The only problem was the electric - assist steering, which I would have preferred in Sport mode
while the adaptive dampers were in Comfort.
It's paired with a seven - speed twin - clutch gearbox developed from the 458,
while adaptive dampers, a rapid steering rack and Brembo brakes derived from the LaFerrari are all put together to deliver the most engaging Ferrari driving experience yet.
It generally feels detached, and
while those adaptive dampers might give you a little more flexibility - you can make it a hell of a lot more comfortable when you're not driving like a psycho, for instance - they rob you of precious chassis feedback.
The car benefits from a multi-link rear axle, and the E-Class Estate has self - levelling air suspension at the rear,
while adaptive dampers are standard.
The longer wheelbase helps iron out bumps
while the adaptive dampers offer a discernible difference between their various modes, Comfort and Sport arming the mid-size SUV with distinctly different on - road mannerisms.
The biggest change is at the rear, where there's now a sophisticated multi-link rear axle instead of a far simpler torsion beam,
while the adaptive dampers are claimed to work across a wider bandwidth than before.
Not exact matches
Then there's the fact that the stunning looking bodywork features a lightweight mix of carbon fibre and aluminium body panels,
while under the skin is a sophisticated all - independent suspension system with multi-way
adaptive dampers.
Jaguar's
Adaptive Dynamics
dampers use sensors to measure each wheel's velocity relative to the body 500 times per second
while the computer can order valving adjustments as often as 100 times per second.
The Dynamic Pack costs # 1600 and adds a sports exhaust and Audi magnetic ride — or
adaptive dampers —
while the Dynamic Pack Plus costs an additional # 1000 and lifts the top speed to 174mph.
Updated in 2015, the option of
adaptive dampers has largely rectified this,
while interior upgrades coupled with a few exterior changes, has put the A-class right up to the top of its class.
Adaptive dampers are standard fit,
while certain chassis settings — anti-roll bar stiffness, toe and camber — can be adjusted for circuit use.
Carbon ceramic brakes are standard fit,
while dynamic steering and
adaptive dampers are both optional extras.
A new
adaptive suspension system uses electronically valved Sachs
dampers to adjust stiffness and ride height,
while hydraulic flaps actively divert air across the flat underbody to aid with brake cooling and downforce.
The Sport wears 19 - inch black - and - chrome alloy wheels, LED fog lights and a rear spoiler,
while Touring trims get full - LED headlights,
adaptive dampers, and front and rear parking sensors.
The EX-L primarily adds leather upholstery,
while the top - trim Touring boasts every feature available on the Accord, including
adaptive dampers for an even cushier ride.
In order to manage the extra rear mass of the XFR - S Sportbrake
while retaining the sharp turn - in and response of the XFR - S Saloon, the Sportbrake's rear suspension has been modified with revisions to both rear spring rates and the
adaptive damper tune.
Clicking the
adaptive dampers to Sport mode shores up some of the wallow, and
while the steering never whispers a single jot of information from those impossibly wide front tires, at least in Sport and Drag mode you don't feel like you're twirling an arcade game's tiller.
The front of the DB11's 1,770 - kg body leans on a front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar and
adaptive dampers,
while the rear axle features a multi-link setup with coil springs, anti-roll bar, and
adaptive dampers as well.
Standard equipment includes self - levelling air suspension at the rear,
while Dynamic
Damper Control, the
Adaptive Drive system with active body roll stabilisation, Integral Active Steering — which is now also available in conjunction with xDrive — and M Sport suspension can be specified as options.
To help slow this near two - tonne SUV, you get the brakes from the Macan Turbo,
while handling is improved with standard
adaptive dampers including a 15 mm ride height reduction.
255 mm tires go a long way toward holding grip,
while the rear axles combine air suspension with
adaptive dampers.
Standard on the RS 7 is the continuously variable RS - tuned
adaptive air suspension,
while electronically controlled
damper systems adjust the body height of the vehicle based on driving circumstances.
While MultiSense alters throttle mapping, steering input, engine response and gearbox shift patterns it doesn't include
adaptive dampers, but that's not such a bad thing as the Renault Sport suspension and chassis setup is more than adequate in Sport mode, and it certainly doesn't need to be any stiffer.
Enhancing the Astra's dynamic performance still further is the option of Vauxhall's clever FlexRide system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique
damper settings — standard, sport and tour —
while being fully
adaptive to changes in driving style and cornering speed.
The Brembos offer tremendous stopping power, there's superb grip from the Michelin rubber,
while the hi - po four - door has impressive high - speed stability, and accurate, well - weighted steering - it goes exactly where you point it — with great body control thanks to two - mode
adaptive dampers and the limited - slip diff.
