Sentences with phrase «driver performance means»

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By this, I generally mean a shared Google spreadsheet (s) with a high - level multi-month performance summary, which allows all stakeholders to «dig down» and explore all the drivers that affect business growth.

In a pilot study, researchers will compare the skills, safety records, and performance of two groups of new drivers: those using virtual reality and those trained by traditional means.

Bought this truck in the past year and she takes me anywhere, I use it as a daily driver and a racer, I have done many performance modifications to it, such as fuel injection ratio tuner, K&N cold air intake, champion spark plugs, tuned the camshaft a little, etc. and I did some cosmetic work on it as well such as painted rims, mesh grille, dipped my truck pearlescent, put neon lights in the cab hooked up to a toggle switch, put rain guards on the doors, new nerf bar, etc. it is all the kind of mean look you want it to be at night and a family vehicle during the day.

But what it does have is a mix of long straightaways (2,650 - foot front straight, 1,000 - foot back straight), quick sweepers (including a 20 - degree banked turn), and tight technical sections — an ideal balance of features for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of performance vehicles, especially when the evaluating is being done largely by experienced but by no means race - qualified drivers.

This back - to - basics model is intended to be a return the Porsche 911's humble roots, meaning that it will focus on simplicity and driver interaction more than blistering performance.

Lexus says using the four - speed automatic transmission means that engine rpm «more closely aligns» with the driver's inputs under acceleration, giving a more direct feeling between the right pedal and the car's performance.

As Part Of The Company Options, You Could Also Opt For The Extremely Expensive Factory F1 Performance Pack Which Would Still Take The Driver And Passengers From 0 - 62 MPH In Just 4.5 Seconds, But Would Increase The Top Speed From 155 MPH To A Rather Impressive 186 MPH And With This Specification Costing Just Over # 8500.00, But Due To This Massive Cost Option Many Clients Decided Against This, However This Has Now Meant For 2018 That These Now Rare F1 Performance Cars Are Viewed As Being The Ultimate AMG Modern Day Classic Vehicle, With Many Cars Being Acquired For Already Established Global Car Collections.

This vehicle is a linear, stripped - down version of the Veloster Turbo thatâ $ ™ s meant for drivers who want a big step up in overall performance from the base model.

To a potential Hummer buyer, Alpha means higher performance, more horsepower, better suspension, and a level of exclusivity that might annoy drivers of other premium brands.

The engine is actually mounted in the middle, so there's less weight over the back wheels, while seemingly endless amounts of grip and zero body roll means it flatters even novice performance car drivers.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing; it means that driver fatigue rarely sets in, and there's the choice of an optional Performance Pack that makes the RS6 rather more engaging to drive.

The mean beast mixes top - class racetrack performance that drivers like world champion Lewis Hamilton can tame, with full day - to - day suitability.

However, the inclusion of the available quattro ® all - wheel drive system and special fuel - sipping ultra ® technology mean that Schaumburg area drivers do have a couple of different performances available to them.

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

This means it can adjust gear shifts to suit the driver's style and behavior, without the driver having to select a different drive mode to get the kind of performance they want from the transmission.

While any performance - loving driver ought to find the new Ford Performance App useful for its data - logging and video functions, the ease with which users will be able to share videos with course overlays, virtual gauges, and more means that just about everyone will be able to get a taste of the racing driver performance - loving driver ought to find the new Ford Performance App useful for its data - logging and video functions, the ease with which users will be able to share videos with course overlays, virtual gauges, and more means that just about everyone will be able to get a taste of the racing driver Performance App useful for its data - logging and video functions, the ease with which users will be able to share videos with course overlays, virtual gauges, and more means that just about everyone will be able to get a taste of the racing driver experience.

Its «multi-dimensional performance» means the driver can enjoy the full depth of the GT - R's capabilities, whether navigating corners of a winding mountain road, cruising on the highway or even in an urban environment.

The German word Volkswagen literally means «People's car,» and the new Volkswagen models in our showroom do a great job of bringing together exceptional engineering, technology, and performance for everyday drivers to enjoy.

Does that mean this 275 - horse front - driver is the pinnacle of Hyundai performance?

But the 50/50 weight - distributed chassis is exceptionally stable, meaning in most cases the driver is the biggest performance limiter.

While that's good news, the VIZIV Performance Concept is not isolated from the current trends in the auto industry, meaning it features advanced driver assist functions that combine the next - generation EyeSight system with radar, and GPS and navigation systems «in anticipation of widespread future deployment of automated driving technologies.»

In a blow to all high school kids everywhere, the Camaro comes standard with Chevrolet's Teen Driver, which helps parents track their kids» driving performance and will even be as mean as to mute the radio until the front seat belts are fastened.

However, the technology, performance and overall design excellence invested in this model means that we are now writing a new chapter for the Bentley convertible driver,» says Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors.

With each lap, my confidence in the RC F's performance, my familiarity with the track grew, and I was able to see a bit of what Lexus means when it says that the coupe's performance reveals more of itself as the driver grows.

In practice, this means that the driver is able to use the full drive power and torque of the engine much longer than with a conventional system, DSC acting on individual wheels or reducing engine power only when the driver really pushes the car to the extreme limits of physical performance.

- Superior peak performance for electric - drive production vehicles - Racing driver Markus Winkelhock piloted the new electric sports car with 280 kW output - Michael Dick: «To us, electric mobility means dynamics and driving pleasure» The future of electric mobility at Audi is highly dynamic: The R8 e-tron has set a world record for a production vehicle with an electric drive system on the Nürburgring Nordschleife — the toughest test track in the world.

The NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 7950 GX2 is also NVIDIA ® SLI ™ - ready (with SLI support provided through a future NVIDIA ® ForceWare ™ driver release), which means two cards will be able to be used in parallel for truly mind - blowing gaming performance.

But connecting directly to the car also means it can give drivers real - time alerts about their vehicle's status, including details on performance, economy, and maintenance.