Not exact matches
After passing through the pass, there is absolutely zero question whatsoever in our minds that the new Continental GT is an eminently more capable car dynamically than the outgoing
model thanks to a number of key updates, chief among them a move to from the aging D1 platform to the VW Group's MSB component set — a far more
rigid underlying
structure with greater packaging flexibility that also underpins the Porsche Panamera.
And the Boxster's other qualities remain intact: a
rigid structure, a solid - feeling cabin with a 918 - style 360 mm steering wheel, and in GTS
models, lashings of touchy - feely Alcantara.
Honda claims the new
model has a more
rigid structure and a revamped suspension than its predecessor, which together should improve the new Accord's handling and make it quieter inside.
Completely redesigned for the
model year, the all - new 2018 Accord enjoys a lighter,
rigid body
structure, a new chassis design, sleek rakish design language, a sophisticated cabin, generous interior space and storage as well as well - thought ergonomics and unparalleled comfort.
A unitized
structure that mixes high - strength steel and lightweight aluminum makes for an extremely
rigid platform that allows the base Audi Q3
model to weigh in at just over 3,300 pounds, while stylish but purposefully contoured bodywork coupled with wind - cheating underbody fairings yields a coefficient of drag of just 0.32.
Ride and handling improvements are made possible by a 10 - percent more
rigid unit - body
structure resulting from enhanced structural designs and increased use of high - strength steel (55 percent on the sedan compared to 50 percent on the previous
model).
There's a more
rigid body
structure now made from aluminum, which improves crash - worthiness, handling precision and the convertible
model's overall feeling of solidity.
With unit - body construction, the body panels and chassis are a single molded unit, providing a
rigid yet lighter
structure, helping 2WD
models receive a 26 MPG highway EPA rating.
But thanks to the adoption of Volkswagen's super
rigid MQB platform
structure and its heavily altered chassis, it delivers the sort of ride comfort and refinement to make it a truly compelling proposition in a market littered with standout
models.