Sentences with phrase «automatic gearbox changes»

The engine is very strong with good oil pressure and pulls very well and the automatic gearbox changes effortlessly.

The nine - speed automatic gearbox changes smoothly, although it does occasionally throw in a lumpy shift.

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Forget bicycles with gears that you have to change yourself: the first wireless automatic gearbox for a bike does it all for you.

Another impressive change: like the sedan, the A4 Allroad ditches its former eight - speed automatic for a racier seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox.

However, unlike the Enzo, the GT - R's twin - clutch paddleshift gearbox can be adjusted to change gear less harshly, or even driven in full automatic mode.

With an automatic the change point are not controlled by the test, rather by the gearbox.

Of the three gearboxes across the range - seven - and nine - speed torque converter autos and the SL 63's multi-plate wet clutch automatic - it's the SL 63 with the fastest shifts, but it still doesn't quite match the latest generation of twin - clutch autos for snappy changes.

The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven ratios, but offering near - instant changes when driven a bit more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.

A 184 - horsepower, 2.5 - liter inline - six - cylinder mates with either a standard five - speed - manual gearbox or an optional five - speed - automatic transmission; the automatic permits manual gear changes.

I know that there is a similar question here, and another one here that asks when an automatic gearbox knows how to change gear, but I want to know exactly how it does that.

«Also, it encourages drivers to change up a gear early and enables an automatic gearbox to do the same, both of which reduce emissions and fuel consumption.»

The Easytronic can be driven in «manual mode» simply by using the paddle shifter selector to change gears if the driver wishes to do so, or alternatively it can be driven in exactly the same way as a fully conventional automatic — however, many Easytronic owners have complained that gear shifts in «automatic mode» are jerky; a common complaint with semi-autos based on a conventional manual gearbox.

This 2.0 - litre turbo engine works well with BMW's optional eight - speed automatic gearbox, which delivers smooth shifts in auto mode and responds crisply when you use the lever or steering wheel mounted paddles to change gears manually.

It does this by changing the accelerator mapping so that the same pedal travel delivers less power than in the standard mode; the transmission control strategy for the automatic gearbox is modified to bring forward upshifts and delay downshifts, while intelligent energy and climate management reduces mechanical power consumption and also the energy consumption of electrical systems - such as heated mirrors and seats.

The Park Avenue has a new four - speed automatic transmission this year, a maintenance - free gearbox that never needs fluid changes.

A new 8 - speed, direct - shift automatic transmission is designed to deliver quick gear changes, similar to an automated manual gearbox.

As well as being the first model to adopt the new turbocharged engine, the Carrera S also benefits from changes made to its optional PDK seven - speed dual - clutch automatic gearbox.

Transmission: 7 - Speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual - inc: Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls, Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and support

The changes continue inside, with contoured sport seats offering electronic cushion adjustments, a terrific flat - bottomed steering wheel with remote shift paddles for the C63's seven - speed automatic gearbox and new instrument graphics.

I suspect the culprit is the automatic gearbox though — a 6 - speed slush - box whose 3 drive modes (Economy, Normal, and Snow) did little to change the character of its shift programming.

Many automatic gearboxes enable you to make manual gear changes, either through the gear selector lever or paddles mounted on the steering column.

Although most automatic gearboxes allow you to «kick down» — press the accelerator briefly and firmly to tell the gearbox to change down — and some offer the option of selecting gears with buttons or paddles, automatics are generally not considered as responsive as manuals.

Not very long ago, an automatic gearbox was the preserve of larger, more luxurious and expensive cars, but buyers can now choose a self - changing gearbox in smaller, cheaper cars too.

The box serves up well timed automatic changes and doesn't shift down as often on the motorway as the Q5's gearbox.

MINI introduced a dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox to replace the older six - speed automatic, and the new gearbox is more in keeping with the MINI's sporty nature, providing smooth yet rapid gear changes — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Power stays consistent and strong as you sweep up towards redline and the ZF eight - speed automatic gearbox completes quick and crisp gear changes.

