Sentences with phrase «as the clutch operated»

The 138 hp (104 kW) maximum power was quite a drop from the previous generation, but thanks to the lightness of the car it could still move quite quickly, accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 6.8 to 8.7 s depending on the transmission option, [51][52] the Sequential Manual being unable to launch and shift as quickly as the clutch operated manual.

Not exact matches

A model microscopic system to demonstrate the transmission of torque in the presence of thermal fluctuations — necessary for the creation of a tiny «clutch» operating at the nanoscale — has been assembled at the University of Bristol as part of an international collaboration.

(It has no clutch pedal and operates as an automatic from the driver's perspective.)

Indeed, the novel five - cylinder engine seemed central to the TT RS» theme of being well - liked, as it produces a broad swath of smooth - spinning torque while operating in harmony with the quick - shifting dual - clutch seven - speed transmission.

The R8 V10 Spyder retains the same advanced electrohydraulically operated multi-plated clutch four - wheel drive system as the coupe, and also keeps the rear locking differential.

It tramlined horribly, its suspension was about as compliant as a cast - iron street lamp, its aerodynamic performance suffered from latent liftoff fits, and the operating forces required to work steering, brakes, clutch, and transmission called for athletic abilities I never pretended to possess.

There's a new 7 - speed transverse gearbox supplied by XTrac (still a single clutch paddle - operated system), new front and rear subframes to help with the cooling requirements and aero loads now generated, new suspension uprights and four - way adjustable Öhlins dampers, the latest generation Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the incredible aerodynamic package developed in conjunction with Dallara, a new e-diff at the rear as well as a raft of electronic changes.

There's a disconcerting amount of clutch slippage as you pull away from a standstill, but in the first few gentle miles the hydraulically actuated, paddle - operated manual is not the hesitant, jerky experience I had feared an early paddle - shift» box might be.

Upshifts are accomplished faster than a human - operated shift, just not as quick as its dual - clutch auto stablemates.

Although they have two clutches, there's no clutch pedal, as it would be too complicated for a driver to operate both.

The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering feels nice and tight and steering feel is very nice.The power brakes work great and stop the truck well.

And as angry as we are at Porsche for abandoning the clutch - operated manual in its new line, we'll concede the PDK suits the Macan as well as any vehicle.

The manual trans meant you could get off the line as fast as you were able to operate the clutch.

Comparison measurements have demonstrated that the Duonic dual - clutch transmission operates as economically as the manual Canter transmission.

Although the eight - speed transmission uses a torque converter instead of the dual clutch technology found in other BMW M car transmissions, it delivers quick, hard shifts with its lock - up clutch and operates in a similar manner as BMW's dual clutch transmissions.

These are intended as a combined replacement option both for more expensive and less efficient «normal» automatic systems, and for drivers who prefer manual shift but are no longer able to operate a clutch, and users are encouraged to leave the shift lever in fully automatic «drive» most of the time, only engaging manual - sequential mode for sporty driving or when otherwise strictly necessary.

The GLA 45 comes fitted as standard with the seven - speed automatic gearbox from the A45, which means you don't have to constantly operate the clutch in stop - start traffic.

The electric motor is positioned between the gas engine and the seven - speed transmission and are connected via clutches, which allows the C350 Hybrid to operate as an EV, a traditional gas - powered sedan, or a combination of the two.

As fitted to the outgoing model, it forgoes a conventional torque converter for an automatically operated clutch for faster shift times and added performance potential.

Depending on road conditions, a multiple - plate clutch operated by an electric motor and controlled electronically is able to vary the division of power as required, if necessary feeding up to 100 percent of the engine's power and torque either to the front or to the rear wheels.

The HSG operates at the same 270 volts as the electric traction motor and battery and is also used to improve clutch engagement when synchronizing engine to transmission speed.

The fuel - saving auto - stop function is a little unsettling at first — shutting down at stops as long as you pop into neutral and release the clutch — but it operates without drama, and you soon get accustomed to it.

The Ford transmission team made several specific modifications to the 6F35 - Mid to optimize its performance for Fusion, including using unique final drive ratios for the 2.5 - liter and 3.0 - liter, developing an improved converter lock - up for lower operating temperatures and efficiency, recalibrating the converter clutch to accommodate a fuel - saving aggressive deceleration fuel shut - off system as well as other tweaks to diminish parasitic losses.

As with most BMW manuals, the shifter is on the rubbery side with longish throws, but the clutch is easy to operate.

All of that is overlooked when smoothly operating clutch and pedal as you blitz through traffic.

I had a few scary moments, as we slowed descended the steep mountain, especially when there was a steep drop on one side of the carriage, and I felt myself clutching my hands tightly; but there was no need to fear, because fortunately the brakeman who operated our train was very experienced at his job and we arrived back at the bottom station with no problems!

first off the people that hate on this games controls from other reviews either did nt take the time to properly learn them or just do nt know how to ride a mx bike at first i struggled my self but once i figured out u have to operate the bike more like u would in real life then typical racing games that u unrealistically just full throttle from start to finish brake clutch leaning as you would on your real bike and you will catch on to the controls easy