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- ...ocusing on its strong electronic skills to develop intelligent systems for active and passive safety of vehicles and in the powertrain area with the objectiv ...trument clusters; telematics systems, body computers), Suspension Systems (suspension systems; shock-absorbers), Exhaust Systems and Motorsport, where Magneti Ma2 KB (319 words) - 01:21, 30 September 2010
- ...rt [[lever]] arms linked by a [[torsion spring]]. A sway bar increases the suspension's roll stiffness -- its resistance to roll in turns, independent of its [[H ...s called the [[roll couple]]. One effect of body (frame) lean, for typical suspension geometry, is positive [[Camber angle|camber]] of the wheels on the outside5 KB (793 words) - 09:26, 7 October 2009
- ...emi-automatic [[transmission]], [[ABS]], [[traction control]] and [[active suspension]]. The [[pinnacle]] of the driving aids was achieved by [[Williams F1]] tea2 KB (390 words) - 23:31, 3 February 2009
- '''Hydropneumatic''' is a type of [[automotive]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and fitted to Citroën cars, as well as b ...mately six times more flexible than conventional steel, so [[self-leveling suspension|self-leveling]] is incorporated to allow the vehicle to cope with the extra16 KB (2,430 words) - 23:46, 7 August 2009
- |Front suspension || Rigid Axle w/Leaf Springs |Rear suspension || Live Axle w/Leaf Springs5 KB (701 words) - 23:17, 31 October 2010
- ...ry was notable in that it was the first for a car with [[active suspension|active suspensions]]. | Suspension9 KB (1,187 words) - 11:16, 7 July 2009
- ...ed [[manual transmission]] and an electronic active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based o4 KB (514 words) - 23:17, 27 August 2010
- [[Image:Ford model t suspension.triddle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The front suspension components of a [[Ford Model T]].]] ...any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. The design of front and [[rear suspension]] of a car may be different.29 KB (4,645 words) - 10:46, 8 October 2009
- ...Coupé and Spyder utilize the same vehicle systems – engine, transmission, suspension, and interior driver and front passenger controls and safety equipment. The ...e provides a more comfortable ride, whereas the Sport mode stiffens up the suspension and provides fast gear shifts of around a quarter of a second. Automatic mo15 KB (2,080 words) - 09:51, 20 October 2009
- ...city to 2.0 [[litres]], adding a [[turbocharger]], [[four wheel drive]], [[active differential]], sequential [[gearbox]] and [[aerodynamic]] apendages. ...engthening measures. Before each rally, the competing cars are fitted with suspension and tyres along with different differential settings to suit the conditions6 KB (698 words) - 12:37, 20 November 2009
- ...and was important in fine-tuning the team's active [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] system, scoring his first ever F1 point at the [[Brazilian Grand Prix]].10 KB (1,443 words) - 18:27, 24 February 2009
- * active suspension, telemetry and traction control are forbidden7 KB (1,038 words) - 10:10, 14 June 2009
- * Active — aluminum * CF2, carbon fiber monocoque mountain bike with suspension and Ferrari decals7 KB (1,076 words) - 15:41, 14 May 2009
- ...shbones]] at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear, coupled with [[active differential|E-Diff]] and F1-Trac [[traction control system]]s, designed to7 KB (1,002 words) - 20:16, 7 February 2011
- ...e end of 1993 [[WilliamsF1|Williams-Renault]]. After the banning of active suspension the Williams started the season trying to close the gap to Benetton. Senna .... This led to the now most commonly accepted theory that one of the car's suspension bars had came loose and impacted with Senna's head.28 KB (4,712 words) - 21:56, 2 March 2009
- ...ust energy is minimal, only one turbocharger (the primary turbocharger) is active. During this period, all of the engine's exhaust energy is directed to the ...merous small component upgrades, the Callaway GTVs included a much revised suspension, larger brakes and a twin-turbocharger system, boosting performance to near6 KB (973 words) - 22:07, 2 June 2010
- ...idual effect, it also works together with Diamante's electronic controlled suspension and four-wheel steering that Mitsubishi had equipped to improve total handl ...controllers on the vehicle such as an all wheel drive system or an active suspension system to improve vehicle stability and controllability.27 KB (3,920 words) - 22:51, 15 November 2009
