In the end, despite its meaty, 295/40, 21 - inch Continental CrossContact ultra-high-performance summer tires, the G65's ultimate handling limits are very low,
with the electronic nannies stepping in early and often in an effort to keep things from going pear - shaped.
Like Ping Zing irons, the Camry has a high tolerance for mistakes which it cleans up
with electronic nannies and a surprisingly forgiving suspension.
Not exact matches
There will also be a much wider array of extra-cost safety systems and
electronic nannies, as well as improved infotainment
with seriously upgraded connectivity.
Quicker steering, lightweight suspension pieces, higher - rate springs
with an inch lower ride height, firmer dampers, larger brakes, smartly tuned all - wheel drive, and
electronic nannies work together to keep the RS 3 pasted down.
The
electronic nannies were optional back then, though every Grand Touring MX - 5
with the sport suspension in stock also had ESC.
This is one of the most satisfying track cars on the market,
with plenty of power to get you in serious trouble, an overbuilt chassis that is rarely overwhelmed, and a few helpful
electronic nannies that can keep you from killing yourself.
Our own Chris Nelson said it best when he drove a Camaro ZL1 last year: «This is one of the most satisfying cars on the market,
with plenty of power to get you in serious trouble, an overbuilt chassis that is rarely overwhelmed, and a few helpful
electronic nannies that can keep you from killing yourself.»
The S7 does without
electronic nannies, but the New York show's S5S concept sported twenty - inch wheels along
with ABS, traction control, and stability control.
«If I had to chose just one to take to a track day,» he continued, «I'd say the Nissan would be more fun and probably a little easier to handle
with all the
electronic nanny controls turned off.»
We appreciate being able to disable the
electronic nannies, especially for track days, but
with them on or off, we've driven few cars that make it easier to approach our own limits without spiking stress levels off the chart.
The Macan is not weighed down
with too many
electronic nannies, but the parking sensors can get a bit frantic.
A Sport version lowers the entire plot by some 15 millimetres for an even lower centre of gravity — «facilitating tighter body control,» says Infiniti — while a whole bunch of
electronic safety
nannies, including Automatic Park Assistance
with Around View Monitor (AVM), make the Q30 easier to park.
With plenty of laps under my belt, I killed all the
electronic stability
nannies and got it sideways just for fun around turn four of the infield road course.
The ATS - V comes
with eight standard airbags and offers a range of
electronic nannies that use radar, optical cameras and ultrasonic sensors to help avoid crashes.
As required by the genre, our Explorer Limited came
with a full suite of
electronic nannies and conveniences including collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind - spot warning, navigation, MyFord Touch, automatic climate control, heated steering wheel, power tailgate and power - folding third row seats, among other goodies.
In Track mode, the chassis was shockingly neutral,
with no crazy push like the 2015 Shelby Super Snake we recently tested [«Numbers Game,» October]; no oversteer like the old live - axle, big - horsepower GT500; and zero noticeable intervention from the
electronic nannies.
Despite lacking European polish, the system reacts quickly and,
with Sport mode engaged, will let you play around some before the last line of
electronic nannies put the clamp on.
If you get too happy
with the gas midturn, a little AWD light blinks from the instrument cluster letting you know that the G37's
electronic nannies have saved your butt yet again.
If you're wondering where the
electronic nannies were in all this, you'll be pleased to hear that both the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) and anti-slip control have been given RS - specific tuning, with controlled drifting - fun - and - safet
electronic nannies were in all this, you'll be pleased to hear that both the
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) and anti-slip control have been given RS - specific tuning, with controlled drifting - fun - and - safet
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) and anti-slip control have been given RS - specific tuning,
with controlled drifting - fun - and - safety in mind.
However, through the sweeping curves of Northern California's Highway 9, the FX settled in and gripped through turn after turn, maintaining its composure well over the posted limits
with nary a peep from its various
electronic nannies.
Those «most driver - focused model» marching orders also yield changes like a standard air suspension that sits 10 mm closer to terra firma than even the Macan Turbo, along
with a unique Sport mode calibration for the stability control program that nearly doubles the allowable yaw rate (translation: the
electronic nannies will give you a significantly longer leash before yanking you back in line).
This news comes courtesy of gamesindustry.biz (and forum member
Nanny):
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