BMW Patent Shows New Space-Saving Independent Rear Suspension

Modern multi-link suspensions take up a lot of space, but BMW is working on a new design that's more compact.

  Car Talk, Autos   Sep 26, 2025   0   7  Add to Reading List
BMW Patent Shows New Space-Saving Independent Rear Suspension

It's taken humanity a long time to smooth out the bumps. In the olden times, a basic carriage might have a couple wood wheels stuck on both ends of a shaft. It didn't take up much space, but your backside felt every pebble on the ground. Leaf springs eventually came along – literally pieces of metal stacked together and designed to flex over bumps. You'll still find them in use today, especially on heavier vehicles, but they aren't known for comfort.

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