And even accounting for the Macan's extra-burly power, its precisely tuned, finely
weighted electromechanical steering and body control seemed its biggest physical edge over its Audi cousin.
Not exact matches
The
weight saved in the new A4's forged aluminum suspension and the
electromechanical steering rack bring the chassis»
weight reduction to a total of 35 pounds.
The
electromechanical steering also saves
weight, about seven pounds, though that's not why the M division decided to use it instead of the traditional hydraulic system.
Typical MINI go - kart feeling thanks to model - specific set - up of suspension technology, with single - joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle; maximum agility due to
weight - optimised construction with a high degree of stiffness;
electromechanical power
steering with Servotronic function as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) in the MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door also with Performance Control; model - specific spring and damper set - up; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
The
steering, the same
electromechanical system used on other 6 - series models, is well
weighted and quite direct.
Considering its near 3,600 - pound curb
weight, the A5 feels nimble with a responsive
electromechanical steering system.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced
weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined
electromechanical power
steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced
weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined
electromechanical power
steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
The
electromechanical steering, with variable speed - sensitive assistance, is better even than that of the similarly configured system used by the 911 — superbly
weighted, eager to self - center and wonderfully direct.
And, yes, the
electromechanical steering feels good with pleasing
weight and feedback available through your fingertips.
Pivot bearings and lateral control arms made of aluminum reduce unsprung
weight, and stiffer suspension mounts and a sportier characteristic for the
electromechanical steering provide even greater precision.
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STEERING As with many modern Audis, not everyone will be convinced by the SQ7's electromechanical steering, which is well - weighted and accurate in Comfort mode but takes on significantly more weighting without the accompanying feedback in Dynam
STEERING As with many modern Audis, not everyone will be convinced by the SQ7's
electromechanical steering, which is well - weighted and accurate in Comfort mode but takes on significantly more weighting without the accompanying feedback in Dynam
steering, which is well -
weighted and accurate in Comfort mode but takes on significantly more
weighting without the accompanying feedback in Dynamic mode.
The
electromechanical power
steering is nicely
weighted for a 4,400 - ish - pound car, and the eight - speed tiptronic transmission is refined and responsive.