Astra banks on Watts linkage

摘要

The forthcoming Opel-Vauxhall Astra will use a Watts link rear suspension. The modern rework-Ing of the old-school set-up aims to help give the car class-leading handling and ride comfort.rnThe benchmark vehicles in the class, the Ford Focus and VW Golf, have multi-link rear suspensions. The Astra's engineers hope to compete using a torsion beam rear axle with a "cleverly positioned" Watts link that supports lateral forces during cornering.