- ==Active and passive safety== ...hicle occupant — can themselves operate in an active manner. An example is active head restraints, which move to a position optimal for preventing neck injur22 KB (3,293 words) - 22:58, 15 November 2009
- At the time, Alfa was very active in [[motorsport]]. Autodelta, the racing division of Alfa, developed a car |Suspension front: || colspan="6" align="center" |Independent suspension, wishbones , coil springs, anti-roll bar13 KB (1,823 words) - 22:22, 2 July 2012
- ...DC, an [[Alfa Romeo]] interpretation of the ESP – by use of stabilizer rod active control. Comfort is assured by the suspension pneumatic springs, which also enable the electronic control of the height f9 KB (1,490 words) - 13:31, 8 October 2009
- ...sports car with acceptably compromised interior room and a long history of suspension development to utilize the characteristics of the drivetrain layout. ...ies]] of flat engines features a Porsche designed and German manufactured, Active Valve Control System (AVCS) and Variable Valve Lift (VVL) system, that furt8 KB (1,221 words) - 12:10, 11 May 2010
- ...26]]. The drive for a mechanically simple car was also evident in the rear suspension, which used a [[dead axle]] suspended on [[leaf spring]]s. Later versions o ...pgraded, the rear leaf springs being replaced by a more modern independent suspension system using a rigid rear axle (known as the 'Omega' axle) with a central m37 KB (5,681 words) - 09:17, 18 November 2009
- ...h a special chassis, ideal distribution of weights, and specially designed suspension. From the mechanical point of view, the Giulietta had by this time reached active channel (steering angle, g meter longitudinal and lateral,13 KB (2,106 words) - 07:07, 22 December 2009
- ...aight line. Handling and braking are the major components of a vehicle's "active" safety. The maximum lateral acceleration is sometimes discussed separatel Cars with relatively soft suspension and with low unsprung weight are least affected by uneven surfaces, while o36 KB (5,845 words) - 08:04, 8 October 2009
- ...ok]]" electronic suspension, transmission behavior, throttle response, and active "[[E-Diff]]" differential. The feature is similar to [[Land Rover]]'s "Ter8 KB (1,269 words) - 10:36, 15 March 2010
- ...ological damper]]s. Reviewers of the car have mentioned that the MagneRide suspension gives the 599 a very comfortable ride but allows it to handle well at the s ...two cars. The two cars drove through 16 countries and had minimal (mainly suspension) changes made to the mechanicals.[http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/ferrar24 KB (3,460 words) - 15:04, 28 September 2010
- ...ntrol system|traction control]]. The car's stability and traction control, suspension and other settings are controlled by the [[Manettino dial]] mounted on the ...hicle, creating an effect that increases [[downforce]]. Another feature is Active Brake Cooling ducts, which open to direct cooling air only when the brakes12 KB (1,797 words) - 12:37, 19 March 2017
- ...for active precious metal sites. The catalyst is added to the washcoat (in suspension) before application to the core.11 KB (1,638 words) - 08:05, 8 October 2009
- ...[[1943]] in [[Bulls, New Zealand]]) was a [[Formula 1]] (F1) racing driver active in the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]] and widely regarded to be one of the best dr ...ified and ran second in the [[1970 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco GP]] until his suspension failed twenty laps from the finish. This was the race where Amon refused to28 KB (4,308 words) - 13:41, 13 April 2009
- ===Suspension=== * First [[torsion bar]] suspension - 1921 [[Leyland Motors|Leyland]]46 KB (6,094 words) - 13:24, 8 October 2009
- ...i in 1885 and now remembered primarily as a bicycle manufacturer, was also active in [[passenger car]] manufacturer from 1899. Bianchis were in general high- ...sump like the Mini, became universal; as did its use of conventional steel suspension in almost all other cars with the exception of Citroen- usually McPherson s12 KB (1,756 words) - 01:16, 7 February 2012
- ...f they must do other significant work, body work or [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] adjustments, the car will start from the pit lane. ...a car cannot start the race (engine failure during qualifying or practice, suspension fails, etc), the car can still join the race, but will take a 10-position p21 KB (3,484 words) - 20:54, 10 March 2010
