Sentences with phrase «gear acceleration provided»

Turbo diesel power means it is the in gear acceleration provided by the 350Nm of torque on offer that make car's like this a hoot to drive.

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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.

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 V - 6 provides decent power and the transmission shifts gears with commendable smoothness, but under heavy acceleration those shifts don't happen until high in the rev range, and so it sounds like the engine is struggling even when it isn't,» said managing editor Amy Skogstrom.

Surely they could squeeze an extra 30bhp out of the standard engine, but shorten the gearing to provide far more vivid in gear acceleration.

The engine can practically stay in high gear all the time when the e-motor can step in and provide extra torque when needed, except in «GTE» power mode when gear shift is necessary to wring out maximum acceleration.

Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is standard equipment on the Civic Hybrid and provides a 9 percent wider range between the maximum and minimum gear ratios to enhance acceleration and minimise engine rpm at high speeds.

The six - speed automatic transaxle provides quicker standing - start acceleration than a four - or five - speed transaxle because of a numerically higher first - gear ratio.

Improving the driving dynamic is Chrysler's minivan - first six - speed Auto Stick transmission, providing fluid acceleration and smoother gear changes.

It's been setup to provide decent fuel economy rather than lightning - quick gear changes and acceleration.

It also provides a small boost when shifting gears, which smooths out acceleration and reduces fuel consumption, and the motor also uses mild regenerative braking to charge up the system's briefcase - sized 0.43 kWh lithium - ion battery, which is located behind the rear seats.

It provides very smooth boost and quick acceleration right up through the gears, as proved on a test - drive under a variety of highway conditions in Sweden.

Together, the engine and gearbox combine to provide the Panamara GTS with explosive off the line and in - gear acceleration.

The transmission features a «super wide» gear ratio for good acceleration performance, while a Direct Control System helps provide smooth shift quality.

The «Corsa» driving mode improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels, sportier Skyhook damping and optimizes the all - wheel drive settings.

In - gear acceleration is almost instant too, the torquey engine providing effortless power over a wide rev - range.

While new RAM trucks, like the 2017 RAM 1500, is equipped with the Torqueflite ® 8 - speed automatic transmission that provides impressive efficiency and durability, with superior acceleration in low gears.

The transmission, which is specially tuned for each engine application, features a wide gear ratio spread for maximum acceleration performance and a Direct Control System to provide smooth shift quality.

It comes equipped with a modern 241 horsepower turbocharged 2.0 - liter inline - 4 which provides strong performance and seamless acceleration through the gears, thanks in part to the smooth 9 - speed automatic transmission.

A new front - wheel - drive eight - speed, automatic transmission — as compact and lightweight as a six - speed automatic transmission — provides smooth and highly receptive acceleration with highly responsive gear shifting, as well as superior fuel efficiency.

Once the Civic is in motion, acceleration is good - provided the car is in the proper gear.

Instead, it uses a steel belt or chain and a pulley system to move up and down the gear ratio in continuously smooth motion, providing seamless shifting, stronger acceleration and increased fuel economy.

With maximum torque available at 3500rpm and a broad power band, the new 380hp supercharged V6 provides effortless in - gear acceleration coupled with outstanding levels of refinement.

Managing the impressive levels of torque is a wet - type dual - clutch transmission (DCT), delivering quicker responses during gear shifting and direct coupling to provide dynamic acceleration.

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.

The gear steps also are very small providing quicker acceleration and smoother shifts.

Brakes and acceleration are both strong and the transmission shifts through the gears unobtrusively when driven sedately, rising to the challenge when quick acceleration is called upon.The ride is good but can feel a bit firm over some road surfaces, in general though the Q70 provides unruffled progress both in the city and on longer trips.

The CR - V CVT is designed to provide the optimum gear ratio for the driving conditions and to offer a more natural driving feel than some previous CVT transmissions that have a disconnected «rubber - band» feel compared to a conventional automatic transmission; the CR - V also offers stronger acceleration response with a linear build in engine rpm that avoids much of the «slipping» feeling some drivers notice with other CVTs.

The first mode provides quick acceleration, the second gives optimum fuel efficiency and the third helpfully allows the transmission to be held in any of three gears for climbing or descending hills.

Honda's fourth generation of Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is standard equipment on the Civic Hybrid and provides a 9 percent wider range between the maximum and minimum gear ratios to enhance acceleration and minimize engine rpm at high speeds.

The added electric power provided by the eAssist system allows for higher gearing to improve steady state efficiency without impacting acceleration performance or driveability.

The final gear ratio is a low 4.765:1 that complements the additional horsepower and provides enhanced acceleration.

The engine is a remarkable feat of engineering and truly compelling, providing standing - start and in - gear acceleration that borders on the preposterous.

The CVT provides a smooth, uninterrupted power delivery under relaxed, normal acceleration, but then simulates gear ratios during hard acceleration to re-create the feel and sound produced by a car with a traditional automatic.

Power is transferred to the front wheels through a single - speed reduction gear transmission, which provides smooth and seamless acceleration.

An aggressive first - gear ratio provides excellent launch performance, and evenly spaced gear ratios provide smooth acceleration through the gears.

The Mazda is also easier to drive, providing faster acceleration, torque lower in the rev range (which means the transmission can hold that higher gear until the last gasp) and a sportier note.

Also, it has a wide spread ratio with the first gear designed for a very high ratio to provide brisk acceleration from the top while the sixth gear has an overdrive ratio to keep the engine revolutions as low as possible for highway cruising and improved fuel economy.

«Corsa» driving mode further improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels, sportier Skyhook damping and optimized Q4 Intelligent All - Wheel Drive settings and interacts with Traction Control and ESP systems to maximize driving pleasure.

Ideally matched gear ratios help to provide blisteringly quick acceleration out of the track's corners slow and fast alike.

Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate - to - high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy.

The ZF 9HP48 nine - speed automatic transmission, also featured in the Range Rover Evoque, uses closely spaced gear ratios to provide seamless response and allow for a very low first gear and powerful mid-range acceleration.

The engine transmits its power to the front wheels through Kia's advanced new seven - speed double - clutch transmission (7DCT), only available on the SX model, providing instant gear changes and decisive acceleration at all speeds.

The transmission's SPORT S mode engages G - sensor AI - Shift control, which uses information from the vehicle's G - sensors to provide the optimal gear ratio for more dynamic acceleration control.

The acceleration provided by the new 16 - valve engine is brisk with the smooth, nicely geared automatic transmission.

The 7DCT provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of up to 20 % compared to a conventional six - gear automated transmission, while acceleration performance could be increased by up to 10 %.

According to Pontiac, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice's gear ratios «provide just the right revolutions - per - minute dip between shifts during maneuvers, allowing for quick acceleration.»

It provides strong acceleration and good passing power, and it's well - matched to the Beetle's 6 - speed automatic transmission, which has a manual mode if you'd like to choose your own gears and a Sport mode for more aggressive response.

With a 5.4 gear spread, gear changes are nearly imperceptible at all speeds and optimum shift quality is provided throughout the rpm range, including launch, acceleration and passing at highway speeds.

The 2009 model - year Dodge Journey R / T and R / T AWD models available in the United States and Canada, as well as 2.7 - liter models sold outside North America, feature a standard six - speed automatic transaxle, which provides quicker standing - start acceleration than a four - or five - speed transaxle because of a numerically higher first - gear ratio.