Sentences with phrase «performance brake testing»

In performance brake testing the EX35 achieves good results, stopping in 118 feet from 60 mph.

Not exact matches

A tire graded «AA» may have relatively better traction performance than a tire graded lower, based on straight - ahead braking tests.

While this isn't the time and place to test late - braking performance, the Hellcat's binders are confident and easy to modulate.

An available Performance Pack (included on our test car) adds tighter springs, high - pressure gas dampers in back, a stiffer rear anti-roll bar, big Brembo brakes, and more.

The pedal goes long after a few laps and the M5 starts to shimmy and dance as the braking performance is tested, but they're going through an extreme and unrealistic regimen: Five fast laps with a half - hearted cool down lap, sit in the pits for three or four minutes soaking up all the heat as drivers swap, then repeat until the fuel tank is dry or the tires are worn out.

It includes tests for the vehicles» acceleration, braking, and cooling - system performance, as well as things like understeer and double - lane - change handling tests.

Just keep in mind that the process for achieving the 3PMSF stamp is quite simple and does not take into account braking, cornering, or ice performance — it's simply an acceleration test on medium - packed snow.

To accurately measure acceleration, top speed, and braking performance, we topped off the battery and drove a few miles to a nearby test course.

Following the performance testing, I found the brake pedal softer than before, and the travel was a bit long.

But a low - slung test mule spotted wearing Brembo brakes indicates that Cadillac isn't renouncing its performance religion.

Purely in the interests of conducting a proper test I performed some «emergency stop» maneuvers from the national speed limit, and the braking performance was scarcely believable in such conditions.

Spending an extra $ 6200 (above the price of a 370Z with the optional sport package) for the NISMO edition seems reasonable until you know what we learned at the test track: the long slate of chassis and appearance modifications don't actually improve acceleration, cornering, braking, or top - speed performance.

Each one of our NIADA Certified Pre-Owned vehicles must undergo extensive Safety and Performance testing beginning with the Engine, Transmission, A / C & Heating, Brakes, Suspension, Belts & Hoses, Major Electronics and comes with a complimentary 3 month or 3,000 mile Limited Warranty including Roadside Assistance and Rental Car Reimbursement.

Performance requirements: Participating manufacturers will ensure vehicles have both a forward collision warning system that meets a subset of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's current 5 - Star Safety Ratings program requirements on the timing of driver alerts and an automatic braking system that earns at least an advanced rating in the current Insurance Institute for Highway Safety front crash prevention track tests.

In Edmunds brake testing, a Santa Fe Limited stopped in 125 feet, an average performance for this segment.

In Edmunds brake testing, an A6 3.0 T with the Sport package and summer performance tires came to a stop from 60 mph in 111 feet, an average distance for a car in this class with summer tires.

Our red test car had red - painted brake calipers (they are red no matter the exterior color), bold five - spoke alloy wheels and P225 / 45R -17 performance radial tires.

We also plan to test our car's 0 - 60 mph and quarter - mile performance at the drag strip as well as handling and braking on a road course.»

In Edmunds brake testing, the S5 coupe and Cabriolet came to a stop from 60 mph within a foot of one another at 108 and 109 feet respectively, both solid performances for cars of their type with summer tires.

Much of the credit goes to Jamie Cullen, Ford supervisor for vehicle dynamics development, who led road test efforts to ensure the car delivered ultra-responsive steering, world - class braking and handling performance to match.

The weeklong Of The Year testing begins when we travel to a track, where we use a RaceLogic Performance Box to gather acceleration and braking data.

We also did braking test that was impressive with linear pedal bite and effective stopping performance.

They took the vehicles on a series of exercises on the 2.5 - mile racetrack, pushing performance cars and taking other vehicles on slalom, acceleration and braking tests.

Consider me one of its newer fans, after taking a spin in one at the Texas Auto Roundup, an event where journalists evaluated the performance of dozens of vehicles on a raceway that included straightway, slalom and braking tests.

GENERAL Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375

In Edmunds performance testing, an automatic - equipped Pro-4X crew cab went from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds Every Nissan Frontier comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front seat side airbags and full - length side curtain airbags.

Member companies participating in SEMA's Vehicle Dynamics Program have conducted more than 60 aftermarket - modified vehicle tests to demonstrate FMVSS 126 compliance and made significant achievements over the past six years in understanding how performance products, such as suspension, brakes, wheels, tires and steering, as well as engine modifications, interact with electronic stability control and other active safety systems.

In fact, in Hyundai engineering tests, skid pad lateral - acceleration performance increased from 0.82 g with the standard Veloster Turbo tire to 0.94 g with the Pilot Super Sport, while braking (60 - 0 mph) decreased from 135 ft. to 121 ft., and wet braking decreased from 157 ft. to 136 ft.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Durability and high - performance handling driving tests took place on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to precisely calibrate Genesis ride, braking and handling characteristics.

And Jamie Cullen, Ford supervisor for vehicle dynamics development, led road test efforts to ensure the car delivers ultra-responsive steering, braking and handling performance.

Throughout the years, the vehicle has been used to test the merits of such systems as anti-lock brakes, double - wishbone suspension, variable valve timing and four - wheel steering before Honda passed the technology on to other members of the family.As such, Prelude was never meant to be a volume car, which is obvious when one considers that its history has been marked by bland styling, cramped cabin room, less than sizzling performance and handling more characteristic of a Cadillac Fleetwood than a sports coupe.

In Edmunds brake testing, the CR - Z came to a stop from 60 mph in 122 feet — a good performance among compact cars.

