(octane) / Capacity (gal): Diesel / 24.5 SAE Peak Horsepower: 188 @ 3,800 rpm SAE Peak Torque (lb - ft): 325 @ 1,400 rpm Transmission Type: 5 - speed Automatic Model: NAG1 Ratios First: 3.595:1; Second: 2.186:1; Third: 1.405:1; Fourth: 1.00:1; Fifth: 0.83:1; Reverse: 3.167:1 Transfer Case Type: 2 - speed with 65 % rear, 35 % front Model: N / A Low - Range Ratio: 1.4 Axles Front Type: IFS Front Diff: N / A Hubs: Automatic Rear Type: Solid Rear Diff: N / A Ratio 3.923:1 Traction Aid: Electronically
controlled traction system (4ETS)(front and rear) Suspension Front: Transversally mounted monoleaf spring; reinforced shock absorbers; stabilizer bar Rear: longitudinally mounted leaf springs; reinforced shock absorbers Steering Type: Rack - and - pinion Lock - to - Lock: 3.375 Turning Circle (ft): 47.6 Wheels 6.5 Jx16 aluminum alloy Tires 265 / 75R16 BFGoodrich KO2 All Terrain Brakes Front: Disc Rear: Disc 60 - 0 mph As Tested (ft): 134.7 Acceleration 0 - 60 mph As Tested (sec): 14.43 Weight (lb) Curb Weight: 6,040 Advertised GVWR: 8,550 Trailer Tow Capacity: 5,000 Mileage (mpg) EPA Estimate (city / hwy): 21/29 As Tested: 17.38 Dimensions (in) Wheelbase: 145 3/4 Overall Length: 239 Overall Width: 96 1/2 Overall Height: 100 1/4 Front, Rear Track: 67 7/8, 68 1/4 Front, Rear Overhang: 25, 38 Min.
Alongside the permanent AWD with off - road ratio and 7G - Tronic seven - speed auto, the standard spec includes the electronically
controlled traction system 4ETS, ESP and three differential locks with 100 % locking effect selectable at the push of a button.
It includes electronically
controlled traction system 4ETS, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and three differential locks selectable at the push of a button, permanent all - wheel drive with off - road ratio, 7G - TRONIC seven - speed automatic transmission.
Not exact matches
But actually, the car just systematically hung the left and as the tires approached the limit of
traction, the
system automatically throttled the engine back to maximum speed without loss of
control.
In the U.S., the Republicans
control the White House and both houses of Congress, effectively precluding any single - payer
system from getting enough
traction to pass, Trautwein said.
Mercedes Daimler has provided F1 «s safety cars since the 1996 season with the C36 AMG, but this year's model boasts a spectrum of advanced Motorsport technology and gadgets, including active rear - wheel steering, a nine - way adjustable
traction control system, low - weight ceramic compound brakes, all powered by a 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine.
They've also gotten extremely complicated — with ABS brakes,
traction control, navigation
systems and even -LSB-...]
Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance
systems fling radar waves in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that assist your steering, if you drift.
Builders of a
traction control, sensorless electronic
traction control system for racing, virtually undetectable.
Renault's unique Grip X-Tend
traction system ensure the Bus remains securely under the driver's
control in all conditions.
Supported by Super-HICAS — a retuned version of the HICAS (High Capacity Actively
Controlled Suspension) four - wheel - steer
system found on some lesser Skylines — the GT - R's chassis would undoubtedly give it a handling and
traction advantage, but there was a downside to all this tech: it added weight.
The resulting ATTESA E-TS Pro — or Advanced Total
Traction Engineering
System for All - Electronic Torque Split — would employ a number of sensors to monitor lateral acceleration and individual wheel speeds, enabling an electronically
controlled, hydraulically operated multiplate clutch pack to send up to 50 per cent of the GT - R's drive to the front wheels when required.
A multiplate limited - slip differential helps put the power to the ground, and the stability and
traction control systems have been recalibrated.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric
traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand
system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio
system Dual - zone automatic climate
control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass
Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 - speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 - wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking
system Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic
control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring
system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar
system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points
Beneath the car, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes bring the car to a halt, while Pirelli racing slick tires have sensors to measure acceleration, temperature and pressure, allowing the
traction control system to constantly analyze grip levels.
On some vehicles, though, braking ability will be reduced if the antilock
system malfunctions, and stability
control and
traction control (on vehicles with those features) might also be disabled.
In most instances, you won't notice it's missing, a sign of Benz's supreme stability and
traction control systems or the invisibility of the 4Motion driveline.
Other MyKey tricks include a seat belt warning that mutes the radio until both front passengers are buckled in, an early low - fuel indicator, the inability to deactivate safety
systems such as Ford's blind - spot monitoring
system and
traction control, an audio volume limit, and a speed alert chime.
The xD comes standard with popular convenience and safety features such as: power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; four - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); stability and
traction control; a tire pressure monitor
system; driver and front - passenger dual - stage airbags; front - seat - mounted side airbags; front and rear side - curtain airbags; cruise
control; a first - aid kit; and a tilt steering wheel with audio
controls.
