Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Brochure & Specs page 33

To steer a true course, you sometimes have to be able
to take the rough with the smooth.
The axles.
Standard suspension.
The benefits on the road are
precision wheel guidance, excel-
The front axle is equipped with lent straight-line stability and
McPherson strut suspension and superior handling characteristics.
the wheels are located using a
high-precision arrangement of The rear axle has a race-derived
longitudinal and transverse links multi-link suspension, following
and reinforced wheel bearings. the LSA concept (Lightweight,
911 Carrera 4
Stable, Agile) for exceptional
driving dynamics. The axle
kinematics significantly reduce
the compression of the vehicle's
suspension under acceleration.
Lightweight spring struts with
aluminium dampers on the rear
axle help to maximise handling
agility.
This lightweight construction
keeps the vehicle gross weight
and the weight of the unsprung
masses low. The chassis allows
for safe manoeuvring, even at
high speeds. The pitching of
the body when pulling away and
braking is minimal, as is body
roll in corners. Rolling noises
and vibrations are also kept to a
minimum.
Steering.
The power steering is sensitive
and precise, providing excellent
contact with the road and minimal
steering effort by sportscar
standards. It offers steering
precision comparable with a of the wheel at high speed is
racecar – even on those relaxing reduced, with no loss of agility
drives. or feedback.
A special feature is the variable When the steering wheel is turned
steering ratio. Around the straight harder, the ratio becomes more
ahead position, such as during direct, allowing for easier corner-
motorway driving, the ratio is less ing and parking. The car has
direct. The risk of losing control a turning circle of just 10.9 m.
The 911 |
Chassis
911 Carrera S front axle
911 Carrera S rear axle