torsion bar
noun
: a long metal element in an automobile suspension that has one end held rigidly to the frame end and the other twisted and connected to the axle and that acts as a spring
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Additionally, the torsion bars that sprung those trailing arms were now located all the way at the rear.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2023
Both also share front unequal-length control arms and torsion bars.
—Phil Berg, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023
In its place are unequal-length control arms sprung by torsion bars.
—Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Both models employ the Civic's strut front suspension, located by lower control arms and sprung by torsion bars.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2023
The suspension incorporates double wishbones with inboard torsion bar dampening, while braking is provided by a set of six-piston monobloc aluminum calipers and carbon brake discs and pads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022
The unequal-length control arm suspension features inboard torsion bar dampers, using pushrods up front and pullrods at the back.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
The torsion bar all-independent suspension is surprisingly supple over bumps, but the rudimentary underpinnings are less impressive in controlling body roll and chassis movement during aggressive maneuvers.
—Michael Harley, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022
Other technical features include front and rear double-wishbone suspension, an inboard torsion bar and a McLaren and Penske-manufactured damper system.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2021
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2023
Both also share front unequal-length control arms and torsion bars.
—Phil Berg, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023
In its place are unequal-length control arms sprung by torsion bars.
—Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Both models employ the Civic's strut front suspension, located by lower control arms and sprung by torsion bars.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2023
The suspension incorporates double wishbones with inboard torsion bar dampening, while braking is provided by a set of six-piston monobloc aluminum calipers and carbon brake discs and pads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022
The unequal-length control arm suspension features inboard torsion bar dampers, using pushrods up front and pullrods at the back.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
The torsion bar all-independent suspension is surprisingly supple over bumps, but the rudimentary underpinnings are less impressive in controlling body roll and chassis movement during aggressive maneuvers.
—Michael Harley, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022
Other technical features include front and rear double-wishbone suspension, an inboard torsion bar and a McLaren and Penske-manufactured damper system.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2021
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“Torsion bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torsion%20bar. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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