A micro-machined gyroscopic sensor that determines the vehicle's body roll angle and roll rate, combines with other sensors' inertial data such as
yaw rate, plus lateral and longitudinal accelerations, before making a "decision" about the vehicle's stability via algorithms embedded in the system's state-of-the-art software at a rate of approximately 150 times per second. If an unstable situation is detected, RSC kicks in by automatically reducing power to the engine, and/or applying the brakes to one or more wheels as needed in order to regain vehicle stability.
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| If the production version is anywhere close to the concept, which is expected, it will big a big seller. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
While safety issues are a critical concern in the sport utility segment, what gets people into the showroom is styling and performance. If Ford comes to market with something close to the Sport Trac concept shown here, it won't have any trouble finding buyers.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 4-door pickup, ladder frame
- Layout: front engine, RWD (opt 4WD)
- Engine (estimated): 250 hp, 300 lb-ft of torque, 4.6-L V8
- Transmission: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD
- Curb Weight: N/A
- Web Site: www.ford.ca
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