This new alloy rim design, based directly on the world of motorsport, reduces
the unsprung weight of the vehicle by 5 kg.
The drawbacks are that it does not allow each wheel to move independently in response to bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of
the unsprung weight of the vehicle, which can further reduce ride quality.
Not exact matches
The axle components are for the most part made
of aluminium, which keeps the
vehicle weight and
unsprung masses low.