Not exact matches
BMW allows you to change many attributes — not only the power -
steering assist level, but also the shifting
characteristics, engine response and suspension
damping (if you've purchased the adaptive suspension, which is a $ 1,000 stand - alone option).
Another standard feature is Drive Select, which allows the driver to tailor the mapping of the throttle, gearbox,
steering and
damping characteristics.
These modes can change engine throttle response, engine speed rev - matching, exhaust note, active differential tuning, suspension
damping rates,
steering feel, and yaw - control
characteristics.
According to the automaker's press release, G - Mode «adapts the adjustable
damping of the chassis and the
steering as well as the accelerator
characteristic, avoids unnecessary gear shifts and thus ensures optimum control and maximum off - road capability.»
With five driving modes offered by BMW's driving experience function — eco pro, comfort plus, comfort, sport, sport plus — the new sedan can be set up for a wide range of conditions and driving styles, with differing
steering, throttle and
damping characteristics.
As with the Boxster, the Cayman adopts an electro - mechanical
steering system in two different states of tune and comes with the option of the Porsche Active Suspension Management system that offers differing
damping, throttle and
steering characteristics.
The bespoke tuning of the suspension and
damping systems, specially configured
steering characteristics, a firmer roll stabilisation set - up and precise tweaks of the DSC parameters together ensure the new i8 Roadster boasts all of the plug - in hybrid sports car's hallmark handling and performance qualities.
These different modes allow the driver to alter the accelerator response
characteristics, engine response, power
steering characteristics, DSC settings, shift
characteristics of the automatic transmission and, if the vehicle is equipped with Adaptive M Suspension, the
damping characteristics as well.
The Sport Mode optimizes the suspension
damping characteristics plus
steering and throttle response.
Among the many options, and one well worth considering, is Audi's Drive Select feature, which allows the driver to alter the
steering characteristics, throttle response, gearbox shift points and
damping firmness.
In the GT S, the AMG RIDE CONTROL
damping system is electronically controlled and adjustable on the fly — individually or as part of AMG's Dynamic Select system, which also tunes the hydraulic variable - ratio
steering, throttle mapping, gearbox
characteristics and stability and traction control functions across four preset modes (Comfort through Sport and Sport + to Race).
The default Normal Mode offers more comfort - oriented dynamics while the Sport Mode adjusts the suspension
damping characteristics plus
steering and throttle response for a more taut and direct driving experience.
It changes seven
characteristics, including the «powertrain» sound,
steering feel, throttle response, transmission shift points, the tuning of the continuously controlled
damping — we'll get to that in a second — it adds a sport icon in the cluster and doesn't allow the trans to go back to automatic mode after it's put in manual.