Accurate and beautifully weighted steering allowed the front - end to cleanly telegraph its intent to drivers» hands, while the perfectly executed throttle - blip
during downshifts made even the most hamfisted among us rev - perfect.
Not exact matches
The absurdly wide torque band — 90 percent of maximum torque is maintained consistently from 2250 to 7600 rpm —
makes downshifting nearly unnecessary, even
during passing maneuvers.
The transmission had a tendency to get stubborn and refuse to deliver prompt
downshifts when demanded, particularly
during maneuvers like
making an aggressive Michigan left into traffic.
Automatic rev matching
makes the Type R easier to drive by minimizing driveline shock
during upshifts and
downshifts.
In N mode, this system will
make you happier with an engine over-run exhaust crackle
during upshifts and
downshifts.
For example, the heel - toe
downshifts work really well when they come together, but it wasn't my strong suit, so I
made sure to engage the Active Rev Match (you'll see me click the paddle)
during this video that was
made of my track sessions:
I drive the latter,
making full use of the active rev - matching
during downshifts, allowing me to focus on the task at hand.