All 2018 Mustangs will come fitted with the MagneRide magnetorheological
suspension damper system borrowed from the Shelby GT350, for optimized handling and a highly adaptive ride.
Not exact matches
Then there's the fact that the stunning looking bodywork features a lightweight mix of carbon fibre and aluminium body panels, while under the skin is a sophisticated all - independent
suspension system with multi-way adaptive
dampers.
As for off - road prowess, East Coast Defender included KAM heavy duty axles with electronic locking differentials both front and rear, heavy duty steering arms, a custom
suspension system made up of King Off - Road Racing shocks and steering
damper, as well as a 2 - inch lift thanks to a set of Old Man Emu coil springs.
Both variable steering and
suspension damper control
systems are optional upgrades, while top - of - the - line carbon ceramic brakes come standard.
BMW has also tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering
system, strengthening the mounting points of the front
suspension struts, and firming up the rear
dampers for better dynamic response.
To the already well - equipped Terrain SLT2, the Denali adds a power front passenger seat, dual - flow
dampers (on the front
suspension), a blind - spot warning
system, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Like that previous model, the 2018 TLX A-Spec gains a sport - tuned
suspension with stiffer
dampers and spring rates, a thicker rear anti-roll bar, and a retuned and optimized electric power steering
system.
Not strictly up for discussion on this «powertrain reveal» but the
suspension system will have race car style, horizontally packaged, pushrod
dampers, a carbon tub, carbon ceramic brakes and, of course, active aero.
This optimised
suspension tuning is based around new Magneride
system, essentially the same magnetorheological
dampers that underpin everything from the Mustang GT350 (which we are currently denied in the UK) right the way up to Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
With a little help from adjustable
suspension dampers, switchable anti-roll bars, active steering, and a torque - vectoring
system that integrates with the car's ABS and stability control.
Chassis enhancements include a standard sports
suspension with stiffer tuning front and rear, an optional dynamic
damper control
system, and a Brembo brake package replete with Mini-branded red calipers.
It wouldn't be a John Cooper Works special without some handling goodies, so the 2015 JCW features beefier brakes, an uprated performance
suspension, and an optional dynamic
damper control
system.
While both Lotus - built cars share the same basic steering and
suspension systems, the vehicles» spring,
damper, and antiroll bar calibrations are tuned to suit each application.
Front and rear anti-rollbars as well as dual wishbones and independent adaptive
dampers make up the 540C's
suspension system.
Chassis and
Suspension: Double - wishbone front axle; optional electro - pneumatic lift
system on front axle; electro - mechanicalpower steering; multilink rear axle with adaptive electro - mechanical
system for individual rear wheel steering; electronically controlled twin - tube gas - pressure
dampers in the front and rear with Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM).
Optional
suspension technology can incorporate data from the nav
system to adjust the
dampers, air springs, and anti-roll bars ahead of time, providing remarkable ride quality over bumpy roads.
STANDARD FEATURES: Novillo leather - trimmed interior Adaptive
dampers Competition package 19 - inch Y - spoke aluminum wheels 6 - speed manual transmission M dynamic mode M Drive M - tuned
suspension M - tuned variable - assist steering Cross-drilled compound discs brakes Xenon headlights Carbon - fiber roof Front and rear spoilers Polished quad - exit exhaust
system M sport steering wheel iPod and USB adapter
A new adaptive
suspension system uses electronically valved Sachs
dampers to adjust stiffness and ride height, while hydraulic flaps actively divert air across the flat underbody to aid with brake cooling and downforce.
In M760 form there's standard air
suspension and Dynamic
Damper Control, with an updated version of the roll - reducing Dynamic Drive
system.
Self - levelling air
suspension, which makes millions of calculations every second as it continuously varies the electronically controlled
dampers, is a major contributor here and state - of - the - art chassis control
systems are major contributors here.
