Not exact matches
The XKR's adaptive
dampers and active
rear differential have also been
tuned to act more aggressively.
BMW has also
tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering system, strengthening the mounting points of the front suspension struts, and firming up the
rear dampers for better dynamic response.
Chassis changes from the Escape include a wider front and
rear track, unique shock
tuning, and optional three - mode adaptive
dampers.
There's tons more of course — two stage adjustable
dampers, a specifically
tuned Sport Handling setting for the stability and traction control, ceramic brakes, new Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres, a new active
rear locking differential.
Like that previous model, the 2018 TLX A-Spec gains a sport -
tuned suspension with stiffer
dampers and spring rates, a thicker
rear anti-roll bar, and a retuned and optimized electric power steering system.
The chassis gets bespoke
damper tuning, new front knuckles, more camber front and
rear with less toe and a lightweight front aluminium subframe.
The adaptive
dampers and the active
rear differential have also been
tuned more aggressively.
McLaren includes the same suspension setup as the 570S, complete with adjustable
dampers, but it's
tuned to be 15 percent softer up front and 10 percent softer in the
rear.
Chassis enhancements include a standard sports suspension with stiffer
tuning front and
rear, an optional dynamic
damper control system, and a Brembo brake package replete with Mini-branded red calipers.
Those claims are backed by the use of STI -
tuned Sachs
dampers and coil springs front and
rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.
A revised front suspension wth firmer spring
tuning and a 0.4 - inch lower ride height contribute to better handling, not to mention the SUVs»
rear air suspension and electronically adjustable
dampers.
STANDARD FEATURES: Novillo leather - trimmed interior Adaptive
dampers Competition package 19 - inch Y - spoke aluminum wheels 6 - speed manual transmission M dynamic mode M Drive M -
tuned suspension M -
tuned variable - assist steering Cross-drilled compound discs brakes Xenon headlights Carbon - fiber roof Front and
rear spoilers Polished quad - exit exhaust system M sport steering wheel iPod and USB adapter
The 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata package is quite fabulous as is, with its newly turbocharged, 178 - horsepower engine (that's 25 percent more than the base car),
tuned suspension (larger front and
rear antiroll bars, stiffer springs,
tuned Bilstein
dampers, lowered ride height, and retuned engine mounts), quickened steering response, and striking five - spoke Racing Hart alloy wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes R28 P205 / 40R -17 high - performance unidirectional tires.
The «high wing» package adds a corresponding GT3 - style
rear wing, as well as Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, a re-calibrated suspension
tuning and magnetic ride control
dampers.
Independent suspension struts with stiffer spring /
damper tuning, torque strut bearings on the front axle featuring higher rigidity, stiffer stabilisers all round as well as a more negative camber on the
rear axle result in high cornering speeds and a low body roll in fast S - shaped bends.
Tweaks to the S4's mostly aluminium suspension, with its five - link arrangement at the front and trapezoidal link at the
rear, are confined to fine -
tuning the
dampers and
rear control arm mounts for a more comfortable ride.
Perfect distribution is somewhere around 45 - 55
rear, with
dampers, springs, anti-rolls and camber all
tuned accordingly after the distribution is correct.
• A580 transmission with Auto Stick and four - bolt flange • Hag 215 axle (3.06 ratio) with four - bolt flange • Modified air cleaner / induction system • Injector covers replace engine cover (pia) • Prop shaft with four - bolt flanges • «Hemi Orange» block treatment • Revised clean air duct • Modified air cleaner box CHASSIS • New wheel / tire assembly (three - season, non-directional); 20 - inch front wheels and 245 / 45/20 tires (forged); 20 - inch
rear wheels and 255 / 45/20 tires (forged) • Lower ride height (with spring length) • Brakes (new rotors, red calipers, and hoses) • Exhaust system with 3.5 - inch tips and revised
tuning • TIRE FIT system (sealant and compressor) • ESP — unique calibration and three - position switching • Cooling module (42 mm core) and radiator hoses • Revised
damper tuning and spring rates • Increased output fuel pump • Modified front and
rear suspension knuckles • MK 25E ABS system (July 2005 implementation) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS • Unique engine controller (NGC LEO) calibration • Unique transmission calibration • Custom cluster graphics (180 mph and 300 kph)
Rear suspension highlights include an independent, multilink system with upper and lower lateral links, SRT -
tuned ZF Sachs twin - tube coilover
dampers and 42 N / mm springs.
