Sentences with phrase «dual clutch feels»

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To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

Still, the Mercedes» gearchanges feel a skosh slower than those of the dual - clutch automatic gearboxes used by every other competitor here.

In Sport mode, the fast - acting torque converter feels every bit as efficient as a good dual - clutch transmission.

We made just one pass from a standstill to extreme speed with the 3050 - lb 650S coupe (we didn't even engage the launch control), and the combination of the twin - turbo V - 8 and quick - shifting, seven - speed, dual - clutch Graziano transmission got us to the crest of the hill in Turn 1 so quickly that we actually felt lightheaded.

It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

Feel the kick of the explosive twin - turbo V - 8, which sends to the seven - speed dual - clutch transaxle 479 lb - ft of torque between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm (with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package).

It doesn't have that super clean and almost magical feeling of the best dual - clutch «boxes, but it's pretty close and beats rivals like the AMG or the Cadillac CTS - V hands down.

Grip and traction feel strong, the ride is pretty supple and the gearbox might not be dual - clutch precise but does a pretty effective job.

Given that the 928's engine was choked down by early emissions technology to a mere 219 hp and 245 lb - ft of torque, while the Panamera's sends a thundering 550 hp and 567 lb - ft of torque to all four of its wheels via a lightning - quick eight - speed dual - clutch automatic, the difference feels like it should be even greater.

Lamborghini deliberately chose a seven - speed automated manual over a dual - clutch automatic transmission for the sharper, racier feel of the torque drop - off during shifts.

Shifts come quick enough in manual mode from the paddle - shiftable dual - clutch gearbox (borrowed with some improvements from the Dodge Dart and Alfa Giulietta) when you don't feel like dictating every shift, the auto mode does a reasonable job of predicting when you'd like to drop a cog or shift into top gear.

This vehicle's automatic is still of the torque converter variety — now with eight speeds rather than six — but M engineers have eliminated its idle creep so that it feels more like the dual - clutch transmission in other M cars.

The transmission feels nearly as quick as a dual - clutch unit, and the giant paddles behind the wheel feel so good to your fingertips you'll never want to leave the shifter in automatic mode.

In sport mode, it feels more like a dual - clutch automatic than like the torque - converter automatic it is, holding on to a given ratio all the way to the engine's redline and then shifting with time - warp efficiency.

The six - speed automatic quickly snaps off shifts from a stop, though some felt a little abrupt and oddly timed, reminding me of the awkward tendencies of VW's dual - clutch automatic transmission.

And if you're feeling especially lazy, just leave the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission in «automatic» and it'll happily do all the shifting for you.

Our test Z4 sDrive35i is equipped with BMW «s 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission, for which I had mixed feelings.

From the linear delivery of its engine to its excellent driving position; from to the slick and easy gearbox — whether it's equipped with a manual or dual - clutch transmission — to its neat and effective handling, it's easy to adapt to and feels comfortable being driven with spirit.

In combination with the smooth, quick - shifting dual - clutch transmission, the smaller, torquier engine actually makes the Eco model feel peppier than the standard car, both when accelerating from a stoplight and while passing or merging at highway speeds.

The normally aspirated flat six obeys throttle orders as if it were governed by a telemetric mastermind, the seven - speed PDK dual - clutch gearbox hammers through the ratios like a rapid - fire weapon, stability control works reliably in minimum interference mode, the steering does its best not to let the driver feel its electro - mechanical origins, and the brakes snarl at their ABSolute limit whenever optimism challenges the law of physics.

The C - Max will also adopt the Focus» six - speed manual and dual - clutch transmissions — a plus for minivan / MPV drivers looking to preserve the feeling of driver involvement.

Its gearbox feels two or three generations behind modern semi-auto and dual clutch transmissions and Maserati's Skyhook suspension doesn't have the range of its rivals.

While it develops more power than before and it's quieter too, it just doesn't feel strong enough to propel what is a relatively heavy car — up to 1605 kg with the dual - clutch auto.

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).

The seven - speed dual clutch sometimes felt like it isn't keeping up with the rest of the powertrain — there's some hesitation trundling around town, though less in sport and / or manual mode.

The Giulia has an eight - speed auto, which surprised me considering how much it felt like a dual - clutch transmission.

This also helped to realize a direct feel similar to a dual clutch transmission.

I have mixed feelings on the dual - clutch transmission.

