Sentences with phrase «which lowers the center of gravity»

The Mazda RX - 8 benefits from placing the powerplant low and far back in the engine bay in what Mazda calls an advanced front - midship layout, which lowers the center of gravity and improves vehicle balance.

If you're struggling to balance the board, try paddling on your knees, which lowers your center of gravity, until your dog is comfortable.

Not exact matches

^ but I recognise that both Alexis and Campbell are not the fastest in a race, they both had great acceleration and low center of gravity which allows them to go from standing to full run real quick.

This lowers the Center of Gravity (CoG) of the load on the babywearer, minimizing the strain on the wearer's back which is common in carriers that rely on solely shoulder straps.

These components include SafeCell Technology that compresses and lowers the center of gravity and reduces forward head movement, integrated steel bars that strengthen the seat's connection to the vehicle, reducing forward - flexing, and energy - absorbing Versa - Tether, which is a patented stage - release tether designed to slow forward movement.

They also have a low center of gravity, which helps them stabilize as well.

Once you add weight, you'll want to keep your hands in close to your shins to isolate the lift in the hamstrings and glutes and not strain your lower back, which can happen if your center of gravity goes out too far - such as when the weights are too far in front of you.

In addition to being mentally calming, it's also accessible to those new to exercise, partially thanks to the low center of gravity on the erg, which is helpful for anyone who has physical challenges, weight issues, or anything that inhibits them from moving as well as they'd like, says Von Frohlich.

«Anything over the three - inch mark changes the biomechanics of how you walk — your strides are shortened, you can't walk as fast, your body weight shifts to the ball of the foot, which throws off your center of gravity and stresses the knees and lower back.»

Spielberg's direction and Melissa Mathison's script never lose sight of the realistic, low center of gravity world of childhood, in which such marvelous adventures happen every day.

A key technical achievement is the low center of gravity afforded by the compact horizontally opposed four - cylinder, which nestles deep down in the engine bay.

The battery pack is located in the drivetrain tunnel, which also lowers the CUV's center of gravity and enhances handling.

Subaru finally decided to make a prototype car with a very low center of gravity, which eliminated the possibility of all - wheel drive.

The car looks top - heavy, but with its slight suspension drop and its weighty battery packs mounted in the floor, it has a low center of gravity, which means this Model X can hide its heft amazingly well as it transitions between turns.

The deft handling is made possible by locating the heavy battery under the floor, which lowers the car's center of gravity and concentrates the mass inside the wheelbase.

The BRZ also features unique sport seats, which provide good bolstering and are low - slung to further accentuate the car's low center of gravity.

To enhance that coveted go - kart handling, the engineers have increased torsional stiffness, improved weight distribution, lowered the center of gravity, and retuned the suspension (which again combines damper struts and a twist beam).

In the 2012 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti has the best - driving premium compact crossover on the market, which probably has more to do with its surprisingly low center of gravity than anything else (the EX35 is only 4.7 ″ taller than a G37 sedan).

The GT4's short overhangs and aluminum - intensive structure help lower its center of gravity, which should put its grip and handling prowess on par with a proper sports car.

The steering is highly responsive to even the smallest driver inputs, which requires some restraint since this is still an SUV that stands tall with a high center of gravity and not a low - slung sports car.

It also protects the battery in case of an accident and gives the Leaf a lower center of gravity, which helps performance.

It will be lower overall and have a lower ride height than the Cayenne on which it is based, with the intention of giving the more road - focused model a lower center of gravity and sharper dynamic qualities.

A Stage Two performance kit, adds a coilover suspension, which drops the ride height and improves cornering thanks to a lower center of gravity, plus a cold - air intake kit for the 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 and an after cat low restriction exhaust.

Called the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), it provides a more rigid structure, lower center of gravity, and a wider stance, all of which translates into more engaging driving dynamics.

It is a car with a rigid chassis designed to be lightweight and engaging, with the lowest achievable center of gravity, which happens to be 0.7 in.

The Volt is to also have a lower center of gravity, which I take means the battery sits lower.

[78][79] The next Prius is the first vehicle to use the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) modular platform, which provides a lower center of gravity and increased structural rigidity.

Autoweek gave the 2016 Mini Cooper a go and praised its handling as one of the best you could have for the money, saying that its «small footprint, low center of gravity and light weight give it excellent handling characteristics, making this car fun to drive no matter which engine powers it.

This has several key benefits including guaranteeing oil flow even when the car is subjected to extreme lateral acceleration, preventing «oil surge», which allows the engine to operate more efficiently while the lack of an oil pan allows the engine mounted lower, lowering the car's center of gravity and improving handling.

It's mounted in a transaxle configuration, which greatly improves the coupe's weight distribution while lowering the center of gravity.

A ride - height lowering by about 35 millimeters effected by NOVITEC sport springs, which also can be combined with the optional ex-factory magnetorheological dampers, benefits the appearance and results in even more direct handling thanks to the lowered center of gravity.

The electric motor allows for a low center of gravity, which helps make the Model S resistant to flipping or rolling.

Taking into account its low center of gravity, unique chassis set - up and lightweight construction, the 4 Series Convertible is an exceptionally dynamic overall package which will satisfy every type of driver.

The 2016 Optima features a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic, which helps reduce weight and lower the vehicle's center of gravity.

The engine is mounted mid-ship, which helps give the concept a low center of gravity and fantastic responsiveness.

The engine is also front - mounted, which gives it a lower center of gravity to offer incredible handling!

The UX marks a series of technical innovations, including the first use of the new global architecture platform GA - C, which delivers fundamental high structural rigidity and a low center of gravity, thus securing excellent... Read more →

The 2016 Prius is also the first to spawn from Toyota's New Global Architecture (TNGA), which among other advances gives the Prius a lower center of gravity than before.

Another unique M feature is the ultra-lightweight contoured carbon fiber roof of the BMW M6 Coupe and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe, which also helps to lower the cars» center of gravity.

Being lower than the Q5, it also boasts a lower center of gravity than the car upon which it is largely based.

Higher speeds result in a lower center of gravity, which in turn increases directional stability and aerodynamics.

Mercedes - AMG GT has a low - height center of gravity and a particularly refined chassis, which works under the supervision of the AMG Ride Control electronic system.

The 2019 UX is based on the brand's new GA - C (Global Architecture — Compact) platform, which is supposed to have a «super-rigid structure and low center of gravity.»

The Subaru BRZ boasts a low center of gravity enhanced by the placement of its flat - four 2.0 - liter engine, which generates 200 horses and 151 lb - ft of torque, and its rear - wheel drive layout helps to generate the pure driving feedback that sports car fans crave.

Chassis has 11.6 inches of ground clearance, which strikes a perfect compromise between great low - center - of - gravity handling and the ability to clear tough off - road obstacles

This results in a slightly rear - end biased axle load distribution of 57 % on the rear axle and 43 % on the front axle, combined with an extremely low center of gravity at approximately the height of the wheel hubs, which is ideal for driving dynamics.

They have advantages, such as a low center of gravity and lots of torque, which is the measure of pulling power.

Thanks to the boxer configuration the engine's weight is low, which contributes to the BRZ's low center of gravity and thus its exceptional handling and response.

The Getrag - produced unit, which forms part of the rear - axle assembly, has been extensively reworked with a mounting system that sits it 0.4 inch lower than on the standard SLS AMG as part of efforts to lower the car's overall center of gravity, revised software that is claimed to provide faster and more aggressive downshifts and a lower final drive for improved acceleration in combination with the increased torque loading.

Photos which have been leaked ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show seem to indicate that it is much more attractive, with a lower center of gravity and a decreased «junk in the trunk» appearance.