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 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.
Not exact matches
In addition to the
uprated engine and 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission, you'll also get AMG
brakes, AMG selectable exhaust, AMG adaptive suspension, LED headlamps, heated AMG performance seats, keyless entry, a premium Burmester sound
system, Comand infotainment with satellite radio, a rearview camera, park assist, and forward collision warning.
Expect buckets of offroad capability, with
uprated suspension, tires,
brakes, wheels, and off - road drive
systems.
Unique to the AMG SLC43 is an AMG styling kit (front splitter, deeper side sills, rear spoiler and diffuser), 10 - spoke 18 - inch AMG alloy wheels, an
uprated high performance AMG
brake kit, AMG speed sensitive steering, a sports exhaust
system and the seats are covered in a combination of Nappa leather and DINAMICA microfibre materials finished in black with red stitching.
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.
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.
The big front
brake kit uses 284 mm Tarox grooved discs and 206 GTI 180 calipers, plus
uprated pads and fluid (# 725), while a stainless - steel exhaust
system (# 420) and Group N engine mounts (# 156) complete what is a very serious 205 indeed.
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.
• Four - piston monoblock calipers fitted with high - performance Pagid RS 29 race pads •
Uprated two - piece front
brake discs • Twin front
brake cooling ducts • Endurance
brakes (optional) • Bosch race - developed ABS and traction control
system (optional) • Standard pedal box (optional) • Endurance pedal box (optional)
* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift»
system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts * New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive
system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» *
Uprated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned anti?roll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn - in * Revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC) for improved body control * Unique lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving
brake cooling.
The RS3 doesn't come cheap, though, and on top of the base price there's a long and tempting options list, including ceramic
brakes, an
uprated exhaust
system and a top speed increased from an electronically limited 155 to 174mph.
The car also features a fully independent suspension with dual - axis strut front strut and Adaptive Dampers at all four corners, as well an
uprated Brembo
braking system and a sophisticated aerodynamic package.
3 spec (from # 24,750 with the 114bhp 1.7 - litre diesel engine) brings leather heated seats front and rear, 19 - inch alloys, gloss black trim, a central instrument display and an
uprated sound
system, while flagship KX - 4 gets kit such as autonomous
braking, xenon headlamps, keyless entry and a panoramic sunroof.
Performance features include a dual - mode exhaust
system, driver selectable driving modes with a unique track mode, 20 - inch alloy wheels,
uprated 6 - pot Brembo
brakes and sport suspension.
Standard features include custom
uprated engine cooling (and transmission cooling for cars with an automatic gearbox), short throw shifter, performance half shafts, 20 - inch forged wheels, a «Shelby by Brembo»
braking system with six - piston calipers up front and four - piston calipers at the back, as well as Ford Performance wheel studs, track handling pack and exhaust.
The front layout features the now familiar independent steering axis
system, although all the front suspension components are specific: - spring ratings have been
uprated from 13.4 mm to 14mm / 100 kg, - damper calibration is specific as a function of the specific specification of the chassis, - the
brake discs are grooved and not cross-drilled, - optional TOYO PROXES R888 tyres (225/40 R18), or standard Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres (235/40 R18).
The new models will honor the brand's high performance claim with
uprated engine output, all - wheel drive as standard and special chassis components and
brake systems from the classic AMG models.
The F - Pace SVR gets other changes like
uprated spring and dampers, a new anti-roll bar, new lightweight forged alloy wheels, while larger, lightweight
brakes, a new active exhaust
system and the active differential from the F - Type.
Performance has been enhanced through the use of a tuned suspension, steering
system,
uprated rear axle and bigger
brakes.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift»
system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive
system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
system, stiffer suspension bushes and
uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving
brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP
system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic
brakes provide fade - free
braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.