New turbocharged petrol and diesel engines come in under the bonnet, coupled to an updated optional eight - speed automatic gearbox, while extensive changes have been made to the 3 Series» suspension, cabin and equipment.

The document doesn't show any other changes other than the lack of a seven - speed manual gearbox, which means we're still left wondering when the sixth - generation Camaro will adopt the 10 - speed automatic transmission in other variants outside of the ZL1 and ZL1 1LE.

Even BMW sees the change to automatics coming, especially as some BMW engines approach 500 hp — something its manual gearboxes can't easily handle.

The principal development with this robotized gearbox is the ability of the driver to override the automatic mode at any time in order to change gears without having to swap modes.

The car's automatic eight - speed Tiptronic S gearbox works well and can be controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel when you want to change gears yourself.

In models ordered with the automatic gearbox, the Sport Button can be used to activate a specially tuned sport program which makes various adjustments, including extra zip for the gear changes.

The engine is mated with a seven speed automatic gearbox and the gears can also be changed manually with Brabus aluminium paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

All engines are being offered with Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start - Stop function (also fitted in conjunction with the eight - speed automatic gearbox), Optimum Shift Indicator, and the new Proactive Driving Assistant to adjust the car's speed ahead of a change in speed limit, and the ECO PRO Route function, which can be selected via the optional Navigation system Professional.

Mechanicals will see a big change in the Ciaz facelift with the brand new 1.5 litre M15 Petrol engine giving out 100bhp and 133nm of torque along with a 6 speed automatic gearbox thus ditching the old 4 speed auto on the current car.

There's no manual gearbox available, but the eight - speed automatic suits the nature of the XC60 well, and for the most part offers smooth changes — especially as you gradually accelerate.

If you want an automatic gearbox, these figures change to 47.9 mpg and 154g / km respectively, meaning a 30 % BiK tax rating.

Autumn 1994 witnessed a changing of the guard under the bonnet: the BMW 850 Ci was now powered by a 5.4 - litre V12 engine with 240 kW / 326 hp, which customers could choose to combine with a new five - speed automatic gearbox.

The Endeavour AT will have a 5 speed automatic gearbox based on Ford's patent technology known as Transmission Control Module (TCM) that can automatically detect and quickly adjust to the changing engine speed and driving condition.

The 2.2 - litre petrol engine hasn't undergone any change in terms of power (140PS) and torque (320Nm) and comes with the 6 - speed automatic gearbox only.

Neither changes as regards the well - proven GM 4L80 - E 4 - speed automatic gearbox nor as regards the ventilated disc brakes all round — though that can only be stated for cars built up to September 2006.

Changes include unique instrument graphics, a leather - bound M Sport steering wheel (with integral paddles on models equipped with the dual - clutch automatic gearbox), sport seats in black leather with adjustable side bolsters, an aluminium foot rest and a centre console - mounted kneepad for the driver.

We'd avoid the Easytronic automatic gearbox, though — it's an automated manual, rather than a full automatic, so while it doesn't have a negative affect on fuel economy, it does make the car less enjoyable to drive, with slow and jerky changes.

The other big change here is the gearbox: gone is the seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox, replaced by a conventional eight - speed, torque - converter - based automatic.

The car's eight - speed automatic gearbox is clever enough to read the intentions of the driver and will change down through the gears quickly when necessary.

The 5 - speed automatic gearbox performs well, changing through the gears effortlessly.

Designed and developed in collaboration with the Japanese specialist Aisin, this eight - speed «Efficient Automatic Transmission» gearbox (with steering wheel paddles to allow for manual gear changes) should be a step forward for the French automaker.

The facelift brought a major change for the Mercedes - AMG SLC 43 top variant that gets a 367 HP V6 biturbo engine to replace the former V8, but also the all - new 9 - speed automatic gearbox.

An improved version of the ZF six - speed automatic / sequential gearbox was incorporated and in 2012 was further improved including a change to 8 speeds.

If there's a grouse, it is with the nine - speed automatic gearbox, which doesn't respond quickly enough to sudden changes in throttle input.