Glossary / Suspension

air suspension

127 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a system that uses air bags to lift or lower the car, so it can be higher for loading and lower when racing.

Technical Definition

Air suspension uses compressed air in flexible bellows or airbags to adjust a vehicle’s ride height and stiffness, allowing for dynamic changes between static display and race mode.

Hear It Discussed

"I was describing how the air suspension of my E55 didn't work well."
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 02:40

"Their air suspension R2 doesn't. They would lower themselves on the highway"
Rivian R2 Review + Torturing The Chief Designer & Engineer Live — Carmudgeon Ep. 242 w Jason Cammisa The Carmudgeon Show 12:35

"What I liked about it, the air suspension, one of the best, plenty of control, but my God, the ride is just to die for. What could"
How A Vehicle History Report Protects Your Wallet In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 27:44