This elastic, direct injection turbo engine delivers a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2500 rpm, giving in -
gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h in fifth and sixth gear in 10.3 and 13.1 seconds.
, at 8.67 seconds, whereas in -
gear acceleration from 20 - 80kmph is quicker by nearly two seconds (5.62 seconds vs 7.35 seconds).
The 4.4 - litre SDV8 diesel engine now produces a total 740 Nm of torque, which the manufacturer claims has improved the in -
gear acceleration from fifth to sixth gear by 6.5 percent.
It's the way the Focus packages its power on the move that gives it such remarkable real - world pace, making so much of its prodigious torque available for so much of the time that the sheer dimension of its in -
gear acceleration from less than 2000rpm — especially in 4th, 5th and 6th — is often surreal.
Not exact matches
In Latin America, despite a modest
acceleration in activity, growth is expected to remain in a lower
gear — rising
from 2 1/2 percent in 2014 to 3 percent in 2015.
It won't take your child long to master the
gear switch and easily switch
from forward to reverse and expertly using the
acceleration pedal.
More importantly, the once skittish transmission that would hunt and peck its way around the
gear box seems to have found its groove and provides smooth shifts
from first through sixth, even when under aggressive
acceleration.
Unless you push the Sport Plus switch, it's a quiet car that slips away
from a stop in second
gear so as not to surprise passengers with any undue
acceleration.
Torque surges to 516 lb - ft of torque, up
from 502 lb - ft in the V8 S. Shorter
gearing for the ZF eight - speed automatic also improves
acceleration, while a new torque vectoring capability for the all - wheel - drive system enhances handling.
My bike (a KTM Duke 200) has poor
acceleration at low engine speed (
from 2000 to 4000 rpm) in every
gear, but after 4000 rpm is the
acceleration is normal.
The ST200's shorter
gear ratios give it punchier
acceleration than the standard car, dropping the 0 - 62mph time to 6.7 seconds, down
from 6.9.
We also performed an in -
gear acceleration test, and found the Focus RS takes five seconds dead to accelerate
from 30mph to 70mph in third
gear.
Most of the time you don't get the advantage of the instant torque
from the electric motor, instead, before there's any
acceleration, the gearbox needs to kick down to the correct
gear as the electronics decide just how much of each power source it wants to use.
Speaking of more torque
from the new engines, it allowed Porsche to select taller
gear ratios
from third -
gear on, improving fuel consumption but still providing quicker
acceleration than the outgoing Carreras.
The
gear ratios and final drive have been shortened by around 15 per cent on this model to give punchier
acceleration, which helps to drop the 0 - 62mph figure to 6.7 second, down
from 6.9.
There's a lovely, soft ba - boom on each
gear - change but essentially the
acceleration feels like a single uninterrupted lunge
from zero to over 160mph.
To produce the power increase Bentley has increased boost
from the turbochargers and developed new engine mapping, whilst shortened
gear ratios emphasise this car's focus on
acceleration (as opposed to long distance cruising much like the standard car).
Acceleration is urgent, aided by shortened
gears and a redline bumped
from a sonorous 8,400 rpm to a resounding 8,900 rpm.
F - 250 Super Duty models with this engine also add a new six - speed automatic transmission that Ford calls TorqShift - G, boasting a higher first -
gear ratio, better fuel economy, and improved launches
from a stop as well as improved rolling
acceleration.
This seems like a bad deal on paper, yet we liked this 2.0 T engine's notably quicker, quieter response while accelerating away
from stoplights in metro driving, and the engine made great use of the 2.0 T's six - speed automatic with its shift paddles on the steering wheel and a set up of shorter ratios in first through fourth
gears for quicker
acceleration.
The fuel - saving skip - shift feature that forces you
from first
gear to fourth
gear during slow
acceleration is more obtrusive than what you get in the Camaro.
From 0 - 60 km / h, the Sonic had the better of the Suzuki, the short
gearing playing to its advantage, placing it within the power band consistently for optimal
acceleration.
I would really like to see a greater range of standard features with the manual transmission model and more
acceleration power when shifting
from gear to
gear.
Gearing for the new eight - speed automatic also enables the large SUV to extract more
from its unremarkable output figures, with sufficient
acceleration available for most scenarios.
