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Getting more downforce is the goal of Formula 1 teams. The benefits of more downforce include increased stability and grip on the track. Also, it can increase the lap time. More downforce means that a car will be lighter, and therefore, faster. This helps make Formula 1 racing possible. There are many different ways …
Powered by a 2.3-litre S14 inline-four, the 1986 BMW M3 is a European-specification model. It has a five-speed manual transmission, a forged crank, exhaust headers, an Alpine stereo, and an M3 Sport Evolution-specific shift knob. The engine also has Bilstein dampers and a limited-slip differential. Originally painted Lachs Silver Metallic, it was repainted Alpine White …
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In a coilover shock absorber, a spring act as an energy storing device. The spring affects the performance of the vehicle. Hence need to be designed carefully according to the required vehicle performance. A compression spring is one such type which is simple in geometry and commonly used in a coilover shock absorber. A spring …
The Mercedes Benz S-class series has not only broken the conventions of conventional automotive technology but also succeeded in creating a blend of luxury, comfort, and autonomy. Born in 1972 Mercedes S -class has proven to be the world’s best-selling sedan. The latest addition to the series reveals added safetyfeatures, a higher level of driver …
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The Mercedes C-Class’s newer generation luxury saloon includes the latest technology of Agility Control. This is a suspension system that is intelligent and adaptive. By sensing road conditions, it can adjust its damping characteristics. The C-Class comes with Agility-Control and Selective Damping. According to the manufacturer, this provides better ride comfort without sacrificing precision and …
Since the invention of the interior combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed junkies, and racecar designers are finding out ways that to spice up its power. One of the ways of adding power is to make a much bigger engine. However larger engines, that weigh a lot and price a lot to make and maintain, do …
What is electronic pedestrian protection system? Electronic Pedestrian Protection is a passive safety system. Engineers designed it to lower the intensity of injuries that occur to a pedestrian after striking a running vehicle. Pedestrians are particularly at risk in traffic. In most accidents, the pedestrian collides with the front of the vehicle. Legal requirements and …
What is crosswind assist? So, when you drive a bigger vehicle, you may not realize it, but wind and airflow can play a huge role in your performance capabilities. This is often referred to as crosswind, which is defined as a wind blowing crossways one’s direction of travel. This wind affects the aerodynamics of a …
The blind spot monitor or blind-spot monitoring is a vehicle-based sensor device that detects other vehicles located to the driver’s side and rear. Warnings can be visual, audible, vibrating. Blind-spot monitoring uses a set of sensors mounted on the side mirrors or rear bumper to detect vehicles in the adjacent lanes. If the sensors detect something, they’ll alert you via an audible and/or …
Telematics is a combination of two words: telecommunications and informatics. It is often defined as, the blending of computers and wireless telecommunications technologies, to efficiently convey information over vast networks to improve a variety of services. Telematics systems perform a range of functions by gathering vehicle location and activity data and turning this into business …
What is CVVD? Hyundai Motor Group has launched the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to be featured in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The innovation was revealed at Hyundai Motor Studio Goyang, South Korea, alongside the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi the first engine to feature the technology. CVVD optimizes both engine performance and …
What is it? Cylinder deactivation is also known as a cylinder on demand (or Cod). If someone wants to save fuel, one of the easiest ways is to avoid using it. That’s the main idea behind cylinder deactivation, which helps to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Manufacturers also term cylinder deactivation as an engine …