The R/T, which has a sportier suspension and firmer ride than other models, felt extremely stable on the road, even during torrential rains.

For even more power, Buick offers the Regal GS with a supercharged version of the same engine and a sportier suspension.

The car is also lowered by a half-inch and rides on a new, sportier suspension.

Though the low-profile tires and sporty suspension let you know just how much damage the northern winter does to asphalt, the machine stayed unflappably level and willing.

This version had a larger, more powerful engine, sportier suspension, a limited slip differential, and various aesthetic modifications.

The four-passenger concept coupe has a four-cylinder engine, transmission-shifting paddles behind the steering wheel and a sporty suspension.

For LE models, an SE sport package was also available that featured a quicker gear ratio, sportier suspension and more standard features.

It also incorporated the features of a 2004 option package, the Sports Dynamic Pack, which incorporated sportier suspension, steering, and brake features.

Credit also its low center of gravity (a benefit of the low-profile engine) and its sporty suspension, with stiff coils and struts at all four wheels.

Acura edged into its new direction with the Type S version of its previous 3.2 TL, which had a more powerful engine and a sporty suspension.