Sentences with phrase «combination of all wheel drive»

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«We find no safe combination of drinking and driving — no point at which it is harmless to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel of a car.»

«We find no safe combination of drinking and driving — no point at which it is harmless to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel of a car,» Phillips said.

The combination of the quattro four - wheel drive, launch control and slick seven - speed gearbox meant one a streaming wet day we recorded a jaw - dropping 0 - 60mph time 3.7 seconds.

The combination — the most powerful model Acura offers, paired with electronically controlled all - wheel drive and a clutch pedal — is enticing on paper, but in an age of declining manual - transmission sales, it's also a little perplexing.

Tweaks to the shift speeds of the eight - speed gearbox and the combination of BMW's xDrive four - wheel drive system result in an M4 GTS - beating 3.7 sec 0 - 62mph (BMW claims a 0 - 60mph time a tenth quicker) and a top speed of 189mph if you opt for the M Driver's Package.

It looks great, the size is perfect, it only weighs 1000 kg and the combination of rear - wheel drive, a manual gearbox, a limited - slip diff and a naturally aspirated engine seems like the perfect drivetrain.

What's more, the combination of launch control and four - wheel drive mean that this figure can be achieved come rain or shine.

The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.

Really, the combination of the Camaro's independent suspension, low center of gravity and rear wheel drive makes it an absolute thrill ride on the open road.

Audi of America outfitted our tester with Pirelli Sotto Zero winter tires, which made me wish for a snowstorm, because the combination of Quattro all - wheel drive and highest - quality performance winter rubber would make the A5 an invincible winter machine.

Its combination of four - wheel drive traction and resolutely stable chassis gives it the sort of cross-country ability that used to be the preserve of homologation rally specials.

That price also includes the Wrangler's off - road - ready 4 - wheel - drive system, meaning the Wrangler's combination of substantial grunt and all - terrain versatility can be had for not much coin.

The bigger lesson has to do with the combination of all - wheel drive and winter tires.

We goose the throttle as soon as we're outside of city limits and very quickly remind ourselves why we so love the combination of V - 8 power and rear - wheel drive.

We've not yet driven this particular car, but the combination of the sports suspension and 19 - inch wheels is likely to be quite firm.

The combination of all - wheel drive and the massive slug of turbocharged torque propels the wagon down the tarmac to hit 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds.

In the case of an SUV like the Urus, that also entails four - wheel - drive programs that use the right combination of torque vectoring for the various conditions.

Thanks to the combination of new engine, transmission, and 4MATIC + all - wheel - drive, the new S63 shaves 0.5 seconds from its 0 to 60 mph time, now doing the deed in just 3.4 ticks of the stopwatch.

In fact, only with the combination of disabled stability control and aggressive throttle application will you learn the RWS is two - wheel drive — and then the transition from grip to slip comes so quickly, aided by the pendulum effect of that giant engine, that you'll need to be wide awake to gather it all up, particularly on the road.

This even runs to the engine and transmission, which is the same combination of 533bhp, 5.2 - litre V10 and seven - speed twin - clutch found in the entry - level four - wheel - drive machine.

Both Chrysler and Hyundai still offer the old - school combination of rear - wheel drive and V - 8 power, but only 20 percent of 300 buyers and 10 percent of Genesis buyers choose the eight - cylinder engine.

In essence it is a bit like a mini Porsche 918 Spyder with its combination of a petrol engine, electric motors and four - wheel drive.

The simplest combination is petrol, manual, and front - wheel drive, which consists of the Volkswagen Group's ubiquitous EA888 four - cylinder turbocharged 2 - litre and a six - speed manual gearbox.

«The combination of a short wheelbase, big wheels, and small, stiff sidewalls can make for pretty brutal ride quality over the roads I typically drive, so I'd probably see about downgrading to sixteen - or seventeen - inch wheels if I were to own a GTI.»

But the S1 deserves attention, offering a compelling combination of a compact footprint, muscular 2 - litre turbocharged engine, and something not offered by any other car in this sector — all - wheel drive.

The electric / petrol hybrid show car was speculated to replace the extraordinary Carrera GT, packing a combination of 500bhp V8 power and 218bhp electric punch, with the latter powering the front axle, effectively making the 918 all - wheel drive.

It takes the combination of a slow corner and a big throttle opening to get the stability light in the two - wheel drive version flashing, although its fair to say that the 4 - matic system we're denied would have a far more obvious effect when conditions turn slippery.

