Bekelei yra visureigis, o ne 4 varomi lengvieji... Crosswagon pakaba yra sustiprinta 156 versija aišku.
Suspension
Driving satisfaction is always a strength of Alfa Romeo cars and the Crosswagon Q4 is no exception. The model reprises the layout adopted on the 156 with some adjustment: high double-wishbone suspension that optimises the area of contact between tyre and ground; MacPherson rear suspension with transverse rods of different lengths for unique stability and handling.
The earlier version has been redesigned and optimised due to the car's higher ground clearance compared to the basic model while also maintaining the steering feel and precision typical of an on-road Alfa 156. The rear suspension has been revised to increase car stability during pull-in, release and braking to adapt to four wheel drive performance.
In detail, the choice of a double wishbone layout for the front suspension meets a specific aim: to achieve maximum lateral hold, a highly effective and precise steering response and excellent traction - and to wed these specifications with an ability to absorb and dampen road surface roughness typical of the most comfortable cars in the segment. The double wishbone layout allows high longitudinal flexibility to be achieved on the wheel side without impairing roadholding on corners and steering dynamics.
The car's on-road behaviour is aided by a rear suspension that gives the model the greatest stability in high speed manoeuvres and all the agility required of a true sports car over tight mixed routes. Hence the choice of a MacPherson suspension featuring asymmetrical arms and refined elastokinetic properties. On the Crosswagon Q4, the rear suspension is connected to the chassis by a crossmember made out of vacuum cast aluminium. The benefits of the MacPherson strut layout include low weight, great comfort (assured by extensive wheel travels and longitudinal flexibility) and numerous ride control options.
The front and rear suspension layout also allows the various joints, including the steering arm joints, to yield in a calibrated manner without this affecting driving precision. The set of features adopted allowed us to achieve the very best results because we have succeeded in insulating out all noise and absorbing the minor roughness that often causes annoying knocking sounds to reverberate from the body.
