Sentences with phrase «braking power felt»

Regardless of those drums, the truck's braking power felt acceptable on our drive.

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Start to bully it around and it also responds beautifully: Snag a brake into the corner, feel the tail edge wide, then use that amazing power delivery to balance the car in a gentle slide or go the whole bonfired - tyres route... The LP580 - 2 is happy to oblige.

The pedal layout invites heel - and - toe and there's little to criticise in terms of braking power or feel, but the absence of ABS focuses the mind (Revolution will keep it if you want).

There are a few quirks to get used to — the brake pedal isn't a pedal, it's a touch - sensitive, pyramid - shaped rubber button where pressure, not pedal travel, equals stopping power; the feedback - free, hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is as disconnected and consistent as a rheostat, and it feels like that of no other car on the planet — but the sharp - yet - pillowy ride and handling combination is almost supernatural.

The steering is a new electric power system that has been tightened up considerably; braking feel is similarly more responsive and immediate.

And to begin with the suspension is compliant but very stiff in its feel, and supremely controlled in its response; the braking power also immense.

It dives far less under braking and resists squatting under power, helping to unite the responses of the front and rear, which previously felt too sharp and too soft respectively.

The carbon ceramic brakes serve up very strong stopping power, but the brake pedal itself feels wooden and lifeless anywhere short of full force.

There are already evident threads of continuity in the IV that will run through all of the cars: the sheer breadth of the power band and the way the engine revs out to the limiter with real freedom, the fantastic accuracy of the gearbox and the excellent braking feel, and — the key quality — the malleability of the chassis balance.

«The brakes aren't power - assisted, but when the adrenaline's going, they feel great,» he says.

It also feels refreshingly analog even though it has electric power steering and offers high - tech helpers such as brake - based torque vectoring.

The electric power steering is devoid of feel, but it's pleasingly direct and the i3 has a fantastic turning circle, while the brakes (ventilated discs all - round) feel over-engineered for the car.

And then I enjoy the very same things about the GTR as the P1 on track - its wonderful sense of agility, the superb feeling you get of exactly how much rear grip you have left, and the balance that wllows you to brake deep into corners to eliminate understeer and then point the car with laser precision under power.»

The 356 feels similar to the Speedster in terms of power — maybe a tad slower, actually, on account of its added weight (about 300 pounds) and, on this car, muffled exhaust — but its brakes are thoroughly superior.

The brake pedal, which also engages the regeneration function of the electric power system, likewise feels surprisingly natural, without the steps or sudden, jerky changes in brake pressure sometimes felt with hybrids.

The result is a car whose capabilities feel accessible yet has vast reserves of power, braking, and composure.

You feel the diff locking up under braking, and the transition from deceleration stabilization to lock - up while powering out of a low - speed corner isn't as progressive as the eLSD setup in the other Porsche.

Brakes rely on an electric motor rather than engine vacuum to generate hydraulic pressure for better pedal response, feel, and stopping power.

Tech features borrowed from the race car should include a race - bred traction control and ABS system, as well as feel - some hydraulic power steering (a highlight in the Vantage N430) and beefy six - pot front brake calipers.

The Mini's brakes aren't ideal either, if you prefer feel and progression over outright power.

In terms of driving dynamics, the Golf lineup doesn't drive much different than the previous model year, except for the Golf GTI and Golf R. With the GTI's slight bump in power and better brakes, there is a difference that can be felt.

The brakes are to Porsche's usual high standards too, with great feel and modulation and as much power as you could hope for.

There's also a nice heft to gearchange and brakes and the strong mid range power allows you to easily feel your way into a well - balanced and forgiving chassis.

Full of power and easily modulated, the brakes just felt very natural.

The optional carbon - ceramic brakes have bite and feel and tremendous power, yet their response is so well tuned that left - foot braking seems natural.

Special shock absorbers with Amplitude Selective Damping and what Kia calls a Hydraulic Rebound Stopper are said to improve the ride quality over broken pavement, and the car's brake discs are larger for better stopping power and feel.

With a balanced chassis, good steering feedback and linear brakes, the overall experience suits the base Taurus, though the new electric power steering — included on last year's SHO and now standard — feels under - assisted at low speeds for a full - size car.

The carbon - ceramic brakes have that typically slightly grainy feel but deliver stupendous stopping power.

Equipped with optional carbon ceramic discs, the Spyder was peerless under braking, blending huge power with fantastic pedal feel.

Other improvements included in the 6.2 update include the addition of automatic emergency braking and blind - spot warning as new active safety features, along with improved sound quality from the audio system, a valet mode that limits the car's power output, and slight changes in the accelerator and brake pedal feel.

Brake feel is good and there's plenty of stopping power, though the car does squirm under heavy braking.

What the Mercedes does have on its side are progressive brakes with good pedal feel (they're even OK in the C300h with its regenerative braking powers, albeit not as linear as the regular stoppers).

They don't crumble completely, but when you're carrying as much speed as these cars allow you to do, any change or deterioration in brake feel and stopping power is a big deal, chipping away at your confidence and forcing your right foot to waver when the Ferrari driver still has his foot hard on the gas.

Underneath this updated skin, Subaru tweaked a few things to ensure the Legacy is smoother than ever.etuned dampers, more linear electric power steering, and a firmer brake pedal feel provides a more confident drive, while modifications under the hood result in a smoother and quieter powertrain.

The Cupra 300 is undoubtedly very fast, but it's not quite as rewarding to drive as the Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic Type R or even the Cupra R. We'd like the steering to be a little more direct and the brake pedal is rather lacking in feel, even if the power of the brakes aren't in doubt.

The Bremo brakes are very impressive, offering lots of power and feel.

Firmer dampers, bigger front brakes, 18in wheels and revised settings for the electric power steering, intended to make it feel more naturally weighted, complete the mechanical changes.

And speaking of the brakes — they're wonderful; a great combination of sure stopping power with excellent pedal feel and feedback.

Though it never feels all - wheel drive, traction is rarely an issue, while the brakes — cast iron (ceramics are a # 5K option), drilled and vented, 365 mm front and rear — have terrific power and silky progression.

You can now feel the rear end step out under power by a few degrees before the computers trigger the brakes and kill the throttle to bring things back under control.

Those brakes have plenty of stopping power by the way, just not much in the way of feel.

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.

With their supreme dynamic attributes in mind, the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe also come as standard with BMW M compound brakes boasting impressive feel, outstanding stopping power and high resistance to fade.

They supply impressive stopping power, plus progressive brake feel.

Judges liked the feel and effectiveness of the Power Wagon's four - wheel disc brakes when it came time to scrub speed.

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Cornering is precise, the electro - hydraulic power steering feel is just right, and the four - wheel disc brakes are up to the task.

Steel brakes don't produce the absolute stopping power of carbon brakes, but the braking performance — repeatability, consistency and driver feel — hit our targets in fairly short order.»

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The brakes offer very good stopping power and the pedal feel is positive.