Both the standard and Z51 trims can optionally be equipped
with adaptive suspension dampers.
Not exact matches
Adaptive suspension dampers and self - leveling rear
suspension are standard, and the BMW X5 xDrive40e can be equipped
with all the option packages of a regular X5.
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.
Besides the engine, the 2017 Mercedes - AMG C63 Cabriolet also scores an upgraded chassis,
with wider front and rear tracks beneath flared fenders, unique
suspension components, three - mode
adaptive dampers, and 18 - or 19 - inch wheels, depending on model.
The car also receives air
suspension with three - mode
adaptive dampers, more rigid
suspension knuckles, extra negative camber for improved grip, a new front fascia that improves airflow to the engine, and a quad - tip exhaust.
The AMG
Adaptive Performance
suspension has been stiffened up
with a more aggressive spring /
damper tuning, rounding out the SLS» upgrades under the skin.
Depending on trim level and options selected, there's a choice of four
suspension setups — steel springs, springs
with adaptive dampers, sports
suspension, and an air
suspension setup (which may be one to avoid if our experience
with the A7's jittery ride quality on air
suspension is any indication).
Underneath sits a double - wishbone
suspension with steel springs, twin - valve
adaptive dampers, and anti-roll bars.
Everyone will appreciate the
adaptive suspension, though; push the button to stiffen the
dampers, and the DBS becomes even more commensurate in spirit
with its 510 - hp, 48 - valve, 5.9 - liter powerplant.
The options list includes
Adaptive M
suspension with electronically controlled
dampers.
But still, we came away impressed
with the nicely weighted steering and the tightly controlled body motions afforded by the F Sport model's
adaptive suspension dampers.
The GT500's
suspension has been thoroughly revised, and models equipped
with the performance package include two - mode
adaptive Bilstein
dampers that provide a compliant ride even in their firm mode.
As the performance - minded version, the BMW M235i also comes standard
with larger brakes, a bolder body kit, two - mode
adaptive suspension dampers, staggered 18 - inch wheels
with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, variable - effort sport steering, and a 0.4 - inch lower ride height than the 228i.
Torque vectoring comes through the active rear differential, and the drive - mode selector
with four calibrations affects the
adaptive suspension dampers, the throttle, steering, and transmission.
My test car was equipped
with the optional PASM
suspension with adaptive dampers ($ 1,790).
Like the 360, the F430 has all - around aluminum - control - arm
suspension,
with adaptive dampers that have a stiffer setting in Sport and Race modes.
Chassis and
Suspension: Double - wishbone front axle; optional electro - pneumatic lift system on front axle; electro - mechanicalpower steering; multilink rear axle
with adaptive electro - mechanical system for individual rear wheel steering; electronically controlled twin - tube gas - pressure
dampers in the front and rear
with Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM).
The
suspension is surprisingly compliant given the Corvette's dynamic intent, certainly
with the
adaptive dampers in their softest mode.
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.
Adaptive dampers and steel springs is your next option followed by the same
dampers but
with # 2000 worth of air
suspension.
Audi also fitted the S4
with a sport
suspension, sport differential, variable steering rack, and
adaptive dampers to better cope
with both the pounding of racetracks and uneven pavement.
There are also two different types of Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), one
with adaptive dampers and coil springs and another
with three - camber air springs and
adaptive dampers.
To handle the extra power, the
suspension has been comprehensively reworked,
with firmer springs and stiffer
adaptive dampers.
It uses the same
suspension and
adaptive dampers, albeit
with specific tuning, and the bullish torque from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm easily makes up for the lack of top - end power and exhaust soundtrack.
The rear axle features a self - levelling air
suspension setup, but there's also the option of upgrading to an
adaptive all - around
suspension system
with Dynamic
Damper Control.
630i GT standard equipment M Sport Package (Luxury Line available as a no - cost option) 19 - inch BMW M double spoke light - alloy wheels
Adaptive LED Headlights Automatic tailgate Active rear spoiler Panorama Glass Sunroof Active kidney grille Chrome Line exterior finishers M Aerodynamics Package M Sport Brakes
Adaptive 2 - Axle Air
Suspension with dynamic
damper control Ambient lighting Comfort Access Professional Navigation
with iDrive6 and 10.25 - inch touchscreen 12.3 - inch multi-function display
with black panel technology Head - Up Display Speed limit info High Beam Assist Driving Assistant Plus Parking Assistant Plus Eight - speed sports automatic transmission
with gearshift paddles ConnectedDrive Freedom Wireless charging DAB Digital radio 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound system Two - zone climate control air conditioning Sensatec instrument panel BMW Individual roofliner in Anthracite Leather Dakota upholstery Heated front seats
with lumbar support
The standard features are supplemented
with a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats
with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear and
adaptive air
suspension with an electronically controlled damper system (Porsche Active Suspension Managemen
suspension with an electronically controlled
damper system (Porsche Active
Suspension Managemen
Suspension Management / PASM).
