RevoKnuckle
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RevoKnuckle is Ford's specially designed MacPherson strut suspension which provides lower scrub radius
[ref1] and kingpin offset than traditional MacPherson struts, while weighing less and cost less than double wishbone and multi-link suspension arrangement. The kingpin offset compares favorably to that of double wishbone suspensions (20-30mm vs 40mm).
The main advantage of RevoKnuckle is the reduction in torque steer, especially for high powered FWD applications.
The RevoKnuckle is currently used on FWD platforms such as Focus and Mondeo.
Scrub radius
The scrub radius is the distance in front view between the king pin axis and the center of the contact patch of the wheel, where both would theoretically touch the road....
[ref1] and kingpin offset than traditional MacPherson struts, while weighing less and cost less than double wishbone and multi-link suspension arrangement. The kingpin offset compares favorably to that of double wishbone suspensions (20-30mm vs 40mm).
The main advantage of RevoKnuckle is the reduction in torque steer, especially for high powered FWD applications.
The RevoKnuckle is currently used on FWD platforms such as Focus and Mondeo.
See also
- Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering presentation slides http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/journal-wp-content//uploads/2009/02/revo-knuckle.pdf
- http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1032432_in-depth-fords-revoknuckle-suspension-and-quaife-lsd-for-the-focus-rs
- http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/daily/?p=2934