Sentences with phrase «fastest shifting gearbox»

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True, the SMG paddle - shift transmission can be either slow and slurry or fast and thumpy (it's a pity BMW didn't put more effort into developing a better manual gearbox than the one they made available for the US market) but, for # 20K, I'm inclined to conclude that it isn't just that the M5 holds all the cards.

There's no sledgehammer effect in your kidneys - there's simply too much mass being pushed forwards for that - but the V8's breadth of torque (that 900Nm is produced between 2,750 and 4,000 rpm) and the snappy shifts from the MCT gearbox are more than enough to deliver a suitably rapid and linear progression from slow to fast.

The gearbox, with its snappy, short - throw shift, is a great partner for the sparkling six, and the brakes, while laughably grumbly (in finest M tradition) and a little over-servoed at the top - end of the pedal travel, stand up well to fast road driving.

The Automobile team might be split on the manual - versus - dual - clutch - gearbox debate, but the Porsche PDK transmission is the benchmark for providing fast, seamless shifts.

And speaking of the gearbox, there are no changes to the seven - speed dual - clutch unit, so you get the same slightly lazy shifts in auto mode but much faster changes using the wheel - mounted paddles.

The gearbox is superb, allowing shifts as fast as I could manage with no issues.

Of the three gearboxes across the range - seven - and nine - speed torque converter autos and the SL 63's multi-plate wet clutch automatic - it's the SL 63 with the fastest shifts, but it still doesn't quite match the latest generation of twin - clutch autos for snappy changes.

Yes, the PDK is an amazing gearbox and makes the new car faster, but we miss the heavy, positive clutch and the firm shift action that made the six - speed manual so brilliant in older GT3s.

When fitted with the electro actuated gearbox, the faster shift times (down to 100ms) and increase in power enable the GranTurismo Sport to accelerate from 0 - 62mph in just 4.7 seconds, reaching a top speed of 186mph.

This time we expect Audi will switch to a dual - clutch automatic for snappy and fast shifting, but spy shots of the TT RS coupe reveal a manual gearbox may be offered as an option, at least in Europe.

It is a beautifully easy gearbox to use, whether shifting fast or slowly.

When the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 hits showrooms later this year, it'll be the automaker's first car to get the new ten - speed automatic, a transmission Chevy claims is so dialed in that it shifts faster than Porsche's outstanding PDK dual - clutch gearbox.

Modern twin - clutch autos may shift infinitely faster, but no computer will ever replace the emotional satisfaction of a proper manual gearbox.

The 8 - speed automatic gearbox remains but revisions to the shift strategy create a more positive, forceful feeling even if the 200 - millisecond shift time is no faster than standard.

The gearbox, meanwhile, is among the best in the business with fast and responsive shifts in manual mode.

The double clutch gearbox is a masterpiece, and while it's fun to shift yourself, the gearbox in automatic mode shifts so fast and seamless that you'd think the car only has one gear.

Its entertainment value is enhanced by a slick - actioned and fast - shifting six - speed manual gearbox.

For ultimate involvement there is the option of a six - speed manual gearbox, or if you want to feel closer to the racer within, a seven - speed Sportshift II paddle shift transmission offers incredibly fast gear changes and allows you to focus completely on the road ahead and revel in the V8 howl.

Ferrari were able to upgrade the hardware and software compared to previous iterations to give the Enzo lightning fast shifts up and down, and set the template for its world leading semi-automatic gearboxes.

The even - faster shifting techniques like powershifting require a heavier gearbox or clutch or even a dual clutch transmission.

An automatic gearbox is standard on all UK cars, and it's an excellent unit, providing smooth and fast shifts.

Shift the seven - speed PDK (the only gearbox available — stop whining, it's faster on a road course than a manual) into «D» and creep out of the pits, light on the throttle for now.

Transmission BorgWarner four - wheel drive Polestar calibration for more rear torque dynamic distribution Polestar calibrated stability control system 8 - speed Geartronic automatic gearbox with paddle shifters Faster gearshifts Curve - hold functionality Off - throttle functionality Optimized shift precision

True, both feel effortlessly smooth and responsive when you ask for a surge of acceleration, but the BMW's eight - speed gearbox shifts slightly faster than the Mercedes nine - speed «box when pulling out of junctions or on to roundabouts.

