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A "SPORT PACK" option is available for the Bravo 1998 20v HGT which makes its behaviour on the

road even more sporty.

With this option the vehicle is equipped with special suspension and larger tyres w h i c h improve road

holding, agility and driving precision.

In pratice it involves personalizing the vehicle aimed at more demanding customers w i t h a passion for

sports driving.

The technical contents of the "SPORT PACK" are as follows:

- flexible suspension elements w h i c h are more rigid to restrict rolling and pitching

- height from the ground reduced at the front by 20 mm in order to lower the centre of gravity, im-

prove the aerodynamic coefficient (CX) and minimize the front aerodynamic ligtening at high speeds

- special front wheel steering knuckles, with specific steering geometry for a high level of respon-

siveness and to minimize understeer round tight bends; this geometry allows the front wheels to

" w o r k " optimally, w i t h consequent improvements to the driving as well;

- special power assisted steering, w h i c h features a direct steering ratio (60 mm/turn, or 2 and 1/4

turns lock to lock) which makes the steering responsive and precise; this direct steering associated

with the specific variation in the toe in which the front wheels undergo during rolling (which i m -

proves stability when entering bends) ensures complete control of the vehicle during more decided

variations in trajectory;

- special pressurized Sachs Boge shock absorbers, which improve the handling of the vehicle and at

the same time guarantee a high level of comfort over unmade roads;

- larger 205/50 R15 tyres, which ensure road holding which is more appropriate to the driving charac-

teristics and the demands of Customers w h o love sporty driving.

The variation in the geometry and larger tyres mean that snow chains cannot be used.

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