Adaptive dampers, an electronically controlled locking front differential and variable - rate «progressive» steering are still all standard,
while new Black - line, White - line and Orange - line option packs add two - tone 19in wheels and coloured body bits to personalise the exterior.
There's no fancy
adaptive dampers or sport suspension options here: The front wheel - drive Tivoli features McPherson strut suspension up front and a Torsen beam set - up at the rear,
while the 4x4 version replaces the rear suspension with a more advanced multi-link system.
The suspension incorporates a rear air ride system as standard,
while Dynamic
Damper Control, an
Adaptive Drive system, Integral Active Steering, and M Sport suspension are all optional.
Ride quality from standard - issue Bilstein
adaptive dampers firms up nicely in the sportier of the Jeep's five driving modes,
while the default «Auto» mode represents the best of both worlds with a buttoned - down but perfectly streetable ride compromise.
Mercedes - Benz went for a softer
dampers setting, even though our test car came with AMG suspension,
while the BMW had
adaptive dampers with three different settings: ECO PRO (or comfort), NORMAL and SPORT.
It has a double wishbone front and rear suspension setup teamed up with
adaptive dampers,
while the braking is taken care of by vast 390 mm carbon ceramic discs with six - piston calipers front and rear.
It sits 15 mm lower than the Macan S,
while the Sport setting for the
adaptive dampers has been further tuned for even sharper handling.
There's also the Precision Package, which for $ 3400 adds the 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound system,
Adaptive LED Headlights, Multi-Function Instrument Display and High - Beam Assist,
while the $ 6400 Exclusive Package for the 520d Luxury Line offers 19 - inch light - alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Nappa leather upholstery, Dynamic
Damper Control, High - beam Assist and heated Comfort seats for the driver and front passenger.
Both the Macan S and Macan S Diesel come with steel springs and passive
dampers as standard,
while PASM
adaptive dampers are optional.
The specially tuned
Adaptive Damper System (see below) helps the Type R excel on the street and track by allowing different, optimized damping curves that also adjust automatically to suit conditions
while driving, based on steering input, lateral G and suspension stroke.
While based on the Ghibli, the Levante's suspension arms have been modified for greater travel and ride on variable - height air springs and
adaptive dampers.
I did find myself wishing for more feel from the dual - pinion variable - ratio electric - assist steering — sharpness is not a problem — and an «individual» mode so I could keep steering (and sometimes riding, via the
adaptive the
dampers) in comfort
while sharpening the throttle.
One comprehensive trim level offers
adaptive dampers a 7 - inch touchscreen and rearview camera
while options are limited to exterior colors, a wireless phone charger and a few minor trim details.
Other options include the Driver Assistance Plus package that bundles
adaptive cruise control, active lane - keeping assist and other active - safety features,
while the Dynamic Handling package features dynamic
damper control, M Sport brake and variable sport steering.
A new rear differential helps handle that low - end turbo torque
while the available four - mode
Adaptive Damper System, which includes Comfort, Snow, Sport, and Sport + modes, enables the driver a greater degree of control over how RDX handles bumps and corners.
The Civic Type R features a new four - point
Adaptive Damper System which allows for continuous independent control of each of the wheels; it's designed to limit wheel - load transfers during acceleration and deceleration,
while maximizing road holding.
Rear air suspension and
adaptive dampers aim to deliver high levels of comfort,
while the 10 - metre turning circle is a result of rear - wheel steering.
Urus ensures the best performance in every situation
while also attaining the best weight - to - power ratio in the entire SUV segment, mainly thanks to its best - in - class driving dynamics with an outstanding and completely adaptable package: 4 - wheel - steering, 4 - wheel - drive system with active rear torque vectoring,
adaptive air suspension with active
dampers, a roll stabilization system with continuous and immediate response, carbon ceramic brakes and mixed tires
Other differences are more obvious though —
while the Scat Pack model gets a static spring and Bilstein
damper suspension setup, the SRT 392 uses a Hellcat - like three - mode
adaptive system which allows occupants to alter ride stiffness on the fly from the infotainment display.
The steering has been re-tuned to make turn - in sharper, too, and
while passive
dampers are standard,
adaptive dampers are an option.
Audi says one of its priorities with the new Q5 was to retain sportiness
while improving comfort and its new combination of air springs and
adaptive dampers is key to this.
Notable standard features include a 6.5 - inch LCD screen with satellite navigation, smartphone and Bluetooth integration, premium leather interior, heated seats with power function for the front pair, cruise control, surround park sensors, LED ambient lighting, 20 - inch alloy wheels,
adaptive damping and a limited - slip differential.A number of packages are available, the Performance Pack offers a sports exhaust, 3 - stage
adaptive dampers, black tailpipes and a power increase to 573hp
while the Entertainment System Pack offers rear screens a remote control and wireless headphones.