Weissach axle independent suspension
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The Weissach axle independent suspension is a specialized rear suspension system developed by Porsche to improve stability and handling, particularly by counteracting lift-off oversteer.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Weissach axle independent suspension canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
automotive suspension system
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rear suspension system ⓘ semi-trailing arm suspension ⓘ |
| appliesTo | rear axle ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Porsche 928 chassis design
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Porsche transaxle layout ⓘ |
| benefit |
enhanced comfort compared to some purely rigid rear suspension designs
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improved safety in sudden throttle lift situations ⓘ more predictable handling at the limit ⓘ reduced sensitivity to driver lift-off in corners ⓘ |
| category |
independent suspension
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rear-wheel steering by compliance ⓘ |
| comparedTo | conventional semi-trailing arm suspension ⓘ |
| designFeature |
geometry-induced toe change under load
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passive rear-wheel steering effect ⓘ |
| designGoal |
enhance high-speed stability
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improve cornering behavior ⓘ increase rear-end stability during deceleration ⓘ reduce oversteer tendency ⓘ |
| developedAt | Porsche Weissach Development Center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | Porsche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| differenceFrom | conventional semi-trailing arm suspension without passive rear-steer ⓘ |
| era | late 1970s automotive technology ⓘ |
| field | automotive engineering ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
bushings with designed compliance
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semi-trailing arms ⓘ toe-control links ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
induces rear wheel toe-in under braking
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reduces rear wheel toe-out during lift-off ⓘ stabilizes vehicle yaw response ⓘ |
| influenced | later passive rear-steer suspension designs ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Porsche 928 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locationNamedAfter | Porsche Weissach Development Center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Weissach NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor | early implementation of passive rear steering in production cars ⓘ |
| operatingPrinciple |
alters rear wheel toe angle as a function of longitudinal and lateral forces
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uses compliant bushings to allow controlled movement of suspension arms ⓘ uses suspension geometry to induce stabilizing toe-in under braking ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
counteract lift-off oversteer
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improve handling ⓘ improve vehicle stability ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Porsche 928
NERFINISHED
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Porsche 928 GT NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche 928 GTS NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche 928 S NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche 928 S4 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInLayout | front-engine rear-transaxle sports car ⓘ |
| usedOn | rear-wheel-drive cars ⓘ |
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