Hyundai Equus 2014 - PERFORMANCE AND RIDE TECHNOLOGY; Engine, Drivetrain, and Chassis Features; Advanced Ride Technologies

PERFORMANCE
• 5.0-liter DOHC Tau
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GDI V8(namedoneofWard’s10BestEngines,2011):
– 429horsepower@6400rpm(premiumfuel);
421horsepower@6400rpm(regularfuel)
– 376lb.-ft.oftorque@5000rpm(premiumfuel);
365lb.-ft.oftorque@5000rpm(regularfuel)
– DualContinuouslyVariableValveTiming(DualCVVT):Providesmore
responsiveperformanceinalldrivingsituations.
– TunedIntakeSystem(TIS)
– GasolineDirectInjection(GDI):Providesincreasedperformance,improved
fuelefficiencyandloweremissions.
– HydraulicValveLashAdjustment(HLA):Reducesmaintenance.
– Steeltimingchain:Serviceintervalinspectionat105,000miles
– Iridiumdouble-tippedsparkplugs:Replacementat105,000miles
• Performance rear-wheel drive orientationwithfullyindependent
suspension
• Premium 19-inch turbine-blade polished alloy wheelswithP245/45R19
(front)andP275/40R19(rear)tires
• Dualasymmetricalexhaustwithchrometipsintegratedintotherearbumper
ADVANCED RIDE TECHNOLOGY
• Electronically Controlled Air Suspension:Providesacontinuous,smooth
rideunderavarietyofdrivingconditionsandmaintainsconsistentvehicle
heightandpitchregardlessofnumberofpassengersorload.
• Continuous Damping Control (CDC):Whendrivingnormally,thedamping
forceisadjustedautomaticallytoensuresuperiorridecomfort;dampingforce
isincreasedforenhancedprecision,stabilityandcontrol.
• Vehicle Ride Height Control:Vehicleheightcanbeincreased1.25inchesfor
additionalsuspensiontravel,providingasmoothrideonroughroadsand
easeofentryandexit;vehiclerideheightreturnstonormalrideheightat
approximately40–45mph;rideheightisloweredfurtherathighwayspeeds.
• Driver-Selectable Suspension settings:
– Normal mode: Undernormalconditions,suspensionissetforsuperior
ridecomfort;for2014,Normalmodehasbeenrefinedforamore
comfortableride.
– Sport mode: Increasesshockdamping,changesthetransmissionshift
pointsandprovidesasportiersteeringfeelforenhancedhandling
precisionandstability.
– Snow mode: Enhanceshandlingduringinclementweather.
Tau
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