The lessons learned from the handling, player feedback,
vehicle weight distribution, in - game game progression, track design and more have made their way into this next instalment in the off - road racer.
Not exact matches
Weight distribution uses additional mounted hardware (spring bars) to transfer load to the frame of the tow
vehicle itself.
This
weight distribution will help lessen drag and extra emissions from your
vehicle.
Weight distribution also plays a key part, where the trailer axle and load is will affect the rear brakes on the towing
vehicle.
We establish a basic concept for the
vehicle and then design its
weight,
weight distribution, center of gravity, body stiffness, and basic dimensions to achieve our goals.
Alfa says this is a car all about
vehicle dynamics, with perfectly even
weight distribution, no turbo lag, unrivaled torsional rigidity, and best - in - class aerodynamics.
The batteries are located low and in the rear of the
vehicle, contributing to its 30/70 front / rear
weight distribution ratio that increases stability and handling.
There will be various other reasons for the improvement too such as the height of the
vehicle will have been reduced, the pre-load on the springs and dampers will have been increased and possibly if the gear was in the boot, the
weight distribution of the
vehicle will have been centralised as you've effectively counteracted the
weight of the engine and gearbox up front.
In addition, AWD
vehicles tend to have better
weight distribution, which improves traction and performance.
The system uses feedback from sensors on all four wheels to determine variables such as road conditions,
vehicle speed,
weight distribution, etc..
Proper
distribution of
vehicle weight is critical to braking, handling and to the service life of components such as axles, springs, bearings and tires.
The Enzo is a rear mid-engined
vehicle with a 43.9 / 56.1 front / rear
weight distribution.
Positioned with rear overhang following the traditional transaxle system, it contributes to the ideal
weight distribution, with 53 % of the total
weight of the
vehicle at the rear and 47 % at the front axis.
RWD
vehicles have a much more even
weight distribution providing overall better performance and more predictable driving dynamics.
Electronic Brake force
Distribution (EBD) sends extra force to the rear brakes when you have additional
weight in the
vehicle.
To maximize interior space and allow for an adequate
weight distribution the internal combustion engine is longitudinally mounted, while the electric motor is housed in the ZF eight - speed automatic transmission at the center of the
vehicle — alongside the 7 - kW onboard charger.
Aluminum Hood Saving 11.7 pounds compared to the Civic Hatchback's steel hood, the Type R's aluminum hood directly contributes to the
vehicles low mass, lower center of gravity and optimized front / rear
weight distribution.
Based on the SRT Viper model — the lightest
vehicle in the lineup, the 2014 SRT Viper TA package builds upon the legendary on - track capability of the American hand - built supercar using a majority of pre-developed components straight from the SRT stable, that are combined into a carefully balanced package that extract the most out of the Viper ultralow center of gravity, 50/50
weight distribution and largest contact patch in the production car world.
It changes the
vehicle's
weight distribution quickly and imperceptibly, allowing cross-linking of the diagonal wheels to keep all four wheels on the ground on very uneven surfaces.
ck, 1.8 L Sohc Mpfi 16 - Valve I - Vtec I4 Engine, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (Ace) Body Structure Seats Cloth Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats, Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Fold - Down Rear Seatback - Inc: Adjustable Head Restraints, Cloth Reclining Front Bucket Seats - Inc: Driver Manual Height Adjustment Active Adjustable Head Restraints, Center Console W / Armrest Storage Compartment, 3 - Point Seat Belts In All Seating Positions - Inc: Front Automatic Tensioning System Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Doors Remote Power Door Locks, Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam, Door Pockets: Driver, Left Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, Rear Door Type: Trunk, Right Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, 4 Door, Body - Colored Door Handles, Front Door Pocket Storage Bins, Illuminated Driver Window / Driver Door Lock Controls, Pwr Door Locks W / Auto - Lock Feature, Side - Impact Door Beams, Child - Proof Rear Door Locks Wheels 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes, Wheel Diameter: 15, Wheel Width: 6, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside Under Cargo, Tires: Width: 195 Mm, Tires: Profile: 65, Tires: Speed Rating: H, Diameter Of Tires: 15.0, Type Of Tires: As, Tires: Prefix: P, Front Wheel Drive, 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) W / Electronic Brake
