Suspension Description - Mazda 6 Training Manual

SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION

Vehicle Platform Feature
• The newly developed platform of Mazda6 (GG) model is 50 mm wider than the platform of the 626 (GF) model.
This feature gives a benefit equivalent to that of a 20 mm {0.79 in} reduction in the vehicle's center of gravity.
As a result, handling stability and cornering capability are improved. At the same time, the platform geometry
places the yaw ais (the invisible vertical ais about which the vehicle responds to driver inputs) in the center of
the vehicle, resulting in reassuringly predictable response to driver inputs.
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1 Center of gravity
2 Reduced 20 mm {0.79 in}
3 Height
Vehicle Roll Center Height Setting
• The front roll center height is set lower than the rear. Straight- ahead driving handling is improved by setting the
rolling ais at a slightly forward angle.
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1 Front roll center height
2 Rear roll center height
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OUTLINE
4 Tread (626 (GF) model)
5 Tread (Mazda6 (GG) model)
6 +50 mm {1.97 in}
3 Rolling ais
4 Etended line (parallel to the ground) from front roll
center height
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