There's a new 7 - speed transverse gearbox supplied by XTrac (still a single clutch paddle - operated
system), new front and rear subframes to help with the cooling requirements and aero loads now generated, new
suspension uprights and four - way adjustable Öhlins
dampers, the latest generation Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the incredible aerodynamic package developed in conjunction with Dallara, a new e-diff at the rear as well as a raft of electronic changes.
Other technology includes Brake Steer — which stops the inside rear wheel spinning to cut understeer during fast cornering — and proactive
suspension — a
system that gives complete control over the car's tendency to roll, using hydraulically interconnected
dampers (doing away with anti-roll bars) to vary the amount of body roll the car will allow.
Removable carbon fibre roof panel, uniquely calibrated SLA - type front and rear
suspension design, standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control
dampers, standard smart electronic limited - slip differential (eLSD) integrated with Electronic Stability Control and Performance Traction Management
systems, 19x10 - inch front and 20x12 - inch rear spin - cast aluminum wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport P285 / 30ZR19 front and 335 / 25ZR20 rear tires, extended fenders by 56 mm at the front and 80 mm at the rear, Brembo brakes (371x33mm front and 365x25mm rear two - piece steel brake discs, aluminum six - piston front and four - piston rear fixed calipers), a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon - fibre hood with a larger vent, larger front fender vents and unique air blades over the inlets on the rear fenders, a larger unique rear spoiler, and rear - fascia openings that are larger than the Stingray.
The Bora's four - wheel independent
suspension — a first for the Modenese brand — used conventional springs and
dampers rather than Citroen's cushy hydropneumatic
system, and its rear - biased weight distribution rendered power steering unnecessary — at least for rich bodybuilders who lived in parts of the world where parallel parking wasn't a factor.
The rear axle features a self - levelling air
suspension setup, but there's also the option of upgrading to an adaptive all - around
suspension system with Dynamic
Damper Control.
The Acura will come with a six - speed automatic transmission and either front - or a new all - wheel drive
system, plus optional reactive
suspension dampers.
The front
suspension is a double wishbone
system with Acura's Amplitude Reactive
Dampers.
• A580 transmission with Auto Stick and four - bolt flange • Hag 215 axle (3.06 ratio) with four - bolt flange • Modified air cleaner / induction
system • Injector covers replace engine cover (pia) • Prop shaft with four - bolt flanges • «Hemi Orange» block treatment • Revised clean air duct • Modified air cleaner box CHASSIS • New wheel / tire assembly (three - season, non-directional); 20 - inch front wheels and 245 / 45/20 tires (forged); 20 - inch rear wheels and 255 / 45/20 tires (forged) • Lower ride height (with spring length) • Brakes (new rotors, red calipers, and hoses) • Exhaust
system with 3.5 - inch tips and revised tuning • TIRE FIT
system (sealant and compressor) • ESP — unique calibration and three - position switching • Cooling module (42 mm core) and radiator hoses • Revised
damper tuning and spring rates • Increased output fuel pump • Modified front and rear
suspension knuckles • MK 25E ABS
system (July 2005 implementation) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS • Unique engine controller (NGC LEO) calibration • Unique transmission calibration • Custom cluster graphics (180 mph and 300 kph)
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.
630i GT standard equipment M Sport Package (Luxury Line available as a no - cost option) 19 - inch BMW M double spoke light - alloy wheels Adaptive LED Headlights Automatic tailgate Active rear spoiler Panorama Glass Sunroof Active kidney grille Chrome Line exterior finishers M Aerodynamics Package M Sport Brakes Adaptive 2 - Axle Air
Suspension with dynamic
damper control Ambient lighting Comfort Access Professional Navigation with iDrive6 and 10.25 - inch touchscreen 12.3 - inch multi-function display with black panel technology Head - Up Display Speed limit info High Beam Assist Driving Assistant Plus Parking Assistant Plus Eight - speed sports automatic transmission with gearshift paddles ConnectedDrive Freedom Wireless charging DAB Digital radio 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound
system Two - zone climate control air conditioning Sensatec instrument panel BMW Individual roofliner in Anthracite Leather Dakota upholstery Heated front seats with lumbar support
The standard features are supplemented with a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear and adaptive air
suspension with an electronically controlled damper system (Porsche Active Suspension Managemen
suspension with an electronically controlled
damper system (Porsche Active
Suspension Managemen
Suspension Management / PASM).
