Modern cars tend to use the same sorts of suspension systems, with one of the most common in the industry being the ...

Every time you read a Test Drive and see the words “MacPherson strut front suspension,” that’s Earle S. MacPherson … the guy who designed the Chevrolet Cadet that never came to market.

Now that we’re in the second half of 2025, the countdown to the new 2026 Honda Prelude is officially on. As expected, the information roll-out is a bit of a slow burn, but Honda has officially ...

The MacPherson strut design quickly proved its worth. Not only was it surprisingly robust and inexpensive to produce, but it also saved on space, a critical element to the design’s future success.

Via e-mail AThe strut systems (I assume you mean the MacPherson Struts) are very limited when it comes to performance. The camber change is not right and the roll center design is terrible.

MacPherson struts are a combined shock absorber/suspension arm, and are widely used because of their lightweight and space saving qualities. Some vehicles employ them in the front only and others ...

ZF designs carbon fiber MacPherson strut assembly, could cut 36 pounds from each car Carbon fiber has long been heralded as a wonder material for the automotive industry due to its inherent ...

Porsche has traditionally used a MacPherson strut front suspension, but that layout has substantial inherent weaknesses, the Achilles' heel for the 911 line.

Every time you read a Test Drive and see the words “MacPherson strut front suspension,” that’s Earle S. MacPherson … the guy who designed the Chevrolet Cadet that never came to market.