Sentences with phrase «better braking distance»

If Continental has the tires for this vehicle for the rims, then it would ride better with good grip and better braking distance.

Not exact matches

«If you are in a car and want to stop within a certain fixed, short distance — without too much jerk — it's best to apply the brakes evenly rather than all at the end so passengers feel a constant deceleration force,» he says.

Races are good; tight and technical thanks to tough braking distances and spirally layouts; but you'll have to make your own fun or find online opposition to keep them going.

Works like a charm and together with rear radar and surrounding sodar you have a car that can detect obstacles, read signs, see the road, partly drive by itself, keep cruise control distance, warn rear driver if they don't see you are at standstill in a queue (the car then flashes the lights to wake them up) and to protect you (if they still doesn't react and my car thinks this will not end well, it pretensions seat belts, apply full brake if you are at stand still, to prevent you from bouncing further, and precharge the airbag safety system - if nothing happens, it releases the belts and so on), and it can find parking spot that fits and help you park there and of course help you with obstacles around the car when parking by yourself.

Following the car in front, it accelerated and braked as - needed to maintain a preset distance, while the steering wheel moved almost miraculously, keeping me solidly within the lane stripes even during tight - ish turns (it managed to stay in - lane far better than other systems I've tried, which tend to bounce from right stripe to left and back rather than track mid-lane).

«The ABS is calibrated well, but doesn't allow our snow tires enough slippage for the best possible braking distances — so I did sometimes have to yank the emergency brake to lock all four wheels and stop more quickly.

Under braking, in shallow wet tests, the TS 860 brought the car to a halt in the shortest distance — over a metre shorter than the next best tyre.

Compared with its predecessor, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 delivers 5 % better braking on wet roads, and braking distances are 4 % shorter on ice.

This true, uncompromised driving machine delivers its best on the track, where speed, short braking distances and transverse acceleration are essential to get first ‐ rate lap times: 0 to 62mph in 4.5 seconds; 160mph of top speed; deceleration peaks in the range of 1.2 g; lateral acceleration peaks of over 1.1 g and optimum weight distribution 40 % over the front axle and 60 % over the rear, not to mention a power - to - weight ratio of over 250hp per tonne, values worthy of true supercar.

The 2018 Discovery now features the company's Emergency Braking system with pedestrian detection as standard.5 Previously only available as a standalone option, the new standard feature is designed to detect adult or child pedestrians, as well as other vehicles in the road and provide assistance in reducing the braking distance at speeds up to 37 mph.

Today's anti-lock braking system gives the driver better vehicle control and reduces stopping distances on slippery and dry surfaces.

Inside, the all - new Dodge Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep, performance bolsters, an SRT race - inspired instrument design and Reconfigurable Display with exclusive «performance pages» that provide lateral and longitudinal G - force, 0 - 100 km / h acceleration time and distance as well as 100 - 0 km / h braking distance and time.

Car And Driver got a chance to sling around in the 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback, and applauded it in a number of different areas, including the chassis and way it handled, saying, «The Mazda 3's best qualities can't be accounted for in braking distances or acceleration times.

In a simulated panic stop from 60 mph at the Edmunds test facility, a Highlander XLE AWD managed a braking distance of 116 feet, a very good distance for this class.

Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button - happy stereo and climate controls.

Despite a vague - feeling pedal, the Highlander provides substantial braking effectiveness — the panic - stop distance from 60 mph in Edmunds testing ranks among the class best — and very good fade resistance.

In Edmunds brake testing, a Cruze LTZ stopped from 60 mph in 120 feet, a slightly better - than - average distance for this class of car.

A premium steering gear for smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver segment - best stopping distance

I expect not only usual performance stats like 0 - 60 and mileage improve, but with that weight and some good rubber, I expect massively improved braking distances, and that's really beneficial for crossovers like this.

