It's perfect for relaxed driving, but when a little hustle is needed, the transmission can't quite match
the engine for responsiveness.
Mazda is already thinking this way by designing
its engines for responsiveness, and that comes from lots of torque early on in the rev range — after all, the company's research showed most people don't often push their engines past 3,000 rpm.
Not exact matches
Part of the reason
for that is increased
responsiveness, as you'd want when driving enthusiastically; part of the reason is that, in sport mode, the
engine tries to keep the battery topped up to a level that allows maximum performance of the electric drive system, extracting the greatest total performance from the car without the sad face of an empty battery popping up on your instrument panel display.
Mitsubishi says this makes
for better
responsiveness from the 148 - hp, 2.0 - liter four - cylinder
engine, and the Outlander Sport's EPA mileage ratings also go up
for both front - and all - wheel - drive models.
The GT Sport steering wheel will come additionally equipped not only with two solid - alloy gearshift paddles, but also with the SPORT Response button on the mode switch, which primes the
engine and transmission
for maximum
responsiveness for a full 20 seconds.
This makes
for agile
responsiveness of the
engine, which is able to spontaneously summon torque in the blink of an eye in practically any speed range.
Derived from the proven 911 Turbo and adapted specifically
for the 718 S models, this technology helps to deliver excellent
responsiveness at low
engine speeds and provide a high maximum power output.
The V8 twin - turbo
engine of the Audi R8 Le Mans prototype, thanks to the new fuel induction, stands
for significantly improved
responsiveness, optimized fuel economy and shorter pit stops.
The
engine's torque exceeds 90 % of its peak value from 1,600 to 6,400 rpm — which will provide customers with outstanding drivability and
responsiveness, without the need
for premium fuel.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing
for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise
responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated
engine cradle
for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.
On heavy application of the throttle — merging on the highway or making a pass on a two - lane road — the
engine showed a decent amount of grunt and
responsiveness for a four - cylinder
engine.
Engine power is continually monitored and distributed between all four wheels
for faultless traction and thrilling
responsiveness.
Selectable drive modes (Normal, Sport, Track and Drift) allow the driver to switch between normal and sport settings
for damper stiffness, exhaust note, stability control,
engine responsiveness and steering feel.
Engine fluid dynamics
for both intake and exhaust have been optimized, as has the V10's air intake system with reduced loss improving
responsiveness.
Chalk the
responsiveness up to the DSG's Sport mode, the
engine's tuned - up horsepower, and a traction control program that feels coded
for performance.
The
engine has settings
for Efficient, Sport and Sport Plus that tweak the output of the turbocharged mill and the
responsiveness of the throttle.
The electronic control
for camshaft positioning and the stroke of the intake valves are further technological elements that optimize the
responsiveness and the consumption and emissions readings of the new petrol
engines for MINI.
The turbocharged Civic Si
engine employs a unique high - flow, high capacity turbo
for maximum
responsiveness.
The gearbox features a Sport mode that is activated with the press of a button and adjusts the shift program to hold each gear a bit longer
for increased
engine responsiveness at the expense of a bit of fuel economy.
Specifically engineered
for direct injection and turbocharging, the Si powerplant is designed to offer very high torque output from 2,100 rpm to 5,000 to maximize
responsiveness and acceleration without the need
for high
engine revs.
The cowl is thicker and vehicle floor and rear parcel shelf are reinforced to stiffen the body structure, improving
responsiveness to steering inputs — helping provide an enhanced platform
for the new
engine and NISMO - tuned suspension.
Rather than just tweak the fascias, spruce up the interior, and call it good, Ford Motor Company has opted
for more drastic changes, lowering the hood, boosting
engine output, massaging more
responsiveness out of the suspension, and revamping the 6 - speed manual transmission while replacing the old automatic with a cutting - edge 10 - speed unit.
Inspired by motor sport, at the push of a button it pre-conditions the
engine and transmission
for optimum
responsiveness.
Both
engines are tied to a CVT automatic transmission that has a sport mode
for added
responsiveness.
Both
engines are tied to a CVT automatic transmission that has a Sport mode
for added
responsiveness.
These
engines feature latest - generation common - rail direct injection, fast piezo - electric injectors, improved exhaust gas recirculation and an innovative twin turbocharger, making
for fast
responsiveness and good performance characteristics.
Electric power steering (EPS) New standard EPS system provides added efficiency, added driving ease in low - speed situations and when parking, and tuned
for added
responsiveness during spirited driving All - new, lighter weight axles
for RWD and AWD All - new cast - aluminum axles and axle housing provide weight savings and help to reduce parasitic friction Sport mode (Included on 300S, 300C with V - 8 and 300C Platinum models) Enthusiast - desired Sport mode instantly transforms the sedan's performance and personality by: «S» gear selector enables sport
engine and transmission calibration, more responsive accelerator pedal calibration and permanent paddle - shift mode «Sport» button enables sport - tuned steering calibration and temporary paddle - shift mode, in addition to sport
engine and transmission calibration, and increased
responsiveness of the accelerator pedal calibration.
Low Inertia Mono Scroll Turbo System with Electric Wastegate The turbocharged Civic
engine employs a small - diameter, low - mass turbine
for maximum
responsiveness.
The all - new 2.0 - liter I - 4
engine features a twin - scroll, low - inertia turbocharger with an electronically actuated waste gate
for exceptional
responsiveness and performance, even while traversing over difficult terrain.
Enhanced cooling
for the
engine and transmission and a short shifter join a two - mode sport exhaust and a limited - slip rear differential to maximize
responsiveness and staying power during a track session.
The weighing of the controls and
responsiveness from the
engine and brakes make
for a very capable sedan and you do not have to be travelling at speed to enjoy it either.
All three
engines employ twin - scroll turbocharging
for quick
responsiveness as well as strong torque output just above idle — making them feel like much larger
engines.
The transmission optimizes the
engine's
responsiveness for a sporty feel that doesn't sacrifice fuel economy.
The base
engine and automatic transmission lacked the
responsiveness of its sportier sibling, but would certainly be adequate
for many buyers.
On display
for the first time in Australia, the new Polo GTI is sure to live up to its legendary name with superior handling properties combined with uncompromising
engine responsiveness and impressive safety and economy figures.
The larger petrol and the hybrid feel at ease on the motorway, although neither can match the Ford Fiesta's 1.0 - litre EcoBoost petrol
engine for verve and
responsiveness.
Motor vehicles have long since become indispensable
for us — in addition to being a comfortable means of individual travel, they provide public transportation, carry loads and passengers
for business purposes, provide
for mobility and
responsiveness by various special - purpose machines and
engines and also participate in some of the most thrilling sports competitions.