Mercedes S-CLASS 2021 - REAR AXLE steering (10 degrees), manoeuvrable as a compact car!

Taking a look at the official Mercedes footage showing us the crazy REAR AXLE STEERING (rear wheels turn up to 10 degrees) that allows easier maneauvers and easier parking which you can see in the demonstration in this video. Thanks to rear-axle steering (optional), the S-Class feels as manoeuvrable as a compact car in the city. The steering angle at the rear axle is up to ten degrees. The turning circle is reduced by up to two metres. The interaction between the front-axle and rear-axle steering is configured to ensure agile responsiveness in urban and country traffic together with a very high level of stability. This results in e.g. small side-slip angles and a high level of yaw suppression. At high speeds the focus is more on stability, though without compromising precision and responsiveness. This added value is achieved by integrated actuation of the steering and brakes (ESP®), and considerably improves handling safety as a result. Customers have a choice of two variants of the optional rear-axle ste
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