Impeccable handling.
Responsive and agile over mixed surfaces; proper aspect quickly restored after quick manoeuvres; fast, easy and controllable lane-changes; perfect stability even when braking at round corners. These advanced suspension systems, make Alfa Romeo a real driving pleasure.
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ALFA ROMEO DYNAMIC STEERING
This new generation steering system was developed specially to guarantee the driving pleasure Alfa Romeo is known for.
The advantages of this system can be sensed immediately:
- Direct, sensitive steering in all driving conditions
- Full integration with the vehicle’s dynamic control systems and its Alfa Romeo DNA
- Great driving comfort, due to variable power-assisted steering
- Very easy to handle around town and during parking maneouvres, due to a turning circle of just 10.9m
- Fuel consumption is 3% lower than the conventional system
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| FRONT 'QUADRILATERAL' WISHBONE SUSPENSION |
The name comes from the way in which the links join the wheels to create a four-sided geometrical shape.
Inherited from Formula 1, this suspension accentuates the stability of front wheel drive by increasing axle inclination on bends, thus giving the best possible grip. Keeping the wheels perfectly perpendicular to the road on bends, gives the best possible contact between the tire surface and the road.
If an obstacle is encountered, the wheel can also move backwards slightly.
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| MCPHERSON REAR SUSPENSION |
The main advantages of the McPherson suspension is its simplicity and compact dimensions. With independent wheels, it has more precise control of all wheel movements, absorbs knocks and vibrations, and increases comfort.
When it meets an obstacle (manhole covers, tramlines, uneven surfaces, etc.) the wheel absorbs the knock and maintains maximum directional stability, be it on straight roads or corners. Car realignment is improved after sharp steering manoeuvres and general equilibrium is increased.
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| MULTILINK REAR SUSPENSION |
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This feature enhances road holding and stability, and gives perfect behaviour when changing lanes in the event of rapid steering-counter steering. Independent wheels, with lower swinging wishbone and three control rods, coaxial springs on the shock absorbers and stabilizing bar, are great contributions to on-board safety.
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