Suspension (Front suspension): Description and operation

FRONT SUSPENSION

1. Hydragas unit
2. Upper suspension arm
3. Lower suspension arm
4. Anti-roll bar
5. Damper unit

Suspension springing and damping is provided by the Hydragas unit mounted vertically above the upper suspension arm. An additional damper unit also vertically mounted to the upper suspension arm, is employed to provide a more responsive suspension. The damper unit assists in absorbing the energy stored in the Hydragas unit after passing a bump. Quickly terminating the reciprocating motion of the suspension and returning the Hydragas unit to the rest position.

The suspension lower arm is of the wishbone type and is designed to provide fore-and-aft stiffness, to restrain braking torque. Both lower suspension arms are interconnected by an anti-roll bar which provides the required stiffness to prevent body roll.