As a first step, Lane Keeping Aid applies gentle
steering wheel torque to help the driver steer back onto the intended course.
To help avoid lane drift while driving, available Lane Keeping System vibrates the steering wheel and can apply extra
steering wheel torque to help drivers keep the vehicle centered on the road.
To help avoid lane drift, standard lane keeping system vibrates the steering wheel and can apply extra
steering wheel torque to help keep the car centered in the lane.
Not exact matches
It also has active four -
wheel steering, piles of
torque, a six - speed automatic with paddle shifters and a V6 that loves to go.
There is also a new so - called «kingpin» suspension setup that's meant to quell
torque steer in the front -
wheel - drive Civic Type R.
Back on two - lanes, however, the JCW's
torque steer reminded me that there's only so much you can do with a front -
wheel - drive chassis.
The Abarth features beefed up, equal - length half shafts, and they're effective in combating
torque steer — the
wheel never squirms in your hands.
The 3.5 - liter V - 6 is no powerhouse, at 250 hp, but it has enough muscle to get the Ridgeline moving, and four -
wheel drive eliminates any
torque steer.
It also shares an eight - speed automatic gearbox, a
torque vectoring rear differential, electromechanical variable rate anti-roll bars and a rear -
wheel steering system.
Price: $ 58,415 / $ 64,980 (base / as tested) Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 5.6 liters (339 cu in) Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 417 lb - ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: Rear -
wheel Steering: Hydraulically assisted, 4 -
wheel Suspension, Front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, Rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented discs, ABS Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tire Size: 245 / 40WR -20 L x W x H: 194.7 x 72.6 x 59.1 in Wheelbase: 114.2 in Track F / R: 62.0 / 61.8 in Weight, Dist.
And because the EcoBoost's
torque curve is flat, a well - timed downshift using the
steering -
wheel - mounted shift paddles makes quick sprints from 80 to 100 mph only a finger click away.
STANDARD FEATURES: Compared to standard C63 AMG coupe ($ 62,302): +59 hp, +14 lb - ft of
torque Increased top speed of 186 Adjustable coilover suspension Wider (1.5 - inch front, 3.1 - inch rear) suspension track Forged 19 - inch
wheels Limited slip differential AMG compound braking system w / 1.1 - inch larger brake rotors and red calipers Wider (1.1 - inch front, 1.6 - inch rear) fenders Composite front fenders Aluminum hood Front air splitter Unique front and rear fasciae Side skirts and rear diffuser in gloss black Sport seats w / red stitching Carbon fiber trim AMG sport
steering wheel Red seat belts Rear - seat delete
VW's 4Motion all -
wheel drive eliminates a lot of the
torque steer you get with a GTI, meaning the Golf R feels usably faster.
Also part of the package are four -
wheel drive, four -
wheel steering,
torque vectoring, and an active suspension system that scans the road ahead.
There's a ton of turbo lag, but learn to drive around it and the 900 is a very quick car — and one with surprisingly little
torque steer, at least when the
steering wheel is pointed straight.
If the standard AMG body kit and interior accoutrements are not ostentatious enough for you, you may choose an optional Performance Package, which not only injects an additional 32 hp and 44 pound - feet of
torque, but also buys the carbon fiber engine cover, special
steering wheel, and red - painted calipers our test vehicle sported.
Thanks to patented Porsche tech like all -
wheel steering and
torque - vectoring, it'll lap the Nurburgring in less than eight minutes.
The old 263 - hp Speed3 had a nasty reputation for
torque steer and wheelspin, so all -
wheel drive could tame the new mill.
We've already mentioned rear
wheel steering, but also of note is the Panamera's PASM action suspension management, enhanced PDCC chassis control and more advanced
torque vectoring.
For fans of
torque steer,
wheel spin, and speeding tickets, the previous 270 - hp, 3.5 - liter V - 6 returns.
My question is - can I fit a
steering wheel angle /
torque sensor to a particular car that itself has no ESP / ESC (Electronic Stability...
On the one hand, the challenge of working the pedals and
steering wheel to overcome the
torque steer can be fun.
The top TL explodes out of corners without a trace of understeer or the old Type - S's
torque steer and
wheel spin.
The all -
wheel - drive system will feature a development of the GT - R «s famed,
torque - sensing, electronic ATTESA E-TS, matched to four -
wheel steering.
Top of a range which begins with a front - drive 177bhp 1.6 turbo, in current downsizing fashion, is the 2.8 V6 Aero with two turbochargers, a six - speed auto, «XWD» four -
wheel drive, DriveSense adaptivity for
steering, dampers, throttle response and
torque split, and non-turning front struts with separately pivoting hub - carriers for optimum offset (like the Focus RS's RevoKnuckle or Renaultsport Mégane's PerfoHub).
Numerically higher gearing would quicken acceleration, increase
torque at the rear
wheels, and create more opportunities for using the ideally placed paddle shifters behind the
steering wheel.
All versions of the 717 would feature all -
wheel drive, all -
wheel torque vectoring, and fourwheel
steering.
Partly it's the
torque converter of the six - speed ZF auto, which fuzzes the throttle response at low speeds, partly the variable - assistance
steering, which offers less resistance than expected as you twirl the
wheel.
Software calculates the angle and
torque applied to the
steering wheel, data which is then sent to an electrical servomechanism to apply proportional force to the
steering system itself.