Distribution (Ebd) Mirrors Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Body - Colored Pwr Mirrors, Dual Visor Vanity Mirrors Air Interior Air Filtration, Manual Front Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning W / Air Filtration System Trim Metal - Look Shift Knob Trim Steering Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Urethane Steering Wheel Trim, Audio Controls On Steering Wheel, Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel, Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering, Illuminated Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio / Cruise / I - Mid Controls, Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Motion - Adaptive Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Entertainment Audio System Security, Digital Audio Input, In - Dash Single Cd Player, Audio System Memory Card Slot, Mp3 Player, Am / Fm Stereo, Radio Data System, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number Of Speakers: 4, Video Monitor Location: Front, Usb Audio Interface, 160 - Watt Am / Fm Audio System W / Cd Player - Inc: (4) Speakers Mp3 / Wma Playback Aux Input Jack Speed - Sensitive Volume Control Radio Data System (Rds) Fuel Fuel Consumption: City: 28 Mpg, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 39 Mpg, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gal., Instrumentation: Low Fuel Level, Indicator Lights - Inc: Trunk / Door - Open Low Fuel / Oil Coolant Temp Front Passenger Front & Front Side Airbag Status, Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I - Mid)- Inc: Welcome Screen Customizable Settings Digital Odometer (2) Digital Trip Meters Clock Average Speed Elapsed Time Average Fuel Economy Miles - To - Empty, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Dimensions Max Cargo Capacity: 12 Cu.Ft., Curb
Weight: 2, Overall Length: 177.3, Overall Width: 69.0, Overall Height: 56.5, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front Head Room: 39.0, Rear Head Room: 37.1, Front Leg Room: 42.0, Rear Leg Room: 36.2, Front Shoulder Room: 56.6, Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3, Front Hip Room: 50.5, Rear Hip Room: 51.4 Lights Privacy Glass: Light, Daytime Running Lights, Front Reading Lights, Cargo Area Light, Headlights Off Auto Delay, Multi-Reflector Auto - Off Halogen Headlights, Headlights - On Reminder, Map Lights Airbags 1St And 2Nd Row Curtain Head Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Driver Airbag, Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Stage Multiple - Threshold Airbags, Dual Front Side - Impact Airbags W / Passenger - Side Occupant Position Detection System, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags Suspension Suspension Class: Regular, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Strut Front Suspension, Four - Wheel Independent Suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Front And Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bars, Macpherson Strut Front Suspension Features Power Windows, Cruise Control, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Braking Assist, Abs And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 8.7 S, Mechanical Remote Trunk Release, Anti-Theft Alarm System, Rear Bench,
Vehicle Emissions: Ulev Ii, Clock: In - Dash, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Coil Rear Spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Intermittent Front Wipers, Grille With Chrome Bar, Center Console: Full With Covered Storage, 705 Lbs., One 12V Dc Power Outlet, Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt, Floor Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Cupholders: Front, Passenger And Rear, Body - Colored Bumpers, Window Grid Antenna, Child Safety Locks, 2 - Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Defroster W / Timer, Interior Remote Trunk Release W / Lock, 2 - Tier Instrument Panel W / Blue Backlit Gauges - Inc: Tachometer, Driver Footrest, Coin Tray, Remote Entry, Integrated Rear Window Antenna, Pwr Windows W / Driver Auto - Up / Down, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Front 12V Aux Pwr Outlet, Front Cup Holders, Maintenance Minder System, Security System, Immobilizer Theft - Deterrent System, Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars, Pwr Ventilated Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes, Eco Assist System, Drive - By - Wire Throttle, Compact 5 - Speed Automatic Transmission W / Od, Brake Assist, 2Nd Row Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch)- Inc: Outboard Lower Anchors Tether Anchors For All Positions,
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) W / Traction Control, Emergency Trunk Release
Its increased proportions allowed more passenger room while its perfect 50/50
weight distribution provided unrivaled
vehicle handling.
The narrow center console allows the driver and the passenger to be seated closer to the centerline of the
vehicle for better
weight distribution.
The compact 1.5 - liter gasoline engine, transaxle and power - control unit are placed within the
vehicle to help enhance
weight distribution and lower the center of gravity.
Some automobile designs strive to balance the fore and aft
weight distribution by other means, such as putting the engine in the front and the transmission and battery in the rear of the
vehicle.
This helps moderate overall
vehicle weight and optimizes the front / rear
weight distribution.
The front - wheel drive compact uses a dedicated EV platform with batteries housed in the floor for optimum
vehicle packaging and
weight distribution.
Electronic Brake force
Distribution sends extra force to the rear brakes when you have additional
weight in the
vehicle, while Brake Assist helps apply maximum braking force if it detects a hard braking situation.
In dedicated sports cars, a
weight distribution of about 50 % front and rear is frequently pursued, to optimise the
vehicle's driving dynamics — a target that is typically only achievable by placing the engine somewhere between the front and rear axles.
Enabling the driver to maintain confident control in difficult braking situations, Electronic Brake - force
Distribution (EBD) helps balance braking forces at each wheel of the
vehicle depending on the
weight of the passengers and cargo that the
vehicle is carrying.
Factors influencing the design choice include cost, complexity, reliability, packaging (location and size of the passenger compartment and boot),
weight distribution, and the
vehicle's intended handling characteristics.
Equal
weight distribution improves a
vehicle's overall balance and handling.
