Sentences with phrase «gas pedal response»

Eco mode severely diminishes gas pedal response, and it wasn't long before I got fed up with it and switched back to Normal.

It also tries to smooth gas pedal response.

Not exact matches

When the transmission is calibrated for higher fuel economy, there is not as much response when the gas pedal is pressed, because it's effectively in a higher gear.

The 7 - series» DSC includes a huge amount of sub-functions, including ABS (anti-lock brakes), ASC (stability control, including a separate mode for stabilizing a trailer), CBC (cornering brake control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control, which recognizes panic situations and helps the driver to effect a full - braking panic stop with less pedal pressure), Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Drying (which applies the brakes slightly in wet conditions to keep the pads dry and thus ready for use), Brake Standby (which applies slight brake pressure in the event of a sudden lift from the gas, moving the brake pads up against the rotor for quicker response in a panic stop), Startoff Assistant (which prevents the 750i from rolling backwards down a hill as you start out), ACC Active Cruise Control (see below), and automatic brake hold (which holds the car at a stop even with the transmission in gear).

Sport, however, improves gas - pedal response and keeps more engine power at the ready by preventing the automatic transmission from upshifting aggressively.

Other times, we would plant the gas pedal without response from the transmission, left to build revs from 3000 rpm.

With intake and exhaust gases now taking a slightly longer, more convoluted path, throttle response isn't quite as sharp as usual, so exploratory blips of the pedal take a little longer to elicit movements on the rev - counter.

The shifter doesn't offer the best feel, and the engine can be a bit coarse, but when you're aggressive with the gas pedal, you get a great response.

On the SE and Limited, however, the gas pedal's response will likely seem abrupt until one acclimates.

Indeed, the cabin was pleasantly quiet, enough for front - seat occupants to have conversations without elevating their voices — that is until I nailed the gas pedal and the engine roared in response, with the new 70 - mm - diameter dual exhaust pipes barking in back.

Activating the less aggressive Comfort mode with the Driving Dynamics Control switch left a minute pause in the power flow when pushing the gas pedal and receiving a response from the turbocharged six.

Excellent Throttle Response Even though throttle response isn't exactly a feature, the Accord responds so naturally to the driver's gas pedal inputs that we're compelled to note Response Even though throttle response isn't exactly a feature, the Accord responds so naturally to the driver's gas pedal inputs that we're compelled to note response isn't exactly a feature, the Accord responds so naturally to the driver's gas pedal inputs that we're compelled to note it here.

The twin - turbo straight - six power unit already giving the BMW Z4 sDrive35i truly impressive dynamics and all - round performance is characterised in particular by its spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal, fascinating free - revving performance, and unusually economical use of fuel for a car in this class.

However, the transmission lacks proper response when the back of the gas pedal meets the floor: the only repercussions here are clattering sounds, vibrations but no sign of acceleration, kind of like Toyota's CVTs.

Throttle response was excellent, with each press of the gas pedal resulting in a commensurate increase in speed.

No response to me pushing the gas pedal.

In second I was pushing redline, but third jumped down to 3,000 rpm, which lacked the kind of response I wanted from the gas pedal.

In regular use, the V8 engine's response feels lethargic because the gas pedal must be pressed harder than expected.

The sluggish gas pedal and brake response dominate the Tahoe's character on public roads, though its slow gas pedal is good in tight, technical situations like you'll find off - road.

Gas pedal delayed response almost causing accident.

This unique combination gives the BMW TwinPower Turbo an extremely spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal.

That ties in with the Z4's Driving Dynamics Control, allowing the driver to choose between normal, sport and sport - plus modes — affecting everything from the response of the gas pedal to the degree of stability - control intervention.

Any slight push on the gas pedal results in immediate engine response.

The spontaneous and direct response of BMW ActiveHybrid 7 to the gas pedal particularly when accelerating from a standstill gives the car a standard of acceleration quite unprecedented among both conventional models running on a combustion engine only and existing hybrid models already in the market.

Save for a bit of a herky - jerky gas pedal that could be attributed to previous lead - footed testers (cars occasionally program pedal response and the like to match the driver's preferred driving style), the V6 hustles you away with ease.

As expected, this prop shaft is significantly lighter than the one found under the M3 Coupe — 40 percent lighter to be precise — but it is also more rigid, which results in less power loss through the drivetrain and quicker response times when you romp on the gas pedal.

The automatic transmission's sport mode chooses gears well in response to gas pedal input.

Throttle response is not immediate, and after flooring the gas pedal, the driver has to wait a couple of heartbeats for the car's computers to reach agreement on the best way to tackle the request.

The 2016 CLA is also equipped with Adaptive braking, which sets the brake pads closer to the discs when you quickly lay off the gas pedal, providing more immediate response if you need to quickly hit the brakes.

In fact, one of the more troublesome aspects of our week with the Pathfinder was its tetchy throttle response: the slightest tweak of the gas pedal will send the 5,000 - pound mass lurching forward, which is good news for the (very) few that will be racing GMC Yukons off the lights but a hindrance when trying to park in tight spots.

Power delivery is effortless from the V8, and flooring the gas pedal in the W12 is like lighting the match on a stick of dynamite — throttle response is immediate and prodigious.

Immediate, direct response to the gas pedal and truly exceptional pulling force from the engine starting at low speeds and continuing consistently to the highest load level characterise the new M TwinPower Turbo from BMW M GmbH.

This high - tech system influences the progressive curve on the gas pedal, engine response, the map control line for steering assistance, the gearshift dynamics on the eight - speed automatic transmission, and the response thresholds of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

The early arrival of peak torque dispenses with turbo lag and brings a brisk response to a deep stab at the gas pedal.