the rear wheel arch were actually functional, pulling air out of the rear wheel arches and reducing lift over the rear axle.

«In the re-tuned DMS car throttle response is vastly better giving you more control over the rear axle.»

But with familiarity the intimidation melts away and you begin to enjoy the sensation of being sat right over the rear axle.

The driver sits well back in the car, almost over the rear axle and looks ahead down a long, narrow fuselage to narrow twin front tyres, specially created for the car by tyre partner Michelin.

The more sporting BMW i8 is a plug - in hybrid that uses the 170 - hp electric motor from the i3 positioned over its front axle, while a 3 - cylinder engine making 220 bhp is positioned over the rear axle.

The Coupé is a bit front heavy so we suspect MINI has had to work hard to get more downforce over the rear axle.

To further save space and allow for easier access, the two doors pivot wing - like over the rear axle.

If you must make the trip in a pickup truck, be aware that pickup trucks need extra weight over the rear axle to improve traction in the snow.

The pipes don't want to make it over the rear axle, and the discussion turns to cutting them in half.

The engine is positioned to load 55 percent of weight over the rear axle.

The E-diff is sensational in the control it gives you over the rear axle, and once you've got the rear tyres spinning, it feels like you can just keep them overspeeding all the way up the road, even swinging through direction changes.

With 53 per cent of its weight over the rear axle the California T doesn't feel anything like as front heavy as the layout and dimensions might suggest.