In April, we reported that the 2007 Ferrari GTB Fiorano featured a suspension system called MagneRide from former GM subsidiary Delphi. It turns out another European automaker also plans to use the system on its latest sports car. The 2007/2008 Audi TT will feature the adjustable suspension technology, Delphi and Audi announced today. MagneRide was first used on the new Corvette C6 and Cadillac STS. The suspension system enables rapid changes to the damping characteristics of the shocks either from driver or computer input. Audi claims the new system will offer “better transient handling and road isolation along with increased driver comfort” compared to the old TT coupe. Drivers will have the ability to select the level of suspension damping with a console-mounted two-position driver preference switch.
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06/01, 12:38 PM
posted by:
MuuMuu
I want to see the headline “Vette gets TT interior and mechanical sophistication”
Actually the TT doesn’t get the transverse leaf spring thank goodness, had me worried for a moment
06/01, 12:44 PM
posted by:
wtfbmx
the magneride suspension, if i remember correct, was developed by Rod Millen. It uses magnets to instantly change the viscosity of a metalic dampening fluid. pretty impressive stuff.
06/01, 12:48 PM
posted by:
jan trondsen
‘Vette suspension?…Does the new TT’s roof rip off on the freeway too?!!
j!
06/01, 12:57 PM
posted by:
Mike
so, rather than praise a good gm piece, idiots come out of the woodwork to bash 4 other aspects of the Corvette not even mentioned in the article.
why am I not surprised?
06/01, 1:02 PM
posted by:
Joe
people complained when GM annoucned investing in a new RWD/AWD six-speed auto tran plant.
Why hasn;t anyone praised GM now for using this suspension?
06/01, 1:06 PM
posted by:
MuuMuu
GM doesnt own Delphi so its not a GM piece that the TT uses its a Delphi part. And the TT does not have transverse leaf springs so it hardly has the Vettes suspension
06/01, 1:23 PM
posted by:
jan trondsen
“so, rather than praise a good gm piece, idiots come out of the woodwork to bash 4 other aspects of the Corvette not even mentioned in the article.
why am I not surprised? ”
A:Woodwork? Hardly young man… and take a joke!
Your lifes not THAT bad!
j!
06/01, 1:39 PM
posted by:
gsh
MagneRide is actually a pretty ingenious suspension system…it uses electromagnets to generate a magnetic field that can change the viscosity of the fluid in the dampers because the fluid contains atomized iron particles.
06/01, 1:49 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Mike: because most people can’t handle the superiority of American cars.
06/01, 2:01 PM
posted by:
jan trondsen
1c3d0g gets +1 for the tongue-n-cheek reply! We know who has educated engineers computing Finite Element Analysis and Computation Fluid Dynamics with some level of proficientcy!
C’mon everyone, group hug for the big three! They’ll get it right soon!
Have a nice day,
j!
06/01, 2:02 PM
posted by:
Bob Down
Dig your ironic sense of humor 1c3d0g.
06/01, 2:35 PM
posted by:
BAMF
1c3d0g baaaaa zing!!!!!!!!
06/01, 4:25 PM
posted by:
wtfbmx
funny story
apparently GM was originally interested in the Magnaride suspension for the Hummer brand. You know for all those hardcore off-road H2s. just happened it works on a sports car too.
06/01, 6:48 PM
posted by:
afkris
Funny thing is it was originally put on the 2003 50th anniversary edition of the C5 corvette. Four years later the europeans are finally catching up with gm tech.
06/01, 8:58 PM
posted by:
Shut Up
by still using pushrods?
06/02, 1:17 PM
posted by:
Edward
MagneRide is ingenious. As an engineering student at a job fair, it always impresses the GM representatives when I explain how the system operates.
That, just before ****ting all ovber their inefficient engines. The line that seems to get the most attention is, “Hell, if Honda had SEVEN LITERS to work with…”
06/02, 1:46 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Eh…#10…my comment *wasn’t* meant as tongue-in-cheek…sorry. :-S I was dead serious.