And despite the seemingly ingrained SLR problems — awful brake feel, dead - yet - darty steering and spine - drilling ride (on our car's optional 19in rims at any rate)-- it's a much more likable
steer than the coupe.
Not exact matches
In this form, the Altima
coupe isn't a bad choice, with styling cool enough to drive on a date, decent
steering and handling, and Japanese reliability all for less
than $ 24,000.
I completely agree the E350
coupe looks good but needs more power,
steering without the artificial level of boost, and something other
than all - season tires on these AMG wheels.
We've come out here for the former, fearing the latter, because the fear is that the DBS Volante, being 25 per cent less stiff
than its
coupe cousin, will bump -
steer, twist and launch itself into the nearest dyke.
High road crowns, shifting cambers, sudden drop offs, none of it phases the composure of the GT C Roadster, and the
steering is quick to react and its feedback feels more interesting and nuanced
than it does in the
coupe.
More information about the 2011 Nissan Altima: Whether as a
coupe or sedan, the Altima feels quite sporty, with better
steering and handling
than most other mid-size sedans.
The car is lighter
than the old M3
coupe and a range of adjustments can be made to the
steering, suspension and engine response.
The stalk-less
steering column (turn signals are on the
steering wheel) sports paddles that are marginally smaller
than the
coupe's while all new 458 models will now benefit from illuminated
steering wheel controls.
Throughout the years, the vehicle has been used to test the merits of such systems as anti-lock brakes, double - wishbone suspension, variable valve timing and four - wheel
steering before Honda passed the technology on to other members of the family.As such, Prelude was never meant to be a volume car, which is obvious when one considers that its history has been marked by bland styling, cramped cabin room, less
than sizzling performance and handling more characteristic of a Cadillac Fleetwood
than a sports
coupe.
Believe it or not, this sedan (and handsome
coupe) actually
steers and handles better
than its Teutonic target.
We've tested the sedans and
coupes on slow, fast, twisty and hilly roads and on challenging race courses, and they go,
steer, corner and brake as well as, or better
than, anything in their segment.
And while other sporty four - door
coupes — notably Porsche's Panamera and BMW's M5 — might prove as rapid, both are blunderbusses in comparison relying on grip and turbochargers, rather
than delicacy of
steering, to make haste.
But the SLS, both
coupe and roadster,
steer, brake and corner more like a GT racer
than a stock car.
BMW sedans are now numbered with an odd number and
coupes are numbered using an even number; hence the M - Sport 3 - Series sedan and M - Sport 4 - Series Coupe, with upgraded suspension,
steering, and brake systems and more horsepower
than standard 3 and 4 - Series cars.
Just like with the
coupe, the new 911 Turbo Convertible will be about 1.1 inches wider
than the base 911 Carrera 4 and will receive a new all - wheel - drive system, active rear - axle
steering and adaptive aerodynamics.
I was a little surprised by the
steering with its snappy response, and there was a weightier feeling
than I remember from my time with the
coupe a few months back.
Packaging together far more
than the name would suggest, the kit includes the aforementioned 14» front stoppers, but also 19 × 9» dark graphite alloy wheels all around, stickier rubber (255/40 -19-sized Pirelli P - Zeros on
coupes, Goodyear F1 Supercars on convertibles), different springs and struts / shocks, Shelby GT500 rear lower control arms and finally, different stability and electric power
steering control settings.