Sentences with phrase «wheels during cornering»

This system combines a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system that allows the car to instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.
The result is an improvement in the differentiation between the two wheels during cornering, thus boosting the efficiency of the torque delivery.
Only the axle bevel gear and the compensating gears in the differential, which compensate for differences in the speed of rotation of the vehicle's drive wheels during cornering, continue to rotate under zero load.
Unlike the process used by the existing Torsen torque sensing quattro system, the only rear - wheel drive components engaged when running in front wheel drive are the bevel gears within the axle and gears within the differential — the latter of which compensate for differences in the speed of rotation of the wheels during cornering.
The system enables instant delivery of negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering to achieve a new level of driving performance unparalleled by current AWD systems.
The AUC system utilizes intelligent control logic and high - response brake actuators to lightly brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw - moment.
The Torque Vectoring system uses the brakes to imitate the effect of a torque - vectoring differential, balancing the distribution of engine torque between all four wheels during cornering, improving grip and steering control, reducing understeer and enhancing driver confidence.
An optional sport differential can transfer the power between the rear wheels during cornering, while the advanced coasting function allows the luxury wagon to coast at speeds of up to 99.4 mph (160 kph) with the engine turned off.
Hollow front and solid rear stabilizer bars to help maintain maximum tire contact at all four wheels during cornering
Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars to help maintain maximum tire contact at all four wheels during cornering
Per Acura, the system enables instant delivery of negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering to achieve a new level of driving performance unparalleled by current AWD systems.
Harnessing the integration of the vehicle's dynamic control systems, this feature limits brake pressure on inside wheels during cornering to help enhance control through the turn.
The performance hybrid system, one of Honda's new «Earth Dreams» technologies (earlier post), utilizes a front - mounted 30 kW + electric motor, located within the 7 - speed dual clutch transmission, and a novel dual electric motor drive unit (independent 20 kW + units on each side) with a bilateral torque adjustable control system to instantly generate negative or positive torque to the rear wheels during cornering.
Also used for the first time on a Nissan vehicle is a new Active Understeer Control system, which utilizes intelligent control logic and high - response brake actuators to brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw - moment.
Utilizing an unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the all - new hybrid all - wheel - drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.
This system is combined with twin - channel Dynamic Response active lean control, a Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential, and Torque Vectoring by Braking, which transfers torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing understeer.
Bentley uses them for the torque vectoring, too, gently applying slowing the inside wheels during cornering to avoid oversteer and tighten up the turn.
By applying braking force to the inside wheels during cornering at high lateral G, the system creates a yaw moment, thus generating more turning force and reducing understeer.
It makes use of an electronic, multiplate clutch to shift torque between the front to rear axles as necessary, and BMW's Performance Control system directs power to the outside rear wheel during cornering.
The Sport's all - wheel - drive system incorporates brake - based torque vectoring to individually slow an inside wheel during cornering, and while that doesn't transform the soft - riding crossover into a BMW X6, it does keep understeer in check.
In addition to drive modes, the Ford Fiesta ST also gets brake - based torque vectoring — which brakes the inner front wheel during cornering.
This being a sports car with pretensions of purity, drive is delivered to the rear axle alone and it does without a limited - slip differential in favour of a system that brakes the inner wheel during cornering.
New this year for the Crosstrek is active torque vectoring, which applies the brakes on the inner wheel during cornering for better twisty fun.
The system uses a brake - based torque vectoring system to apply the brakes on the inside wheel during cornering, tightening the cornering lines, improving handling responses, and minimizing the effects of understeer.
This system incorporates torque vectoring, a technology that directs power to the outside rear wheel during cornering maneuvers.
In brake - based systems, the inside wheels are braked during cornering in order to prevent any loss of traction, which could result because there is less weight on those wheel during cornering.

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During hard cornering, the wheels closest to the apex are momentarily decelerated to aid turn - in and to reduce understeer.
Meanwhile, revised suspension improves handling, and a torque - vectoring front differential adapted from the Subaru WRX and WRX STI reduces understeer by applying the brake of the inside front wheel during fast cornering.
Its torque distribution is 40:60 front: rear, while V6 - equipped cars get Audi's sport differential — which actively distributes power between the rear wheels individually during cornering — as an option.
Oversteer is progressive and you feel the eDiff juggling torque between the rear wheels, especially during initial throttle application when exiting a corner and while countersteering the many slides on the slippery surface.
Its dual pinion variable ratio electric power steering is on the heavy side and pointed the wheels into place without fuss during more aggressive cornering, while its four - wheel discs hauled things down easily with a firm feeling pedal.
Most 111Rs had the skinny, 175 - section front tyre; you can fit a bigger tyre on the rim but ideally you'd go for wider wheels to stop the tread block rolling under during hard cornering.
The S model receives an electronic limited - slip differential that reduces inside wheel speed during cornering acceleration and stabilizes the rear end during hard braking.
The automaker touts its new Ford Performance All - Wheel Drive system, which includes Dynamic Torque Vectoring by transferring torque from side to side for better grip, handling and agility during aggressive cornering.
When the electronically operated system senses wheel slip or calls for added torque to the rear during high - speed cornering, the rear axle is engaged to send up to 30 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels.
The traction control system has enjoyed a refresh, too; a «GP racing» mode utilises the Mini's electronic faux - differential and brakes the inside wheel during especially committed cornering, no longer cutting engine power, something the standard JCW's keen DSC is too eager to do.
The GTS also comes with a sports exhaust, torque vectoring — which during hard cornering takes yaw rate and steering angle data to dictate brake pressure on the inside wheels — and dynamic engine mounts.
Most obvious are the wider wheels and tyres (255 section fronts, 285 rears), but there's significant structural reinforcement to better contain the lateral and longitudinal forces generated during maximum cornering, braking and acceleration.
DPC works at all speeds, not just during insane cornering, and it helps steer the car using the rear wheels even in normal driving.
Moreover, VW's XDS + feature uses the ABS system to electronically brake the inside wheels during fast cornering, which reduces understeer.
The fabric may make the Up's seats slightly more exotic, but their flat shape means they aren't very supportive and you cling to the wheel to keep you upright during cornering.
Forcing the outboard rear wheel to turn faster during hard cornering is the trick that helps both of these front - heavy sedans mimic the steering and handling behavior of a nicely balanced rear - driver.
During hard cornering, the car takes a confidence - inspiring set on its outside rear wheel.
Their chunky bolstering has the right heft to keep the driver snug during hard cornering without bruising ribs and the fat flat - bottom steering wheel is easily maneuverable, particularly when wrapped in leather as part of the Nappa hide package.
In the event of a failure during heavy cornering it is possible the rear wheels are locked at a slight angle causing a very mild crab crawl driving line but otherwise not affecting the vehicle's stability and safety.
Other technology includes Brake Steer — which stops the inside rear wheel spinning to cut understeer during fast cornering — and proactive suspension — a system that gives complete control over the car's tendency to roll, using hydraulically interconnected dampers (doing away with anti-roll bars) to vary the amount of body roll the car will allow.
During cornering, the required level of engine torque is distributed to the front wheels to provide excellent lateral stability.
The Panamera also has a propensity to pick up an inside rear wheel during hard cornering.
Designed to make the vehicle even more agile, the system can apply finely - metered braking to the inner wheels to mitigate understeer during corner entry, helping the driver to keep the vehicle on the ideal line through a turn2.
The SuperSport's adaptive all - wheel - drive chassis has also been improved, with around 60 per cent of the car's rear suspension components receiving revisions, while the car's front HiPerStruts — which prevent geometry changes during hard cornering — remain an innovative feature in this class.
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