Sentences with phrase «during kickdown»

Here it is acceptable to leave it in «D» as it delivers the correct gears during kickdown each time, making the most of its V8 power.

Stiffer rear dampers, revised spring rates, plus a thicker anti-roll bar reduce body roll and a new gearbox programme delays gearchanges to enhance acceleration, especially during kickdown.

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With the manual «M» programme, the driver can take particularly good advantage of the AMG V8 engine's high torque because automatic downshifting is eliminated during full throttle or kickdown.

The smooth - shifting automatic transmission, too, can be a little slow to kickdown during heavy throttle applications, highlighting the want for steering wheel - mounted «paddle» shifters, which sadly, are not available.