The AMG U88 system has a significant influence on steering feedback when engaging AMG Torque Vectoring in the W465 G-Class, ensuring that the vehicle remains highly responsive, stable, and precise during dynamic driving conditions. Here's how the system works in tandem with AMG Torque Vectoring:

1. Enhanced Steering Feedback and Control:

• When AMG Torque Vectoring is activated, the AMG U88 system adjusts the steering feedback to complement the enhanced torque distribution across the axles. As torque vectoring optimizes power delivery to individual wheels, the U88 system ensures the steering wheel provides real-time feedback that aligns with the changes in the vehicle's handling dynamics.
• The steering response becomes more precise and direct, offering the driver better control when cornering or navigating tight turns, especially in high-performance or off-road scenarios.

2. Improved Steering Precision During Cornering:

• AMG Torque Vectoring helps in optimizing the distribution of torque between the left and right wheels, particularly during sharp cornering or when high cornering loads are involved. The U88 system enhances this effect by adjusting the steering feedback, ensuring that the driver feels a more balanced and predictable steering response.
• The system reduces steering play and makes the vehicle feel more stable and composed, especially when entering or exiting corners. This ensures the driver remains in control even during high-speed cornering or when driving in challenging conditions.

3. Tighter Steering Response for Better Handling:

• When torque vectoring actively distributes torque to improve handling, the AMG U88 system adapts the steering to be sharper and more responsive, allowing for quicker steering inputs. This is especially beneficial during aggressive cornering or when navigating through winding roads, as the system ensures that the steering feel matches the enhanced vehicle dynamics provided by torque vectoring.
• The tighter steering response enhances the vehicle's turn-in characteristics, allowing the driver to feel more connected to the road and making the vehicle more agile.

4. Steering Adjustments Based on Torque Split:

• The U88 system dynamically adjusts the steering based on the torque split that is provided by the AMG Torque Vectoring system. When the torque is split more evenly between the left and right wheels to improve stability, the U88 system may slightly reduce steering effort to ensure that the vehicle feels more balanced and neutral.
• Conversely, if the system detects a more aggressive torque split to optimize cornering performance, the steering may firm up to provide better driver control during such maneuvers.

5. Enhanced Stability and Confidence in Performance Driving:

• The combination of AMG U88 and Torque Vectoring is particularly beneficial during high-performance driving or track-focused driving. The U88 system ensures that the steering response remains precise and immediate as the torque vectoring system actively adjusts power to the wheels based on cornering forces or available traction.
• This creates a seamless integration between the vehicle’s torque management and steering feel, giving the driver confidence when pushing the vehicle to its limits in both performance and off-road conditions.

6. Stabilizing Steering Feel in Challenging Conditions:

• When driving in slippery or challenging conditions, such as in snow, mud, or rain, AMG Torque Vectoring helps to maximize traction by actively distributing torque to the wheels with the most grip. The U88 system works in conjunction with this to adjust the steering feedback, ensuring that the vehicle remains stable and predictable, even when torque is being directed to one side more than the other.
• The steering may become slightly firmer or more precise in these scenarios to counteract any instability, providing the driver with a more confident driving experience.

7. Increased Steering Effort During Aggressive Torque Distribution:

• In some cases, particularly in aggressive driving scenarios like tight cornering or track driving, the AMG U88 system increases the steering effort when torque is distributed more heavily to one side. This can help the driver feel a more connected steering response, particularly during moments when the vehicle's handling is being pushed to its limits.
• This adjustment ensures that the driver maintains optimal control and feels the dynamic changes in the vehicle's handling characteristics in real-time.

Conclusion:

The AMG U88 system enhances the steering feedback during the engagement of AMG Torque Vectoring by making real-time adjustments that align with the vehicle’s handling dynamics. It ensures that the driver experiences precise, direct, and predictable steering when torque is being distributed dynamically across the wheels. By firming up or adjusting steering based on the vehicle's handling requirements, the system improves cornering performance, stability, and agility, making the vehicle more responsive and controlled in both performance driving and challenging off-road conditions. This integration allows for a seamless and engaging driving experience, with the system providing the driver with enhanced confidence, feedback, and control during dynamic maneuvers.