Sentences with phrase «driveline which»

The first being the Active Driveline which ensures that 4WD is not always selected.

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Other driveline changes include a beefed - up clutch, which engages lower in its travel than did the old one.

Helping the all - wheel - drive crossover stay grounded is its advanced driveline management software, which automatically varies the torque split between the two axles.

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The gearbox is fitted with a dual - mass flywheel instead of a torque converter, which Bentley says dampens out driveline oscillations and makes power delivery smooth enough to befit the brand.

And most agree that the «series» hybrid - one in which the heat engine generates only electricity to supply a traction motor or an energy storage device and is not directly linked to the driveline - appears to be the most practical hybrid arrangement.

Tuned so brutally in its first iteration, the Independent Shifting Rod single - clutch automated manual is now just a touch more refined, allowing hard upshifts during acceleration without the extreme jarring to the driveline and jostling of the passengers — which, in turn, allows for smoother driving nearer the limits.

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The hybrid driveline does boost EPA figures to 27/32 mpg (city / highway), which is a sizable improvement over the 18/26 rating affixed to a standard M37.

The Outlander GT's S - AWC system, which is adapted from the whiz - bang driveline found in the Evolution, promises to shift torque from front to rear and between wheels in order to improve both traction and handling, but it's a little slow to respond.

The car is the first use of a new Lexus Multi-Stage Hybrid powertrain, which is said to allow the LC 500h to sprint to 60 mph in under five seconds thanks, in part, to a somewhat unconventional driveline.

Four - wheel - drive 2014 Ram 2500 models also gain the front - axle disconnect feature introduced on the 2013 Ram 3500, which decouples the front axle when not in use, reducing driveline loss and improving fuel economy by as much as 1 mpg.

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid may be the brands first hybrid, but the driveline architecture is courtesy of the recently introduced Hyundai Sonata hybrid, which means it's a full hybrid and can be driven in electric - only mode, or gasoline engine mode, or any combination of the two at speeds up to 62 miles - per - hour.

In a further quest for reduced fuel consumption, for 2014 the Evoque gains an Active Driveline system, which essentially deactivates the rear differential during steady - state driving above 35 km / h, reducing drag on the engine.

Results: 576 rear wheel HP which with a 24 % driveline loss factor equals approximately 757 HP at the motor.

All H1s come standard with belly armor, which helps the H1 to easily slide over driveline - snagging obstacles.

Most pickups and full - sized vans are rear - wheel driven, as this type of driveline is excellent for applications which move heavy cargo or pull a camper or trailer.

The driveline rides on a custom Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis, which seats adjustable AFCO coilovers behind Baer Extreme + brakes.

Hays says the ring drive is more efficient while reducing vehicle weight as much as 40 % and driveline complexity by 75 % compared to powertrains in which the electric motors (in - hub or in the driveline) power an axle.»

It's lowered strut (front) and torsion beam (rear) suspension — which is slightly retuned for the new driveline — means the Polo GTI is especially tenacious in corners, with grippy 215 / 40 - series rubber now wrapped around wider (by half an inch to 7.5) new - look 17 - inch «Parabolica» alloy wheels (with a space - saver spare); though Australian models do not receive the adaptive dampers offered in selected European markets.

The result of this driveline control strategy is a vehicle which is simple to drive and that offers a smooth, gear shift free ride for the passengers, while delivering excellent fuel economy with a steadier and lower engine speed.

The third - generation Equinox also introduced new AWD system from GKN Driveline, which allows the driver to disengage the driveshaft to reduce friction and rotational inertia during the times the AWD is not needed.

The 2014 Evoque is available with a new Active Driveline system that is the world's first «on demand» four - wheel drive system which enhances agility and improves fuel efficiency by operating in front - wheel drive only during steady - state driving at speeds above 22mph.

Driveline choices for various engines included Chrysler's TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a three - or four - speed manual transmission, which could be equipped with a Hurst «pistol - grip» shifter.

Factoring in a 15 % driveline loss from the engine to the rear wheels, the HPE575 produces 503 rear wheel HP which equates to over 575 flywheel HP.

Sommer said that these gains should provide the German driveline specialist some relief from the European market's downturn, which is expected to worsen in 2013.

Following that they do 50 consecutive launches on drag radials, which puts a lot more stress on the driveline.

