Porsche 911 Turbo User Handbook Manual page 25

Suspension.
Precision, strength and lightweight design.
These sculpted forms represent At the front axle, MacPherson
the ultimate evolution of Porsche struts work in concert with
suspension design. Their sporting longitudinal and transverse links
prowess begins with sound to keep the tire patches firmly
geometry and lightweight planted over the road's twists,
materials. Reducing weight, turns and bumps. Brake spoiler
particularly of the unsprung elements provide efficient cooling
masses, brings significant for each of the front brake units.
benefits in driving dynamics.
Front axle of the 911 Turbo
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The rear-axle assembly is a race- To suit changes in road conditions
proven, multi-link design known and driving style, the 911 Turbo
as LSA—for lightweight, stable models are equipped with an
and agile. Its kinematics improve electronic damping system called
stability under acceleration by Porsche Active Suspension
reducing excessive compression. Management (PASM).
Virtually all moving parts in the
axle assemblies are made from With a suspension ideally tuned to
light yet robust aluminum. the car's potential, the 911 Turbo
delivers both the exhilaration of
controlled high-performance
driving, and the extra margin of
The 911 Turbo I Performance
Rear axle of the 911 Turbo
safety that comes from driving a
highly responsive, well-mannered
sports car.
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