The new 2012 Buick Verano will be utilizing some old technology in a new way. Steam engine technology is being used to give the Verano the luxury quality steering that Buick customers have come to expect.
The new 2012 Buick Verano will put a new twist on an old classic- the steam engine. It is expected that this new use of this technology will give drivers the smooth and quiet ride that Buick customers are accustomed to. By providing great, agile driving capabilities, Buick wants to give drivers what they've come to expect from this luxury brand.
The part of the steam engine that the new Buick will be making use of is the Z-link design. The Z-link design will be used in the rear suspension of the vehicle, It is expected that using this technology in this way will center the rear axle of the vehicle while the vehicle is turning, which will caus the vehicle to turn smoothly.
The Z-link is actually a design that is based on the device invented in 1874 by Jame's Watt called Watt's linkage. Watt's linkage is a device that is used to drive a stem engineby moving the pistons in a straight up and down motion. GM's new Z-link design refines other modern adaptations of Watt's Linkage, which have used the technology in the past to prevent the axle and body of the vehicle from moving sideways.
What this new Z-link design accomplishes is that it provides a greater stiffness laterally in the vehicle, which allows the vehicle to better respond to steering input when making corners. This technology will also help keep the rear suspension in sync with the front suspension. And when driving the vehicle down a straight road, it will provide excellent ride comfort because of the Z-link suspension design.
Matt Purdy, Verano Vehicle performance manager, said “By using a Z-link on Verano, we were able to achieve the crisp chassis dynamics, a smooth ride, and hushed road noise that Buick customers have come to expect. Z-link and other chassis refinements implemented on Verano are expected to deliver unmatched ride quality in the luxury compact car segment.”
The Verano developers are committed to preventing uncomfortable vehicle vibrations and providing better fuel economy. Verano's front suspension is designedwith special lightweight materials to reduce vibrations in the vehicle and provide better gas mileage. The Verano also uses urethane cushions to reduce uwanted vibrations.
Chuck Russell, Verano's vehicle line director added “Verano couples these chassis technologies with remarkable acoustic refinement to deliver the quiet cabin, agile handling and superior ride that our customers have come to expect from Buick.”
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