-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

Revised Brembo brakes with more swept area and good, but not overly firm, pedal feel brought us to a stop from 60 mph in just 102 feet, a world - class distance.

Sentra can also be equipped with adaptive cruise control that maintains distance with the car ahead, as well as forward emergency braking and blind - spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.

For better brake feel and shorter braking distances, we recommend that you go for ceramic brake pads.

+ totally convincing in his first test + specially good on dry surface + dynamic dry handling + perfect steering precision with good feedback + short braking distance on wet and dry surface + good noise level

This guarantees better acceleration and shorter braking distances at high and low temperatures — in wet or dry conditions.

Low - speed forward automatic braking and following distance indicator, which shows you how far you are from the car in front, as well as driver - position memory settings are standard.

This system let me set three following distances, but it was a little too abrupt with its braking and acceleration, something that could be smoothed over with better programming.

«Navarra» alloy wheels 205/55 R 16 tyres Day time running lights, Rear Fog lights Side turn signal lights integrated in exterior mirrors Dual exhaust pipes Leatherette seat upholstery Leather package for steering wheel, gear shift knob, hand brake grip Front center armrest with storage box Storage compartments on headliner Rear AC vents for comfort, Driver's seat height adjustments for better drivability, Lockable and illuminated glove compartment Multi-function display 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat RCD 510 touch screen music system with CD player Aux - in & 8 speakers Cruise control Park distance with acoustic warning and display of front infotainment Climatic air conditioner Front seat with height adjustment for better visibility

Bigger power means greater stopping distances most of the time, but Schnitzer have seen to that as well with a brand new 8 pot caliper braking system that rivals those found on M cars!

A scheduled brake change under one of three safety car periods also left the car a lap down from the class leader but well within striking distance with Taylor chasing down the sixth - place car at the rate of four to five seconds per lap.

Well this new feature works as this, you will activate your cruise control as normal and the car will start cruising but if a car comes in front you, the Genesis will keep a distance, meaning it will brake for you and if the car in front comes to a complete stop and then moves forward the Genesis will auto restart the speed until it reaches the speed you setup before.

For example, on the good side, adjusting the braking distance for the adaptive cruise control is dead easy, with a button on the steering wheel's right spoke to scroll through the settings.

As well as triggering visual and acoustic warnings, this system primes the brakes to help the driver achieve the shortest possible stopping distance if he or she has to intervene.

In the way of safety equipment, there's blind spot monitoring, Distronic distance pilot assist with adaptive cruise control, park distance sensors, a rear view camera, electronic stability control, hill start assist, and ABS with brake assist, as well as ISOFIX anchors on the outboard rear seats.

In this case, as well as providing visual and audible warnings, the system also primes the brakes in order to minimize the braking distance the moment the driver intervenes.

The brake pedal can also be quite touchy and difficult to modulate until you acclimate, even though stopping distances are very good.

EyeSight also had a lot of difficulty maintaining distance between the car ahead, and anticipating the closure of said gap, in low light conditions, resulting in erratic compensatory responses as well as the occasional «panic» brake.

All the best — from the high safety standard to excellent braking distances and easy - handling to the best cost balance, the A5 provides a convincing performance.

This senses any rapid throttle lift - off and initiates a small brake hydraulic pressure build - up in anticipation of the brakes being applied, to give better pedal response and slightly shorter stopping distances.

Towing is about the only conceivable real - world use for the optional 6 - piston front brake caliper upgrade, too, which doesn't cut down on stopping distance, but does afford better heat dissipation — quite handy when you're pulling several thousand pounds downhill.

When an impending danger of collision is identified, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST calculates the precise braking force ideally needed to avoid an accident and makes the best possible use of any distance remaining.

In addition to these, it includes a high mount stop lamp, crash sensor, pullaway assistant, traction control, run flat tyres, twin ISOFIX child seat attachments, park distance control as well as the disc braking mechanism and many other such aspects that enhances the level of safety.

