Whether it's
an even sharper throttle, a snappier gearchange via the Mercedes SL65 AMG steering wheel - mounted paddles, or altering the engine's fuel / air mix for more economy round town, all can be done from the driver's seat.
Not exact matches
Both provide a rich stream of information to the driver with garrulous steering,
sharp throttle response and delightfully swift five - speed gearshifts, while
even a lack of power assisted steering can't hide the agility that comes from such light kerbweights.
I'm sure some of Ferrari's customers aren't
even aware that you can order an F430 with three pedals, so it probably comes as a bit of a shock when they get in and see the classic open gate, but the shift is gorgeous and in these conditions you appreciate the ever so slightly
sharper throttle response too.
Stick with it and eventually the rewards come — a rousing soundtrack (
even without the piped - in sounds), a beautifully linear power band (another of Yaguchi's goals) and
sharp throttle response.
Those after
even sharper performance can order an optional Sport Chrono package that provides the new seven - speed PDK dual - clutch - equipped 911 cabriolet with a launch - control function and
sharper throttle response for
even quicker 0 - to -60-mph times.
No wonder, the
throttle response on our test car felt
sharp; the turn of speed felt energetic; and courtesy the steering mounted paddle shifters, the Sport didn't feel dull or detached
even when charging up a twisty hill road.
In SPORT mode, for example,
throttle response is very
sharp and the steering becomes
even more direct.
Despite weighing a whopping 1,685 kg, the E300 can complete the run from 0 - 62mph in just 6.4 sec, and with Sport Plus mode selected,
throttle response is
sharp, gearshifts are slick, and you're
even treated to the odd artificial parp on upshifts.
Engaging Dynamic mode delivers an
even more focused driving experience thanks to enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting, faster gear changes and
sharper throttle response.
Sport barely
even makes the
throttle sharper.
As one cycles through the
throttle response quickens and sports
sharp makes it
even quicker.