Sentences with phrase «for manual gear shifts»

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Cadillac has improved the shift action since the manual was introduced for the launch of the ATS sedan, so we have no trouble moving through the gears and squeezing Caddy's turbo - four to its peak horsepower at 5,500 rpm.

Most surprising and impressive is the paddle - shift manual mode for the transmission: it serves up smooth and quick downshifts and will hold a gear right up to the rev limiter.

In addition to a satisfying six - speed manual, Porsche also offers a splendid seven - speed PDK dual - clutch automatic that swaps cogs seamlessly — a good thing because the counterintuitive steering - wheel shift buttons guarantee that frustrated newcomers will find themselves searching for the correct gear.

The manual transmission is now a seven - speed — top gear is past sixth, a dogleg move to the right — and the awkward thumb switches for the PDK dual - clutch automatic are being dropped in favor of more intuitive paddle shifters.

The gearbox seems manual, there's a plate on the dashboard, in front of the shifter with the «position» for each of the gears... Don't think F1 cars had sequential gearboxes until late 80's.

Until recently, the single - clutch automated manual was preferred to the dual - clutch design for high - performance cars because it shifted quicker and coped with greater torque loads, plus it offered the same manual gear selection with shift paddles and the same mode for automatic shifting.

As for shifting, its six - speed manual transmission is equipped with a short - throw shifter and receives a revised 3rd gear ratio.

With a manual transmission what I would do with the above example curve would be to have the accelerator at wide open throttle from 1500 - 2500rpm and shift at 2500rpm for each gear.

You can opt either for a six - speed manual transmission with no - lift shift — a feature that lets you keep your foot flat on the accelerator between gear changes — or a seriously tantalizing 10 - speed automatic that supposedly shifts faster than Porsche's fantastic PDK dual - clutch transmission.

Inside the cabin, look for a sport steering wheel, gear selector with the shift pattern embossed in red (for manuals), and available contrast stitching with «911» embroidered headrests.

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 SLK32 AMG introduced Mercedes» new «SpeedShift» 5G - Tronic (automatic) transmission, that allow for manual shifting of the gears, and faster automatic downshifts before overtaking.

The most notable faux pas is a button on the shifter for manual gear changes.

Numerous transmission options allow for you to choose either automatic or manual shifting, with each providing the perfect gear ratio to ensure smooth and easy sifting on any surface or road.

While manual transmissions make use of the clutch to change gears, automatic transmissions rely on a complicated hydraulic system for shifting, and the transmission solenoid is especially important for this process.

Select a driving experience that fits your needs of the moment: Eco Mode helps increase fuel economy, Manual Mode gives you a more hands - on experience as you manually select your own gears with the paddle shifters, and Sport mode gives you increased responsiveness for quicker acceleration.

Paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission that can be switched to manual mode and controlled by paddle shifters, you can grab as low a gear as you want and feel that power surge up the inclines for several thousand rpm before grabbing the next gear, though it was rare to get beyond fourth gear on this climb.

«The Shifting Gears event was a great opportunity for manual transmission drivers of all experience levels to enjoy the increased control of driving stick,» said Kristen Lanzavecchia, a participant in the program.

For gear shifters, a six - speed manual is available in the R - Line at no extra cost with near identical numbers ala 21 city and 32 highway, resulting in the same 25 MPG average.

For a 180ish HP engine, I have not felt like there was not enough power at any time - even in the Eco mode of the transmission, which has three modes plus fully manual shifting (1 - 6th gear).

A raft of changes has been to the drivetrain, including a new air filter, twin central exhausts, a TRD mechanical LSD, new clutch and flywheel, a short - shifter, and revised gearing for the six - speed manual transmission.

5) An optional Z51 performance package includes an electronic limited - slip differential; closer gear ratios for the manual shifter; special lubrication; additional cooling for the brakes, differential, and gearbox; plus special tiered tires and wheels.