This system works so well, that when I let it handle the braking while approaching traffic stopped at a light, it settled for a distance from the car ahead which was just about what I would have left.

This vehicle has been well maintained and is well equipped with: keyless entry and ignition - power accessories - cruise control - tilt and telescoping leather wrapped steering wheel with multi function controls - dual power seats - heated front seats - dual zone automatic climate control with rear air vents - automatic headlights - driver assistance package including rear view camera with front and rear park distance control - surround view parking camera - navigation system - bmw assist ecall capability - sirius xm satellite capability - cd / mp3 single disc player - bluetooth phone and audio connectivity - usb and aux audio input - hill descent control - dynamic stability and traction control - 4 wheel anti lock brakes - anti theft system - 2.0 liter, turbo 4 cylinder engine - 8 speed automatic transmission - all wheel drive - dual air bags - side air bags - head curtain air bags - moon roof - privacy glass - xenon headlamps - daytime running lights - fog lights - 18 inch alloy wheels - and much more!

Stopping performance for the 2013 SRT Viper is engineered to provide shorter stopping distances, better modulation, improved durability and balanced brake performance without fading under extreme conditions.

This vehicle has been well maintained and is equipped with: keyless entry and ignition - power accessories - active cruise control - automatic headlights - automatic wipers - dual zone automatic climate controls - tilt and telescoping leather steering wheel with multi function controls - dual power seats with memory function for the driver - driver assistance package including backup camera and park distance control - 9 speaker sound system - hd radio - cd / mp3 single disc player - usb and aux audio input - bluetooth wireless connectivity - bmw assist capability - universal garage door opener - 60/40 split folding rear seats - dynamic traction control - dynamic stability control - 4 wheel anti lock brakes - alarm system - 2.0 liter, turbo charged 4 cylinder engine - 8 speed steptronic automatic transmission - rear wheel drive - dual air bags - side air bags - head curtain air bags - knee air bags - daytime running lights - fog lights - moon roof - 17 inch alloy wheels - and much more!

Compared to a traditional system, it ensures better brake efficiency, shorter braking distances and prompter brake response in addition to a more comfortable ride and optimal suspension efficiency.

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND IS WELL EQUIPPED WITH: PREMIUM PACKAGE INCLUDING COMFORT ACCESS KEYLESS ENTRY AND IGNITION - POWER ACCESSORIES - CRUISE CONTROL - TILT AND TELESCOPING LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL WITH MULTI FUNCTION CONTROLS - AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS - DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - DAKOTA LEATHER INTERIOR - 8 WAY POWER ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS - COLD WEATHER PACKAGE INCLUDING HEATED FRONT AND REAR SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL - DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE INCLUDING REAR VIEW CAMERA AND PARK DISTANCE CONTROL - NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH TOUCHPAD - BMW ASSIST E CALL CAPABILITY - BMW ON LINE AND BMW APPS SERVICES - BMW ASSIST eCALL CAPABILITY - BMW»S iDRIVE ELECTRONIC INTERFACE WITH 6.5 INCH DISPLAY - PREMIUM 9 SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM - CD / MP3 SINGLE DISC PLAYER - USB AND AUX AUDIO INPUT - BLUETOOTH PHONE AND AUDIO CONNECTIVITY - DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL - DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL - 4 WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES - ALARM SYSTEM - 2.0 LITER, TURBO SULEV 4 CYLINDER ENGINE - 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - ALL WHEEL DRIVE - DUAL AIR BAGS - SIDE AIR BAGS - HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAGS - KNEE AIR BAGS - MOON ROOF - FOG LIGHTS - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS - UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER - 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS - AND MUCH MORE!

The benefits are better control of braking, less equipment wear from pushing and pulling between cars, shorter stopping distance and improved headways.

Well, CR just finished testing the Model 3 it bought a while back, and it reports «big flaws,» including «long stopping distances in emergency braking tests» and «difficult - to - use controls.»