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Just_me · 03-21-2007, 05:05 AM

and adding some more

Porsche 911 Carrera Type 997: 33,000 Nm/deg
Mercedes SL (MY 2006)
'the torsional rigidity of the car increases from 17,000Nm per degree with the top down to 21,000Nm per degree with the top up."

BMW Z4 Coupe, the rigidity is 32,000Nm/degree:
" the M Coupé platform also boasts a significant functional advantage in terms of chassis stiffness with an unprecedented torsional stiffness of 32,000 Nm per degree, setting a new record in its segment and contributing not only to optimal handling dynamics but an exceptional level of passive safety."

03-21-2007, 05:05 AM	#8
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Torsional Rigidity and adding some more Porsche 911 Carrera Type 997: 33,000 Nm/deg Mercedes SL (MY 2006) 'the torsional rigidity of the car increases from 17,000Nm per degree with the top down to 21,000Nm per degree with the top up." BMW Z4 Coupe, the rigidity is 32,000Nm/degree: " the M Coupé platform also boasts a significant functional advantage in terms of chassis stiffness with an unprecedented torsional stiffness of 32,000 Nm per degree, setting a new record in its segment and contributing not only to optimal handling dynamics but an exceptional level of passive safety." Last edited by Just_me; 03-21-2007 at 05:23 AM..