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We were told originally that the T features lower gear ratios, and this turns out to be the fitment of the same final drive ratio as used in the Carrera S model.

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LinkedIn's size is RelSci's opportunity, as expansion drives LinkedIn's increasingly iffy signal - to - noise ratio even lower.

Companies that are able to drive churn down to this level have a much better chance of maintaining a Quick Ratio of 4, as it means they don't have to add insane amounts of new MRR just to keep their heads above water.

Then, i will drive my new car until it no longer runs while putting all of my income (other than my house payments and basic food / budgeted expenses) into long term undervalued stocks with low P / E ratios and growth potential, and most importantly not ever taking that money out of the market — even after market declines, and making sure to match the maximum that my employer contributes into my roth IRA (as that is free money I would be a fool to pass up).

Those with lesser scores, but a DTI ratio below 43 should consider an FHA loan, as they are less score driven, yet provide very competitive rates.

While virtually all vehicles are now privately insured this ratio is likely to drop massively in the future as self - drive cars replace privately owned ones in the urban areas.

These periods are driven by generally rising multiples of valuation as measured by the price / earnings ratio (P / E).

I describe it as inviting anarchy (no leaders) and chaos (the yawning chasm and gap which contains our arbitrary random - to - order ratios) into the classroom: in complementary contrast to the purpose - drive of the academic environment in which we swim, so to speak, our Alma Matrix.

The appeal of the RAV - 4 definitely starts in the cabin, with ample room for five people or whatever mix of car seats and big folks you may have (I must say the ratio of five car seats may not be your insurer's dream combo as it implies a toddler will be driving — though my 2 - year - old is more than willing to give it a try).

As a result, methane emissions have distinct isotopic values: Methane emitted from any microbially driven source such as wetlands or agriculture have values of about -60 ‰ (signifying a relatively low ratio of carbon - 13 to carbon - 12); oil, gas, and coal emissions have an average carbon isotopic value of -37 ‰; and tree and crop burning averages about -22 As a result, methane emissions have distinct isotopic values: Methane emitted from any microbially driven source such as wetlands or agriculture have values of about -60 ‰ (signifying a relatively low ratio of carbon - 13 to carbon - 12); oil, gas, and coal emissions have an average carbon isotopic value of -37 ‰; and tree and crop burning averages about -22 as wetlands or agriculture have values of about -60 ‰ (signifying a relatively low ratio of carbon - 13 to carbon - 12); oil, gas, and coal emissions have an average carbon isotopic value of -37 ‰; and tree and crop burning averages about -22 ‰.

As a proof - of - concept for the new antenna - reactor catalysts, Swearer, Halas and colleagues conducted acetylene conversion tests at LANP and found that the light - driven antenna - reactor catalysts produced a 40 - to - 1 ratio of ethylene to ethane, a significant improvement in selectivity over thermal catalysis.

The increase in the Aβ42 / Aβ40 ratio (driven by a decrease in plasma Aβ40 levels) could also be related to the observed decrease in expression of CLU as part of the relaxation effect (P = 0.00045).

These factors, along with stem cell autocrine factors such as nodal and GDF - 3, might maintain a high local ratio of SMAD2 / 3 to SMAD1 signaling to drive stem cell maintenance.

Fructose, which is a major component of added sugars, and is present naturally in fruit juice and in sweetened drinks as added sucrose (ratio of fructose / glucose 50/50 %) or isolated fructose, has been mooted as driving previous cross-sectional findings linking sugar - containing beverage consumption to asthma in children [7, 8].

Also included as standard on all diesel Colorados are the smart diesel exhaust brake system, a special Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber to reduce noise and vibration, the Z82 trailering package with a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector, a trailer brake controller, a G80 automatic locking rear differential with a 3.42 axle ratio, and two - speed electronic transfer case for four - wheel - drive models.

When it was launched we were disappointed but the dual - clutch gearbox, the only transmission available, as it was slow and the ratios seemed unsuited to spirited driving on UK roads.

-- an aluminum powertrain frame, such as Porsche uses, that connects the 116 - horsepower, DOHC sixteen - valve 1.6 - liter four (borrowed from the non-turbo 323) and the close - ratio five - speed transmission to the final drive.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mDRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mdrive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mdrive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

At the same time, Normal and Sport drive modes affect the behavior of the dampers as well as the tuning of the new dual - pinion, variable - ratio steering rack, throttle mapping, and active noise control.

The gearbox carries the same ratios as other Cayman models and the 3.8 - liter engine is straight out of a 911 Carrera S. I'd love to drive a Cayman GT4 with shorter, closer - ratio gearing and see if the pedestrian - for - a-Porsche engine comes alive.

Add to this the lightweight body and the two 75 hp motors than drive the front wheels (Audi's e-quattro), and it's easy to picture a compelling power - to - weight ratio as well as excellent performance figures.

