For the Porsche Taycan with a maximum output of 300 kW (408 PS) and rear-wheel-drive KW automotive launches the KW V4 Coilover suspension kit. The kit is handcrafted in Germany and enables a seamless lowering of up to 35 millimeters. On undulating tarmac or fast highway sections with transverse joints, the suspension dampens harmoniously and prevents unsteady handling. What makes the KW V4 so special are its multi-valve shock technology. The pre-dialed damper setup is adjustable in high-speed compression, low-speed compression and low-speed rebound parameters. More at www.kwsuspensions.net
Electromobility is no new challenge for suspension manufacturer, KW automotive. The KW automotive group develops suspension components for selected motorsport projects with alternative drivetrain concepts, such as the Audi RS Q e-tron or the Pro Electric SuperVan Concept shown for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The suspension manufacturer’s product range also includes coilover suspensions with adjustable dampers for an increasing number of plug-in hybrid models and purely electric vehicles. In 2021, 41,296 Porsche Taycans were sold, making it the third most popular Porsche vehicle in sales. To compare, 88,362 Porsche Macans and 83,071 Porsche Cayennes were sold in 2021. KW V4 Coilovers are now available for the electric Porsche. “With our KW V4 for the Taycan, we rely on our well-known multi-valve technology,” said KW Brand Manager, Florian Johann. Developed by KW automotive, this technology provides a significant increase in cornering stability at high speeds while simultaneously reducing body roll. The development of the Taycan coilover suspension focuses on driving pleasure and improvement in driving and lateral dynamics. In addition, the KW dampers with adjustable multi-valve technology increase ride comfort combined with maximum lowering. “The compression damping and rebound damping, which can be adjusted independently in the low-speed and high-speed range, can be intuitively changed from the preset performance setting to a ride-comfort-oriented setup,” says Florian Johann, describing the damper setting. With 16 precise clicks, the rebound forces can be changed to tighter handling or more comfort. The two compression dials allow the steering response and other parameters such as rolling comfort and tire grip to be considered.
With six clicks in the low-speed compression stage (seven damping profiles) and 15 clicks in the high-speed compression stage (16 damping profiles), a wide range is available for individual chassis tuning. “Just a few clicks gives the Taycan a noticeable improvement in driving dynamics or ride comfort – depending on the individual suspension setting. Our customers and specialist dealer partners specializing in electric vehicles also report that the installation of a KW coilover suspension even increases the vehicles overall range. In the Tesla Model 3, for example, is up seven percent.” On the front axle of the Porsche Taycan, the KW V4 enables an adjustable lowering of 5 – 30 millimeters and at the rear axle from 5 – 35 millimeters.
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