THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM USED ON THE NISSAN STANZA--A NEW FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE COMPACT

The suspension system of the Nissan Stanza was specifically designed for use on a front-wheel-drive car. It was developed with the idea that the new suspension should be compact and light, and afford a comfortable ride as well as good stability and controllability. Furthermore, it should have excellent noise and vibration characteristics. To achieve these objectives we adapted a strut suspension for both the front and rear, and careful consideration was given to the fundamental specifications. In addition, some new ideas were applied for the layout of the suspension.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Passenger Car Meeting, Dearborn, Michigan, June 6-9, 1983.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Kan, H
  • Kawaura, T
  • Iki, M
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • SAE Technical Paper
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0148-7191
  • EISSN: 2688-3627
  • Serial URL: http://papers.sae.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compact automobiles; Front wheel drive; Lightweight materials; Motor vehicles; Ride quality; Stability (Mechanics); Suspension systems; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381380
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 830980, HS-035 508
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 29 1984 12:00AM