Sentences with phrase «advantages of a manual transmission»

Obviously the same can be said about car buyers, but there's a lot of advantages of a manual transmission that not many people take into consideration, which is why the majority of cars on the road have an automatic transmission.

Cheap gasoline wiped out the mileage advantage of manual transmissions.

When deciding between a stick shift and an automatic car, most Driving School companies would prefer the former than the latter as there are several benefits and advantages of a manual transmission.

Not exact matches

Think of it as taking some of a manual transmission's inherent fuel economy advantages and applying them to an automatic gearbox.

The biggest advantage of a car like this versus a minivan, though, is the availability of a manual transmission, so I was disappointed that our test car had an automatic, and the start / stop system is mediocre.

The electric Smart's advantage is its single - speed transmission, which means that it doesn't suffer from the slow and jerky shifts of the standard car's automated - manual gearbox.

A big advantage of a truck with a manual transmission — besides acting as a built - in anti-theft system — is having the engine's power at your fingertips.

There's a slight learning curve when first starting out with manual transmissions but there are certain advantages to these types of transmissions.

To truly take advantage of the added fuel economy, performance, and control that a manual transmission offers, you need to have an understanding of how it works, including the location of the gear shifter and the different parts involved in the shifting process.

Engine Size 5.3 l Mileage N / A Previous Owners 1 Bodystyle Coupe Seats 4 Transmission Manual Exterior Colour Royal Cherry Interior Trim Magnolia * Rare original Left Hand Drive * Works X - Pack rebuilds & upgrades * Major recent restorative expenditure * Substantial history file, build sheet and BMIHT certified * Fully serviced and Warranted Defined as having an advantage over it contemporaries, the Vantage of the 1980s, was of no exception.

The advantage of a CVT transmission is obvious if you look at the manual transmission numbers: The 2013 Sentra manual returns 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (8.7 / 6.5 L / 100 km).

The six - speed manual and automatic transmission options have revised gear ratios to better take advantage of all 148 available pound feet of torque, which is available lower in the power band than before.

The Honda CR - Z is a unique new car, combining the advantages of a clean, efficient petrol electric hybrid powertrain with a 6 - speed manual transmission and a stylish coupe body.

The engine is matched with choice of a 6 - speed manual transmission, with gear ratios selected to take maximum advantage of the engine's powerband and torque curve, or an advanced, tuned Xtronic transmission.

It seeks to combine the advantages of a conventional manual shift with the qualities of a modern automatic transmission by providing different clutches for odd and even speed selector gears.

Type R A newly developed close - ratio 6 - speed manual transmission takes good advantage of the engine's high - rpm and high - torque zones.

When shuttled through the car's easy - shifting six - speed manual transmission — its gears spaced out nicely to take full advantage of the engine's wide powerband — the whole package makes for a compelling statement.

As expected of a vehicle with an engine like the 1.6 - liter turbo, the Sentra SR Turbo is available with a 6 - speed manual transmission, with gear ratios selected to take maximum advantage of the engine's powerband and torque curve.

The advantage of having the front - wheel - drive model is that it comes with a six - speed manual transmission.

The results are mixed, but the idea is that it behaves a lot like a hydraulically - activated manual transmission once you're moving, but gives you the advantages of slushbox torque multiplication from a dead stop.

And since Hyundai hasn't bothered to fit the Tucson Eco with paddle shifters, drivers can't even take advantage of one of the best and most enjoyable qualities inherent in dual - clutch transmissions — their ability to snap off a quick and satisfying manual gearchange.

The seven - speed S tronic ® dual - clutch automatic transmission combines the sporty characteristics of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic for an ultra-quick shifting experience.

To take advantage of the extended - rev characteristics of the engine, the 2007 911 GT3 features a revised six - speed manual transmission, with lower gear ratios for 2nd through 6th, as well as shortened shift - lever throws.

A 6 - speed manual transmission handles all that torque, and takes advantage of the unique powerband of the diesel engine.