Another option that has the potential to change the car's character significantly is
a set of adaptive dampers.
It should handle pretty nicely thanks to
a set of adaptive dampers, and it sounds pretty gnarly thanks to a new exhaust system.
It's a comfortable car because of the more compliant «comfort»
settings of its adaptive dampers.
Not exact matches
It's impossible to tell what changes have been made mechanically, but given it's based on the i30 N hatchback, you can expect the same specification, which runs to
adaptive dampers and a wide range
of settings for the steering, throttle and suspension.
It is a little stiffer, being a performance car, but you do have
adaptive dampers that you can
set to comfort, which offsets some
of that.
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To take full advantage
of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) first seen on the DBS which uses two separate valves to
set the
dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment
of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
The system not only changes the characteristics
of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD but in addition changes the characteristics
of 11 component
sets including steering, brakes (via regenerative characteristics), engine and electric drive, throttle, gearbox, suspension (via
adaptive dampers) and,
of course, stability and traction control.
Enhancing the Astra's dynamic performance still further is the option
of Vauxhall's clever FlexRide system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique
damper settings — standard, sport and tour — while being fully
adaptive to changes in driving style and cornering speed.
Helping that is a full
set of MagneRide
adaptive dampers, which adjust and adapt dynamically not just based on where you
set the suspension knob in the cockpit, but also based on driving mode and conditions.
The combination
of Sport mode for a firmer
adaptive damper, air suspension, steering
settings and 19 - inch Pirelli P Zero tires (US - bound cars will come on all - season or mixed performance tires) hustles the 6 GT through winding roads in a respectable manner for a 4,409 - pound vehicle.
Bounce is taken care
of by double - wishbone suspension at all corners linked to three - stage
adaptive dampers with
settings that range from comfy - ish to full banzai.
It also looks exceptionally sexy from all angles, its interior is
of very high quality and seems built to last and if you opt for the
adaptive dampers and
set them in comfort mode, it's a surprisingly pleasant roadtrip companion, even if some wind and tire roar makes its way into the cabin on the motorway.
It gets lowered, stiffened suspension springs, uprated anti-roll bars and upgraded passive
dampers as standard, but it can be had with switchable «sport select» suspension as an option (which isn't «DCC»
adaptive damping as such but instead describes
dampers with two lots
of compression and rebound
settings that you can chop and change between electronically via the car's driving modes).
In addition to a wider track, stiffer springs, more rigid anti-roll bars and solid front / rear bushings... Si spec includes
adaptive dampers that offer a choice
of Normal and Sport
settings, the latter also increases the effort
of the Si's quick (2.11 turns lock to lock) dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering and quickens throttle response.»
The order guide also reveals that the 2018 Mustang will get a 10 - speed automatic and a
set of MagneRide
adaptive dampers as options.
The A6 offers four different suspension
set - ups, including the base steel springs, a stiffer sport suspension, the upgraded
damper control, and the top -
of - the - line
adaptive air suspension with controlled damping.
The MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension are upgraded with firmer
settings and benefit from the first application
of an
Adaptive Damper System (ADS) to Civic.
Updated air suspension
settings, massive low - profile tires and
adaptive damper settings can only go so far in masking the massive heft
of the SV Autobiography.
As standard, GLC will be delivered with the Agility Control drive train with steel - sprung
adaptive dampers and different
settings for the steering, engine and gearbox as part
of the DYNAMIC SELECT handling control system with five driving programs as standard, ECO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT + and INDIVIDUAL.
Drivers can select both Normal and Dynamic
settings for the
Adaptive Dampers through a Configurable Dynamics system, as part
of the JaguarDrive Control system.
That said, the
adaptive air suspension and a sporty spring and
damper set - up with continuously variable damping does a good job
of evening out the ride and our first impression suggests that the GLC 63 S may not have as harsh a suspension tune as we've experienced in other AMG models.
To take full advantage
of its extremely precise and rigid platform, the DBS employs a new and sophisticated
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) which uses two separate valves to
set the
dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment
of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
The PASM
adaptive dampers allow a range
of settings, although the 718 is always composed and offers enough compliance to balance its firm
set - up.
The steering comes with more feel, there's an active roll control system that does away with anti-roll bars and uses a pump on each axle to keep the RRS stable,
adaptive dampers, stiffer and lighter components and a
set of 21 ″ alloys with road - gripping 275/45 R21 tyres (22 ″ with 295 / 40s are optional) and a
set of six - piston Brembos.
Standard equipment includes a
set of six - piston Brembo brakes,
adaptive dampers, torque vectoring differential, leather - wrapped dash and door panels, carbon fiber trim, Alcantara upholstery, and 14 - way power seats.
Speaking
of Audi drive select, it also controls the optional Audi magnetic ride
adaptive damper control system, which lets one choose between Comfort, Auto and Dynamic
settings.