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power steering
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power steering
a form of steering used on vehicles, where the torque applied to the steering wheel is augmented by engine power

power steering [′pau̇·ər ‚stir·iŋ]
(mechanical engineering)
A steering control system for a propelled vehicle in which an auxiliary power source assists the driver by providing the major force required to direct the road wheels.


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Variable ratio ZF Servotronic steering from the 7 Series also is standard, while its active steering system is available as part of the optional sport package.
It is combined with Servotronic power assist, which varies steering boost based on vehicle, not engine, speed.
Steering force is determined by BMW's Servotronic power steering system.
 
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