Dual-pivot steering geometry (also known as virtual pivot) is a geometric arrangement of linkages in the steering of a car designed to reduce or eliminate scrub radius by moving the pivot point of the king pin outboard, in order to improve steering precision and straight line stability.[1]
It is typically used with a MacPherson strut, but can also be applied to a double wishbone suspension.[2] In either case, the difference is that the single bottom wishbone is replaced by a pair of suspension links forming a trapezoidal four-bar linkage. This allows the kingpin to pivot about a pivot point nearer the center of the wheel's contact patch instead of the traditional pivot point at the ball joint of the bottom wishbone.
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- ^ a b c 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Suspension Walkaround by Dan Edmunds, 2009, Edmunds.com. Accessed October 2014.
- ^ a b 2009 BMW 750i: Suspension Walkaround by Dan Edmunds, 2009, Edmunds.com. Accessed October 2014.
- ^ Dan Edmunds (2009). Pontiac G8 GT dual-pivot front suspension demonstrated.
- ^ Ford Territory: New suspension revealed by Marton Pettendy, 2003, GoAuto.com.au. Accessed October 2014.
- ^ Ford Falcon & G Series MkII Driving Dynamics Ford.com, Accessed October 2014
- ^ 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance Suspension Walkaround by Dan Edmunds, 2012, Edmunds.com. Accessed October 2014.