You can't say that about a 4 Series or an A5, nor can you say it about a Chevrolet Camaro or Ford Mustang, neither of which have the same driveline option.

Any vehicle oil leaks cause rapid deterioration of suspension bushes, which can show up as vehicle wandering and increased driveline backlash.

Oh, and by the way, if you're wondering about the Renegade's off - road prowess, that comes from what Jeep calls two innovative driveline systems: Jeep Active Drive which you can get in 3 of the models while Active Drive Low is available on the Trailhawk.

Other driveline changes center on the seven - speed dual - clutch PDK gearbox, which was reworked with a new electronics package to make it more intuitive and to provide faster shifts.

The changes to the driveline bring an additional 254 lb in curb weight over the old Panamera Hybrid, bumping it up to a hefty 4,619 lb — 717 lb more than the entry - level Panamera and 55 lb more than the new top - of - the - line Panamera Turbo Executive, which gains 5.9 inches to its wheelbase over other Panamera models at 120.9 inches.

This is a silky smooth engine (relatively speaking — it's still a diesel) which exhibits no vibration or harshness through the driveline and, with a pleasingly linear delivery of its power, is very easy to drive in a smooth manner.

The Compass also features Jeep's Selec - Terrain system in 4 × 4 models which allows drivers to manipulate the four - wheel driveline to better navigate any terrain and weather.

The co-development of the Active Driveline has achieved a significant reduction in driveline spin loss, which in turn contributes to the 2014 Range Rover Evoque's overall fuel consumption rDriveline has achieved a significant reduction in driveline spin loss, which in turn contributes to the 2014 Range Rover Evoque's overall fuel consumption rdriveline spin loss, which in turn contributes to the 2014 Range Rover Evoque's overall fuel consumption reduction.

The Bridgestone Potenzas, wrapped around 17 - inch alloys, roared over coarse sections of bitumen, but on freeway surfaces there was more wind noise and some driveline vibration — which was felt rather than heard.

Finishing off the driveline is an Active M Differential driving the rear wheels, which is a limited - slip diff that features hollow output shafts for reduced weight and multiple electronically controlled plates to adjust power to the wheels to optimize traction and performance.

The CLS relies heavily on the E-Class, from which it borrows its platform, drivelines, chassis, electric architecture and more

As far as the driveline goes, there are two systems available, depending on which engine you choose.

Two drivelines are available for the 2018 NV series, both of which send power to the rear wheels.

It is incorporated into the standard driveline module and is mounted in place of the rear seat in the production Twizy, which in standard guise boasts a tandem seating layout.

As with its predecessors, the CLS relies heavily on the E-Class, from which it borrows its platform, drivelines, chassis, electric architecture and more.

The power of the five - cylinder engine was transmitted via a six - speed gearbox, which even then used the dual - clutch principle — a pioneering feat by Audi — on a quattro driveline equipped with three locking differentials.

Engine and Driveline • Nissan «B» platform • Front engine, front - wheel drive • Available torque vectoring AWD system, which helps reduce understeer when cornering and enhance cornering feel • Standard 1.6 - liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG ™) Turbo, 16 - valve DOHC aluminum - alloy inline 4 - cylinder with 180 + horsepower, 170 + lb - ft of torque • Standard Xtronic CVT ™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with S - Mode • Available 6 - speed manual transmission (1.6 SV FWD and 1.6 SL FWD models only)

Unlike the fully electric B - Class, which uses driveline technology from Tesla, the S550 Hybrid's drive system comes from Mercedes - Benz, with a gasoline engine and electric motor mixing power through a seven - speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels.

Additionally, you'll have the option of an Electronic Active Differential, which works with the vehicle's Intelligent Driveline Dynamics system in order to deliver the right amount of torque to the rear wheels based on driving conditions.

The vehicle also uses regenerative braking and «coasting» in which the the engine is shut off and is decoupled from the driveline at speeds up to 84 mph.

Some Toyota 4Runner models offer a part - time 4 - wheel - drive system, which is intended for severe off - road work and can not be left engaged on dry pavement for fear of driveline wear.

Perhaps of greater significance is the optional Active Driveline system, an on demand four - wheel drive system which is promised to improve fuel economy by operating in front - wheel drive mode during steady - state driving at above 22 miles per hour.

With 6 gears the XUV500 has a higher number of gear ratios than a conventional 5 speed automatic which enables the driveline to deliver the best fuel efficiency.