The 305 - hp car has a sporty exhaust note, and its shorter final
drive ratio helps it sprint from 0 to 60 mph about one - half - second quicker than the base car, according to Honda.
Not exact matches
A second study just published from Sweden
drives home the same point: a high P / a
ratio is an easy, reliable tool to
help you judge a diet.
A high protein: energy
ratio may be useful for people who want to get nutrients and protein without too much energy and
drive high levels of satiety that will
help them eat less.
The gear
ratios and final
drive have been shortened by around 15 per cent on this model to give punchier acceleration, which
helps to drop the 0 - 62mph figure to 6.7 second, down from 6.9.
Our
drive a pre-production 2013 Sonic RS was limited to one equipped with the six - speed manual transmission, and we found that the slightly more aggressive
ratios do
help get the most from the 1.4 - liter.
A six - speed, Durashift manual gearbox with a revised final
drive ratio and low friction transmission oil also
helps to reduce fuel consumption along with underbody aerodynamic improvements, an Active Grille Shutter, Ford Auto - Start - Stop, a shift indicator light and low - drag Econetic wheel covers and tyres.
7th and 8th gear have a long
ratio, which
helps to keep engine revs low even at high road speeds — for efficient and comfortable
driving over long distances.
At the same time, the wide
ratio range increases
drive power during off - the - line acceleration to
help realize an exhilarating and sporty
driving feel.
The higher number of gears and the broader gear
ratio spread
help to increase
drive comfort and enable a significant enhancement to be achieved in terms of converting engine power into traction.
This not only
helps to suppress catalyst deterioration, but also expands
driving range at the optimum, stoichiometric air - fuel
ratio.
Tata Motors engineers have gone for a deeper final
drive ratio, a different calibration for the engine as well as the pedal map which
helps the engine give a peppier response.
The wide bandwidth afforded by ten closely spaced
ratios is ideal for all forms of
driving,
helping to provide an optimal gear for all conditions.
When the car is being parked, the steering is extremely direct, whereas when
driving in a straight line at high motorway speeds a more indirect steering
ratio and reduced power assistance
help to maintain the car's outstanding directional stability.
Gear changes up the
ratios are accompanied by an unnerving «rowing» sensation and when
driving through bends, this serves to deliver a
helping of nausea.
Responsiveness and feedback from the steering system is clear and precise, with an increased steering gear
ratio that
helps to compound the IONIQ's sporty and responsive feel while reinforcing the car's «fun to
drive» character.
At higher
driving speeds, dynamic steering improves straight - line stability, while at lower
driving speeds a more direct steering
ratio is enabled to
help increase steering response for easy maneuvering.
Getting on an income -
driven repayment plan for your federal student loans may
help reduce your debt - to - income
ratio.
By using
ratios, you're imposing a certain amount of simple discipline that will
help drive you toward your long term financial goals each year.