Sentences with phrase «retuned front»

The overall chassis is lighter, thanks to the use of aluminum instead of steel in areas like the front steering knuckles, and engineers retuned the front and rear subframes with larger bushings to improve lateral stiffness and NVH characteristics.

This entails retuned front and rear springs (with fully adjustable coil - over suspension available as an option), specially designed anti-sway bars, and Watts linkage rear suspension as a possibility.

Although using the same suspension architecture as the 3 Series, BMW notes that it retuned front control arms to lessen roll, and added struts for even more stiffness.

Not exact matches

The front springs are 16 percent stiffer, the rears 19 percent, and Ferrari also retuned the magnetorheological dampers to suit the more aggressive settings.

40 more horsepower, 2 more cylinders and an extra two wheels and still 5 seconds slower that Giulia ZF8 Alfa Giulia also have a special limited edition QV retuned to 550HP, it hasnt done the Ring yet take the article and claims down before you embarrass yourself in front of the whole motoring world

The car's springs and shock absorbers are retuned, its front anti-roll bar is 0.16 inch thicker, and its six - speed manual transmission has a short - throw linkage from B&M Racing.

Under the hood, it gets an upgrade to its 3.5 - liter EcoBoost V - 6 engine and now offers 600 horsepower — thanks to a mega turbo boost, stainless - steel exhaust modifications, increased front mounted air to air intercooler and plumbing, and a retuned factory computer.

Either package enhances a buyer's Nissan GT - R Nismo with a reflashed engine computer, retuned suspension springs and shock absorbers, new anti-roll bars, new front brake pads, a new carbon - fiber front fender with aerodynamic flic, a new aerodynamic front splitter, and an enormous carbon - fiber rear wing with two height and 12 angle adjustment options.

Additionally, due to the half - marlin - sized weight loss, the front and rear suspension is retuned as is the software that controls the car's driver settings.

A snapshot of what's different about the BRZ: updated front end with LED headlights and fog lamps; LED taillights; new wheels; new fender accent, new aluminum rear spoiler, new steering wheel, updated gauge cluster with a color multi-function display, retuned suspension, reworked engine internals and accessories that add 5 horsepower and 5 lb - ft of torque to the 2.0 - liter flat - four, a new final - drive ratio for manual models (4.3:1 vs. 4.1:1 for 2016), a stiffer body, and less aggressive stability control that includes a new Track mode.

The 2015 Scion FR - S has more rigid front suspension mounting and retuned rear shock absorbers, which the company says reduces body roll and makes the car's already thrilling driving experience, «more communicative.»

Retuned shocks, 11 percent stiffer up front and 7 percent stiffer in the rear, combine with 25 percent stiffer rear rebound springs and new rebound springs for the front struts for a claimed improvement in body control and reduced roll.

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.

Front and rear spring rates are up 30 per cent, the dampers — which adjust 100 times per second — are retuned and there's been a whole host of hardware changes on both axles, too.

The track - friendly car has model - specific wheels, updated anti-roll bars, and retuned springs, as well as exterior improvements such as front fender inserts and wider rear fenders.

It has new springs, dampers and bushings, an entirely new front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for «improved at - the - limit cornering and reduced torque steer,» a retuned steering system, a helical limited - slip front differential, Brembo brakes and 20 - inch wheels with Continental ContiSportContact 6 performance tires.

New front suspension components combine lightweight composite upper control arms, aluminum lower control arms, and retuned geometry.

The result: the steering feels more responsive and precise, there's more stability when changing lanes, less body roll and more steering sensitivity, giving the driver confidence and control The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible was lowered 12 mm in the front and 6 mm in the rear, improving steering response The steering gear was retuned, the torsion bar and intermediate shaft isolator rates were increased, resulting in a more precise steering feel

Handling Speciale includes stiffer springs front and rear, retuned magnetorheological dampers, faster gear shifts when in Sport mode, reprogrammed F1 - Trac stability control, and a new sport exhaust system.

Changes to Civic hatchback include retuned electric power steering to provide a more secure control during higher speeds, front and rear dampers were revised for improving body control, toe and camber of the rear suspension were realigned to improve the hatchback's handling, privacy glass on the lower rear window, piano black touches on the number plate surround, tailgate and lower bumper; piano black front bumper, new alloy wheels, darker wheel arch garnishes, white stitching on the seats, steering wheel and knee pad; aluminum inserts around the cup holder, glossy black inserts.

* 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.

The Civic Si coupe included a unique lower front bumper garnish, larger rear decklid spoiler, a front spoiler and rear air diffuser; in addition they also received an increase in engine power to 205 hp and 174 lb - ft of torque via a retuned exhaust system.

The list of technical changes further includes larger front and rear stabilizer bars, higher spring and damper rates, upsized 12» front brake rotors, retuned steering and retuned final drive ratios.

Included in the HGTE package are newly designed 20 - inch wheels wrapped in more aggressive rubber, stiffer springs, thicker antiroll bars, a retuned exhaust system and a new front grille.

The TL Type - S has a 3.5 - liter V - 6 with 286 horsepower, but that isn't all: The Type - S gets Brembo front disc brakes, a retuned suspension with stiffer shock absorbers, springs and roll bars, and special tires and wheels.

It's lowered strut (front) and torsion beam (rear) suspension — which is slightly retuned for the new driveline — means the Polo GTI is especially tenacious in corners, with grippy 215 / 40 - series rubber now wrapped around wider (by half an inch to 7.5) new - look 17 - inch «Parabolica» alloy wheels (with a space - saver spare); though Australian models do not receive the adaptive dampers offered in selected European markets.