Four - wheel drive Juke Nismos carry on as before, with Nissan's Torque Vectoring System and a continuously variable transmission badged Xtronic, with eight virtual ratios and steering wheel - mounted paddles.

While the small - block V - 8 makes the same 426 hp and 420 lb - ft of torque as the SS, the 1LE accelerates more quickly thanks to a new transmission that puts first through fourth gears closer together and a shorter final - drive ratio.

If you've ever driven any American vehicles from the dawn of time to nearly present day, shifting away from the dash lowers the gear ratio, as in the standard PRNDL designation.

MANUFACTURER»S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN, COMPACT SPARE TIRE, LIGHT FROST / BLACK, PREMIUM CLOTH SEATS, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, TIRES: P205 / 55R16 AS (STD), Bluetooth Connection, WHEELS: 16» X 7.0» MONOTONE PAINTED ALUMINUM (STD), TRANSMISSION: 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC - inc: Urethane Shift Knob, 3.195 Final Drive Ratio, Underbody Aerodynamic Treatment, AutoStick Automatic Transmission, Active Grille Shutters, Tip Start, ENGINE: 2.4 L I4 MULTIAIR (STD) This vehicle includes a Money - Back Guarantee * and passed our precise inspection process.

While the engine was the same as used in regular Seville models, the transmission had a special final drive ratio of 3:33:1 for better acceleration.

This Alfa Romeo exclusive keeps the constant caster trail on corners and can tackle high lateral accelerations as a result of the always perfect footprint.In any situation and at all speeds, driving Alfa Romeo Giulia with the most direct steering ratio available is natural and instinctive.

Paired with the unexpectedly quick steering ratio, the Audi drives into corners without the same level of understeer as the larger S5.

As ever, the standard - specification AMG Performance 4MATIC four - wheel drive combines optimum traction with high agility on the E 43, thanks to rear - biased torque distribution with a front - to - rear ratio of 31:69 percent.

Fifth and sixth gears have been tweaked, as well as the final drive ratio, specifically for the Challenge car.

The dual - clutch automatic is no doubt faster in every day driving, but when pressing - on hard in manual mode, feels like the lower gears are too widely spaced (a seventh forward gear as coming in the Skoda Octavia RS 245 should bunch - up the ratios nicely).

Optima battery Gas Tank - new 17 gallon Rear Gear Ratio - 2.75 for easy freeway driving Entire floor pan lizard skinned and Dynamat for noise and temp control Sway Bar both Front and Rear for much improved handling Interior - Carpet - firewall to rear gate new Square Weave Seat - Custom made Front seat that teaches from door to door, all seat materials new, seat belts Dash - Beautiful custom hand painted wood grain, chrome gauge surround Steering Column - new Ididit with Budnick Banjo Steering Wheel All items listed as new was when Woodie was updated 2010 Mileage 8,162 since Restoration.

