A suspension architecture which breaks the traditional compromise between ride and handling.
Technology
- Combination of high stiffness at the contact patch with compliance at the wheel centre not previously possible
- Looks after all of the low frequency isolation using the suspension linkage
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Benefits
- Achieves a step improvement in the ride/handling compromise
- Subframe mountings can be optimised to reduce final drive and high frequency noise
- Packaging flexibility
- Can deliver almost any combination of elasto-kinematic effects
- Occupies a package space similar to any suspension with upper and lower lateral links
- Entirely passive and contains no expensive components
Applications
- Sports cars
- Luxury cars
- Front and rear suspensions
Case studies
All of our current ACC projects are subject to strict confidentiality with the vehicle manufacturers concerned.