Its an annoyance that you have to pay extra for the Active Drive option fitted to our test car, though; in our experience this trick
suspension system improves both ride comfort and handling considerably, and allows you to tailor the
dampers to suit your mood and the road conditions.
Rear
suspension highlights include an independent, multilink
system with upper and lower lateral links, SRT - tuned ZF Sachs twin - tube coilover
dampers and 42 N / mm springs.
Every Mercedes GLC Coupe comes as standard with retuned sports
suspension, including Mercedes» Dynamic Select
system with adaptive
dampers and selectable driving modes.
If you're looking for a sporty version of the Fusion that still has some top - end features, the V6 Sport starts with features from the SE with the Luxury package and adds a turbocharged V6 engine (325 hp, 380 lb - ft), all - wheel drive, a different grille, 19 - inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, a rear spoiler, adjustable
suspension dampers, leather and simulated suede upholstery, and a nine - speaker audio
system.
All Porsche Panamera Executive models feature more standard equipment than regular models, adding a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment (both front and rear), roll - up sunblind behind the rear headrests, and adaptive air
suspension with the electronically controlled damper system Porsche Active Suspension Manageme
suspension with the electronically controlled
damper system Porsche Active
Suspension Manageme
Suspension Management (PASM).
The
suspension choices (hosted by Autoblog) include NISMO S - Tune Springs and
Dampers, KW Variant 3s and an A'PEXi S1
Damper System.
Every corner of the car is constantly monitored — roll, pitch, yaw — tweaking the adaptive air
suspension and active
damper systems to ensure equal parts pace and comfort.
It has air springs as standard at the rear - end, which includes a self - leveling function, though a full air -
suspension system, with constantly variable
dampers and active roll control, will be available as an option.
Both 911 GT3 models have Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), an electronic
damper adjustment
system, fitted as standard.
Additionally, the Prestige and R - Sport trims offer Jaguar's Adaptive Dynamics (adaptive
suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking
system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
system).
The 2018 Fit gets retuned
suspension dampers, a more rigid steering
system and additional body reinforcements.
With standard front and rear locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV
dampers and a
suspension system specifically engineered for four - wheeling, the ZR2 is built to handle anything you throw at it.
The active
suspension control
system combines with the
damper control
system and the air
suspension to keep roll to a minimum while still keeping things cushy.
Mechanical upgrades to the car include a modified 1.2 - litre Revotron turbo - petrol motor from the standard Bolt, a revised
suspension with retuned springs and
dampers making the car sit lower, a performance calibrated electric power steering and a high - flow exhaust
system.
The 2018 Fit has retuned
suspension dampers, a more rigid steering
system and additional body reinforcements over the last model year.
The Quattroporte will also feature Maserati's new Skyhook
suspension system, along with adjustable
dampers and speed - sensitive hydraulic steering.
Adding to the dynamic capabilities of the ZDX is the available Integrated Dynamics
System (IDS), which tailors the fully independent
suspension's Active
Damper System and speed - sensitive steering together to suit the driver's preference for a more comfortable or a more sporting ride - available for easy change at the turn of a dial.
I wish that at least the Comfort
suspension pack is offered here as standard, but based on past record, higher spec'd
suspension systems aren't the fashion — the CBU X3 was initially offered with dynamic
dampers, but these were eliminated from the spec sheet when it went CKD.
Another interesting feature offered by the new GLA45 AMG is the AMG sports
suspension, which features specially tuned spring and
damper units, and the AMG high - performance braking
system with vented and cross-drilled rotors.