The only major changes to the chassis are dual - flow front dampers, which aim to
reduce road feel and improve ride comfort, and a revised rear suspension setup.
Not exact matches
Daylight Saving Time marks the beginning of
reduced visibility on the
roads and increased exposure to traffic safety risks due to the days getting darker earlier, so what better time to talk about how to
feel more comfortable when night driving than now?
Under the skin, though, the 2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy have a retuned steering rack that's meant to provide better
feel and slightly different damping to
reduce vibration when driving on rough
roads.
Though the relaxed kinematics allow for more pitch and heave (we bottomed out on
road ripples twice during spirited romps down the Mt. Teide Volcano, elevation 7,840 feet), the new settings don't dramatically
reduce the
feeling of connectedness with the
road — thanks in part to the stiff carbon Monocell II chassis and the lightly softened suspension.
Redesigning the front suspension cradle isolators,
reducing vehicle shake on uneven
road surfaces and providing a more solid
feeling to the vehicle
For the Aventador Superveloce the emphasis was put on being fast but still relatively easy to drive and additionally to bring the track
feeling to the
road... visible carbon fiber inside, the use of Carbon Skin upholstery for the interior and some amazing looking seats with again visible carbon fiber... even the infotainment system has become an option to
reduce weight as much as possible, but still allow those who would like some more luxury to option out a very nice Superveloce in the end.
In sports mode, this time is
reduced to 100millisecs and in race mode, shifting is four times faster — which gives an incredible
feel for a
road car.
Trolling down the
road,
reduced - power Eco and «B» regen - enhancing modes can be engaged on the fly, and the effect from either is immediately
felt.
Lexus says the steering system has been revised to improve the
feel of the
road and to
reduce torque steer, a pulling from side to side under hard acceleration.
Key suspension upgrades include a sophisticated new multi-link rear suspension and rigid rear subframe; fluid - filled suspension bushings that greatly enhance ride quality while providing robust isolation from
road vibration; stabilizer bars with bonded bushing mounts for improved body control; dual - pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) that enhances steering
feel, performance and comfort; and a Straight Driving Assist feature that
reduces steering effort when driving on a sloped or crowned
road.
The
reduced «footprint»
reduces rolling resistance, steering effort and
road noise, contributing to a more nimble
feel, more immediate steering response and greater touring comfort and efficiency.
Due to the lighter alloy wheels on the Touring trim, the damping rates are specifically tuned for the
reduced unsprung weight, increasing
road isolation and providing a premium, direct
feel.
An all - new platform features increased use of high - strength steel for a quieter interior,
reduced weight, and improved driver
feel, so you can take to the
road with confidence and comfort.
Another Ford technology is EPAS, the electrical power - assisted steering, which
reduces power drain compared to hydraulic power steering, yet without give up much
road feel.