Volkswagen Group produces, so far, the fastest DCTs in the world (8ms) under the direct - shift gearbox name, [10] from the German: Direkt - Schalt - Getriebe.

All racing cars have fast gearboxes with different designs and a shift paddles this makes the car a bit faster.

Wrapped in racy carbonfibre bodywork the TSR - S uses a motorsport - derived automated gearbox that, says Zenvo, is one of the fastest - shifting transmissions in existence.

For a lightweight solution and faster gear shifting, it features an Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) shifting, it features an Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) Shifting Rod (ISR) gearbox.

Now before you start thinking about a DSG or PDK, this gearbox is tailored more for fuel economy rather than lightning - fast shifts.

The Sport GT benefits of more performant hardware: 20 - inch alloy wheels, drilled brake disks, sport exhaust, a modified six - speed sequential shift gearbox for faster gearchanges, carbon - fiber interior trim and aluminum racing pedals.

The difference here is that the gearbox now has a Sport mode with faster shifting times.

Add a seven - speed DCT gearbox, and while it delivers smooth shifts, they're not as fast as the DSG - equipped Audi A3.

And while the auto is perfectly fine (shifts are inhumanly fast either up or down, and the gearbox's Sport mode reacts even quicker), the Golf R's manual is the «box to get.

The first part of that is due to its faster shifting and shorter gearing in its first four gears (both gearboxes are direct - drive in fifth) and the second part is due to its far taller top gear.

The dual - clutch automatic gearbox from the old R8 has also been sharpened for service in the new model, gaining revised software for faster and smoother shifts, along with a series of tweaks to enable a new coasting function and what is described as improved stop - start operation.

Plus, although shifting is not often necessary, and many times any of two or three gears will be adequate for performance, the six - speed manual gearbox is an absolute joy to use, with fast action and short throws.

Additionally, the seven - speed dual clutch gearbox features standard drive mode, sport mode (faster shifts, longer gear holds), and full manual mode.

Offered as standard is the fast - shifting, six - speed Graziano conventional stick - shift manual gearbox, with ratios perfectly matched to the performance of the V8 engine.

The eight - speed gearbox is a new addition to the Corvette range, and benefits from wheel - mounted paddle - shifts for faster manual control.

Still, the GT's power is manageable, thanks to a precise - shifting five - speed - manual gearbox; power - assisted steering that automatically stiffens for safe, straight motoring as the car goes faster; and a computer - adjusting, fully independent, sports - styled suspension.

Other driveline changes center on the seven - speed dual - clutch PDK gearbox, which was reworked with a new electronics package to make it more intuitive and to provide faster shifts.

Pirelli tires stick with little audible protest, while effortlessly quick steering and a 7 - speed paddle - shift dual - clutch gearbox make it simply one of the most proficient and fast sports cars.

Throttle response was as sharp as ever and the faster shifting S - Tronic gearbox, proved as smooth as any regular automatic transmission.

Fuel economy figures are still pending, but the 9G - tronic gearbox isn't merely an efficiency play; faster, more intelligent shifts cut the all - wheel drive version's 0 to 60 mph sprint to 5.2 seconds — a full second quicker than its predecessor.

The development objective was clearly formulated — to build not only the fastest robotized gearbox, but also to create the world's most emotional gear shift.

The Sport GT benefits of more performant hardware: 20 - inch alloy wheels, drilled brake disks, sport exhaust, a modified six - speed sequential shift gearbox for faster gear changes, carbon - fiber interior trim and aluminum racing pedals.

What goes in the 320d's favour is the motor that's faster to hit 100kmph, a quick - shifting gearbox, a steering that is precise, benefits from a good ride and handling combo, and the fact that it is more efficient with a longer range.

The electromechanical power steering cuts a dash as excellent as its more resilient brother and the gearbox shifts as fast as in the AMG models.

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Porsche also offers a faster - shifting seven - speed automated manual gearbox for the rear - drive roadster.