Sentences with phrase «reduces unsprung weight further»

Using hollow roll bars and titanium springs in the suspension also reduces unsprung weight further.

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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.

This results in reducing the overall weight of the car and, in particular, the unsprung weight and rotational masses, further enhancing the DBS Volante's dynamics.

The drawbacks are that it does not allow each wheel to move independently in response to bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of the unsprung weight of the vehicle, which can further reduce ride quality.

Further weight shavings can be found in the steering and suspension assembly, with control arms and knuckles hewn from aluminum to reduce the car's unsprung mass, yet the new SL is both longer (1.97 inches) and wider (2.24 inches) than its predecessor.