Sentences with phrase «reduced body rigidity»

In a cabriolet, the lack of a roof often results in reduced body rigidity.

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With the development of new chassis, Toyota has focused on increasing rigidity of body structures, with a 30 to 65 percent increase planned, and on reducing the weight of components and lowering the cars» center of gravity.

The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar is made from a single piece of high - quality, 22.2 mm thick spring steel for maximum rigidity, and is designed to combat understeer while reducing body roll under hard cornering.

The more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of lightweight materials help reduce weight, while at the same time the body structure has been extensively reinforced, improving rigidity.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling charactereduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteReduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Front body torsional rigidity is improved by 10 percent with an extensively revised body structure, which includes a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending, new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody «V - bar» to help reduce rear lateral bending.

Unlike most cars that have bolted on fenders and body panels, the SL is comprised entirely of spot welded panels to increase rigidity and reduce rattles.

It's a worthwhile option to select, as without it the ride lacks the suppleness afforded with it, and on smoother surfaces under hard cornering there's more body roll than is comfortable — though that's also partly due to the convertible's reduced rigidity.

According to Mercedes, the move to an aluminium construction has helped the new G - Class reduce its kerb weight by 160 kg in comparison to the current steel - bodied model, while providing a 30 percent increase in torsional rigidity.

The 2016 Pilot also incorporates an all - new 3 - bone platform while also utilizing high and ultra-high strength body materials, which together reduce noise, vibration and harness (NVH), improve handling, increase rigidity and reduce weight.

The extensive use of strategically located high - tensile steel body structures reduces weight, improves weight - distribution and increases body rigidity, all of which promote consistent, predictable handling behavior and sharper steering responses.

Through extensive computer - aided engineering, structural rigidity was increased by 28 percent, while the body - in - white mass was reduced by 133 pounds (60.5 kg).

Utilization of high - tensile steels has grown from 40 to 60 %, thus reducing the weight of the car body while increasing its strength and rigidity at the same time.

Audi has created a vehicle body consisting primarily of high - strength and ultra-strong steel panels — which, in turn, reduce the car's weight while enhancing its rigidity, vibrational comfort, and impact safety.

The 500C features fully stamped body - side panels retaining the hatchback 500's profile (door frames, roof pillars and side windows) to increase structural rigidity, reduce scuttle shake, and retain side and curtain airbags — in trade for a less open experience than a fully pillarless convertible.

Basic performance for the ultimate riding experience In addition to a specially - tuned suspension and high rigidity body, both driving stability and premium ride comfort are realized by the use of newly developed tires specialized for ride comfort and reduced road vibration.

Thicker body frame with a closed cross-section and other enhancements improve rigidity for greater handling stability and reduced road noise

Key Engineering Features The 2017 Ridgeline features several unique advancements in body design and materials that significantly improve overall rigidity, while reducing weight.

One example is inside the hollow B - pillars, where composite stiffeners, together with structural foam, help improve body rigidity while reducing weight.

The 2016 Pilot also incorporates an all - new «3 - bone» platform while also utilizing high and ultra-high strength body materials, which together reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), improve handling, increase rigidity and reduce weight.

To review: Rigidity has been increased by 70 percent, body roll has been reduced by 50 percent, and the Sport model will feature active torque vectoring.

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) cabin enhances high body - rigidity and reduces weight.

The exceptional rigidity of the unit body reduces bending and twisting, which directly improves NVH characteristics.

This contributes to higher body rigidity and reduced weight, which directly benefits ride and handling, interior quietness, performance and efficiency, and long - term durability.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Reduction Structural improvements in the unit - body and the greatest use of high - tensile steel in Accord Hybrid history provides exceptional rigidity that reduces bending and twisting, which directly improves NVH characteristics.

The quantity of Advanced High Strength Steel has almost doubled to 53 % while at the same time reducing the weight of the body - in - white by 28 kg and increasing rigidity by 22 % in comparison to its predecessor.

The car also packs a carbon fiber body that helps to reduce weight while also improving the car's torsional rigidity and center of gravity.

Going forward, Mazda remains committed to reducing vehicle weight and improving dynamic performance while also maintaining a high level of body rigidity and excellent crash worthiness, in order to provide all its customers with driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

Torsional rigidity is improved by 20 % compared with the previous generation Focus, and the stiffness of individual suspension attachment points is increased by up to 50 %, reducing flex for better body control.

The Accord should be a sharp handler thanks to a stiffer body made from 54.2 percent high strength steel and the increased use of structural adhesives to increase rigidity and reduce weight.

The RDX's new body architecture employs advanced engineering and assembly techniques to simultaneously increase rigidity and reduce weight.

The use of high - performance structural adhesives in the body construction to reduce weight and improve rigidity (an Acura first)

Use of MSM has been shown to reduce the rigidity of cells in the soft tissues of the body.