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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With its easily distinguished MacPherson front suspension—replacing the original torsion bar setup—and a curved windshield (the latter introduced in 1973), a Super Beetle is a good choice for collectors who want to use their bug regularly.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the torsion bars that sprung those trailing arms were now located all the way at the rear.
—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
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the torsion bars that sprung those trailing arms were now located all the way at the rear.
—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
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“Torsion bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torsion%20bar. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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