- ...sion of the 8C-35 GP racer, with rear-mounted gearbox and full independent suspension. The 8C2900A was also a race car intended for the Sports Car category. Fewe |Platform|| Light gauge welded box-section frame with all independent suspension22 KB (3,314 words) - 20:56, 24 March 2010
- ...is different from [[Pagani Zonda|its predecessor]] in that it incorporates active aerodynamics. It is capable of changing the height of the front form the gr ...lready present in the Zonda on the longer wheelbase Huayra. The individual suspension made with forged AvionAl double A-arms have been tested extensively on the17 KB (2,787 words) - 18:29, 10 March 2011
- ...ifter karts''' depending on the design. By definition a kart must have no suspension (relying on chassis flex), and no differential (solid back axle). They are ...ortant element of the kart because it must be flexible enough to work as a suspension and stern enough not to break or give way on a turn. If the chassis were n17 KB (2,621 words) - 12:06, 8 October 2009
- ...ime out in [[Mexico]]. The following race in [[France]] he finished sixth. Suspension failure in [[Great Britain]] led to a massive crash but the Italian bounced ...very old and was replaced mid-season by the 021. This car featured active suspension was not a success. For the third time in his career, de Cesaris failed to s46 KB (6,912 words) - 17:38, 11 March 2009
- ...speed [[manual transmission]] and disc brakes on all four wheels. The rear suspension uses a beam axle with coil springs. [[Air conditioning]] and a [[limited sl ...ntreal]] used a strengthened and slightly modified 105 series floorpan and suspension.34 KB (4,853 words) - 12:32, 13 January 2013
- ...k; being bolted to the cockpit at the front end, and transmission and rear suspension at the back end. ...e far more developed than American open wheel racers, which depend more on suspension tuning; for instance, the nose is raised above the centre of the front aero23 KB (3,769 words) - 14:04, 27 September 2009
- ...component is allowed to be heavily modified for racing, including engines, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires. Aerodynamic aids are usually added to the front ...ord]] financially and technically support their favoured teams and take an active role in promotion of the series.13 KB (1,926 words) - 08:47, 22 November 2009
- ...very bumpy surface, mostly due to Mexico City's location on a geologically active region. Furthermore, with an elevation of 2,285 [[metre|m]],(7,500 [[Foot ...ez crashed, although it is unclear whether this was due to excess speed or suspension failure. After the last F1 Mexican Grand Prix in 1992, a baseball stadium w14 KB (1,856 words) - 18:46, 27 September 2009
- ...out rules for a World Championship before [[World War II]], but due to the suspension of racing during the war, the World Drivers Championship was not formalised ...owed from contemporary road cars. Some, like active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]], were primarily developed for the track and later made their way to the s35 KB (5,462 words) - 09:39, 7 October 2009
- ...]]). Oliver was born with [[Down syndrome]] and Damon and Georgie are both active supporters of related charities. ...collided, breaking the Williams' front left [[Double wishbone suspension|suspension wishbone]], and forcing Hill's retirement from the race by his team. BBC Fo37 KB (5,569 words) - 23:18, 2 October 2009
- ...of the two-wheel drive Delta range: [[MacPherson strut]]–type independent suspension with dual-rate dampers and helicoidal springs, with the struts and springs There are a few more subtle changes, though, with the suspension mounting points to the body shell, now better insulated by incorporating fl34 KB (4,989 words) - 17:46, 6 November 2012
- ...very bumpy surface, mostly due to Mexico City's location on a geologically active region. Furthermore, with an elevation of 2,285 m,(7,500 ft) the thin air ...ez crashed, although it is unclear whether this was due to excess speed or suspension failure. After the last F1 Mexican Grand Prix in 1992, a baseball stadium w17 KB (2,179 words) - 10:34, 19 June 2016
- [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] continued to enjoy a dominant car, with active suspension and traction control systems beyond anything available to the other teams.38 KB (4,715 words) - 09:03, 7 October 2009
