"Uprated brakes" refers to brakes that have been improved or upgraded to provide better performance and stopping power.
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The taut suspension, larger tyres (255 / 35R19 at the front, 275 / 35R19 at the rear) and
uprated braking system combine to provide exceptional high - speed stability and sports car agility, with near - neutral handling balance through almost every kind of corner.
The Defender Works V8 is also fitted
with uprated brakes, as well as improved springs, dampers and anti-roll bars to enhance the handling, exclusive 18 - inch diamond - turned Sawtooth alloy wheels and beefy 265/65 R18 all - terrain tires to retain the rugged Defender's off - road prowess.
Technical details remain unconfirmed for now, but we wouldn't be surprised to see the MX - 5 Cup wear slicks, sit on adjustable suspension, use
uprated brake pads and breathe through a less restrictive intake and exhaust system.
Optional accessories such
as uprated brakes, as well as different damping and wheel and tyre offerings also mean the Nomad's driving dynamics will be highly customisable.
Brembo answered the call
for uprated brakes with huge ventilated 14.0 - inch - diameter front and 14.4 - inch rear discs and aluminum four - piston calipers.
The springs and dampers are also set up for better compliance on the road, though Caterham has retained the 620R's
uprated brake master cylinder and limited - slip differential.
Changes included preparations to install additional equipment, a certified calibrated speedometer, uprated brakes [60] with wear indicators [61][62] and a different level of standard equipment.
The completely retuned suspension and
uprated brakes lay the foundation for exceptional performance and driving pleasure.
Newly - tuned suspension and
uprated brakes help complete what should be a massively entertaining — and fulfilling — package.
Helping to keep things under control are a 6 speed DSG transmission, an Audi Sport mechanical locking differential and, judging by the pics,
uprated brakes sourced from the R8.
You bolt these parts onto your new MX - 5 and add the requisite safety gear,
uprated brake pads, and race tires, and you're ready to go racing.
The V8 mill is matched to a ZF eight - speed automatic transmission with sport mode, and fitted
with uprated brakes and suspension.
The original 2.2 - liter flat six was replaced in favor of a high - compression, 240 - hp 2.7 - liter engine, along with a full roll cage,
uprated brakes, SC rear fenders, and Lexan windows.
There is also
an uprated braking system, with four - pot callipers, 380 mm Alcon discs at the front and 330 mm at the rear.
Functional aerodynamic add - ons like a monstrous rear wing, nose - mounted dive planes, and a front splitter (producing, Dodge claims, a cumulative 1000 pounds of downforce) are paired with a highly tweaked suspension, lightweight forged - aluminum wheels, sticky tires, and
uprated brakes.
A new Track Handling Package features 18 - inch wheels in a gray finish,
uprated brakes, an adaptive suspension and variable sport steering.
Adjustable suspension,
uprated brakes and tyres and styling tweaks are all order of the day for the limited run Mini.
The original 2.2 - liter flat - six was replaced in favor of a 240 - hp 2.7 - liter high - compression engine, and the car was equipped with a full rollcage,
uprated brakes, SC rear fenders, and Lexan windows.
It uses the same 2 - litre turbo Ecoboost engine as its road - going sibling, but packs in an FIA roll cage,
uprated brakes and suitably track - tuned suspension.
It still exhibits a bit of roll and dive, as to be expected for a car in this segment, and
its uprated brakes stop strongly with good feel, though we didn't get a chance to see how they hold up on the track.
On top of the standard Corsa's equipment, the VXR model gets lowered sports suspension,
uprated brakes and a switchable stability control system, while the Blue Edition boasts the aforementioned paint, 18in alloys, tinted windows and some smart (and very comfy) Recaro seats.
For enthusiasts the big news was the introduction of the Zetec - S with a new 1.6 i 16v engine, stiffer anti-roll bars and
uprated brakes.
Grip from the new, wider tires is prodigious and
the uprated brakes stop with greater alacrity.
1SS trim includes most of the 2LT trim items and adds 20 - inch wheels,
uprated brakes, limited - slip differential and sport suspension and most importantly, the 450 hp V8.
Those wanting a sportier look and feel can place a tick next to the box marked AMG Line, this adds various AMG styled bodywork and interior touches as well as 20 - inch wheels and
uprated brakes.
The 1LE package is available for V6 and V8 coupes with manual transmission and includes performance suspension and
uprated brakes.
From a mechanical standpoint the main improvement were
the uprated brakes, with self - centering brake shoes and wider drums, transversely instead of longitudinally finned.
Priced from $ 47,990 the PP GTI includes an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip diff, bi-xenon headlights, LED tail lights, 6 - speed DSG, 19 ″ Santiago alloy wheels and
uprated brakes as standard equipment.
Other unique Fiesta RS features include a branded flat - bottom steering wheel and Recaro sports front seats, plus
uprated brakes and wheels.
Reigning in all that extra urge are
uprated brakes that include discs an inch bigger (25 mm) in diameter for more powerful braking power to deal with the Black Badge owner's more enthusiastic driving style.
To help you manage the performance upgrade, full LED headlamps, a front diff and
uprated brakes are also standard features on the ST Cupra.
Elsewhere underneath are six - piston Brembo brakes with full - floating, cross-drilled, two - piece rotors and
uprated brake pads.
Consider the SRT (née Dodge) Viper TA: stiffer suspension than a base Viper, track - focused Pirelli rubber,
uprated brakes, and aero tweaks.
As a result, the car is fitted with track - oriented features including an adjustable front anti-roll bar, Nitron adjustable dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs and double wishbone suspension,
uprated brake pads, FIA approved carbon fiber race seat with six - point racing harness, a removable steering wheel and a polycarbonate rear windscreen.
Their work includes aerodynamic enhancements, an SVR - tuned chassis, lightweight forged wheels with differential width from front to rear,
uprated brakes, Rear Electronic Active Differential, and a lighter Variable Valve Active exhaust, among other things.
The rims are designed to deliver greater airflow to
the uprated brake discs (395 mm front and 396 mm rear) and shed a total of 4.1 kg compared to regular F - Pace wheels.
To cope with the extra power, the Kodiaq RS will come with sports suspension and
uprated brakes, plus the usual sporty body kit.
This car enjoys 425 hp (or 444 hp with the Competition package) and 406 lb - ft of torque from its turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline - 6, plus a sport - tuned suspension and
uprated brakes.
1SS trim includes most of the 2LT trim items and adds the 6.2 - liter 455hp V8, 20 - inch wheels,
uprated brakes, limited - slip differential and sport suspension.
Uprated brakes are also fitted.
The Cayenne S Diesel, which is equipped with Porsche Traction Management active all - wheel drive, features
an uprated brake system — identifiable through its silver brake calipers — and «Diesel» badging on the front wings, among other things.
The $ 2050 Performance package is available that adds Recaro sports seats (the driver's seat is electric), red painted brake calipers (worth 5bhp at least) and
uprated brake pads.
SR Turbo has
uprated brakes and sport suspension, while NISMO adds performance suspension and unique exterior trim.
In line with its sporting aspirations, sport suspension with magnetic ride control, heated front sport seats, three driving modes including a track option, electronic limited - slip differential and
uprated brakes are all standard.
Rather than fit much stickier tires, Subaru has stuck with Michelin Primacy HP radials — sized a half - inch wider (17x7.5») to clear
the uprated brakes.