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Options: Real - Time Traffic Display Radio W / Seek - Scan Compatible Remote Cd Mp3 Player Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Aux Audio Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation Radio Data System Weatherband External Memory Control And 20 Gb Internal Memory 2 Lcd Monitors In The Front Satellite Radio W / 1 Year Subscription Wireless Streaming 16 Speakers Radio: Am / Fm / Hd W / In - Dash Single Cd Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Digital Signal Processor Audio Theft Deterrent Graphic Equalizer Window Grid Diversity Antenna Harman / Kardon Surround Sound System Regular Amplifier Door Auto - Latch Fully Automatic Aero - Composite Led Low / High Beam Daytime Running Auto - Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High - Beam Headlamps W / Delay - Off Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Driver Auto Dimming And Power Folding Led Brakelights Fixed Glass 2Nd Row Sunroof W / Power Sunshade Light Tinted Glass Chrome Side Windows Trim Wheels W / Silver Accents Chrome Door Handles Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Chrome Bumper Insert Power Open And Close Trunk Rear Cargo Access Front And Rear Fog Lamps Tires: P245 / 45R19 Run - Flat As Cornering Lights Body - Colored Rear Bumper W / Chrome Bumper Insert Chrome Grille Galvanized Steel / Aluminum Panels Perimeter / Approach Lights Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Jets Wheels: 19 X 8.5 Light Alloy Dbl - Spoke (Style 630) Chrome Bodyside Insert Express Open / Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1St Row Sunroof W / Power Sunshade Clearcoat Paint Fixed Rear Window W / Defroster And Power Blind Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Head - Up Display Memory Settings - Inc: Driver And Passenger Seats Door Mirrors Steering Wheel And Head Restraints 4 12V Dc Power Outlets Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors W / Driver And Passenger Illumination And Illuminated Rear Visor Mirror Power Fuel Flap Locking Type Trip Computer Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch Instrument Panel Covered Bin Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Tachometer Oil Temperature Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Bmw Online Mobile Hotspot Internet Access Delayed Accessory Power Driver Foot Rest Rear Cupholder Rear Hvac W / Separate Controls 5 Person Seating Capacity Carpet Floor Trim And Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Illuminated Glove Box Cargo Area Concealed Storage 14 - Way Driver Seat Full Floor Console W / Locking Storage Mini Overhead Console And 4 12V Dc Power Outlets Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Front And Rear Cigar Lighter (S) Leather / Metal - Look Gear Shift Knob Bench Front Facing Rear Seat 14 - Way Passenger Seat Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Garage Door Transmitter Sport Leather Steering Wheel W / Auto Tilt - Away Fob Controls - Inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate Windows And Sunroof / Convertible Roof Power Anti-Whiplash W / Tilt Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Engine Immobilizer Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Residual Heat Recirculation Auxiliary Rear Heater Headliner / Pillar Ducts And Console Ducts Full Cloth Headliner Voice Recorder Interior Lock Disable Multi-Contour Seats Redundant Digital Speedometer Tracker System Day - Night Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror Front And Rear Map Lights Front Cupholder Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter 4 Door Curb / Courtesy Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Front Center Armrest And Rear Center Armrest W / Pass - Thru W / Storage Valet Function Systems Monitor Nappa Leather Upholstery Digital / Analog Display Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start Interior Trim - Inc: Aluminum / Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert Aluminum / Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert Aluminum / Genuine Wood Console Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Full Carpet Floor Covering - Inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Seats W / Leather Back Material Navigation System Dual Zone Front And Rear Automatic Air Conditioning Power Rear Windows Heated Front Seats Smart Device Integration Remote Releases - Inc: Proximity Cargo Access Outside Temp Gauge Ashtray Power 1St Row Windows W / Front And Rear 1 - Touch Up / Down Perimeter Alarm Leather Door Trim Insert Air Filtration Cargo Space Lights Transmission W / Driver Selectable Mode And Sequential Shift Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Full - Time All - Wheel Drive Engine Oil Cooler 4 - Corner Auto - Leveling Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension W / Air Springs Automatic W / Driver Control Height Adjustable Automatic W / Driver Control Ride Control Adaptive Suspension Engine: 4.4 L 32V Twin Turbocharged V8 Double Wishbone Front Suspension W / Air Springs Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars 2.81 Axle Ratio Transmission: Sport Automatic 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes W / 4 - Wheel Abs Front And Rear Vented Discs Brake Assist Hill Hold Control And Electric Parking Brake 20.6 Gal.

The dynamic steering system varies the steering ratio as a function of driving speed.

The Tiguan 162TSI Highline uses the same engine as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, and, assisted by different gear ratios (seven - speed DSG to the Golf's six - speed DSG) and all - wheel drive, the heavier mid-size SUV actually matches the hot - hatch from zero to 100km / h (6.5 seconds).

As mentioned, the supercharged 4.2 eliminates previously sluggish acceleration characteristics; the vehicle tracks remarkably straight; electronic upshifts are virtually imperceptible; and the independent suspension, 50 - series tires, and variable - ratio ZF power steering make it a joy to drive on mountain twisties, with only slight hints of understeer at high speeds.

The dynamic steering varies its ratio as a function of driving speed.

Under the bonnet resides the same MR20DD 2.0 litre direct - injected twin - CVTC four - cylinder mill as before, mated to an Xtronic CVT equipped with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), which detects corners or hills through the vehicle's lateral acceleration sensor, matching the ratios to suit different driving conditions.

Pickup - pickup is acceptable but the ride is smooth, steering is light, the front glass is wide allowing good view, gears are soft and gear ratios are refined which gives pleasure while driving in the city as well as on highway.

Torotrak develops main drive transmissions as well as variable ratio drive units for application in flywheel - based mechanical hybrid systems and for use as auxiliary drives.

Each one will adjust different settings of the vehicle, including aspects such as throttle response and gear shifting ratios, in order to deliver the type of drive desired.

Thanks to eAssist technology, which also enables a numerically lower final drive ratio, the Malibu ECO can travel as much as 550 miles between fill - ups, despite having only a 15.8 - gallon gas tank.

The Urus is the new benchmark for a Super SUV and a true Lamborghini: it delivers best - in - class lightweight technologies and weight - to - power ratio, with innovation in design and engineering to ensure the best possible driving dynamics as well as overall efficiency.

Torotrak designs and develops Continuously Variable (CVT) and Infinitely Variable (IVT) main drive transmissions as well as variable ratio transmissions for application in flywheel - based mechanical hybrid systems and for use as auxiliary drives.

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If the final drive ratio is 4.10, then the ring gear has 4.10 times as many teeth as the input pinion gear.

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The company's Dynamic Steering system, meanwhile, adapts the steering ratio to the selected driving mode as well as road speed, working to achieve greater stability at high speed.

In the aforementioned canyon drive, I was in a DSG - equipped GTI, but despite all the fun I was having with the handling, I wasn't quite as taken with the gear ratios.