Sentences with phrase «drive wheel combination»

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«They are attached, affixed to the electronic device, they start driving, they don't have the skill set that you get with wisdom and experience behind the wheel, and it's a dangerous combination,» Cuomo said, speaking Monday morning in New Baltimore, New York.

«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 model will also be available with a 2.2 - liter turbodiesel engine that is offered in combination with an eight - speed automatic transmission, although it's unclear if this combination will come to the U.S. Power output is unknown, but we do know the model comes with standard all - wheel drive that incorporates active yaw control for enhanced stability.

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.

In combination with the standard front - engine, front - wheel - drive setup, the two powertrains give the car some flexibility.

There is also an all - wheel - drive mode that uses the electric motor in the rear axle in combination with the gasoline engine that powers the front wheels, and the driver can also choose to save the car's battery power for later electric - only driving.

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.

It has the performance — 0 - 62mph in 2.6 sec and 0 - 124mph in 7.2 sec — but with the 918 Spyder it's the seamless way that the four - wheel drive, sublime PDK transmission, twin electric motors and majestic V8 work in combination that makes it such an enjoyable drive.

The car's chassis and drivetrain combination is extraordinary, putting this C30 on par with another five - cylinder, all - wheel - drive performance coupe: the Audi TT RS.

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.

There's more body roll than I'd expected, considering spring rates are up by 33 percent at the front and 38 percent out back over the Focus ST.. But that only enhances the feedback that pours back through to the driver's seat, allowing you to use the weight transfer in combination with the agility and balance created by the all - wheel - drive system to dissect a corner with confidence and pinpoint accuracy.

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.»

The larger 6.2 - liter V - 8 in combination with rear - wheel drive is rated at 15/21 mpg in either truck.

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.

In combination with integrated torque vectoring, e-quattro also works as an on - demand all - wheel drive system.

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 328d xDrive Sports Wagon is a rare and appealing combination for the enthusiast with cargo - hauling needs: wagon body style, efficient diesel engine, and 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.