Sentences with phrase «reduces unsprung weight by»

Even lighter carbon wheels can be had as an option, which reduces unsprung weight by three kilograms at each corner.

Independent rear suspension reduces unsprung weight by attaching the differential to the chassis rather than solidly mounting it with the axle

Both the F - Type R and the S coupe can also be equipped with carbon - ceramic brakes that reduce unsprung weight by 46 pounds, improve stopping performance, and come only with black 20 - inch «Storm» wheels.

HVS claims the wheels reduce unsprung weight by eight percent.

Using aluminum hats on the steel brake discs, four - piston brake calipers that require less structural bracing, and smaller wheelhubs and suspension knuckles, BMW reduced unsprung weight by 15 percent over the outgoing car.

Porsche fitted larger brakes from the 911 Turbo and reduced unsprung weight by fitting new magnesium wheels — the same as you might see on a period Audi RS2.

The carbon brakes reduce unsprung weight by 50.7 pounds according to BMW.

The Camaro Z / 28 features 19 - inch diameter wheels and tires, which reduce unsprung weight by 42 pounds (19 kilograms) per car compared to the 20 - inch wheels standard on Camaro SS and ZL1.

Not exact matches

Reducing unsprung weight improves ride and handling by allowing the tires to respond more rapidly to road irregularities

A further advantage is that PCCB brakes reduce the weight of the unsprung masses versus comparable grey cast - iron discs by approximately 20 kg or 44 lb.

Such use of light alloy helps to reduce the weight of unsprung masses despite the larger discs on the front wheels by approximately 2.4 kg or almost 5.3 lb, the further improvement of brake ventilation helping additionally to minimise fading for lasting brake performance at all times.

* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts * New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» * Uprated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned anti?roll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn - in * Revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC) for improved body control * Unique lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake cooling.

These stiffer, more expensive wheels are lighter and the sport tires» extra grip and reduced unsprung weight is aided by high - carbon steel, powder - coated springs that drop the car 1.1 inches in front, 1.3 inches in back.

It also reduces weight — unsprung weight — by a full 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb.

The M5 aluminum / cast - iron rotors cut unsprung weight, and reduce rotor deformation under hard - braking, high - heat conditions by about 20 %.

These brakes will reduce overall unsprung weight by 23 kilograms but also add $ 9,500 to your bill.

Issues we had with the F - Type V8S promise to be corrected by the following: Torque Vectoring by Braking to eliminate understeer, Jaguar Adaptive Dynamics with revised spring rates for progressive handling, carbon ceramic brakes (398 / 380 mm front and rear, reducing overall unsprung weight by 46 lbs) to handle that great lumpen mass of an engine, and the latest electric LSD to make the most of on - throttle rotation.

The comparatively low curb weight helps make the most of the driving experience by allowing the use of lighter - weight chassis components, which reduces unsprung weight to enable more precise handling without compromising ride quality.

This new alloy rim design, based directly on the world of motorsport, reduces the unsprung weight of the vehicle by 5 kg.

- Newly - designed lightweight 18 - inches alloy wheels are standard to offer excellent road - hugging property by reducing unsprung weight.

By reducing the unsprung weight, the wheels contribute to cornering and braking performance.

Stopping power was ensured by inboard - type ventilated brake disks (placed close to the differentials) on all four wheels to reduce unsprung weight.

• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.