More than a couple of staff members complimented the RS4's combination of a superb powerplant, brilliant dynamics, Quattro all - wheel drive, an impressive interior, and everyday livability while declaring that no other vehicle is as sure - footed or comes close to matching the RS4 as a high - performance, all - around, all - weather four - seater.

We'll see if the Fusion package is stout enough to take it, although the combination of all - wheel drive, continuously controlled suspension damping, bigger brakes, and 19 - inch wheels and tires should cover all the bases.

Name given to the combination of engine, transmission / transaxle and differential (rear - wheel drive only) for any particular model.

As for electronic aids, the Lusso benefits from Ferrari's new and patented 4RM - S system, which integrates all - wheel - drive, four - wheel steering, and the latest 4RM EVO driving - dynamics controls (a combination of E-Diff electronic differential, F1 - Trac traction control, driver - adjustable SCM - E magnetorheological shocks, and electronic stability control).

A perfect combination of striking vehicle proportions and exceptionally engaging driving experience is created on dedicated rear - wheel - drive platforms.

The all - wheel - drive system also lets you manually prepare the Explorer for normal traction, sand, mud, or snow by engaging the Terrain Management System, which will deliver an appropriate combination of engine power, transmission shift schedule, ABS activation, and torque split for each circumstance.

The Combination Of Untapped Power, Excellent Luxurious Refinements, A Staggeringly Beautiful Body Form, A Controlled All Wheel Drive System And Ample Space For The Whole Family, Instantly Made This The Ultimate High End Performance Estate Of Choice And Was Welcomed By Those Lucky New Keepers And Adored By The Worlds Motoring Press.

Power is delivered via both a fixed gear and seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox; the former operates on the front axle to provide electric drive to the front wheels at speeds up to 165 mph, while the latter sits at the rear and drives the rear wheels with a combination of electric and gasoline - engine power.

Yes, the 2017 Subaru Impreza is still not sexy or fast, but it offers an unparalleled combination of practicality, value, economy, ruggedness and all - wheel - drive security, all wrapped in a slightly quirky and very earnest package.

The Dodge Charger SXT AWD gives you the same outstanding combination of style and muscle as the SXT but with the added handling of all - wheel drive and 19 - inch polished aluminum wheels.

A dynamic design with a compact footprint provides seven - passenger seating, the 2015 Discovery Sport will deliver a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efficiency thanks to a body shell of high - strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0 - liter engine, nine - speed automatic transmission and standard all - wheel drive.

The Dodge Charger SXT Plus AWD gives you the same outstanding combination of style and muscle as the SXT Plus but with the added handling of the most technologically advanced all - wheel - drive system in its class

The hybrid uses a combination of the 2.0 diesel engine to drive the front wheels and an electric motor to power the back axle.

It utilizes a hybrid system combining electric motors to drive the front wheels, and a combination of a petrol engine and electric motors powering the rear.

Powertrain: The RX450h is available in both front - wheel and all - wheel - drive variants (ours was front - driven), though both are tugged around by the same combination of Toyota - ubiquitous 3.5 - liter 2GR - FE V6, 37kWh battery pack, and electric motors.

There are also new combinations of staggered alloy wheels and tyres available, plus a «Track Pace» app that analyses driving style and performance at speed.

A combination of coupe styling, SUV ride height and all - wheel drive, and hatchback utility, the 2018 X4 is at once all of those things and none of them.

All - wheel drive (AWD) can be had in place of rear - wheel drive (RWD) with either engine, and a 6 - speed manual transmission is a no - cost option in lieu of the 8 - speed automatic for every setup except all - wheel - drive 4 - cylinder models (if you must have that combination, look to an Audi A5).

All of this in combination with all - wheel drive, means Project One will have more traction than a Formula 1 car according to AMG, and not be too far off it on track either.

It proved to be a dynamic combination that was neutral all the way to the limit — the electronic helpers and all - wheel drive system did a very good job of preventing the driver from putting a wheel too far wrong.

For the uninitiated, that means melding a 129 horsepower, high - speed electric motor that drives the front wheels to a 228 - hp, 1.5 - litre turbocharged triple (yes, but three pistons in something that costs just slightly less than 150 large) that powers the rears and feeding both through a combination of 7.1 kilowatt - hours of lithium - ion ensconced in the «transmission tunnel» and a microcar - sized 42 litre gas tank just ahead of the engine.

Upgrade to the Giulietta Speciale and the combination of sports suspension, Brembo brakes, 18 - inch wheels and Alcantara - trimmed seats adds a sense of purpose to the driving experience.

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