Sentences with phrase «addition of all wheel drive»

Although the VT differed from the standard Diablo in a number of ways, by far the most notable change was the addition of all wheel drive, which made use of a viscous center differential (a modified version of LM002's 4WD system).

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A big change is the addition of a second motor, giving the P85D dual motors and turning the single - motor, rear - wheel drive Model S into an all - wheel drive electric car that is more responsive and efficient.

Mayor Byron Brown says the city began replacing the Police Department's aging fleet in 2014 with the addition of about 50 rear wheel drive SUVs.

Interestingly, with the addition of the 70 D, there is now only one rear - wheel - drive Tesla Model S left in the range, which now breaks down as follows:

The 70D packs more standard equipment than before, including navigation on its enormous centrally mounted touchscreen, and the addition of all - wheel drive makes it easier to sell the Tesla to shoppers who drive in snow.

From minor software updates to the addition of all - wheel drive, Tesla has continued to tweak and refine its pioneering electric sedan into something any car shopper would lust after.

The upgraded T6, which comes standard with all - wheel drive, uses the same four - cylinder but with a supercharger in addition to the turbocharger, bumping output to 316 hp and 295 lb - ft of torque.

A limited - edition version of the 9 - 3, the Turbo X was powered by the 9 - 3 Aero's 2.8 - liter turbocharged V - 6, but with the boost cranked the boost up from 8.7 psi to 11.6 psi and the addition of all - wheel drive via a Haldex unit.

After his first trip behind the wheel of our latest Four Seasons addition, online editor Ed Tahaney says, «I'd rather drive a MX - 5, but the CX - 5 offers Zoom - Zoom with a lot more room room.»

Aside from the addition of all - wheel drive, the 2015 BMW 2 Series has few other mechanical changes.

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While the powertrain is not exactly a quantum leap from the outgoing 263 - hp 2.3 - liter turbo - four, the addition of all - wheel - drive would position the new Mazdaspeed3 against a different set of competitors than it has targeted in the past.

Those claims are backed by the use of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.

I certainly understand the emotional appeal of the Golf R. Volkswagen's own GTI is the quintessential hot hatch, and the addition of all - wheel drive and more power just makes sense.

The Crew distinction means there's a bench seat in front of the cargo area, and the addition of four - wheel drive gives us an extra 4 inches of ground clearance.

In addition to a 3.3 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 6 engine rated at 365 hp and 376 lb - ft of torque, an eight - speed automatic transmission, and all - wheel drive, our Four Seasons 2017 Genesis G90 also includes adaptive cruise control, lane - keeping assist, a head - up display, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and a host of other electronic safety features.

Another significant change to the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is the addition of all - wheel drive.

After recently stealing the front - wheel drive lap record at the Nurburgring with its Leon Cupra 280, the addition of a sporty concept certainly suggests we could see a much racier future at SEAT as the Volkswagen Group tries to define each of its brands more individually.

In addition to the greater speed — largely due to the fact that the engine's output has increased to 600 hp (rather than 552 hp) and 553 lb - ft of torque (as opposed to 479 lb - ft)-- the extra cash also buys Bentley's Mulliner Driving Specification interior upgrade (quilted leather upholstery, a choice of engine - turned aluminum or wood trim, and drilled pedals), unique twenty - inch wheels, revised steering, and a retuned chassis with a lower ride height.

It's a welcome addition to the rather modest list of affordable, rear - wheel - drive sport coupes.

One possibility is the addition of a Ludicrous mode in tandem with the upcoming all - wheel - drive Dual Motor version is on the way.

In addition, because most four - wheel - drive vehicles weigh more than their two - wheel - drive brethren, they ask more of their tires when it comes to turning or stopping.

Moers also points out that both the rear - wheel - drive S63 (not offered in America) and the all - wheel - drive S63 weigh roughly the same, as the RWD car's rear subframe is composed of steel, whereas the AWD car's is made of lighter aluminum, thus compensating for the addition of the all - wheel - drive hardware.

Originally, an «X» on the end of a model name signified the addition of all - wheel drive, which began in the 1980s with cars like the BMW 325ix.

This New Addition To The Company Range Included A Three Point Two Litre V6 Engine That Produced A Rather Healthy 237 Brake Horse Power, Capable Of Accelerating From 0 - 62 In Just 6.2 Seconds, Clearing The Quarter Mile In 14.1 Seconds At 99.2 MPH And Offering A Limited Top Speed Of 154 MPH, Which Was All Perfectly Controlled By The Four Motion Four Wheel Drive System.

Pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack has yet to be confirmed, but expect the addition of all - wheel drive and the more rugged cladding to bump prices up compared to those of the non-Alltrack wagon.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc., America's all - wheel drive leader, has restyled its Impreza line for 2006 and in addition given the all - conquering 300 - horsepower WRX STI model several performance enhancements.

For 2006, the addition of a steering sensor input to the DCCD All - Wheel Drive system enhances power distribution response by more accurately relaying the car's cornering situation.

Maranello, 8 February 2016 — Ferrari announces the addition to its range of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four - seater which hails a major evolution of the sporting Grand Tourer concept by integrating rear - wheel steering with four - wheel drive for the first time.

Four - wheel - drive systems tend to be quite heavy and some of the engine's power can be lost through the various differentials in the car, in addition to the frictional losses of the powertrain.

The Roadster offers 265 hp with 258 lb - ft of torque, in addition to a Servotronic, dual - clutch, automatic transmission and Quattro all - wheel drive.

In addition, all models of the convertible featured rear - wheel drive and a standard 6 - speed automatic transmission.

The addition of a steering - sensor input communicating intentions to the DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) all - wheel - drive system adds intelligence to the STI, with a new mechanical limited - slip center differential helping to transfer torque effectively.

Intelligent all - wheel drive is enhanced with the addition of BMW Integral Active Steering which is already available as an option in the 7 Series and 5 Series, but will be standard in the 640i xDrive GT and optional in the 630i GT.

Other improvements include a revised interior and entertainments system, and the addition of an 8 - speed ZF automatic gearbox, driving all four wheels as before.

In addition to the new Altima's extensive list of standard equipment, three special equipment packages are offered, including the Nissan Navigation Package (SV models)-- featuring a 7.0 - inch color display, steering wheel navigation controls, and turn - by - turn navigation integrated into the Advanced Drive - Assist ™ Display — priced at just $ 590 USD.

The powertrain range later swelled to encompass more powerful petrols and diesels, front - wheel - drive - only versions for reduced fuel consumption and the addition of the DSG transmission, while sporty R Line and high value Match bolstered the choice of specification.

In addition to its practical 5 - passenger layout and larger cargo capacity, the Countryman is the most adept Mini for tackling a variety of roads and weather conditions thanks to its higher ground clearance and available all - wheel drive (AWD).

In addition to its comfort and convenience features, the 2018 Maserati Levante also features a variety of advanced driver assistance systems, designed to help drivers avoid accidents so they can drive with confidence each time they get behind the wheel.

September 2010 will also see the addition of further four - wheel driven model variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo.

In addition to the aforementioned Safety Sense system, the new Prius model's safety features include vehicle stability control to keep you on the right driving path, traction control to avoid skidding, hill start assist for safe transition from parking to driving when on a hill, a four - wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake - force distribution and brake assist for optimized stopping ability, smart stop technology for super-quick stops in the event of an emergency, and an eight - airbag system that includes a front passenger cushion airbag and a driver's - side knee bolster airbag.

The addition of four - wheel drive as standard does at least provide the A8 with superb traction, and its ability to carry big speeds through fast corners without premature intervention of the stability control system, even on damp roads, is impressive.

Previously, that would have plagued the front - wheel - drive SEAT Leon with masses of torque steer, but the addition of a limited - slip diff and SEAT's clever XDS electronics mean it's hugely capable in corners.

Let's hope the addition of all - wheel drive enhances to this F - Type's reputation, because lord knows we need more options than the default German marques for quality Euro sportscars.

The addition of all - wheel drive and manual transmission options to the range will further enhance the F - TYPE's dynamic capability and offer even greater driver reward — broadening its appeal to sports car enthusiasts worldwide.»

Lightweight construction techniques and the addition of a front - wheel drive variant ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.

The addition of all - wheel - drive is one of a number of performance enhancements to the award - winning Jaguar F - TYPE range which will grow from six to 14 derivatives in 2015 — the full range will debut at the LA Auto Show on 19 November.

The sales growth was driven by strong sales of the new Jaguar XF (with the addition of the long wheel base XFL in China) and F - PACE as well as continuing solid sales of the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Sport - offset partially by the run - out of Land Rover Discovery in advance of the all - new model in 2017.

In addition, it will be one of the few hybrids available that come with all - wheel drive.

[MUSIC][NOISE] The base price of XT5 is under $ 40,000, that's jaw droppingly low but this platinum addition I've been driving, with navigation and all wheel drive goes for over $ 60,000.