The aim is a solid driving feeling.The theme is low center of gravity and high roll rigidity[Club Sports Suspension Kit]..Following the pre-release ND Roadster, the RX-8 is in progress.The specs are decided by running the test course assuming the limit area on the circuit-winding.We will make RE sports with high potential into a further cornering machine.

The graph is a comparison of the amount of roll due to the difference in suspension.
Lateral acceleration is "lateral G".As a guide, if you run comfortably in winding, it will be about 0.5G.When driving on a circuit, it is about 1.0 to 1.3G (when using sporty radial tires).For example, at 0.5G, the club sports suspension is 1.38 ° compared to 0.76 ° for mass production.Roll is suppressed by about 45%, and you can imagine high agility.

And what is different from our core, street vest specifications, is the piston speed important area of ​​the damper.
For example,Street sports suspensionThe roll amount is about 90% of mass production.The very low speed range (0.05m / s or less) is important to obtain a gentle roll feeling.Therefore, the piston structure is simple and the damping force is fixed, which is advantageous for the rise of damping force.

 

 

On the other hand, assuming high limit drivingClub sports suspensionThe roll amount is about 50% for mass production.The area above the low speed range is important.
Since the damping force in the very low speed range is not as important as the street sports suspension, it is equipped with a damping force adjustment function and prioritizes the degree of freedom that can be set depending on the driving stage.

I want to fully enjoy the winding and sometimes the circuit.The best specifications for such RX-8 users will be released in November.looking forward to!

Posted by A.Asanuma