Under the glassfibre body was a very stiff chassis based on a central tubular backbone which was to be the hallmark of all Alpines built.

The final series of cars had a new, longer and stiffer chassis and coil sprung independent suspension.

Tourer V's were very popular amongst enthusiasts and drifters due to their stiff chassis and power-to-weight ratio.

The rack-and-pinion steering had a crisp feel, and the extremely stiff chassis compensated for the lurchiness inherent in a tall wagon.

Instead, they share a new, stiffer chassis that uses suspension components, including an independent rear suspension, that are similar to those of cars.

This made for a stiffer chassis, better adapting the car to the rougher road conditions of Argentina at the time.

The NX2000, with its light weight, stiff chassis, and limited-slip differential, was considered one of the best-handling front-wheel-drive cars of the time.

This stiffer chassis allowed doors to become an optional fitting.

The Z4's design addresses many criticisms of the preceding Z3; the Z4 was larger, and had a significantly stiffer chassis.

The Z4's design addressed many criticisms of the preceding Z3; the Z4 is larger, and has a significantly stiffer chassis.