Sentra's suspension includes front and
rear spring
tuning, and
damper tuning to deliver impressive handling.
In order to manage the extra
rear mass of the XFR - S Sportbrake while retaining the sharp turn - in and response of the XFR - S Saloon, the Sportbrake's
rear suspension has been modified with revisions to both
rear spring rates and the adaptive
damper tune.
Adapted from the 911 Turbo, the electrically assisted steering is 10 percent quicker, while the brakes are upgraded (old Boxster S rotors for the 718 Boxster, 911 Carrera hardware for the S), and the chassis is
tuned with larger pistons for the
dampers, stiffer springs, larger antiroll bars, half - inch wider
rear wheels, new tires and a strengthened
rear subframe.
Rear dampers fitted to the Mustang GT are also
tuned differently.
The system uses a combination of front MacPherson struts and
rear multi-link with a rigid subframe, and features specially
tuned dampers with larger bodies and low - friction bushings that enhance the car's sporty character while also improving ride comfort.
The sophisticated front MacPherson strut and
rear multi-link suspension utilize specially
tuned low - friction
dampers, while the front stabilizer bar is upgraded from the Sedan's unit.
The capabilities of the advanced front and
rear - suspension are maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective
Dampers (ASD), allowing
tuning flexibility at smaller
damper displacements.
The
rear suspension uses specially -
tuned coil springs,
dampers and anti-roll bar for optimum ride and handling.
Additions include Recaro sport seats, a Torsen limited - slip
rear differential (both optional on the standard Boss 302), revised suspension
tuning with unique spring and
damper rates, and a larger
rear stabilizer.
Specially -
tuned dampers have a longer rebound stroke to eliminate smaller vibrations from poor road surfaces, while the
rear subframe is now mounted on isolated bushings to further improve the NVH performance of the suspension.
But the jaunty, more enthusiast - inspired GT Sport gets multilink independent suspension out back, a 15 mm
rear stabilizer bar, higher front and
rear spring rates, sport -
tuned front and
rear dampers, and 12 - inch rotors in front.
The WRX STI Series.Gray version gets a Bilstein STI sport -
tuned suspension featuring Bilstein
dampers for the inverted - strut front suspension and double wishbone
rear suspension.
Performance -
tuned dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport ultra-high performance 225 / 40ZR18 (front) and 255 / 35ZR19 (
rear) tires further contribute to the 2006 Crossfire SRT6's handling characteristics.
BRZ is renowned for its ultra-low center of gravity and precision handling, and the new BRZ tS adds STI -
tuned front and
rear SACHS ®
dampers and coil springs as well as flexible V - braces in the engine compartment.
Color - keyed mirror caps, front and
rear bumpers and hood scoop, TRD Front & Rear Anti-Sway Bars, Bedside TRD Sport Decal, TRD - Tuned Bilstein Dampers, Wheels: 20» Premium 6 - Spoke w / Black Accents, Power Heated Exterior Mirrors, Sport - Tuned Suspension, Dark Gray Honeycomb - Style Grille, color - keyed surround, TRD Sport Floor Mats, LED Headlights w / Smoked Housings, LED Front Fog & Driving Lights, Tires: P275 / 55R20 Luxury S
rear bumpers and hood scoop, TRD Front &
Rear Anti-Sway Bars, Bedside TRD Sport Decal, TRD - Tuned Bilstein Dampers, Wheels: 20» Premium 6 - Spoke w / Black Accents, Power Heated Exterior Mirrors, Sport - Tuned Suspension, Dark Gray Honeycomb - Style Grille, color - keyed surround, TRD Sport Floor Mats, LED Headlights w / Smoked Housings, LED Front Fog & Driving Lights, Tires: P275 / 55R20 Luxury S
Rear Anti-Sway Bars, Bedside TRD Sport Decal, TRD -
Tuned Bilstein
Dampers, Wheels: 20» Premium 6 - Spoke w / Black Accents, Power Heated Exterior Mirrors, Sport -
Tuned Suspension, Dark Gray Honeycomb - Style Grille, color - keyed surround, TRD Sport Floor Mats, LED Headlights w / Smoked Housings, LED Front Fog & Driving Lights, Tires: P275 / 55R20 Luxury Sport
The N400s 4.3 L V8 was
tuned to produce 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) hence the name, and the car also featured a sports pack which included lightweight graphite - finished wheels, uprated springs and
dampers and a new
rear anti-roll bar.