Manual shifts via the paddles yield better results, but the time it takes to actually grab and engage a gear is still alarmingly slow for a «box of this nature.

The 5 - speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4 - speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda's «Grade - Logic» shift program, which would prevent «gear - hunting» by holding the current gear while driving on a sloped incline.

And the continued availability of a standard six - speed manual for the U.S. is both notable and encouraging, suggesting that for the present time a small percentage of Americans can shift gears and talk on their hands - free cell phones at the same time.

Shifting from first to second gear in a manual transmission requires accuracy and practice, as well as a feel for the car.

The six - speed manual's gate could have been a little tighter, as the shifter felt a little sloppy going through the gears, and the narrow power band made for a lot of shifting.

Mitsubishi includes a manual mode for this CVT, which let us choose from six virtual gears using the shifter or the big steering - column - attached shift paddles.

Buttons on the back of the steering wheel allow manual shifting, but the broad power band and the number of available gear ratios mean that acceleration is brisk from any speed, and picking gears manually is redundant — more for play than performance.

The IS 350 includes paddle shifters on the wheel for the transmission's manual mode, but it didn't take us long to just stop using them, as the car always seemed to have the right gear for whatever driving situation we threw its way.

The six - speed manual transmission has been optimized for the enthusiast driver with a shorter gear lever to deliver faster and more accurate shifts.

Drivers can also go for the «Manual» setting and change gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel.

This impressive power train is cleverly mated with a smooth five speed manual transmission gear box for efficient gear shift, which will give a pleasurable drive.

That's due to the manual shift mode's habit of automatically upshifting just as we reached for the shift lever, causing us to end up a gear higher than expected.

As for the driving enjoyment, the main culprit is the five - speed manual gearbox that exploits much better the resources of the small, 1 litre aspirated engine, compared to the sequential gearbox from the old generation that was way too slow when shifting the gears.

Complaints: Although the five - speed transmission shifts well and has properly spaced gear ratios, the Cobra could use a six - speed manual, which the V - 8 Camaros and Firebirds have had for years.

However, the E-CVT does have a Sport program, which lets the power train stretch its gears for better acceleration, and a manual shift mode with virtual «gears.»

The Focus gets buttons for manual gear changing on the shifter, but it's nowhere near as fun or engaging as a Volkswagen dual - clutch unit.

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Depending on the installed output ratings, Mercedes - Benz is offering two new 6 - speed manual transmissions for the four - cylinder engines in the new C - Class which stand apart first and foremost by virtue of their enhanced ease of shifting coupled with increased shifting precision and a harmonious gear - change sequence.

The SX also offers buyers the chance to pick their own gears with a standard 6 - speed manual transmission, or they may opt for the available 6 - speed automatic featuring steering - wheel - mounted paddle shifters.

A manual shift mode lets you select and hold the desired gear, for ultimate pulling power and conquering hills.

Its six - speed manual transmission has been reengineered with stronger components to tolerate the greater torque output, with the gear lever itself having been modified for shorter shifts.

The shifter for the six - speed manual is heavy, but finding gears is easy to do and quick.

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The Sport mode, in which shifts occur at higher engine speeds, is engaged by moving the lever leftward from D; the Manual mode is engaged when the driver manually chooses a gear by tipping the lever (or shift paddles) forward (for downshifts) or rearward (for upshifts).

The reason why is in the name itself: a «manual» transmission means that the driver is responsible for evaluating vehicle speed and engine rpms, and shifting gears appropriately.

With this smooth - shifting 6 - speed manual transmission, you'll always be able to find the right gear for the job.

Or choose Full Manual function that lets you pull the shift lever into M for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear deManual function that lets you pull the shift lever into M for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear demanual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear desired.

Those leaning toward the automatic don't sacrifice anything; in the few instances where it wanted a different gear than we did, the manual shifting functions worked quickly and held gears for massive dirt roostertails and mud drifting when requested.