Torsional Rigidity of various vehicles

[Aquineas]

Measured in Nm/degree:
http://youwheel.com/2014/04/25/car-body-torsional-rigidity-a-comprehensive-list/

Here's a couple noteworthy vehicles from the list

1. 2013 Mercedes E Class 29,920
2. 2009 Genesis- 33,966
3. 2009 BMW 7 Series- 37,500
4. 2015 Genesis- 39,400
5. 2014 Mercedes S-Class- 40,500
6. 2015 BMWM3- 40,000

 

[Midnightsun]

Interesting, the new Genesis rivals the best there is. This is a Hyundai?

 

[BrazGenesis]

Great figure! Mainly being a long car!
BTW: You can feel that driving the car. They are rock solid.

 

[ksoze]

Addition info from the Arizona Launch slides by Mike O'Brien

 

[FlySwatter]

We're certainly in good company. I'll be the first to admit I've never even heard of the term Torsional Rigidity , so thank you Aquineas; you made me do some research and learn a thing or two.

 

[kavisic]

Addition info from the Arizona Launch slides by Mike O'Brien

I wonder if these figures are with or without the pano roof, which I'm convinced reduces the torsional rigidity somewhat; thus the rattles and creaks mentioned by many.

 

[opticsguy]

Note that a higher number is better, so the 2015 Genny is behind only the M3 and S-Class.

 

[Aquineas]

I wonder if these figures are with or without the pano roof, which I'm convinced reduces the torsional rigidity somewhat; thus the rattles and creaks mentioned by many.

Very good question and I've wondered the same.