Meaty
steering and powerful, progressive brakes add to the appeal, while the clever four -
wheel drive system sends enough
torque to the rear axle to allow you to trim your line with throttle.
Price: $ 183,000 Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 6.2 liters (379 cu in) Horsepower: 563 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque: 479 lb - ft @ 4750 rpm Transmission: 7 - speed dual - clutch automatic Drive: Rear -
wheel Steering: Hydraulically assisted Suspension, Front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, Rear: Control arms, coil springs Brakes: Vented discs, ABS Tires: Continental ContiSportContact 5P Tire Size F, R: 265 / 35 YR -19, 295 / 30 YR -20 L x W x H: 182.6 x 76.3 x 49.3 in Wheelbase: 105.5 in Track F / R: 66.2 / 65.0 in Weight: 3573 lb EPA Mileage: 14/20 mpg
FPP is intended to improve the driver's ability, by varying
steering -
wheel torque, to sense when the car is approaching its cornering limits, while FPO modulates
steering torque when exiting turns under throttle — guiding the driver into making the proper inputs to counter any oversteer.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four -
wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four -
wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt
steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped
steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
It rides on 20 - inch
wheels, packs a 4.4 - liter V - 8 good for 530 hp and 553 lb - ft of
torque, sends its power to all four
wheels via a ZF eight - speed automatic, and offers an electronically controlled differential, rear
steering, and continuously variable dampers.
There's a brawny 295 lb ft of
torque from 2000rpm, made easy to access by a six - speed automatic transmission - controllable through paddles behind the
steering wheel should you so desire.
Further up the price scale, these systems are evolving from passive monitors that beep and flash when they detect a threat into active assistants that apply the brakes or put a slight
torque into the
steering wheel.
There's four -
wheel drive with a twin - clutch rear diff that offers a proper
torque vectoring system that takes into account throttle position,
steering angle and road surface when distributing power across the rear axle and for the GSi it features a unique set of calibrations.
Base Price: $ 847,975 Powertrain Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 / plug - in electric hybrid Displacement: 4.6 liters (280 cu in) Power: 608 hp @ 8700 rpm
Torque: 390 lb - ft @ 6600 rpm Motors: Two permanent - magnet AC synchronous Electric output: 129/156 hp (front / rear axle) Batteries: 6.8 - kWh lithium - ion Total output: 887 hp Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: 4 -
wheel Chassis
Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Control arms, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented carbon - ceramic discs Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tire sizes F, R: 265 / 35R -20 (95Y), 325 / 30R -21 (104Y) Measurements L x W x H: 182.8 x 76.4 x 45.9 in Wheelbase: 107.5 in Track F / R: 65.5 / 63.5 in Weight: 3715 lb Weight dist.
Both the rear -
wheel -
steer and the
torque vectoring system were helpful, but the chassis was at the mercy of the standard all - season tires, screeching and understeering their way through the route.
Yes, front -
wheel drive, but there really is no appreciable
torque steer.
On occasion, I did feel some pull through the
steering wheel, but this was more due to an uneven road surface than actual
torque steer, and it was minimal.
My memory clearly failed me, as the wagon proved more composed and planted than I expected, its
steering more responsive, and the turbo - and supercharged four - cylinder, which sends 316 hp and 295 lb - ft of
torque to all four
wheels via an eight - speed automatic transmission, smoother and more refined.
Also encouraging is the panoply of assistance systems: front, side, and rear facing cameras as well as info including
steering wheel position, the slope / tilt of the terrain, suspension travel, and
torque distribution.
Even in the dry, this car regularly spins the front
wheels and there is fairly significant
torque steer on acceleration.
The six - speed ZF automatic transmission is doing its bit to soothe our progress through town, sliding imperceptibly between ratios in fully auto mode, though when we hit the open road and bring the
steering -
wheel paddles into play, it promises best - ever shift speeds and, with its locking
torque converter, a new level of responsiveness.
Evolution VI January 1999 Power 276bhp @ 6500rpm
Torque 274 lb ft @ 3000rpm Weight 1365 kg Evolution Minor styling revisions due to new WRC regs, forged aluminium suspension arms, extra spot - welding for increased rigidity Evo VI Mäkinen March 2000 Power 276bhp @ 6500rpm
Torque 275 lb ft @ 3000rpm Weight 1365 kg Evolution New titanium turbocharger, 10 mm lower suspension, faster
steering rack, 17in Enkei alloy
wheels
The
steering is nervous and strangely artificial off - center, not unlike what we've experienced in the Ford Focus ST.. Under hard acceleration,
torque squirms through the
steering wheel, despite the fact that this MKC is equipped with all -
wheel drive.
While the front suspension uses the same philosophy as before (the idea is to bring each
wheel closer to its center line in order to minimize
torque steer), there are new attachment points, as well as lower arms and
steering knuckles now made from aluminum.
Its chassis is aided by rear
wheel steering,
torque vectoring rear differential and an electrically assisted anti-roll bar.
Air suspension is standard and the Turbo S E-Hybrid also gets ceramic composite brakes, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport), Porsche
Torque Vectoring Plus (PVT Plus), 21 - inch alloy
wheels from the 911 Turbo and a
steering rear axle like the 918 Spyder's.