It's far from ponderous, though, thanks to the controlled body motions, well - weighted steering, and nicely
tuned brake feel.
Not exact matches
The
brake discs measure 300 mm front and 262 mm rear, the largest in the Ceed range, whilst the steering has been
tuned for a more sporting
feel, removing the selective variable ratio steering in the standard car.
It
felt comfortable and responsive; the
brakes and suspension
felt well
tuned.»
The optional carbon - ceramic
brakes have bite and
feel and tremendous power, yet their response is so well
tuned that left - foot
braking seems natural.
Like the steering
tuning, the Toyota Corolla's mushy
brake pedal is partially responsible for the car's dull
feel.
There are four drive modes to choose from — altering steering
feel, gear shift and engine response — bigger front
brakes (+25 mm to 305 mm), 17 - inch alloy wheels with space - saver spare and, of course, Hyundai's acclaimed locally -
tuned strut / multi-link suspension which will soon also feature under the next - gen i30.
Fun
tuned in while noise is
tuned out A wealth of upgrades means the 2011 Lincoln MKX will provide a more connected
feel between the driver and the road through responsive acceleration, engaging steering, spirited handling and confident
braking.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise
tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center
feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc
brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for
tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering
feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock
brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic
brake force distribution,
brake assist system, corner
brake control, hydraulic
brake fade assist and drag torque control.
The
braking system is
tuned with a progressive experience when cornering, as the pedal offers a cushioned
feel that gets progressively more rigid as G - force rises.
With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the
braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car
feel like in public when you slow this car down it
feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not
feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't
feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it
tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]
The steering has good weight and decent feedback; no complaints on the
brakes, and the suspension seems
tuned toward comfort but with a bit of
feel dialed in.
The 2016 ELR's steering and suspension upgrades include: Revised calibration of the HiPer Strut front suspension Increased front spring rates and a stiffer rear axle Stiffer bushings for the front lower control arms, cradle mounts and Watts link in the rear suspension, for more precise control with no loss of ride quality Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system Front Damper Rebound Spring added New steering calibration
tuned to complement the revised chassis and suspension systems Revised
brake hardware and system calibration for improved application
feel.
The car's
brake tuning can be a bit problematic, the pedal
tuned to be race - car hard in normal use and only really softening and offering much
feel when there's heat in the tyres and ceramic
brake discs.
The pre-fill system ensures a consistent
brake pedal
feel, and is
tuned for speed proportionality.
While the IS - F's suspension
feels tuned for at - the - limit handling, and the
brakes are up to the job, there's a numbness in the steering that leaves you wondering what's really happening out there at street level, and when the suspension gets unsettled things get out of sorts in a hurry.
A single 10 - inch
brake booster with a tie - rod structure was utilized and
tuned to improve
feeling, effectiveness and firmness.
Suspension bushings have been specially
tuned for better
feel, and the subframe suspension mounts are stiffer than on other IS models to help reduce sway and ensure control under acceleration and
braking.
An extremely stiff pedal box contributes to a particularly solid pedal
feel, and the
brake assistance is
tuned to give a very progressive
feel, while softening the initial response.
Tuning of the electric power steering is updated for more
feel and heft, while Chevy says the
brakes were also revised to provide a more confident
feel.
The
brakes are well
tuned and didn't
feel too squishy or weird like a lot of hybrid vehicles do.
The well weighed and direct steering provided plenty of feedback and the Brembo
brakes felt well
tuned and responsive.