The simple answer is that for the vast majority of drivers for the vast majority of the time a MacPherson strut type of suspension does its job well and that it’s only in extremis that other ...

MacPherson struts have been popular for manufacturers as they can accommodate the needs of many makes and models, whether it's a humble Mazda 3 or select Porsche 911 models. Combining ...

Just as there are different types of cars, there are different types of struts. The most widely used design by auto manufacturers is known as the MacPherson strut, which uses the top of a telescopic ...

Yet, if you were to draw up a list of the best-handling cars of all time, you'd find that many use MacPherson struts. All 911s but the newest GT3 and GT3 RS; every Boxster and Cayman; all BMW M3s ...

We’ve all heard the terms bandied about – MacPherson struts, double wishbones, multi-link – and will be aware that they’re to do with the back art of suspension design, but do we really ...

The MacPherson strut type suspension damper works by absorbing and dissipating the energy created by the movement of a vehicle. The strut compresses when a car hits a bump or pothole and the ...

High-tech material, simple construction Engineers at ZF have now fashioned a carbon-fibre MacPherson strut, which the company claims reduces weight per wheel corner by as much as 3kg. In terms of ...