- ...tion by German forces: as the car was rebuilt, he modified the chassis and suspension. Fitted with an aluminum body, the work of Turin [[coachbuilder]] [[Rocco M ...e modified, and the car received an altered rear [[suspension (mechanical)|suspension]] geometry. The engine was further developed, the [[combustion chamber]]s b29 KB (4,362 words) - 11:46, 25 May 2010
- ...d not give Räikkönen the racing line). The resultant vibrations caused his suspension to fail while he led on the final lap, and sending him into the tyre wall a ...s [[Christian Klien]] on the very first lap. The impact caused a left rear suspension failure resulting in Räikkönen retiring from the race.56 KB (8,794 words) - 10:32, 19 June 2016
- ...an Grand Prix]] he missed a gear and let Piquet, who was using an [[active suspension]] car, through to win. A heavy qualifying accident at Suzuka in Japan for t ...itish Grand Prix]] at Silverstone where the team had reverted to a passive suspension set-up.67 KB (10,046 words) - 14:44, 6 November 2009
- - Alfa suspension, braking and engine components including turbo, supercharged http://www.alfabb.com - Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board Forums - A very active Alfa forum!45 KB (7,488 words) - 11:30, 3 October 2016
- ...classic tubular frame that supported the engine, the gearbox and the rear suspension wishbones. The newborn DFV suffered from frequent failures due to excessive ...various control systems. There was several case of wings, struts, or even suspension collapsing. Lotus won both titles in {{F1|1968}} with [[Graham Hill]] with67 KB (10,614 words) - 08:56, 7 October 2009
- ...e, however: They had dominated the race until the last two hours, when the suspension cracked. With 15 minutes left in the race, and with Stewart at the wheel, o ...second NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship, joining [[Jeff Gordon]] as the only active, full-time drivers to have won multiple championships. He also is one of th21 KB (3,191 words) - 10:17, 27 September 2009
- ...[1987 Monaco Grand Prix|1987]] win was the first time a car with an active suspension had won a Grand Prix. His win was very popular with the people of Monaco, a ...is engine expired in the tunnel. [[Jean Alesi]] took the lead but suffered suspension failure 20 laps later. [[Olivier Panis]], who started in 14th place, m38 KB (5,197 words) - 21:23, 4 November 2009
- ...x]] and Indianapolis 500 race winner; Montoya is currently one of only two active drivers (along with [[Jacques Villeneuve]]) who has won two legs of the [[T ...ailure 8 GP before, which shows the differences in [[Multi-link suspension|suspension geometry]] between both McLaren's as the torsional forces are carried out i74 KB (10,759 words) - 18:25, 4 November 2009
- ...ed fourth and led the [[1975 Spanish Grand Prix]] for nine laps before his suspension failed. He scored five championship points in the season. Andretti continue ...for the races, exploiting subtle differences in tire size ('stagger') and suspension set up ('cross weighting') on each side of the car to optimize it for each83 KB (11,983 words) - 13:02, 11 May 2010
- ...as second in his first attempt in 1963, dominating in 1964 until suffering suspension failure on the 47th lap, and completely dominating the race in 1965, a vict ...//www.ni500cc.com The National Indy 500 Collectors Club] is an independent active organization that has been dedicated to support such activities. Based in I27 KB (4,045 words) - 22:42, 4 November 2009
- ...turns, high capacity roundabouts, and slip roads. Other cities may apply active ''traffic restraint'' measures to limit the impact of motorised transport. ...rider resist sudden jolts. Some mountain bicycles feature various types of suspension systems (e.g. coiled spring, air or gas shock), and hydraulic or mechanical53 KB (8,173 words) - 09:32, 25 September 2009
- ...ar crashed into the outside wall, while Hill was forced to pull out due to suspension damage. The double-retirement meant that Schumacher won the 1994 World Cham ...s in the [[2005 Australian Grand Prix]], although he retired anyway due to suspension damage after driving back to the pits. Schumacher's supporters note that he95 KB (14,039 words) - 17:22, 12 January 2010
- ...g it the tallest [[volcano]] in Europe. It is also one of the world's most active volcanoes. ...a]], S.p.A. is scheduled to commence construction of the world's longest [[suspension bridge]], the [[Strait of Messina Bridge]], in the second half of 2006. Whe36 KB (5,047 words) - 14:06, 29 March 2010