Some cars are ruined when their manual gearboxes are swapped for
paddle shift transmissions, be it dual - clutch gearboxes or old - school torque converters, but that's certainly not the case with the Giulia.
For ultimate involvement there is the option of a six - speed manual gearbox, or if you want to feel closer to the racer within, a seven - speed Sportshift II
paddle shift transmission offers incredibly fast gear changes and allows you to focus completely on the road ahead and revel in the V8 howl.
The Hennessey engine will be mated to a 7 - speed single clutch
paddle shift transmission and delivering power down to the rear tires.
PIONEER 500 KEY FEATURES: Electronic Fuel Injection, Electronic
Paddle Shifted Transmission, 1,000 - Pound Towing Capacity WEIGHT (LBS.)
An integral part of the Sport Hybrid drivetrain is the 7 - Speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) with Sequential SportShift
paddle shifters transmission.
6.2 L supercharged Hemi V - 8 engine, 8 - speed automatic
paddle shift transmission, One owner since new with only 845 original miles, Yellow Jacket exterior, Power sunroof, remote start, AM / FM / Bluetooth / satellite radio, In - dash navigation, Heated / ventilated power seats, Tilt / telescoping steering wheel, Dual zone climate control, Harmon Kardon sound system, 20» gloss black wheels, Original window sticker
Each of the five limited edition models were priced at # 119,950 on the road with each owner also specifying the optional seven - speed Sportshift II
paddle shift transmission for an additional # 5,000.
An integral part of the Sport Hybrid drivetrain is the 7 - Speed DCT (Dual - Clutch Transmission) with Sequential SportShift
paddle shifters transmission.
We spoke about the trials and tribulations of the 2010 season and look ahead to 2011 where the ACO rules will allow
paddle shift transmissions.
The ALMS regulations now allow the use of
paddle shift transmissions in the GT category, and Corvette Racing has adopted this new technology.
Paddle shifting the transmission from first to second gear resulted in a big, neck jerking smack.
It's mated to a seven - speed single - clutch
paddle shift transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.
Telling the regular Vantage Roadster from the «S» version is not easy, as both are available with a choice of manual or Sportshift II
paddle shift transmissions and the same choice of wheel options.
Not exact matches
If you opt for the automatic
transmission, the
paddle shifters change gears in under 160 milliseconds.
The ’19 SS also comes with two functional air extractors in the hood, plus aero - enhancing air curtains and distinct headlamps with a new LED «signature,» and the automatic
transmission is General Motors» new 10 - speed, with
paddle shifters and custom launch control.
Standard Equipment 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 6 - speed automatic
transmission with sportshift
Paddle shifters SH - AWD system 4 - wheel disc brakes MacPhearson strut front suspension Rear multi-link suspension Variable - assist rack - and - pinion steering Vehicle stability assist Electronic brake distribution Tire pressure monitoring system XM satellite radio MP3 / auxiliary input jack USB audio interface Bluetooth connectivity Heated front seats Power tailgate Panoramic glass sunroof 19 - inch alloy wheels Xenon HID headlights Fog lights Heated power door mirrors with turn indicators
Volvo's engineers have calibrated the
transmission so well that there's little need for driver influence, but it would be nice to have steering wheel - mounted
paddle shifters.
To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big
shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch
transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.
I was also dismayed by the dual - clutch
transmission's delayed response, even with the steering - wheel
shift paddles.
It comes standard with navigation, a head - up display, a moonroof, LED headlights, two - tone seating trim with suede inserts, a Bose audio system, and
paddle shifters for the
transmission.
True, the SMG
paddle -
shift transmission can be either slow and slurry or fast and thumpy (it's a pity BMW didn't put more effort into developing a better manual gearbox than the one they made available for the US market) but, for # 20K, I'm inclined to conclude that it isn't just that the M5 holds all the cards.
You've got plenty of power here, and the Polestar - calibrated automatic
transmission makes quick work of things through
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The system is activated through two
paddles behind the steering wheel, similar to what's used for a
paddle -
shifted transmission.
