Sentences with phrase «wheels angling by»

The 2019 Audi A6 also comes with all - wheel steering, with the rear wheels angling by as much as 5 degrees.

Not exact matches

The car's driver sits at a 45 - degree angle while she drives, an angle determined by NASA to be optimal for driving, and the steering wheel has an embedded dock for your smartphone.

Enables one to move one's car sideways by pushing it manually when it is supported by two retractable «bogies» — sets of small, unpowered wheels with axles at right angles to the main axles of the car.

With but 33 pounds weight added, the machine flew from one end of the field to the other, and made a sharp turn when struck by a sudden strong gust of wind, which caused it to wheel around almost at right angles, and also to incline inward very sharply.

As a result, the front wheels are not turned by mechanical inputs from the driver, but instead by a processor making angle adjustments based on the driver's steering input through the wheel.

Throughout the suspension's range of travel, SVI maintained stock - looking wheel travel so the Forester «s stance on a show stand wouldn't be marred by odd camber angles.

Getting out of the car only made matters worse, the RF's natural curves and angles sinking naturally into the more aggressive stance highlighted by the Soul Red paint job and gold wheels.

Its tall seating position, stubby nose, and steep windshield permit a great view out front, and the sharp steering angles afforded by a rear - wheel - drive chassis make for a relatively tight turning circle.

Torque - vectoring systems are intended to mitigate understeer while cornering by sending torque to the outer rear wheel based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and speed.

But as more engine torque is called upon by the driver, the Haldex's electronic brain does the math by registering axle loads, tire slip and steering angle, then commands the fast - acting electro - hydraulic center differential to continuously vary torque distribution to enhance rear traction with a torque split that is biased to the rear wheels by as much as 100 percent.

But the rack is surprisingly quick and made quicker still by the extreme angles the front wheels will turn to.

Two electro - mechanical actuators replace the conventional control arms on the rear axle and a «by - wire» system adjusts the tow angle of the rear wheels up to a maximum of 1.5 - degrees.

VW's «kill - switch» software, the EPA alleges, can determine whether or not a car is being tested by the steering wheel angle, the vehicle's speed and by barometric pressure, said Cynthia Giles, the agency's assistant administrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

Any suspension in which the movement, or angle, of a wheel is not directly affected by the vertical motion of the opposite wheel.

Depending on the steering angle and steering speed, accelerator pedal position, yaw rate and vehicle speed, PTV Plus optimizes steering response and precision by selectively applying brake pressure to the left or right rear wheel.

The steering angle of the rear wheels is determined by a double position sensor on the AHK actuator unit.

The Toyota Fine - T concept has four wheel large angle steering and four wheel drive by in wheel electric motors.

The combination delivers agility by altering the rear wheel toe angle while the dampers minimize body roll without giving up on ride comfort.

It is selected by a button on the steering wheel and reduces the angle of the rear wing to zero.

Developed in - house by Jaguar the IDD controller harnesses the capabilities of the rear diff, the torque vectoring by braking system and DSC to monitor the yaw rate, steering angle, wheel speed and directional acceleration sensors to optimise torque distribution.

The new Ford Escape's intelligent all - wheel - drive system gathers data from 25 external signals — including wheel speed, accelerator pedal position and steering wheel angle — to improve driving performance by readjusting the power split to give the driver a precise blend of handling and traction at all times.

And, where the sculpture of the current Lincoln Navigator is dominated by hard, straight lines and angles, this concept introduces more curvature throughout, with gentle bulges around both the front and rear wheels, and a more swooping, progressive hood slope.

From steering wheel angle to throttle response to a GPS record of your location through turns and straights, the tool box will help you become a better driver by allowing you to see exactly what you were doing at the track and then you can take steps to lay down even faster laps with that knowledge.

IDD is an innovative system that manages torque split by sending all power to the rear axle in normal driving until it predicts, based on sensor data such as yaw rate, steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration that torque should be diverted to the front axle.

Designers freshened the styling by adding angles, strakes and LED headlights to the front - end along with newly - designed 19 - inch alloy wheels.

Also, the steering ratio — the number of degrees the steering wheel must be turned to steer the front wheels by 1 degree — is variable; the ratio gradually becomes «quicker» (greater steering angle relative to steering - wheel turns) as the steering wheel is turned away from its center position.

The outer rear wheel will receive most of the torque when cornering, with the exact amount determined by the control unit based on the steering wheel angle at that particular moment, plus factors like speed and lateral acceleration.

