Sentences with phrase «feel of a manual gearbox»

This type of drive technology offers the comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission, with the fuel efficiency and sporty feel of a manual gearbox.

• It is powered by a larger engine • There's also the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) gearbox, which gives you freedom from manual gear shifts and the comfort feel of a manual gearbox.

Not exact matches

Both use a six - speed manual gearbox, though in the Peugeot Sport the ratios are closer for a more urgent feel, and there's a Torsen limited - slip differential at the front axle to the benefit of traction.

For an Aisin — not typically the most involving and intuitive of gearboxes — the six - speed manual we drove felt surprisingly chunky, boltlike, and mechanical.

Shifts come quick enough in manual mode from the paddle - shiftable dual - clutch gearbox (borrowed with some improvements from the Dodge Dart and Alfa Giulietta) when you don't feel like dictating every shift, the auto mode does a reasonable job of predicting when you'd like to drop a cog or shift into top gear.

I felt more involved, mostly because of its clutch pedal and perfectly weighted six - speed manual gearbox, and the conventional mechanical LSD.

From the linear delivery of its engine to its excellent driving position; from to the slick and easy gearbox — whether it's equipped with a manual or dual - clutch transmission — to its neat and effective handling, it's easy to adapt to and feels comfortable being driven with spirit.

Even without the TracKey's race mapping, the Boss engine is significantly modified over a standard Mustang GT's 5 - litre V8, with a new intake and new camshafts helping lift power from 412bhp to 444bhp, although curiously the torque drops by 10 lb ft to 380 lb ft.. It's the only car in the test with a manual gearbox and it's a really good one, with the pool ball - topped gearlever sitting perfectly in the palm of your hand and movement around the gate feeling tight and precise.

The engine and six - speed manual gearbox are sensational, the former revving its heart out while the latter's half a dozen perfectly spaced ratios always feel ideally matched to the power and broad torque delivery of the 3.4 - litre flat - six.

Due to reach showrooms around Europe later this year, we're excited with the prospect of a new flagship Golf GTI model, but we can't help but feel the lack of a manual gearbox might set the tone of the TCR being less involving than the previous Clubsport.

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.

The manual gearbox feels good, too, it's tightened throw making it all but impossible to wrong - slot a gear in the heat of the moment.

You may have a personal preference for the feeling of total control that a manual gearbox gives you or you might hold a driving licence that only permits you to take the wheel of an automatic car.

Swerving the ceramic brakes and saving # 6250 doesn't take long to think about, though the bulk of the used F80s currently on sale feature the DCT gearbox, suggesting its # 2645 is justifiable when you consider the very quick, satisfying shifts in manual mode and the opportunity for languid, fully - auto miles when you're feeling lazy or stuck in traffic.

According to Quintus, the limit of high - quality manual gearboxes with good shifting feel is about 450 hp and 440 foot - pounds of torque.

The manual gearbox feels slick and tactile to use and along with the light clutch, many of you won't complain about driving it in traffic.

From launch in the UK next June, Porsche intends to offer three engines and the choice of either a standard manual or optional seven speed dual clutch gearbox — the latter of which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight - speed automatic on the grounds that it provides the new SUV with a more sporting feel, according to Woehler.

The demo car was powered by a 1.0 - litre EcoBoost engine and we shifted the 5 - speed manual gearbox to get a feel of the transmission.

THE MANUAL GEARBOX WILL INSTANTLY CONNECT YOU TO THE DRIVE AND FEEL OF ASTON.

And of course, we feel that the convertible version of the Camaro, along with a manual gearbox, is a heady combination; there's no doubt it would earn a spot on our list of 10 best convertibles with manual transmissions.

From launch in the UK next May, Porsche intends to offer three engines and a choice of either a standard six - speed manual or optional seven - speed dual - clutch automatic gearbox, which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight - speed automatic on the grounds that it provides the new SUV with a more sporting feel, says Woehler.

The action of the manual gearbox is excellent too, feeling like it's inspired by the one in the Mazda MX - 5 sports car.

The 5 Series is also the only executive car that feels right when fitted with a manual gearbox — the slick and precise action of the six - speed transmission adds to the fun.

Both of these engines also come with a six - speed manual gearbox that feels well suited to the car.

The power - to - weight ratio of 123 willing horsepower driving a 2,500 - pound car yields a subcompact that feels quick, especially if you work the five - speed manual gearbox.

It comes only with a close - ratio six - speed manual gearbox that feels as if it is straight out of a Formula 1 race car.