Sentences with phrase «rear axle meant»

The clutch and gearbox are just like that of a road car and the live rear axle meant it lost grip in a slow and progressive manner.

The solid front and rear axles mean it's not going to win any comfort contests, and despite the improved aerodynamics offered from the raked windshield and seven - slot grill, it's still pretty easy to catch a crosswind.

Not exact matches

This model has no rear axle, which means runners are able to make longer strides.

This means it follows the Mercedes - AMG E63 in going four - wheel drive (with the same ability to send all the torque to the rear axle for the ultimate in accelerated tyre wear), while its predecessor's twin turbocharged 4.4 - litre V8 has been heavily tweaked to the tune of 592bhp.

NOTE: Whilst keeping your eyes on the above also watch the main axle nuts and washers positions in relation to the markings on the sides of the swingarm, these should line up EQUALLY on both sides, meaning that the rear wheel is located correctly in line within the swingarm!!

Visible means to this end are the carbon - fiber upper front strut brace and the lower aluminum support structure; the rear subframe that, together with the five - link suspension, bolts directly onto the steel floorpan; and the lightweight wheels, axles, and composite driveshaft.

The combination of live axles front and rear and a ladder chassis, with all the rigidity of balsa wood means the G63 is constantly being reined in by the omnipresent ESP stability control that refuses to turn off» Harry Metcalfe

On front driven cars, the motor sits about over the front axles, which means any torque applied to the frame by the motor would not cause an increase or decrease of «weight» on the front wheels, only on the rear wheels.

The combination of live axles front and rear and a ladder chassis, with all the rigidity of balsa wood means the G63 is constantly being reined in by the omnipresent ESP stability control that refuses to turn off.

Being a highly - tuned, normally - aspirated engine throttle response is razor sharp, which means you can precisely manipulate the rear axle under power.

With its wider rear track the GT C also feels more stable and better supported at the rear axle, which means you can lean on it ever harder.

That means, proportionally, that the front axle has less mechanical grip than the rear — or, as the Porsche engineers were quick to point out, that the rear has more grip thanks to even wider tyres than before.

That means an identical 552bhp output, the peak delivered flat from 6000rpm to 7000rpm, and sent to the rear axle through the familiar seven - speed DCT twin - clutch transmission.

The GT C borrows its rear axle from the GT R, which means it incorporates a rear - wheel steering function.

The longitudinally mounted V - 8 engine sits ahead of the rear axle, which means the passenger compartment is located far forward.

That means the AMR Pro does away with the Valkyrie's 20 - inch front and 21 - inch rear wheels and has 18 - inch items on both axles.

Grip levels are high, and the pointy front end and obedient back axle mean that the 125i rarely feels rear - driven.

Although the term «mid-engine» can mean the engine is placed anywhere in the car such that the centre of gravity of the engine lies between the front and rear axles, it is usually used for sports cars and racing cars where the engine is behind the passenger compartment.

Tuner John Hennessey (who is targeting 300 mph with his Venom F5 hypercar) knows how to turn up the wick on even the hottest vehicles, and to do that with the incredible Ford F - 150 Raptor meant not just adding bigger turbos, but even a second rear axle and two more wheels.

Remove the sensor and look for excessive metal paste or chunks on the sensor which would mean the rear axle assembly may have...

The RS 4 Avant will run essentially the same powertrain as the RS 5 Coupe, which means a rear - biased all - wheel drive system, complete with the option of a more responsive Sports differential on the rear axle.

The rear axle of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible is a key component in its driving characteristics, but that does not mean comfort has been overlooked.

Accommodating an extra, 48 - volt battery for the hybrid system could pose a bit of a challenge in the next Ford Focus RS, which is expected to employ an all - wheel - drive system similar to the one on the Mk III, meaning it might have a similarly bulky RDU (rear drive unit) at the back axle.

SH - AWD is more than just a conventional four - wheel drive system with front - to - rear torque variation and, by means of a pair of electromagnetic clutches in the rear axle, is capable of proportioning the torque between left and right rear wheels.

That means the X5 divert up to 100 per cent power to either the front or rear axles.

Well known for using what the company calls Torque Vectoring Control on the front axle, pitch the ST into a corner and its rear - end swings around by another means.

This configuration means 69 percent of torque will be distributed to the rear axle, translating to dynamic handling, improved traction and explosive acceleration.

The chassis has been largely left alone, which means a four - link front axle, a multi-link rear, «AMG - specific kinematics» and standard - fit adaptive dampers.

[25] This component sharing also means that Aurion has the same wheelbase, front and rear axle tracks, and interior dimensions.

That means a MacPherson strut front set - up and a five - point multi-link axle on the rear, fitted to Mercedes - Benz's latest development of its MFA (Modular Front Architecture) platform.

Some bonding rather than spot welding means the body - in - white is 16 kg lighter and 38 % stiffer than the previous Civic's, but the most significant mechanical change is that there's no longer a torsion beam rear axle.

A live axle (also called a solid rear axle, or SRA) means that whatever one wheel does it affects the other wheel.

Front - wheel drive also means that the rear axle is without heavy and bulky transmission components.

The dampers on the front and rear axles are uncoupled from the bodywork by means of complex struts.

The front suspension also gains a superior two - arm setup instead of the old McPherson format and the Adaptive Drive package (3,550 euro) adds adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars — Dynamic Drive reduces the rolling movements of the vehicle by means of active stabilizers on the front and rear axle, thus increasing vehicle stability.

This means that the drive torque can be shifted in fully variable mode between front and rear axle according to the given situation (torque on demand).

That means the rear bench is over the gas tank, rear axle and spare tire mounted underneath the chassis.

But the 2003 Navigator has an «independent» rear suspension, meaning the rear axle is essentially hinged, and one rear wheel can hit a pothole and the shock doesn't transfer through a rigid axle to the other rear wheel.

Ordinary meaning that with a body - on - frame construction, independent front suspension and solid rear axle, the ride is slightly truck like.

This means that, even when the vehicle is carrying a load, there is no change in spring travel on the rear axle, which guarantees balanced vibration characteristics with a virtually constant natural frequency of the body, including when the vehicle is loaded.

For the driver this means greater stability and more spontaneous and harmonious initiation of a change in direction due to the faster build - up of lateral forces at the rear axle.

This means you have to commit to bringing the car's rear axle into play, at which point the RWS's window of playfulness opens wide and its level of delicious adjustability becomes apparent.

The steering ratio varies as a function of speed between 9.5:1 and 16.5:1 by means of active steering interventions at the front and rear axle.

The one in the photo session is none other than the top of the range version of the car, which has received a 3 - stage ESP, the 4MATIC all - wheel drive system, the AMG sports suspension system with independently developed front and rear axles, the high - performance braking system and so many other features meant to keep this blue baby running the race - way.

Features included with or exclusive to Colorado diesel models: Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades Standard Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD «A diesel engine was part of the Colorado's portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,» said Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer.

This means, that since there is no torque transferred to the front axle, all torque (minus losses) must be transferred to the rear axle.

Under adverse conditions where the car's road wheel speed sensors have determined that both front wheels have lost traction, the Haldex clutch can lock at 100 % clamping force, meaning all torque is transferred to the rear axle.

The rear axle drive unit is mounted to the subframe by means of rubber isolators to block road and powertrain noise and vibration from the passenger compartment.

The rear axle of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe is a key component in its driving characteristics, but that does not mean comfort has been overlooked.

The muscular expansion at the rear means it also gains width running back to the rear axle.