Each clutch is actuated mechanically by an electric servo motor, which acts on the basis of inputs from the same sensors that feed their information into the DSC system: vehicle speed, throttle position, wheel rotational speed, steering angle and yaw rate.

The M5 turns into corners swiftly and you can make it pivot at once, carving out smooth four - wheel drifts joyfully controlled, at will, by modulating the steering angle and throttle.

The seat height has been reduced by 40 mm and the steering wheel tilt angle lowered by 2 degrees, creating a more engaging driving position with a low hip point.

The steering angle of the rear wheels can be varied by up to 2.8 degrees, depending on vehicle speed.

The Intelligent Control System instantly assesses the road's slope angle using a G - sensor and the level of grip as detected by VSA allowing added initial apportioning of torque to the rear wheels for smooth starts.

The firmer high - speed steering feel was reinforced by increasing the caster angle — and subsequent caster trail — on the front wheels, which enhances the steering's self - aligning torque.

SVX features improved approach, departure and break over angles, achieved by raising both the lightweight aluminum monocoque architecture and the four - corner air suspension system, employing long - travel dampers and revised knuckles, and fitting larger 815 mm diameter 275/55 R20 Goodyear Wrangler all - terrain tyres on forged aluminum alloy wheels.

This system provides for independent control of the steering (toe) angle of the right and left rear wheels by utilizing electrically controlled actuators.

This nimble SUV pairs quickness and efficiency, delivering brilliant handling and near 29mpg on the open road!Stunning from every angle, the bold stance of our Premium Plus is complemented by 18 - inch wheels, roof rails, xenon headlights and unique LED running lights.Inside, upscale engineering is evident in every carefully thought - out detail.

The Allroad adds a unique Offroad mode that adjusts the adaptive suspension for better offroad performance, locks the quattro ultra system into its all - wheel drive mode and disables the Audi Presense forward collision system, letting drivers take full advantage of approach and departure angles and get closer to obstructions (such as trees along a tight path) without being bothered by constant alerts or automatic braking.

By monitoring vehicle speed, wheel speed, gear position, steering angle, lateral G forces and vehicle yaw rate, torque can be increased to the outside rear wheel in corners to help reduce understeer and enhance the car's cornering feel.

The maximum steering wheel angles - an indicator of steering effort - were reduced during the obstacle - avoidance test by 22 percent on average; steering wheel angles of more than 180 degrees, which force the driver to move their hands on the steering wheel, were eliminated.

BorgWarner's pre-emptive on - demand transfer case enhances AWD function by connecting to the vehicle's control systems and monitoring signals including but not limited to steering wheel angle, accelerator pedal position and wheel speed.

The difference here is that Active Steering has been upgraded to Integral Active Steering, which adds the ability to control the steering angle of the rear wheels by up to 3 degrees through a spindle drive and a concentrically arranged motor.

AYC (Active Yaw Control) is the system that controls the driving and braking forces between the left and right wheels by judging accurately both driver operation and vehicle behavior based on information from steering angle, yaw rate, driving torque, braking pressure and wheel speed.

Ride height and damping are controlled by an electronic control unit receiving messages from sensors reacting to front and rear wheel movements, to body motion, to the car's speed, to the steering angle and to the pressure in the braking system.

It comprises two electro - mechanical actuators at both sides of the rear axle (instead of conventional control arms) that allow the steering angle of the rear wheels to be varied by up to about 1.5 degrees.

The sheet metal benefits from sharper angles and subtle performance cues such as the creased elements over the wheels, referred to as Quattro blisters by Audi designers.

In the Auto setting, the suspension was switched from soft to firm mode temporarily when a speed - dependent threshold in accelerator pedal movement, brake pressure, steering wheel angle, or body movement was detected by one of several sensors.

Side sills are protected by wheel - to - wheel wrinkle - black rock rails, that same finish also applied to the front bumper with integrated lights and tow hooks that improves approach angle substantially; a 5 - mm skidplate from the bumper to suspension crossmember protects everything underneath.

Stunning from every angle, the sleek silhouette of our QX60 is enhanced by 18 - inch wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, and LED taillights.The cabin has been meticulously designed with upscale elements and thoughtful touches to pamper you such as rich wood, heated leather seats, a sunroof, and metal accents.

• Standard AdvanceTrac ® with RSC ® (Roll Stability Control ™): This system helps maintain the intended path by measuring side - to - side yaw, or skidding, by the vehicle's speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle.

Controlled by a microprocessor using information from the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system's wheel sensors, yaw / G sensor, engine rpm and torque, and steering angle, the Adaptive Damper System can adjust every 0.002 seconds to adapt individual wheels to road surfaces.