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Zo @ Mar 13th 2008 4:50PM
Didn't the Eagle Talon AWD Tsi already have this at least in the 95 models? I could of sworn it was even in the brochure.
Jeff @ Mar 13th 2008 7:23PM
The Eagle Talon had one of those "complex multi-link arrangements" that the article mentions. One of the advantages of such a suspension design is that it has better toe characteristics under changing conditions like camber changes, lateral forces, etc. The disadvantage is that it's more expensive to design and produce.
What Prodrive is proposing is designed for simpler (and cheaper) suspension setups. i.e. what they call "twist beam".
I suppose "bolting on" better handling dynamics on a "twist beam" suspension would be nice, but I'd much rather the companies just spend more on a creating a better suspension design.