Super TestCar reviews - Honda - Integra - 3-dr hatchHonda modelsSuspension28 Dec 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON AN all-new, "Control-Link" MacPherson strut front suspension design (pictured) was developed to combine the precise handling, stability and comfort of a double-wishbone layout - which the Integra previously had front and rear - with packaging efficiency to free up space within the engine bay. Compared with conventional strut designs, the front suspension is improved via a long control link that precisely varies toe change throughout the suspension's travel. Like the front suspension, the new double-wishbone rear suspension is designed to deliver high-performance handling, stability, ride comfort and increased space efficiency. Rear toe-in during braking improves stopping stability. The geometry arcs the tyres rearward when compressing over bumps to reduce road shock and provide a smoother, more comfortable ride. By enhancing the rigidity of the body, bearings, control arms and stabiliser bar, the rear suspension improves tyre-to-ground contact for better handling. The rear suspension uses less space than conventional double-wishbone systems because there is no trailing arm alongside the fuel tank. This allowed the relocation of the exhaust pre-chamber from the cabin floor to the rear - allowing for a wider rear cargo area and a flat floor. Did you know?Handling improvements are also claimed courtesy of a stronger body, which has a 116 per cent increase in torsional rigidity and a 35 per cent increase in bending rigidityAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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