Whether it's drag racing, drifting, rallying, or everyday commuting, one suspension system has arguably been the most successful. MacPherson struts have been popular for manufacturers as they can ...

Just as there are different types of cars, there are different types of struts. The most widely used design by auto manufacturers is known as the MacPherson strut, which uses the top of a telescopic ...

The simple answer is that for the vast majority of drivers for the vast majority of the time a MacPherson strut type of suspension does its job well and that it’s only in extremis that other ...

Something about Scotsmen, a Lotus, a spring, and a shock absorber. The punchline would be the MacPherson strut suspension. I love this crowd! The integral spring and shock absorber arrangement was ...

If it bounces more than once or twice, it's time to replace the shocks or struts on that corner. Most monocoque cars today use MacPherson strut suspensions, not because they're better than other ...

Yet, if you were to draw up a list of the best-handling cars of all time, you'd find that many use MacPherson struts. All 911s but the newest GT3 and GT3 RS; every Boxster and Cayman; all BMW M3s ...

The suspension system of a road-going vehicle has two main purposes. Filtering out unwanted motions that occur in a moving vehicle is one thing, but the suspension system also improves handling ...

The McPherson strut is one of the most commonly used suspension systems, especially seen in modern front-wheel-drive cars. It is the most compact, lightweight and cost-effective solution making it ...

High-tech material, simple construction Engineers at ZF have now fashioned a carbon-fibre MacPherson strut, which the company claims reduces weight per wheel corner by as much as 3kg. In terms of ...

The suspension of a vehicle consists of multiple components that work together to deliver a smooth ride, keep the vehicle suspended above the ground, and maintain tire contact with the road.