Shadow ES gained a new higher - performance suspension, with stiffer springs, retuned struts and shocks, and new urethane front jounce bumpers; the new suspension had a bellows - type upper strut shield to prevent dirt from reachign the strut rod.

The Civic Type R chassis builds on the major upgrades undertaken for the 10th - generation Civic makeover with model - exclusive spring, damper and bushing settings, a new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at - the - limit cornering and reduced torque steer; a new four - wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber dampers; a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited - slip front differential.

These include a wider track, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, retuned dampers with hydraulic rebound stoppers, and a unique Electronic Power Assisted Steering tune, all of which help provide «optimized crossover handling,» says Ford.

The wide front and rear track benefits agility and handling, while solid aluminium cast - forged, high - stiffness front suspension uprights and aluminium gravity die castings at the rear work in conjunction with a redesigned front anti-roll bar and retuned spring and damper settings.

The cars feature a retuned chassis, wider front and side air intakes, revised side skirts, new door handles, new bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED DRLs (LED headlights with four - point daytime running lights are available as an option), 19 - inch wheels (20 - inch optional) and new LED tail lights.

Other upgrades include unique spring, damper and bushing settings, a new Dual - Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, a new four - wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three - chamber dampers, a retuned and adaptive dual - pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited - slip front differential.

Thankfully, the Turbo brings bags of grip and retuned stability control programming to the party, and despite 20 - inch Pirelli P Zero tires that are a half - inch wider than last year's Turbo (9 inches wide up front, 11.5 inches at the rear), hydroplaning was manageable.

Four - wheel Adaptive Damper System developed specifically for the Type R Advanced Dual Axis Strut Front Suspension system enhances high speed stability, on - the - limit cornering and steering feel Revised rear suspension and steering system are retuned for Type R Bespoke brakes and tyres complete a compelling sporting package A number of advanced new suspension systems, unique to the new Civic Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the road.

In terms of styling, the A5 Sportback gets new front and rear spoilers, larger alloy wheels, new brakes and a retuned suspension system lowering the ride.

The S - Cross loses some of its gains on the road, where our lumpy, bumpy surfaces tend to challenge the capabilities of the retuned MacPherson strut front and beam axle rear suspension.

Speaking of performance, the Forester tS has a retuned suspension, a strut tower brace, a flexible rear subframe support and flexible front / rear draw stiffeners.

More dramatic changes have taken place under the skin with 10 per cent stiffer springs front and back, plus retuned dampers to improve body control.

Lexus also claims the front MacPherson struts and rear double wishbone suspension design has been retuned to improve handling, without eroding the RX's supple ride.

Kia stiffened the body structure, fitted a new front suspension and retuned the rear suspension to improve both ride comfort and handling.

The 2014 GT - R has a new front antiroll bar, retuned bushings and lowering springs.

Changes to the Continental GTC for 2009 include a new more upright front grille, larger lower air intake, chrome headlamp bezels, retuned Servotronic power steering for improved feedback and feel, new optional Follow - to - stop, radar — based Adaptive Cruise Control, optional carbon ceramic brakes with 420 mm front and 356 mm rear discs and eight - piston callipers (only available with 20 - inch wheels), two new exterior colours (Aquamarine, Blue Crystal) and a new interior colour (Aquamarine).

Other changes include torque vectoring for each of the rear wheels, shorter gearing, recalibrated control software, all - new titanium exhaust with 7 kg weight saving and retuned acoustics, forged 21 - inch alloy wheels in gloss black, Pirelli tyres, sport - focused Electronic Stability Control programme, Carbon Silicon Carbide (CSiC) braking system (420 mm front and 356 mm rear brake discs, 8 - piston front calipers in green), two - seat cabin with carbon fibre, Alcantara and leather interior upholstery; bespoke sport seats with additional side support through deeper bolsters upholstered in Beluga black leather and diamond - quilted Alcantara, upholstered steering wheel and gear shifter, centre console and fascia panels in carbon fibre, carbon fibre door casings with diamond - quilted Alcantara inner panels, rear cabin with a carbon fibre surround and upholstered in leather and Alcantara, green hide colour on the seats, instrument panel, door panels, contrast stitching throughout the seats and diamond - quilted areas; GT3 - R badging on the centre console, passenger - side fascia panel, sill treadplates; GT3 - R stitching at seat headrests in with contrast - green stitching, carbon fibre fixed rear wing and boot lid, bonnet with two vents, Glacier White body colour with gloss carbon fibre contrasts, two - tone green graphics tracing two power lines to the side profile of the car (one leading backwards from the front wheel, the other tracing the shape of the Continental GT's rear haunch), headlamp bezels, matrix grille, window surrounds and bumper strips in gloss black.

Also, the suspension system has been retuned for the front and rear, and the aluminum wheels are now cast rather than forged.

The bespoke chassis tune is claimed to deliver a 10 per cent reduction in bodyroll, courtesy of 20 per cent stiffer springs and stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars, while software mapping of the electric - assist steering has been retuned.

Tauter handling and greater steering response with sharper turn - in and improved driver feedback is achieved through a retuned Servotronic steering system, direct - mounted front subframe and stiffer bushings.

o Improved steering response achieved through retuned speed - sensitive Servotronic system, solid - mounted front subframe and stiffer rear bushings.

The GTC Speed's suspension is lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear for improved handling, while the retuned speed - sensitive steering system and solid - mounted front subframe, shared with the standard GTC, benefit steering response.

Rather than just cutting free the front two wheels from the rest of the drivetrain, Lambo engineers have completely retuned the car's suspension — due in part to the lighter overall curb weight.

We also note a newly calibrated eight - speed Quickshift transmission, the wider (+10 mm) 265/35 and 305 / 30 - section front and rear tyres, and the all - wheel drive system's retuned «brain».