Sentences with phrase «engine and gearbox response»

That means everything from the ride hight to the spring rates, the (rear) steering angle, the steering feedback, the engine and gearbox response, the brakes and the all - wheel drive's multiple - direction torque vectoring will be set to give you maximum speed and the most comfort in any given situation.

The usual tuning opportunities are there for steering weight, ride control and engine and gearbox response but now you can switch from all - wheel drive to rear - drive only.

Not exact matches

Switching between the «DNA» modes within the dynamic drive program alters the parameters for the gearbox, engine map, four wheel - drive system, ESP and so on — in order to sharpen up or smooth out the car's key responses, claims Alfa.

The twin - turbo charging of the four - cylinder engine makes for a more immediate and quicker throttle response across the board and coupled with the standard nine - speed automatic gearbox it's rare to be left wanting.

It also makes for instant responses when you ask the gearbox to kick down and the engine to get on with it.

In our long - term 2012 Evoque, we found that the six - speed gearbox could sometimes throw a wet blanket on throttle response, thanks to its eagerness to get into a higher gear and its reluctance to drop down a cog or two even when the engine lugged.

Pagani has paired their upgraded engine to a new X-Trac developed 7 - speed automated manual gearbox, improving refinement and response, while still undercutting an equivalent dual clutch gearbox in weight by as much as forty percent.

The characteristics of the S - tronic seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox, engine response, steering and exhaust note can also be altered through three modes — Comfort, Auto and Dynamic — using Audi's familiar Drive Select function.

I've spent a lot of time in cars where you flick it into Sport mode and then five minutes later start prodding desperately through submenus to stop the damn thing feeling so artlessly leaden, and the solution to this is always, absolutely always, as follows: softer suspension, normal steering, sharper engine / gearbox response.

Our unique Terrain Response ® systems enable the driver to optimize the vehicle's engine, gearbox, center differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain, by selecting one of the easily identifiable driving modes.

Okay, even in its most aggressive mode the gearbox doesn't have the instantaneous responses of the Porsche Panamera Turbo's» box, but for a turbocharged engine the accelerator response is virtually instantaneous — and then comes the power.

Similar to the adaptive suspension of the BMW, the Mercedes now offers a similar system and the magic words are Agility Select, which allows alterations of the gearbox, of the steering and of the engine response.

The primary technology is Terrain Response ™, which adapts the responses of the car's engine, gearbox, centre coupling and braking / stability systems to match the demands of the terrain, optimising driveability and comfort as well as maximising traction.

The engine and gearbox's responses and programming are able to be tailored via McLaren's Active Dynamics Panel, offering the choice between driving modes such as Comfort, Sport, or Track.

The new engine's quality is dimmed by the overly busy gearbox, and the electronic trickery may be too much for some, but you buy an Evoque as a forward - thinking statement, not for fine off - road response.

As in all S models, drivers can tweak the engine, gearbox and steering response using the Drive Select button on the centre console, but it makes little difference to the car's responses.

The 6.6 - liter V12 engine combined with an eight - speed automatic gearbox enhanced by Intuitive Throttle Response (ITR) gives the car sharpened handling and power.

Engine response is remarkable from all models driven and the conventional eight - speed gearboxes are as swift and slick as they are smooth and refined.

Before, in the normally aspirated model, you needed to work the engine fairly hard and row the gearbox to get moving, what with the lack of power and lazy throttle response.

Standard on Range Rover Velar models, our unique Terrain Response systems enable the driver to optimise the vehicle's engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain, by selecting one of the easily identifiable driving modes.

Our unique Terrain Response systems enable the driver to optimise the vehicle's engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain, by selecting one of the easily identifiable driving modes.

Making the cog swaps is an eight - speed automatic transmission with an electro - hydraulically controlled planetary gearbox, slip - controlled converter lock - up clutch, and a unique torque converter to help sharpen overall engine response.

All engines are mated to an eight - speed automatic gearbox and permanent four - wheel drive with Land Rover's Terrain Response set - up.

