REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. A double wishbone, reputed for its high rear grip, has been newly developed as the base rear suspension system for the next generation of front-engine rear-wheel-drive sports cars, offering both sports car performance and fuel efficiency.

    2. Our objective is to achieve "both nimbleness and stability" and "oneness with the vehicle through the ease of understanding the rear grip" for the bold, pleasant feel of a front-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car.

    3. Stable roll attitude is enhanced by optimizing the high balance of the front suspension and rear suspension roll centers.

    4. A new suspension member (rear suspension member sub-assembly) has been installed due to inclusion of a high-capacity rear differential carrier assembly, and a drive system layout optimized for a front-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car (optimization of the propeller shaft joint angle and rear differential angle) has been achieved.

    5. Adjustments have been made for inclusion of a high-capacity rear differential carrier assembly. The entire rear suspension has been lightened while ensuring that each member's cross section is larger for rigidity.

    6. A rear shock absorber assembly made by SACHS has been adopted in accordance with specifications.

    7. A solid rear stabilizer bar with a diameter of 15.0 mm has been adopted.

      A004GN0E03
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      *1 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly *2 Rear Coil Spring
      *3 Rear Suspension Support Assembly *4 Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
      *5 Rear Stabilizer Bar *6 Rear No.2 Suspension Arm Assembly
      *7 Rear No.1 Suspension Arm Assembly *8 Toe Control Link Sub-assembly
      *9 Suspension Member (Rear Suspension Member Sub-assembly) - -