On the road, the C 300 hustles along quite briskly when the accelerator is mashed, especially when the Dynamic Select drive mode selector is toggled to Sport +, which stiffens suspension damping and
delivers a sharper throttle response and more direct steering.
Changing from Eco through Comfort to Sport mode via the Driving Experience Controller
delivers sharper throttle response, but no real change in ultimate performance.
Selecting «Sport» mode
delivers a sharper throttle response together with a sportier exhaust note.
The power gains come from new piston and con - rods, a new intake system and a redesigned exhaust that, according to Ferrari, helps the engine
deliver sharp throttle responses with zero turbo lag.
The manettino lever on the wheel allows you to choose Sport or Comfort settings - with Sport
delivering a sharper throttle, faster gearshifts and stiffer damping.
The engine and the gearbox are fully charged up in Sport and Sport +,
delivering sharp throttle response and slick gearshifts.
Not exact matches
Three basic modes are available across the entire lineup: Natural, Dynamic (
delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission, and
throttle response), and Advanced Efficiency.
Ideally the chassis dynamics would «sportify» up with the same degree as the engine and transmission when you depress that little button, but if all Sport mode
delivers is tons of power, razor -
sharp throttle response, and perfect transmission shifts, then we'll take what we can get.
It activates an over-boost function,
delivers a much
sharper response from the
throttle, transmission, brakes and steering, firms the suspension yet further and it turns off the stability control, meaning it does not intrude when flirting with the limits of adhesion.
A turn to the right engages Sport
Sharp, which modifies the electronic
throttle mapping to
deliver instant action with the right foot and more power sooner with every inch of travel.
Engaging Dynamic Mode
delivers enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting, faster gear changes and
sharper throttle response.
Engaging Dynamic mode
delivers an even more focused driving experience thanks to enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting, faster gear changes and
sharper throttle response.
In «Sport
Sharp» mode, SI - Drive modifies the engine's electronic
throttle mapping to
deliver lightning - quick
throttle response and more power sooner.
In «Sport
Sharp» mode, SI - Drive modifies the engine's electronic
throttle mapping to
deliver lightning quick
throttle response and more power sooner.