Super TestCar reviews - Honda - Integra - Type R 3-dr hatchHonda modelsSteering6 Feb 2001 By P TIBBLES THE Type-R uses a lightweight, compact power-assisted rack and pinion steering design. Rather than modulate power assistance to the steering rack in accordance with road speed, this system varies power assist by a combination of engine rpm and the amount of torque generated between tarmac and tyre. Honda claims this system exercises more precise control over the amount of power assist provided. It also provides more linear steering when encountering lateral loads while cornering. The Type R's turning circle is 10.6 metres, with turns lock to lock 3.0. Did you know?Front-drive cars with plenty of power tend to tug at the steering wheel upon acceleration (torque steer), but composure is maintained with the use of a limited slip differentialAll 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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