Every Mercedes GLC Coupe comes as standard
with retuned sports
suspension, including Mercedes» Dynamic Select system
with adaptive dampers and selectable driving modes.
This includes the
Adaptive M
Suspension —
with a focused sporting setup and electronically controlled shock absorbers — which adjusts the
damper mapping to the road surface and driving situation at hand.
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.
All Porsche Panamera Executive models feature more standard equipment than regular models, adding a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats
with multi-way electrical adjustment (both front and rear), roll - up sunblind behind the rear headrests, and
adaptive air
suspension with the electronically controlled damper system Porsche Active Suspension Manageme
suspension with the electronically controlled
damper system Porsche Active
Suspension Manageme
Suspension Management (PASM).
It's at home on the Nurburgring or American streets,
with the air
suspension and
adaptive dampers that were developed on the S - Class.
The
suspension uses double wishbones up front and a multiple links at the back
with two - stage
adaptive dampers all round.
The
dampers pair
with adaptive suspension that can be lowered in its most hardcore mode for a lower centre of gravity and a significantly stiffer
suspension setup.
Three
suspension tunes are available: standard, 10 mm lower with adaptive dampers (Porsche Active Suspension Management: PASM) or 20 mm lower with adaptive dampers (PA
suspension tunes are available: standard, 10 mm lower
with adaptive dampers (Porsche Active
Suspension Management: PASM) or 20 mm lower with adaptive dampers (PA
Suspension Management: PASM) or 20 mm lower
with adaptive dampers (PASM Sport).
Air
suspension with adaptive dampers is another new optional feature that will come to Australia.
Additionally, the Prestige and R - Sport trims offer Jaguar's
Adaptive Dynamics (adaptive suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
Adaptive Dynamics (
adaptive suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
adaptive suspension dampers and adjustable drive settings), a Black Design package (gloss - black exterior trim), a Comfort and Convenience package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, power trunk lid), a Driver Assistance package (
adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio
adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning
with advanced automatic emergency braking, surround - view parking camera, automated - parking system, traffic - sign recognition) and a Technology Pack (mobile 3G Wi - Fi hotspot, CD / DVD player, 10.2 - inch touchscreen and 17 - speaker Meridian audio system).
The
adaptive M
Suspension lowers the entire car by 10 millimetres or almost 0.4», ensuring a quick reaction to sudden steering manoeuvres and superior precision when entering a bend thanks to four continuously adjustable twin - sleeve gas - pressure
dampers with interacting adjustment of the inbound and rebound strokes.
Mustangs have always been good at driving fast in a straight line, but Ford added cornering to the current generation's resume by adding independent rear
suspension (
with adaptive dampers as part of the optional Performance Pack), and creating the hardcore, track - focused Shelby GT350 and GT350R variants.
The focus is more on comfort,
with the # 1,500
adaptive dampers and electric air
suspension taking the edge off any bumps that might catch out the special R - Design diamond - cut matt - black 19 - inch alloys.
(The top - end, $ 61,000 - base RX 460 Luxury also has AVS,
Adaptive Variable
Suspension,
with electronic
dampers that let the driver select Normal, Sport or Comfort ride modes.)
A lowered
suspension is obviously part of the equation as well, possibly
with some
adaptive dampers and similar components to boot.
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.
The car «s aggressive look is also enhanced by the new and more rigid chassis, now featuring a new rear multilink
suspension with high - performance
adaptive dampers.
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.
In addition to
adaptive dampers,
suspension upgrades over the Civic EX-T include stiffer spring rates, more rigid stabilizer bars (+7 percent front, +26 percent rear), and solid front and rear compliance bushings, the latter shared
with the track - focused Civic Type R.
As of right now the 2018 Civic Type R is still only available in one version, which comes fully loaded
with a 6 - speed manual transmission, limited slip differential,
Adaptive Damper System and a dual - axis strut front
suspension.
Allowing full utilization of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si's rigid body includes highly upgraded chassis and drive components, including a dual - pinion
adaptive electric power steering system
with variable ratios, sport - tuned
suspension, an
adaptive damper system, a helical limited - slip differential, larger front brake rotors (12.3 - inch) and wider 235/40 R18 tires.
Making the magic is the an
adaptive air
suspension,
with special new
damper valves that make continuous adjustments to meet the given conditions, firming up in the corners and softening in the straights.
Porsche's PASM
adaptive dampers come as standard, and in Normal mode the Macan glides over the road — especially
with the optional # 1,004 air
suspension fitted to our test car.