For something that enables a 0 - 60 time of just 3 seconds, the small - displacement V8 feels surprisingly docile around town, it never comes across as hair - trigger nervous, thanks in part to its well - mannered partner, a seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox that works well whether left to its own devices or grabbed by its cantilevered paddle shifters.

Even in base trim the Macan feels like a larger sports sedan rather than a high - riding SUV and as before all models come standard with a dual - clutch 7 - speed PDK gearbox, automatic stop - start and all - wheel drive.

A turbocharged engine with direct injection is mated to a dual clutch transmission, eight airbags envelope the cabin, a myriad of electronic safety systems keep the car on the road, and a host of driver centric technology makes F5 feel more premium.

Some felt that the shift was laggy when compared to the dual - clutch M4 (or even the ZF auto in the Jaguar FTYPE), while others found the shifts a pleasure, working smoothly in eco and normal modes but upping the game with prods through sport and sport s +.

Other niceties available on the range - topping Lounge and present on our tester included a Beats - branded audio system, 17 - inch wheels, a 6 - speed dual - clutch transmission (other trims have a six - speed manual standard), heated leather seats (we didn't feel the need to test them) and automatic dual - zone climate control.

It feels more lively than the 2.4 - liter unit and is equipped with a faster shifting 7 - speed dual clutch transmission.The 245hp, 260 lb - ft 2.0 - liter turbocharged engine is used on the 2.0 T trim offerings and it provides much stronger acceleration and overtaking capability.

Vehicle Stats Variant — Titanium Odometer reading — 8,396 km Positives of the report — Steering feel and response, dual clutch auto, throttle response Negatives of the report — No rear parking sensors, visibility, and low speed ride Fuel Efficiency — 10.5 kmpl

Introduced locally in 2010, the Polo GTI has now been facelifted with not only a new look, but a more powerful 1.8 - litre turbocharged engine, the choice of manual or dual - clutch transmissions for the first time and a range of new technology items aimed at making the sporty hatch feel even more premium.

However, both seven - speed DSG autos also presented a mild shudder during gentle standing - start take - offs, especially when cold, even if they did feel more refined than the six - speed dual - clutch auto in the top - spec Yeti diesel all - wheel drive.

The GLI is deceptively quick; there's barely a hint of turbo lag and the dual - clutch automatic is one of the best in the business, but you simply don't feel the speed.

There's still a little hole in the delivery when you shift at lower speeds — a Ferrari dual - clutch transmission feels far more sophisticated in this respect — but Lamborghini says they've targeted low - speed refinement, and it surely won't be a deal breaker if you're already prepared to use a car as radical as this in town.

Unlike hybrids with continuous variable transmissions (CVT), the Niro comes with a highly responsive, smooth - shifting dual - clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that gives the Niro a fun - to - drive feel missing from the competition.

The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering feels nice and tight and steering feel is very nice.The power brakes work great and stop the truck well.

Though the Ford Focus remains an engaging driver's car, the engines feel outdated, and the clunky dual - clutch lacks finesse.

It's easy to do so, because with a dual - clutch automatic, the Ioniq feels more dynamic and «connected» than any other hybrid with the exception of the unicorn Honda CR - Z manual.

It is backed by an exceptional automatic gearbox that delivers upshifts and downshifts as neatly and quickly as the best dual - clutch units, within a couple of milliseconds you frankly won't feel or miss, in exchange for its smoother demeanour at all speeds.

The M3 has a Dinan tune and a 7 speed dual clutch transmission so you know it's got to feel as great to drive as it looks.

* The Twin Clutch SST is a 6 - speed automated manual transmission incorporating a dual automated clutch system to deliver lightning - fast, slick shifting for feel - good acceleration; while it also provides high - efficiency power transmission for outstanding fuel economy.

Aside from a bit of wonkiness from the dual - clutch transmission, the M5 felt in its element whether in bumper - to - bumper traffic, on a highway cruise, or being chucked into a sweeping bend.

The 2.1 - liter diesel with 177 hp and 350 Nm doesn't get along very well with the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, feeling less powerful and determined than it ought to — and especially compared to the more powerful X1 20d.

Matched with a 7 - speed dual - clutch DSG automatic transmission, the outcome defies regular hybrid expectations presenting a vehicle that feels powerful yet is extremely economical.

From launch in the UK next June, Porsche intends to offer three engines and the choice of either a standard manual or optional seven speed dual clutch gearbox — the latter of which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight - speed automatic on the grounds that it provides the new SUV with a more sporting feel, according to Woehler.