And the brakes — lawd the brakes — the 14 - inch Brembo Performance front brakes and GM rears on this SS test car never, ever faded, despite what was 27 miles of hard usage on a somewhat warm day slowing this 3,900 - pound behemoth beauty every 100 or 200 feet.

It has revised details of its crash test process (there are five different styles of crash tests) and is about to introduce testing of emerging autonomous technology, such as autonomous emergency braking — specifically «to test its performance and how effective it is».

Our test model also came equipped with the optional Dynamic package, adding 19 - inch titanium - finished 5 - arm - blade wheels, along with red brake calipers and a black - tipped sport exhaust system for additional visual impact and performance.

In Edmunds brake testing, a Focus Titanium with summer tires and rear disc brakes came to a stop from 60 mph in 108 feet, an impressive performance for this class.

On my favorite mountain road testing circuit, the Accord was a pretty fun drive with planted, predictable handling that impressed me and felt like a good match with the performance of Honda's chosen powertrain and brakes.

I tested the SHO version, which has a high - performance engine, suspension system and brakes.

Tests of the autonomous emergency braking system at highway speeds showed good performance, with accidents avoided or mitigated in all test scenarios.

Tests of the Arteon's autonomous emergency braking system showed good performance at low speeds typical of city driving, with accidents avoided at all test speeds.

In a follow - up test, I was able to spend a week with a more performance - oriented Club model which sees upgraded Brembo brakes, a stiffer Bilstein suspension with a front brace, and a limited slip differential.

Other Installed Mechanical Features Include Power Windows, Heated Mirrors, Traction Control, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, a Power Passenger Seat, Disc Brakes, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, a Locking Rear Differential, a Telescoping Wheel, Cruise Control, Intermittent Wipers, a Rear Window Wiper, a Trip Computer, a Spare Tire (Small Size), Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Power Steering, a Tachometer, Remote Trunk Release, Tires - Rear Performance, and Tires - Front Performance * INTERIOR OPTIONS: * Delaware, Westerville & Marysville used car shoppers are lighting up the phones at our Deleware, OH dealership over these interior options: Dual Power Seats, Automatic Climate Control, a Compass, a Power Drivers Seat, an Overhead Console, an Adjustable Lumbar Seat (s), a Cargo Shade, a Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Bucket Seats, a Pass - Through Rear Seat, Air Conditioning, Illuminated entry, an Adjustable Steering Wheel, a Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Rear seat center armrest, a Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Vanity Mirrors, Floor Mats, a Bench Seat, a Split Folding Rear Seat, a Tilt Steering Wheel, and a Rear Window Defroster * EXTERIOR OPTIONS: * From Marysville to Marion you'll arrive in style with exterior options like: FOG LAMPS, Aluminum Wheels, a Cargo / Bed Lamp, Privacy Glass, an Auto Headlamp, and a Spoiler / Ground Effects * SAFETY OPTIONS: * Whether steering your way to work in Westerville or soccer practice in Scioto County, you'll enjoy peace of mind with the following safety equipment options: Xenon Headlamps, HID Headlamps, Electronic Stability Control, Side Mirror Turn Signals, a Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers, Daytime Running Lights, Brake Assist, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Overhead airbag, Delay - off headlights, Occupant sensing airbag, Auto Leveling Headlights, a Rear Head Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes, a Drivers Air Bag, an Auto Dimming R / V Mirror, a Front Side Air Bags, a Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Child Proof Locks, a Front Head Air Bag, and a Passenger Air Bag * DISCLAIMER: * Sales Tax, Title, License Fee, Registration Fee, $ 250 Dealer Documentary Fee, Finance Charges, Emission Testing Fees and

How we test «em We began our weeklong Four Wheeler of the Year 2016 test by traveling from Los Angeles to Willow Springs International Raceway, near Lancaster, California, where we used a RaceLogic Performance Box to gather acceleration and braking data.

Although MT tested a similarly outfitted 2011 Z06 recently, the biggest difference between the two model years is that 2012 comes with the updated Z07 Ultimate Performance Package which includes the Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and the new ultra grippy R - compound Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.

It includes an autonomous braking system which operates at highway speeds and showed good performance in Euro NCAP's tests; a lane assistance system which warns the driver if he is drifting out of lane, and helps to correct the departure; and a camera - based speed assistance system which informs the driver of the appropriate limit, allowing him to set the speed limiter as appropriate.

On May 21, Consumer Reports released a detailed summary on its Tesla Model 3 testing, focusing on the sedan's poor braking performance.

Powered by a performance - tuned 5L V8 producing 423bhp at 6,600 rpm and 505Nm of torque Sport Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) programmed to suit high performance driving Limited Slip Differential fitted as standard Lexus / Brembo developed 360 mm ventilated and drilled six piston front and 345 mm two piston rear disc brakes provide optimum braking performance Bespoke, lightweight forged BBS 19 - inch alloy wheels Dedicated high - performance tyres, developed with Michelin and Bridgestone Stiffer, stronger, lower suspension design Pre-crash Safety (PCS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) fitted as standard 10 airbags including driver and passenger knee airbags Multimedia Pack with 14 speaker Mark Levinson premium surround audio system, satellite navigation and rear park assist monitor fitted as standard Extensive pre-production testing carried out at the world's top race circuits Nought to 100km / h in 4.8 seconds with top speed electronically limited to 270km / h The introduction of the IS F represents a significant milestone in the history of Lexus.

Additionally, the test car was fitted with Chevrolet Performance air induction and exhaust systems, as well as a «small» brake system that features small - diameter brake rotors that fit inside the test car's 16 - inch rear racing wheels and slicks.

Consumer Reports had flagged inconsistent and disappointing braking performance when it tested a Model 3.