It gives options for steering weight, throttle pedal mapping and engine response and gearbox shift characteristics.

While MultiSense alters throttle mapping, steering input, engine response and gearbox shift patterns it doesn't include adaptive dampers, but that's not such a bad thing as the Renault Sport suspension and chassis setup is more than adequate in Sport mode, and it certainly doesn't need to be any stiffer.

Our unique Terrain Response system optimises the engine, gearbox, differentials and chassis to match the demands of the terrain.

Sport plus evokes the most aggressive response from the engine and gearbox.

A new»S» mode for the gearbox brings additional engine braking, sharper throttle response and lock the four - wheel drive Flying Spur out of eighth gear.

Standard on the 2017 XE and XF ranges is Jaguar's Configurable Dynamics system, which enables drivers to adjust engine, gearbox and steering responses through Normal or Dynamic modes.

Land Rover's complete range of all - aluminium, 4 - cylinder petrol and diesel engines will be available, along with a ZF 9 - speed automatic gearbox, terrain response, wade - sensing and all - terrain progress control.

Press this and, regardless of what drive mode you are in, you get 20 seconds of maximum response from the engine and gearbox for overtaking.

In Comfort, the car behaves similarly albeit with a slightly better response from the gearbox and the engine.

The primary technology is Terrain ResponseTM, which adapts the responses of the car's engine, gearbox, centre coupling and braking / stability systems to match the demands of the terrain, optimising driveability and comfort as well as maximising traction.

About the engine, some people criticize his low response (full economy is very good), but for me I think this model isn't a sports car (and this engine is enough for the 80 % of the drivers), but when you step on the accelerator pedal thoroughly and use the gearbox he have a good acceleration and a racing sound (and losing your fuel economy).

There are four driving modes that alter the engine / gearbox and steering responses - Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport and Sport +.

The engine and the gearbox are fully charged up in Sport and Sport +, delivering sharp throttle response and slick gearshifts.

And finally, «Auto» mode senses the drivers driving style from the accelerator input and automatically adjusts the engine, gearbox and steering responAnd finally, «Auto» mode senses the drivers driving style from the accelerator input and automatically adjusts the engine, gearbox and steering responand automatically adjusts the engine, gearbox and steering responand steering response.

The on - board computer systems then select the correct gearbox settings, adjust the suspension height, adjust the differential lock settings and even alter the throttle response of the engine suitable for the terrain.

The XC40 also offers various driving modes including Eco, Comfort, Dynamic, Off - road and Individual which alter the steering feel and responses from the engine and gearbox.

With the new Adaptive drivetrain Dynamic Body Control (1,130 euro), the driver can adjust not only the response of the steering, engine and gearbox (Dynamic Select with 5 programs is standard) but also the suspension settings in Comfort, Sport or Sport Plus mode.

Pressing the button modifies the engine and gearbox mapping, ESC settings, steering feeling and throttle pedal response.

The system adapts the response of the vehicle's engine, gearbox, differentials and chassis systems.

And with the dual - clutch gearbox, the GTS features a Sport Response button that puts the engine and transmission in an optimal acceleration setting for 20 seconAnd with the dual - clutch gearbox, the GTS features a Sport Response button that puts the engine and transmission in an optimal acceleration setting for 20 seconand transmission in an optimal acceleration setting for 20 seconds.

The brains behind this is Alfa Romeo's D.N.A. system which is fitted as standard across the entire range and acts on the engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox to allow drivers to hone the car's responses to the conditions.

Talking about the 1.5 - litre engine on the Ford, the powerplant comes mated to a 6 - speed DCT gearbox and Ford has worked on its low - end to provide better response.

Benz's seven - speed automatic is bolted to the engine and, with paddle shifters, the gearbox's manual mode offers respectable response to shift commands.

Drivers can select either «comfort,» «auto,» or «dynamic» for the drive modes, which will affect the steering, gearbox, engine response, and exhaust flaps.