Sentences with phrase «focus on manual transmissions»

For purposes of this discussion, we'll focus on manual transmissions...

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The Golf R isn't as powerful as the Ford Focus RS or Subaru WRX STi, but it's available with an automatic as well as a manual transmission and boasts overall refinement that makes it more pleasant to use on a daily basis.

Even with the manual transmission, the 3,235 - pound Cooper S Clubman isn't quite as fast as the smaller, lighter Hardtop 4 Door, and it's not on the same performance level as a VW GTI or Ford Focus ST. Even so, it still gets to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, and it bounds across back roads with as much aplomb as we have come to expect of contemporary Minis.

I had driven a manual - transmission CTS - V coupe just days prior to getting in this automatic - equipped sedan, so my attention was immediately focused on the 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.

A 2014 Ford Focus with a manual transmission averages 26 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on highway scenarios and 30 mpg combined.

Factory options on this performance focused 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera include 7 - Speed Manual Transmission, Sport Exhaust System, Bose Surround Sound System, 20 Carrera S Wheels and much more.

Reviewer: Chip Drake Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG Make: Volkswagen Model: Golf TSI, S, S w / Sunroof, SE, SEL; Golf TDI S, SE, SEL Type: 2 & 4 - door hatch Competitors: Ford Focus, KIA Forte, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza Price: Base Golf TSI: $ 17,995; Base Golf TDI S: $ 21,995 (all prices reflect 2 - door hatch w / manual transmission) Made in: Puebla, Mexico Drivetrain: 1.8 - liter TSI engine w / five - speed manual or six - speed AT.The automatic is optional on the S & S w / sunroof but standard on SE & SEL.

According to Auto Internationaal, the Focus RS» BAS hybrid system will be coupled with the familiar turbocharged, 2.3 - liter EcoBoost engine, paired with a 6 - speed manual as on the current model, or, for the first time ever in an RS, a dual - clutch automatic transmission.

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition pricing and specifications: Price: $ 56,990 (plus on - road costs) Engine: 2.3 - litre four - cylinder turbo - petrol Output: 257kW / 440Nm Transmission: Six - speed manual Fuel: 8.1 L / 100 km (ADR Combined) CO2: 190g / km (ADR Combined) Safety Rating: N / A

Chassis Number: DB6Mk2 / 4104 / R Engine Number: 400/4302 UK Registration Number: AUB 107 J Date of first reg: 31st December 1970 Exterior colour: Gold Metallic Hood: Interior colour: Blue Leather Current Odometer reading: 116,047 Mileage Warranty: Steering: Right Transmission: Manual Options: Background Background: After rejecting proposals for a replacement for the DB5 from Touring of Milan, the decision was made by Aston Martin to focus on their own development car, registered, 4 YMC.

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

The new PowerShift transmission enables Focus customers to select a fully automatic mode — with the choice of a standard setting or a more responsive sports shift schedule — or opting to make manual changes using a shift button located on the gear lever.

After a trip through a six - speed manual transmission (there's no auto or DCT available on Focus), the torque is routed to all four wheels via an advanced AWD system.

2003 Ford Focus Stock: 2400 VIN: 1FAFP34393W211605 Price: CALL Fuel: Gasoline MPG: LARED City / 102 HWY Transmission: Manual 2003 Ford Focus Recio Auto Sales Call or Come By - 102 North Zapata Hwy, Laredo, 78043 956-728-9860 - Ask for Sales See More Photos on our WebsiteC85491BD A31FF4B1 3527C05E937E7DDF

2016 Ford Focus RS pricing and specifications: Price: $ 50,990 (plus on - road costs) Engine: 2.3 - litre turbo - petrol four - cylinder Outputs: 257kW / 440Nm Transmission: Six - speed manual Fuel: 7.7 L / 100 km CO2: 175g / km Safety Rating: N / A

In keeping with the driver - focused mentality of the 1LE models, the only transmission available is a six - speed manual with the fantastic Active Rev Match program for always - perfect rev matches on downshifts.

Focus SEL Sedan: $ 20,270 Standard Equipment (300A) Equipped with all SE Sedan standard features, plus: PowerShift 6 - speed automatic transmission with SelectShift manual control 4 - wheel disc brakes 16» painted aluminum wheels Piano Black grille Chrome beltline Body - color exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators 6 speaker audio system MyFord driver connect technology SYNC voice - activated communications and entertainment system Interior Ambient Lighting Leather - wrapped steering wheel with cruise and secondary audio controls Dual - zone electronic automatic temperature control 60 / 40 - split rear seats with tip - fold - flat feature Power front and rear windows with one - touch up / down on all windows Universal garage door opener Perimeter Alarm MyFord Touch & Sony Package (301A) MSRP — $ 995 Sony Audio System with 10 speakers including subwoofer MyFord Touch (8» touch screen) SIRIUS Satellite Radio HD Radio with iTunes tagging feature SEL Premium Package (302A) MSRP - $ 1,395 Rain - sensing wipers Leather - trimmed seats with 6 - way power driver's seat with manual lumbar 17» aluminum wheels Reverse Sensing System Auto - dimming rearview mirror Rear armrest with storage

2016 Ford Focus RS pricing and specifications: Price: $ 50,990 (plus on - road costs) Engine: 2.3 - litre four - cylinder turbo - petrol Output: 257kW / 440Nm Transmission: Six - speed manual Fuel: 25.8 L / 100 km (as tested) CO2: 175g / km Safety Rating: Five - star Euro NCAP

Focus SEL 5 - door: $ 21,065 Standard Features (300A) Equipped with all SE Hatchback standard features, plus: Powershift 6 - Speed Automatic Transmission with Select Shift manual control 4 - wheel disc brakes • 16» painted aluminum wheels Piano Black grille Chrome beltline Body - color exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators 6 speaker audio system MyFord driver connect technology SYNC voice - activated communications and entertainment system Interior Ambient Lighting Leather - wrapped steering wheel with cruise and secondary audio controls Dual - zone electronic automatic temperature control 60 / 40 - split rear seats with tip - fold - flat feature Power front and rear windows with one - touch up / down on all windows Universal garage door opener Perimeter Alarm MyFord Touch & Sony Package (301A) MSRP — $ 995 Sony Audio System with 10 speakers including subwoofer MyFord Touch (8» touch screen) SIRIUS Satellite Radio HD Radio with iTunes tagging feature SEL Premium Package (302A) MSRP - $ 1,395 Rain - sensing wipers Leather - trimmed seats with 6 - way power driver's seat with manual lumbar 17» aluminum wheels Reverse Sensing System Auto - dimming rearview mirror Rear armrest with storage

This should be Ford's only input in the small car market with a base Focus model with a 1.6 L Ecoboost offering about 250hp with AWD standard on all models with the ST & RS getting 6 - speed manual transmissions.

Porsche's track - focused 911 variant returns for the 991.2 generation with a reworked 4.0 - liter six - cylinder engine based on the previous GT3 RS, an available Touring package, a taller rear spoiler, and the return of the manual transmission.

The standard five - speed manual transmission found on the new Ford Focus (S and SE trims) isn't bad.

* The Ford Focus with 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder engine and manual transmission delivers 35 mpg on the highway, 5 mpg better than the Toyota Corolla's 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder engine and 2 mpg better than the Honda Fit's 1.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine, both also with manual transmissions.

A student needs to be able to focus and be able to multitask to learn on a manual transmission car.