When we sampled Infiniti's new Q50 Red Sport 400, we were dutifully impressed by the almost instantaneous torque from its new 3.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 6 engine and its brilliantly composed chassis, but less so with its intrusive
traction -
control system.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission Electronic stability
control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system Track - tuned suspension calibration Front strut tower brace 19 - inch wheels Brembo brake calipers Torsen limited - slip differential Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Leather - wrapped steering wheel Leather shift knob AM / FM / XM / CD / MP3 audio
system 6 speakers iPod / USB / Auxiliary input Options on this vehicle: Carpeted floor mats — $ 105 Cargo net — $ 50 iPod cable — $ 35 Key options not on vehicle: Rear spoiler — $ 295
Standard Equipment: 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission Stabilitrak stability
control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Daytime running lamps Remote keyless entry Rear parking assist Tire pressure monitoring
system 6 - month On - Star coverage Heated outside mirrors 18 - inch alloy wheels AM / FM stereo with CD player XM satellite radio Floor mats USB audio interface Power adjustable driver's seat Air conditioning with automatic climate
control Auxiliary audio input Auto - dimming rearview mirror Tilt / telescoping steering column Power locks / windows / mirrors Cruise
control Bluetooth connectivity
Our car has the optional Adaptive M suspension and Servotronic steering (though thankfully not the Sports Steering, an aggressively variable rack that brings agility but also inconsistency of response), so by toggling the Drive Performance
Control button up to Sport + the car is primed with the stiffest suspension setting, weighty steering and the more relaxed DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode for the stability and traction control
Control button up to Sport + the car is primed with the stiffest suspension setting, weighty steering and the more relaxed DTC (Dynamic
Traction Control) mode for the stability and traction control
Traction Control) mode for the stability and traction control
Control) mode for the stability and
traction control
traction control control system.
We've gotten some of our
systems down to where we have enough adjustability with the ABS, TC (
traction control), and throttle maps to get our setup window sorted.
The latest generation F1 - Trac
traction control system is also said to increase acceleration out of corners.
Aided by various
systems, including, but not limited to, automatically locking differentials, electronic
traction - management programs, electronically adjustable ride height, and hill descent
control, we rumbled and crawled over the mountains around Telluride with ease.
Construction of the carbonfibre Monocell will be taken care of by Multimatic, Alcon and Surface Transforms will supply the brakes; Bosch will deliver the ECU,
traction control and ESP
systems and Wipac is handling the full LED head and tail lights.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission 17 - inch alloy wheels 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS
Traction control system Vehicle dynamic
control Tire pressure monitoring
system Cloth seats 60/40 split fold rear seat Tilt / telescoping steering column AM / FM / CD / Aux audio
system with 6 speakers Air conditioning Nissan intelligent key with push button start Power windows / locks / mirrors
There's enormous mechanical grip, supported by a
traction -
control system that can be wound in or out according to the conditions and skill of the driver.
Ten airbags are standard on all Camrys and Toyota's Star Safety
System includes enhanced vehicle stability
control,
traction control, brake assist, ABS, and a backup camera.
Standard Equipment: 6.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 12 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive Air suspension with manual adjustment 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy wheels Multi-zone electronic climate
control 10 - speaker audio with 6 - disc CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power door latching Power closing trunk lid Premium hide interior Walnut veneer Stainless steel pedals and dead pedal Hide - trimmed multi-function steering wheel Embroidered Bentley emblems on seat facings Electronic stability program
Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system
The desert roads are all coated with a fine dusting of sand, but even full - throttle exits from traffic circles in second gear fail to wake the
traction control system.
Modern cars must meet specific safety requirements, such as crash - test standards and federally required features such as antilock braking
systems,
traction control and airbags.
Soft - roaders will enjoy the standard X-Mode, a
system that integrates inputs from the powertrain, all - wheel - drive
system, and
traction control to reduce wheel spin.
Perhaps it's just the winter tires working their magic on the cold, wet surface, but there's definitely less intrusion from the recalibrated
traction control system.
To launch it you need to have Corsa mode engaged and TCS (
Traction Control System) turned completely off.
I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the
traction and stability
control systems for extra slip.
Moreover, the Q50S Red Sport 400 is let down by its intrusive
traction and stability
control systems that blink and beep incessantly whenever you get near its rather low (tire - influenced) limits.
To drive on snow a AWD drive
system with
traction control and higher ground clearance is all that's needed no matter if its a sedan or a hatchback.
Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio
system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate
control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic
control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring
system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation
system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate
controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise
control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance
control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace
control Adaptive front lighting
system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air
system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440
Similar to a feature Porsche employs, torque vectoring is a subtle action that goes undetected, rather than a reactive intervention by the
traction control or electronic stability
system.
and PSA's Grip
Control system, a clever traction control that can be adjusted according to the surface unde
Control system, a clever
traction control that can be adjusted according to the surface unde
control that can be adjusted according to the surface underneath.
In fact, it's the same
system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually,
controlled electronically depending on cornering and
traction requirements.
Several safety features come standard, including antilock brakes, side curtain airbags with rollover sensors, an electronic stability
system and
traction control.
The front tires slip going uphill, and
traction control cuts in and out as the all - wheel - drive
systems sorts out where to send power.
Here, we tried out the standard X-Mode, which integrates inputs from the powertrain, all - wheel - drive
system, and
traction control to reduce wheelspin.
The package is made up of suspension revisions, a new and much more vocal exhaust
system, recalibrated F1 - Trac stability and
traction control systems, and new programming to dramatically improve shift speed for the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission.
Theoretically, the Aventador's four - wheel - drive
system will deliver a
traction advantage over the rear - wheel - drive Ferrari, but the F12 has arguably the most sophisticated diff,
traction and stability
control systems of any car.
The project includes 16 stations, a vehicle maintenance and storage facility, 74 rail cars, operations
control center,
traction power, train
control, and communications
systems.