Competition Package upgrades include specific
tuning for the adaptive
dampers, steering, an active
rear differential, revised stability control and 19 - inch forged wheels with the optional 20 - inch rollers available.
In addition to a
tuned - up suspension, improved aerodynamics, contact patches, and brakes, this vehicle includes a reworked front end with a bespoke front splitter and canards, a ventilated hood, height - adjustable adaptive
dampers, a massive
rear wing, carbon - ceramic brakes, and sticky Pirelli Corsa tires.
Handling for the WRX STI Type RA is upgraded with Bilstein STI sport -
tuned suspension featuring special Bilstein
dampers for the inverted - strut front suspension and double wishbone
rear suspension.
The front and
rear suspension gains new springs and custom Bilstein
dampers, the springs and
dampers are also specially
tuned to give the car a better handling and grip.
While all trims get a new suspension, Sport models sit lower on sport -
tuned springs with
rear monotube
dampers.
With MacPherson struts in front and dual - path
dampers, plus a dual - link
rear suspension, anti-roll bars front and
rear and pillow ball joints in back, the Avalon has been
tuned to be agile yet refined.
The NISMO -
tuned independent strut front /
rear torsion beam suspension goes beyond the SR Turbo's enhanced design (versus non-turbo Sentra grades) by adopting monotube
rear dampers and unique
tuning of the front springs and struts.
Since it is based on the SS the Camaro 1LE uses a 6.2 - litre LS3 V8 engine rated at 426 HP (318 kW) and 420 lb - ft (569 Nm) of torque, with the car's 6 - speed manual transmission being
tuned for «road racing performance» with with the upgraded suspension bits comprising from monotube
rear dampers and larger stabilizer bars (27 mm at the front, 28 mm at the
rear).
The 2016 ELR's steering and suspension upgrades include: Revised calibration of the HiPer Strut front suspension Increased front spring rates and a stiffer
rear axle Stiffer bushings for the front lower control arms, cradle mounts and Watts link in the
rear suspension, for more precise control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system Front
Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration
tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved application feel.
Either UX will be offered with F Sport
tuning, which adds specific springs and stabilizer bars,
rear dampers and the optional Adaptive Variable Suspension.
Exclusive F SPORT suspension
tuning includes specific springs and stabilizer bars, plus
rear performance
dampers to sharpen handling agility.
The capabilities of the advanced front and
rear - suspension are maximized through Amplitude Selective
Dampers (ASD) allowing
tuning flexibility at smaller
damper displacements.
The E-Pace has MacPherson strut front and multi-link
rear suspension, and Jaguar has
tuned the chassis, along with the four - wheel - drive control system and Adaptive Dynamics
dampers, for a sporty on - road drive.
To put that extra horsepower to the ground, the Ford Shelby GT - H also comes with the Ford Racing Handling Pack (FR3) installed, including special -
tuned dampers inspired from the FR500C, lowering springs, sway bars and a strut tower brace — plus a Ford Racing 3.55:1 ratio
rear axle assembly for extra off - the - line acceleration.
Suspension
tuning is similar to Civic Si Coupe with the same spring rates and
rear stabilizer bar diameter, with slightly different
damper tuning and front stabilizer bar diameter that best match the sedan's longer 106.3 - inch wheelbase (+2.0 inches compared to the coupe).