Ticking off the other dynamic disappointments:
the clutch pedal action is too light and short to easily moderate city - creep driving, using the handbrake lever feels like you've reached down and clicked a biro, and the squidgy ride means the Mirage leans over like a windsurfer trying to regain its balance.
Not exact matches
Naeslund takes the S60's death seat to the right and warns us about the heavy
action of the
clutch pedal and the abrupt engagement of the sintered
clutch plate, but the
action is lighter than any BMW M5 and the engagement is more predictable than any Infiniti G37.
Shifting
action is extremely light, and the
clutch's super-high takeup basically means shifting requires but a tap of the leftmost
pedal.
The
action of the shift lever is firm and precise, and the
clutch pedal has been adjusted so you can better feel the engagement point.
The manual now employs a twin - disc
clutch to avoid too - heavy
pedal action despite its need to cope with significantly increased torque.
Throttle response, brake
pedal modulation, brake performance,
clutch pedal take - up, gearshift
action, steering precision and feel: all I can say is yum, yum, yum, and double yum again.
Choosing a gear and setting off holds no terror because this six - speed Tremec manual transmission has a smoother, light - effort shift
action than before, while the
clutch requires so little effort that the
pedal practically falls to the floor of its own accord.
The 5 - speed manual has a light shift
action and
clutch pedal; however, it's not as slick as we would like.
The shifter itself is lovely, with appropriate feel and travel from the lever, although the
clutch pedal's
action is entirely devoid of feedback, which means practice makes perfect if you want a smooth drive.
Meanwhile, the 6 - speed gearbox is equally good when it comes to the shift
action, but the
clutch pedal is springy and you can never really gauge the bite point.
With the top up, there is adequate clearance overhead for six - footers, but taller drivers will almost certainly need to scoot the seat back as far as possible to use the
pedals, especially given the frequency that the
clutch is called into
action (see Performance).
A snappy, relatively short - throw shift
action is complemented by a light
clutch pedal.
As for the seven - speed manual, it's just about perfect, providing a user - friendly
clutch, wonderfully laid - out
pedals and crisp, fluid
action through the gates.
The
clutch pedal is heavy compared with that of the standard Mustang but the
action has a distinct «feel» and can be accurately controlled.