Sentences with phrase «rear axle subframe»

The rear axle of the BMW Z4 Roadster, in turn, stands out through its compact configuration and precise wheel guidance, clear distribution of functions between the longitudinal arms connected to the body and the track control arms pivoting on the rear axle subframe facilitating the set - up of the suspension.

The rigid connection between the rear axle subframe and the body — without the use of elastic rubber elements — is borrowed from motorsport and serves to further improve wheel location and therefore directional stability.

M division has also dispensed with rear bushings, with the M2's rear axle subframe bolted directly to the structure.

The racing - derived rigid connection between the rear axle subframe and the body — dispensing with rubber bushings — improves wheel location and tracking stability.

In addition, a racing - derived rigid connection, dispensing with rubber bushings, is used to fix the lightweight steel grid - type rear axle subframe to the body.

«Mounting for the rear differential within the rear axle subframe, which is bolted to the body structure, has allowed us to achieve a new level of handling precision, but without neglecting comfort,» says Albert Biermann, BMW M division development boss, of the new cars.

«The double - elastic mounting for the rear differential within the rear axle subframe — which is bolted to the body structure — has allowed us to achieve a new level of driving precision, but without neglecting comfort,» says Albert Biermann, citing another example of the perfect symbiosis of pure - bred motor sport technology and excellent everyday usability.

The rigid connection between the rear axle subframe and the body — without the use of elastic rubber elements — is borrowed from motor sport and serves to further improve wheel location and therefore directional stability.

The potential inherent in the rear axle design — based on the race - derived principle of the rear axle subframe being bolted to the body — and the even more precisely calculated elastokinematics for the front axle are exploited to the full in the models featuring the Competition Package, with the aim of enhancing driving precision.

The concept shown in Beijing shares its bones with the regular X3, but it features a specially developed rear axle subframe and specific chassis integration.

Not exact matches

While the front axle carrier and the crash box are made of carbon fiber, the rear subframe complete with the engine and suspension mounts is aluminum.

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.

In May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the rear axles, as well as the front subframe.

Also new are the subframes, which carry the multi-link rear axle and double wishbone front suspension.

The rear axle has a multi-link suspension with helper springs and chassis subframe following the LSA concept (lightweight, stable, agile).

Available in Combi and passenger car versions, NV200 was built on a modified version of Nissan's B Platform, with fully independent strut type front suspension mounted on a separate subframe and a leaf spring rear axle.

The rear subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points is made from aluminum — another lightweight material with which Lamborghini has a great deal of experience.

The rear subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points is made from aluminum - another lightweight material with which Lamborghini has a great deal of experience.

The front axle gets an aluminum subframe, while the rear axle is aluminum and steel.

A rear axle with optimized subframe features an aluminum and steel hybrid construction cell.

Rear: Multi-arm axle with rigidly mounted axle subframe; Sachs gas pressure dampers; double coil springs (main and ancillary spring); rear axle track arm adjustable for camber; rear axle tiebar reinforced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword - type anti-roll Rear: Multi-arm axle with rigidly mounted axle subframe; Sachs gas pressure dampers; double coil springs (main and ancillary spring); rear axle track arm adjustable for camber; rear axle tiebar reinforced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword - type anti-roll rear axle track arm adjustable for camber; rear axle tiebar reinforced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword - type anti-roll rear axle tiebar reinforced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword - type anti-roll bar.

The backbone of the rear axle is a subframe with high flexural and torsional rigidity.

BMW also took a page from the motorsport realm by attaching the rear axle directly to the rear subframe without the use of rubber bushings or grommets.

The rear - axle subframe is made of high - strength steel.

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.

QUICK SPECS Vehicle / model: ’14 Jeep Cherokee Base price: $ 29,495 (Trailhawk) Engine (s): 2.4 - liter Tigershark I - 4, 3.2 - liter Pentastar V - 6 Rated hp / torque (lb - ft): 184/171 (2.4 - liter), 271/239 (3.2 - liter) Transmission: ZF 948TE 9 - spd Transfer case: N / A 4WD system (s): Full - time w / active on - demand clutch, selectable rear locker w / Active Drive Lock Low - range ratio: 2.92:1 Frame type: Steel uniframe Suspension, f / r: McPherson strut, long - travel coil springs, one - piece aluminum subframe, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar / Four - link w / trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated steel cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar Axles, f / r: 10.4 - in, two - spd PTU / 9.7 - in two - spd RDM w / selectable electronic locker Axle ratio (s): 4.083:1 (2.4 - liter), 3.517:1 (3.2 - liter w / trailer tow) Max crawl ratio (s): 56:1 (2.4 - liter), 47.8:1 (3.2 - liter) Steering: Electric - power, rack - and - pinion Brakes, f / r: 13x1.1 - in vented disc, twin - piston floating caliper / 12.6 x0.47 - in solid disc, single - piston floating caliper disc Wheels (in): 17x7.5 Tires: P245 / 65R17 Firestone Destination A / T Wheelbase (in): 107 Length (in): 182 Height (in): 67.8 Base curb weight (lb): 4,106 Approach / departure angles (deg): 29.9 / 22.9 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.7 Payload (lb): 1,000 Interior cargo volume (cu ft): 49.47 Max towing capacity (lb): 4,500 Fuel capacity (gal): 15.9 Fuel economy (mpg): TBD

The rear axle likewise has more negative camber, optimised elastokinematics and a new subframe mounting for greater stability at the physical limits.

Engine: 162 - horsepower, SOHC, fuel - injected four cylinder Transmission: four - speed automaticSuspension: front, MacPherson strut with coil springs, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers; rear, live axle with trailing arms, wishbone subframe, panhard rod, coil springs, stabilizer bar and gas shocks Brakes: four - wheel power disc with Bosch anti-lock Steering: power - assisted rack and pinion Weight: 3,067 pounds Length: 191.7 inches EPA rating: 18 mpg...

Suspension: front, MacPherson strut with coil springs, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers; rear, live axle with trailing arms, wishbone subframe, panhard rod, coil springs, stabilizer bar and gas shocks Brakes: four - wheel power disc with Bosch anti-lock Steering: power - assisted rack and pinion Weight: 3,067 pounds Length: 191.7 inches EPA rating: 18 mpg city / 22 highway Fuel tank capacity: 15.8 gallons Price range: $ 27,000 to $ 30,000

The rear axle carrier is provided with more rigid bearings for increased driving stability; the subframe is rigidly connected to the body.

The front and rear axle, both of them mounted on subframes, take the form of high - precision five - link constructions made extensively from lightweight aluminum.

Like the integral rear axle, whose subframes are bolted rigidly to the body, the double - wishbone front axle boasts specific kinematics and newly developed components made from forged aluminium.

At the rear, the subframe supporting the suspension has larger bushings to better isolate it from the cabin and the larger shock absorbers are now mounted vertically behind the axle line, improving body control motion.