Super TestCar reviews - Volkswagen - Bora - V6 4Motion sedanVolkswagen modelsElectronic System13 Sep 2001 THE Bora V6 4Motion marks the Australian debut of Volkswagen's electronic stability program (ESP). Working in conjunction with other electronic systems such as the anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control (ASR, or anti-slip regulation) and an electronic differential lock (EDL), ESP can recognise potential trouble for the driver and deliver signals to stabilise the car via a combination of ABS, ASR and the throttle position. It does this by using data supplied by the ancillary systems and by measuring the speed of the car around its vertical axis (yaw movement), the lateral movement of the car, the brake pressure being applied and the angle of the front wheel. If ESP detects understeer, for example, it will apply braking force to the inside rear wheel. Did you know?Though recognisable the world over, little is known about the VW logo's origin, other than its official registration at the German Patentamt (Patent Authorities) in 1948, around the time when the post-war British government transferred trusteeship of the Volkswagenwerk plant to the newly formed Federal German governmentAll 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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