It's more efficient than
traditional hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as electric power steering, which is becoming the industry standard.
As in the new Boxster (which shares many of its front - end parts with big brother 911), the new 911 Carrera 4S has adopted electric steering instead of
the traditional hydraulic setup.
Not exact matches
Traditional 911 geeks have been moaning that the new e-steering
setup lacks the feel and the tactile communication the older,
hydraulic systems had in droves, but my 911 Carrera 4S delivered laser - quality accuracy with instant and rich feedback.
The fully
hydraulic steering system was easier to package over a
traditional steering gearbox and link
setup and provides plenty of steering power when the ARB Air Locker is engaged.