air spring
noun
: a shock absorber that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal spring compare air suspension
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The Panamera is fitted with the latest generation of Active Ride, which uses two-valve dampers and single-chamber air springs, powered by the car's 400 V high-voltage system.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
The dampers feature innovative dual-chamber air springs with separate valves for compression and rebound.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
On exhibition is Bentley’s suite of performance enhancements that includes the aforementioned four-wheel steering as well as active all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, an electronic limited-slip differential, and twin-chamber air springs.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Standard air springs deliver the smooth ride Mercedes owners expect.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
The dampers feature innovative dual-chamber air springs with separate valves for compression and rebound.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
On exhibition is Bentley’s suite of performance enhancements that includes the aforementioned four-wheel steering as well as active all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, an electronic limited-slip differential, and twin-chamber air springs.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Standard air springs deliver the smooth ride Mercedes owners expect.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Air spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20spring. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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