Sentences with phrase «many enthusiast drivers»

«The MX - 5 Miata combines lithe, precise handling with a crisp manual stick and a zoomy engine — that gets an enviable 34 mpg — to create the perfect car for the enthusiast driver and weekend racer,» the publication wrote.

Designed in Frankfurt, Germany, for the European market, Kia Europe chief designer Gregory Guillaume says the Provo is, «aimed at delivering pure fun and performance for today's city - based enthusiast driver.»

It's sporty enough to satisfy enthusiast drivers yet luxurious enough to please sybarites.

Though the Q50 Red Sport has updated DAS software, it's still not ready for enthusiast drivers.

Like every Alfa, it aims first and foremost at enthusiast drivers.»

The potential deal - breaker for enthusiast drivers is the hybrid's sensation of squeezing a wet sponge whenever the brakes are applied.

Happily, both seem to intuitively understand the enthusiast driver, unfailingly anticipating gear choices, downshifting under braking, snapping off upshifts with lightning speed, and matching revs on both automatic or manual downshifts.

And the car itself should be accessible to a broad swath of enthusiast drivers; Subaru hasn't yet announced pricing, but we expect the base version to come in around $ 25,000.

Designed to slot in between the 616 - hp 12C coupe and Spider, and the 903 - hp P1, the McLaren 650S is said to, «give the enthusiast driver the ultimate in luxury, engagement, and excitement.»

Having said that, there isn't much here that would excite an enthusiast driver.

An endearing effort with much to appeal to the enthusiast driver.

Regardless, enthusiast drivers will want to get a set of stickier tires as soon as possible.

If we could combine the Audi's good looks, brakes, and tupercharged V - 6 with the Acura's steering, handling, and all - wheel - drive system, we'd have discovered luxury car nirvana for the enthusiast driver.

And then there's the simple fact that for me, an enthusiast driver who considers a good day at the track one in which nothing breaks, the fraction of a second saved by a dual - clutch automatic means very little.

But racing can not be the primarily test of a vehicle for the simple reason that racing drivers and enthusiast drivers have fundamentally different parameters.

The sophisticated all - wheel drive system has been designed to direct 70 per cent of the power to the rear wheels, which helps preserve the handling dynamics favoured by the majority of enthusiast drivers.

While the horsepower and torque numbers may seem low to some enthusiast drivers, I never found myself short on power.

The six - speed manual transmission has been optimized for the enthusiast driver with a shorter gear lever to deliver faster and more accurate shifts.

It also marks the return of not only the vaunted Type R nameplate but more significantly still, Honda to the bosom of the enthusiast driver.

The unique «reverse - flow» engine, whose two turbochargers are positioned in the V - area between the cylinder banks is well known for producing an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it a delight for the enthusiast driver.

Performance and fuel economy benefit from the ZDX's 6 - speed automatic transmission, and the transmission's quick - response Sequential SportShift function is designed to satisfy the most discerning enthusiast drivers.

But the chassis and quattro AWD are good enough to handle more muscle, which would make this an even more appealing package to enthusiast drivers.

March 18, 2013, Auburn Hills, Mich. - Configured in - house by the Chrysler Group's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team in collaboration with professional road racers, the exclusive, street - legal and single - spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) package is specifically built for the performance enthusiast driver who likes to exercise their machines at the more than 150 road - race courses around North America.

Performance and fuel economy are further enhanced by the ZDX's Sequential SportShift 6 - speed automatic transmission that is designed to satisfy the most discerning enthusiast drivers.

Finally, the Ralliart is the enthusiast driver's choice.

With the Tiguan, VW hopes to lure enthusiast drivers away from less sporty small SUVs, such as the Honda CR - V and the Saturn VUE.

It feels adjustable on the throttle like many European performance cars; give it too much right foot and the rear end will come around quick, but this is the fun — not terrifying — and controllable type of oversteer enthusiast drivers covet.

Of course, true enthusiast drivers will likely opt for the F - Sport package that offers a more aggressive wheel and tire package, as well as variable adaptive suspension settings such as the available Lexus Dynamic Handling system with Variable Gear Ratio Steering and Dynamic Rear Steering.

The Eco model concentrates on value and efficiency, while the Sport and GT hatchback models aim at active and enthusiast drivers.

Many enthusiast drivers are firmly of the manual clutch persuasion, but I enjoy the snappy shifts from an automated manual almost as much as rowing a shifter.

It is fine, and the enthusiast driver will get used to it; normal passengers will be flung forward and back as the turbo and torque work their magic.

Other compact sedans are tuned much better to an enthusiast driver's tastes.

The EPAS system also allows for a high degree of tuning by Ford vehicle dynamics engineers to optimize steering feel, pleasing enthusiast drivers and serving as a confidence builder for less - experienced drivers.

The 3.6 - liter has much more low - end torque and is quieter under full throttle than the 2.8 - liter, making it the better choice for the enthusiast driver.

A willing turbocharged four - cylinder engine and some of the sharpest steering this side of a racetrack help Alfa's ute prove itself a properly honed tool for the enthusiast driver.

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe's ride may prove a bit too harsh for some, but that is exactly what enthusiast driver's love about sports coupes.

Variety being the spice of life, this bodes well for the enthusiast driver regardless of lifestyle, family situation, or other obligations.

As on any F - TYPE specified with 20in wheels, the F - TYPE R Coupé is available with optional ultra-high performance tyres which, with a unique tread pattern, offer additional steering precision, and increased levels of grip for the enthusiast driver.

The standard Bentley 3 - litre had already established Bentley's engineering superiority in terms of roadholding, handling and braking, but W.O. Bentley, the company's founder, recognised the market potential for a more potent version aimed at the enthusiast driver who demanded superior performance.

Three of the four basic configurations are probably too boulevardier for what we would call enthusiast drivers.

The panel offers other treats for enthusiast drivers, including a lap timer function, G - force display and torque distribution display (for cars equipped with the Torque Vectoring Differential).

Built in collaboration with professional track drivers, the street legal Dodge Viper TA aims to enthrall the performance enthusiast driver who likes to unwind his machines on a race track.

A quintessential component of the Acura TL's mission as a performance luxury sedan is to provide the maximum possible driving enjoyment for enthusiast drivers.

«The completely re-designed TL's performance, sophistication and styling have been dramatically elevated to satisfy both luxury sedan buyers and enthusiast drivers,» said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales.

The exclusive, street - legal and single - spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) package is specifically built for the performance enthusiast driver who likes to exercise their machines at the more than 150 road - race courses around North America.

Its advanced engineering endowed it with spirited performance, making it very popular with enthusiast drivers.

There probably isn't an enthusiast driver who would describe the SS's road - going demeanor as uncomfortable.

There's no in - between for the enthusiast driver who's still stuck on regular surface streets.

Though enthusiast drivers despise them, Continuously Variable Transmissions deliver terrific real - world economy.

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This 2012 BMW 335i is one of the purer sports sedans for enthusiast drivers, especially in this trim.