An equal amount of attention was devoted to the reengineered suspension,
constructed almost entirely of lightweight aluminum, to retain the
911's deft handling balance while enhancing control. The front suspension
employs MacPherson struts with "floating" control rods bound by a
flexible rubber bearing for precise wheel position control.
Complimenting the front suspension is a new rack-and-pinion steering system, with
the steering mechanism repositioned in front of the axle for more precise
feel with less kickback from the road. As testament to its tight
steering, the New 911 has a smaller turning radius despite having larger
dimensions than its predecessor.
In the rear is a new subframe-mounted multi-link suspension. The
lightweight aluminum subframe adds stiffness to a chassis already
stiffened by some 50%. A development of the "Weissach" suspension
pioneered on the Porsche 928, the advanced front and rear suspension
design actually allows the front and rear toe angle to change as you
near the limit of adhesion, ensuring the classic 911 handling balance
remains predictably well behaved.
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