The GT - R's Premium Midship Platform layout places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the
vehicle, without the use of traditional torque tubes, allowing the suspension to operate independently while optimizing
weight distribution and maximizing tire grip at each corner.
Designed from the outset as an electric
vehicle, the I - Pace is built on a bespoke aluminum architecture that's said to deliver Jaguar's most torsionally rigid body structure, with 50:50
weight distribution.
Because of the effect the wheelbase has on the
weight distribution of the
vehicle, wheelbase dimensions are crucial to the balance and steering.
Weight distribution on the Expo's frame helps complement the
vehicle's outstanding suspension system.
The brake - force
distribution helps prevent wheel lockup and improves stopping power as the
weight of the
vehicle shifts during stops.
This system places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the
vehicle, optimizing
weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.
The T - shaped battery pack is located along the centerline of the
vehicle, between the front and rear wheels for optimal
weight distribution.
The gearbox was located at the rear of the
vehicle and was integrated in with the differential, giving the Coupe a 48/52
weight distribution between the front and rear axle.
The ELR's battery is a T - shaped, 16.5 kWh lithium - ion battery pack, located along the centerline of the
vehicle, between the front and rear wheels for optimal
weight distribution.
With placement of the engine and transmission assembly in a fore / aft position (longitudinally), the front axle is placed rearwards behind the engine, which leads to the criticism of some Audi
vehicles as being nose heavy, though the system still leads to better
weight distributions than transverse mounted engine packages as in Mitsubishis and similar cars.
Although these figures are somewhat impressive given the engine had only 150 horses — the 2000GT weighed only 2,400 pounds and had a 49/51
weight distribution — they were far off from similar
vehicles from the 1960s.
The GT - R's Premium Midship Platform layout places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the
vehicle, without the use of traditional torque tubes, allowing the suspension to operate independently and optimizing
weight distribution and maximizing tire grip at each corner.
(octane) / Capacity (gal): Diesel / 26 SAE Peak Horsepower: 310 @ 3,200 rpm SAE Peak Torque (lb - ft): 555 @ 1,600 rpm Transmission Type: 6 - speed automatic Model: Aisin A466ND Ratios: First: 3.742:1; Second: 2.003:1; Third: 1.343:1; Fourth: 1.00:1; Fifth: 0.773:1; Sixth: 0.634:1; Reverse: 3.539:1 Transfer Case Type: 2 - speed part time Model: Magna TX91A Low - Range Ratio: 2.717:1 Axles Front Type: IFS Front Diff: AAM 235 mm (9 1/4) open Hubs: Automatic Rear Type: Solid Rear Diff: AAM 250 mm with GKN LDC3 - 2 manual locking differential (PRO-4X) Ratio: 3.916:1 Traction Aid:
Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control (front and rear) Suspension Front: IFS double - wishbone; 36 mm stabilizer bar; Bilstein Monotube coilover shocks Rear: Solid axle with multileaf; 18 mm stabilizer bar Steering Type: Hydraulic - assist recirculating ball Lock - to - Lock: 3.75 Turning Circle (ft): 53.8 Wheels 18x7.5 aluminum alloy Tires 275 / 65R18 General Grabber APT Brakes Front: ABS; Electronic Brake - force
Distribution; 14.17 - inch vented disc Rear: ABS; Electronic Brake - force
Distribution; 14.37 - inch vented disc 60 - 0 mph As Tested (ft): 109.5 Acceleration 0 - 60 mph As Tested (sec): 11.77
Weight (lb) Curb
Weight: 7,240 Advertised GVWR: 8,990 Trailer Tow Capacity: 11,784 Mileage (mpg) EPA Estimate: N / A As Tested: 12.54 Dimensions (in) Wheelbase: 151 1/2 Overall Length: 245 1/2 Overall Width: 98 1/4 Overall Height: 78 Front, Rear Track: 69, 68 1/2 Front, Rear Overhang: 28, 32 1/4 Min.
In a long
vehicle with uneven
weight distribution when the back end is minus kids, you'll appreciate having ABS in reserve.
Used by Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, as well as the Ford GT, a rear - mid engine layout is often believed to be the optimal engine location for high - performance
vehicles, facilitating perfect front - rear
weight distribution and balance.
The strategic placement of the fuel - cell stack at the rear of the
vehicle, power control unit at the front and T - formation configured hydrogen fuel tanks result in front and rear
weight distribution optimal for a sporty sedan.
Each tire on your
vehicle wears differently, depending on their position on your
vehicle, your personal driving style, your
vehicle's
weight distribution, and performance characteristics.
The Levante unleashes prodigious amount of power, coupled with superior handling thanks to a low centre of gravity, perfectly balanced 50 - 50
weight distribution and
vehicle systems calibrated to increase driving pleasure.
The
vehicle sports 50:50
weight distributions, new suspension, a pair of four - cylinder engines with both petrol...