Filed by 28 plaintiffs, the dual - clutch lawsuit alleges the vehicles suffer
from a long list of problems including shuddering, slipping, bucking, jerking, hesitation while changing
gears, premature internal wear, delays in downshifting and sudden or delayed
acceleration.
Its engine also uses Variable Boost Management to eliminate turbo lag and offer variable torque curves
from third to seventh
gears, making for more linear
acceleration.
The 0 - 62mph time of 11.6 seconds is far
from sprightly, but strong in -
gear acceleration allows for quick bursts of speed to get past traffic or accelerate out of town / off a slip road.
Almost impossible to catch on the wrong
gear, the gearbox squeezes swift
acceleration and good fuel economy
from the refined 2.0 - liter diesel.
As with the F1 transmission, the electronically controlled limited - slip differential is a Formula 1 legacy, which steplessly varies the differential locking factor
from zero to full lock, depending on the throttle opening, the
gear engaged, the steering lock, the polar
acceleration and the rotating speed difference between the rear wheels.
The engine is linked to a 6 - speed automatic transmission that uses direct - downshift control to allow for quick shifting when needed (such as rapid
acceleration)
from sixth to third, or fifth to second, skipping
gears for a more immediate response.
The Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) seven - speed dual clutch architecture ensures the fastest
gear changes and includes «launch control» for maximum
acceleration from a standing start.
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.
It never feels quick
from a standstill but there's decent in -
gear acceleration.
The 1.5 - liter's CVT differs
from the 2.0 - liter's transmission in that it's evolved
from the same gearbox found on the Accord, offering a higher final
gear for a lower cruising rpm, as well as new G - Design shift logic for better
acceleration and less «rubber - band» feel.
Its wider spread of ratios
from lowest to highest
gear enhances
acceleration and response across the range of driving speeds.
A wide
gear ratio range allows for strong
acceleration from a standing start and the D - Step shifting logic allows rapid shifts at high throttle openings.
The revolutionary design even allows for direct shifts
from 8th
gear to 2nd
gear for maximum
acceleration.
The Zeroshift transmission allows a manual transmission to change
gear in zero time, thereby offering potential fuel economy improvements
from driveline efficiency and the best possible vehicle
acceleration.
The engine delivers phenomenal but progressive
acceleration from low revs (along with a little turbo lag) while the M - DCT shifts
gears faster than a machine gun fires bullets.
The only complaint I have is the
acceleration from a stop is slow, seems like it drags, between first and second
gear.
With seven speeds, the
gear ratios will be noticeably altered
from that of the current car, so it's safe to expect quicker
acceleration, especially out of corners.
It can be connected to either a six - speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic with a launch
gear that improves
acceleration from a stop.
A wide
gear ratio gives you the power you need
from launch to overdrive, with quick
acceleration capabilities in the lower
gears and lower engine speeds for enhanced efficiency and comfortable cruising in the higher
gears.
The programming has been tweaked with the face lift for better in -
gear acceleration — a big gripe of ours
from the original model.
26/19 Highway / City MPG Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Roadside Assistance * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first)
from original in - service date * 125 Point Inspection * Vehicle History * Limited Warranty: 3 Month / 3, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) after new car warranty expires or
from certified purchase date * Includes First Day Rental, Car Rental Allowance, and Trip Interruption Benefits * Transferable Warranty * Warranty Deductible: $ 100Reviews: * Unusually spacious third - row seats; 8.4 - inch touchscreen is one of the best in the class; assertive
acceleration with the V8 engine; exceptional towing capacity for a crossover; real off - road capabilities with 4WD and low - range
gearing.
Aside
from the improved
acceleration, the way an EV drives is noticeably different
from the cars you're probably used to because most EVs don't have a transmission, which means there's no
gear shift jerking, and therefore a smoother ride.
Under
acceleration the mild hybrid system provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in «motor» mode, while in «generator» mode, the system harvests kinetic energy
from the vehicle during in -
gear deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the batteries.
This new transmission enables smooth
acceleration from standstill, as well as greater fuel efficiency, improved NVH characteristics, and more decisive
acceleration at high speeds than an automatic transmission with fewer
gears.
I wish the computer didn't inhibit
acceleration to second
gear, but overall decent performance
from 200 horsepower front drive and a vehicle that's intended to be cornered roughly.
In lower
gears it possess serious pace away
from the lights and truly impressive in -
gear acceleration.