Standard Equipment: 5.5 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 8 engine 7 - speed automatic
transmission AMG active body control suspension 4 - wheel cross-drilled disc brakes with ABS AMG sport styling Comand 40 GB hard drive navigation system Bluetooth connectivity 11 - speaker Harman / kardon Logic7 surround sound HD digital radio In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Sirius satellite radio 8 - inch Comand display Power tilt / sliding sunroof Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination Keyless Go Parktronic AMG premium leather interior AMG performance steering wheel with aluminum
shift paddles Heated and ventilated front seats Tire pressure monitoring system
As such, a major change coming to the Hennessey Venom F5 is its new single - clutch
paddle -
shifted automatic
transmission.
Additional standard features on the Q50 3.0 T Sport includes larger brakes, leather sport seats, 19 - inch alloy wheels,
paddle shifters for the seven - speed automatic
transmission, and a unique front fascia.
Add the optional Sport Chrono package's Sport + mode with the
paddle -
shift transmission and those numbers allegedly drop to 4.5 for Boxster, 4.0 for S.
Most surprising and impressive is the
paddle -
shift manual mode for the
transmission: it serves up smooth and quick downshifts and will hold a gear right up to the rev limiter.
The instant throttle response is part of it, but bury the pedal and the acceleration is simply brutal, an adjective that serves equally well for the
shift quality of the Cambiocorsa
transmission with every
paddle - flick.
«Forget about sequential
transmission with
paddles shifter, there's nothing like a good, old mechanical
shifter.
The sporty coupe received a handful of changes for the 2015 model year, including the addition of
shift paddles as standard on all automatic -
transmission models and some new paint options.
The engine feels somewhat weak at midrange rpm, so you have to rely on the
transmission's notably quick gearchanges triggered by the
shift paddles on the steering wheel to keep your speed up.
Powertrain Engine: SOHC 24 - valve V - 6 Displacement: 3.7 liters Power: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 270 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed automatic with sportshift and
paddle shift Drive: All - wheel Fuel economy: 16/23/19 mpg (city / hwy / combined)
Absolutely great styling inside and out, quick
shifting gearbox when equipped with the semi-manual f1
paddle shiftier
transmission.
Meanwhile, the top - trim Grand Touring starts at $ 26,720, and includes black or Parchment leather seats with pleated piping, more chrome exterior accents, a full - color head - up display, power moonroof, adaptive LED headlights, LED fog lights, onboard navigation, and
paddle shifters for the six - speed automatic
transmission.
I hit the wipers once or twice when I did try to
paddle an upshift, but at least this car doesn't have the dumb
shift buttons that come as the stock complement to the PDK, which remind you even more insistently that you're driving a car with an automatic
transmission.
Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic
transmission with manual
shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes
Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and
shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440
However, the M550i xDrive's
transmission has been tuned to provide a more dynamic experience, eliciting a faster engagement using
shift paddles located on the steering wheel.
The six - speed
transmission shifts with the snap of a whipcrack, each pull on the deliciously tactile
paddles punching up or down with fabulous immediacy.
The sporty five - door 2015 Kia Forte 5 - Door is powered by Kia's intercooled and turbocharged 201 - horsepower, 1.6 - liter engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic
transmission with
paddle shifter, and offers fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, 28.8 mpg combined.
The manual
transmission is now a seven - speed — top gear is past sixth, a dogleg move to the right — and the awkward thumb switches for the PDK dual - clutch automatic are being dropped in favor of more intuitive
paddle shifters.
It is mated to an eight - speed automatic
transmission with
paddle shifters.
The only
transmission will be General Motors» new eight - speed automatic with
paddle shifters.
My 2010 Subaru Outback had an automatic
transmission, but it also has the manual
shift up and down
paddles on the steering wheel.
The 2015 BMW 3 Series 320i luxury sedan is powered by a 180 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter four - cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine paired with an eight - speed steptronic sport
transmission with
paddle shifters.
The double - clutch
transmission can be clunky at times but
shifts quickly, with manual
paddle -
shifting giving smoother progress.
An eight - speed automatic with
paddle shifters is the only
transmission option for either engine.
The X3's eight - speed automatic
transmission includes
paddle shifters in M Sport versions.
After chatting with a couple of Audi's pro drivers, I elected not to use the
shift paddles and just let the
transmission choose the gears.
Both an eight - speed automatic
transmission with
paddle shifters and a traditional six - speed manual are offered.