Say what you want about the BMW X6, but despite it's size and weight, that sucker can handle as well as some of the best sport sedans out there. Much of this back road prowess is due to a trick chassis called Dynamic Performance Control (DPC) that ZF has developed; part of which includes a torque-vectoring rear differential that can send more power to the outside rear wheels while cornering. Umm.... did someone just whisper Acura SH-AWD in my ear?
Besides the the torque-vectoring aspect, there are other features—a "suite" of chassis-control components—with the end result being a killer handling system...
Better still ZF wants to spread this good system around, so expect to see more applications on other models shortly. The only fly in the ointment is that it's likely to be very expensive, so it will likely be limited to premium label brands for the foreseeable future. In time hopefully the price will drop so that we see it in some mainstream brands as well.
Here's Inside Line's take: Expect More Magic-Handling Cars if German Supplier Has Its Say
Some related ZF (and BMW X6) news can be found on AutoObsever: German Supplier ZF Watching Exchange Rates
Here's Inside Line's take: Expect More Magic-Handling Cars if German Supplier Has Its Say
Some related ZF (and BMW X6) news can be found on AutoObsever: German Supplier ZF Watching Exchange Rates
wendywindy says:
11:09 PM, 06/25/08
how much would it probably cost to own a car like this?
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