Anyone who drives in Michigan understands what our weather does to the roads. Anything from minor bumps to major pot holes are abundant no matter where you drive. It’s annoying and can be smoothed out with the technology now available in the 2012 Toyota Camry.
Nothing helps steady the ride like a few bumps.
The bumps we’re referring to are not the ones you encounter on the road surface. Those are deftly handled by the 2012 Toyota Camry’s tuned suspension. The bumps we’re talking about are small, specially shaped projections called vortex generators that we positioned on Camry’s undercarriage and at key points on the body. It may sound counterintuitive, but vortex generators help stabilize performance by dictating airflow behavior around the vehicle.
How Do Vortex Generators Work?
As air flows over the surfaces of a moving vehicle, friction can cause that air to tumble over and under itself, increasing drag and creating erratic air pressure forces around the vehicle. Vortex generators alter the airflow before it becomes turbulent, creating a series of controlled spins, or vortices, and helping to equalize air pressure forces, reduce drag and improve vehicle stability.
A Retuned Suspension
To enhance the 2012 Camry’s overall ride quality, Toyota optimized the shock absorber tuning to achieve a high-end dampening feel. They improved Camry’s handling and stability by recalculating the rear suspension geometry.
Aerodynamic Fins
Airflow under a vehicle is crucial to performance. On the reinvented 2012 Camry Toyota added a series of broad plates that feature aerodynamic fins front and rear to help manage air turbulence beneath the vehicle, improving stability and handling.
Camry SE V6
The Toyota Camry SE V6 comes standard with sporty 18-in. wheels and tires. To better handle this larger setup, we made the knuckle and lower arm assembly stronger and lighter.
But don’t take our word for it find out for yourself and take the new 2012 Toyota Camry for a test drive at Labadie Toyota in Bay City Michigan.