Sentences with phrase «gear acceleration times»

In - gear acceleration times border on the downright dangerous and overtaking with a full complement of passengers on board requires nerves of steel and a very long stretch of road.

It posts a sub-5-second 0 - 60 mph time and some serious in - gear acceleration times too.

Not exact matches

In the new type of driving simulator, all displays in the cockpit can be activated for real - time interaction: In case the driver moves the steering wheel, if he / she presses the pedal or changes the gear, the pressurized air system equipped with a special force feedback technology will ensure that road bumps or accelerations can be felt.

Because 99 % of the time I will be within these RPM ranges, the engine will be producing more horsepower without a lot of noise or fuss, with better engine longevity - the engine will be producing more power at a lower RPM hence less engine wear, and finally there is more instant acceleration when I need to accelerate without having to change down a gear every time, which I would have to do in the peaky engine.

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.

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.

A new AMG Track Pace app can connect iPhones via Bluetooth or Wi - Fi to record and share real - time performance data, such as speed, acceleration, steering angle and gear selection.

Hard acceleration can prompt some abrupt transitions among lower gears — better for acceleration, worse for comfort — but most of the time the shifts are smooth enough to pass undetected.

It's about at 50 % of the time when acceleration on first gear; I press the accelerator and it starts stuttering, and the rpm gauge jumps around wildly.

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.

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.

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.

As with many EVs, the acceleration times don't sound particularly quick, but it is the «in - gear» acceleration that is most impressive.

The Highlander's six - speed automatic usually did its shifting pretty quietly, but under sustained acceleration, such as on a hill climb, it had a hard time deciding between lower and higher gears, leading to multiple pronounced gear changes.

The dual - clutch transmission significantly helps the acceleration, with gear changes that waste no time.

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.

A 0 - 62mph time of 11.2 seconds and top speed sitting at 113mph don't sound quick but in gear acceleration feels good even without dropping down a cog.

The claimed 0 - 100 km / h time for the Corsa is set at 10.4 seconds, but the overtaking acceleration and in - gear punch are the real main attractions — whilst fuel consumption is also particularly tidy at a claimed 5l / 100 km on a combined cycle.

In terms of tech there's a new Parking Assistance package that takes control of acceleration, braking, gear selection and steering to effect perfect parallel parks every time.

Since all 10 forward gear ratios fit within this 7.4 spread, the transmission should be able to keep the engine to which it's paired closer to peak RPM more of the time, meaning better acceleration or smoother hauling, towing, and cruising, depending on how it's being asked to operate.

And, to promote a sporty driving style laced with dynamic acceleration, shift times in D3 mode are set up to delay gear changes until the engine has climbed higher up the rev range.

Both powerplants offer good performance in their respective classes although the V6 is the one to go for if you enjoy some spirited driving, its 0 - 60mph time of under 6 - seconds and quick in - gear acceleration make it the more driver - focused of the two.

With our Vbox timing gear attached, the XF diesel cleared up the 0 - 100kmph sprint in 9.31 seconds and took 5.39 seconds in 20 - 80kmph roll - on acceleration, making it decently quick for its size.

Integrated as part of the «Sport» setting in the S60's multi-mode driving system, it reduces first - to - second shift time by up to 50 percent for quicker off - the - line acceleration, and further cuts shifting time by 20 to 30 percent moving from third to sixth gears.

The transmission system utilizes gear drive when starting from a full stop, resulting in powerful acceleration, while at the same time, resolving the momentary sluggish feeling that was previously present during accelerator operation.

The acceleration times from nought to 100 km / h are improved by a tenth of a second to 5.1 seconds with the six - gear manual transmission and to 5.0 seconds with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) respectively.

No timing data is currently available for the RS Tuning Renaultsport Megane 250 Stage 2 upgrade package, but road and track testing has revealed supercar style levels of in - gear and outright acceleration.

When pressed «the drivetrain is pre-conditioned for maximum acceleration for 20 seconds... In this mode, the optimal gear is engaged and engine management is adjusted for even more spontaneous response for a brief period of time».

Dual Variable - Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT - i) optimizes engine performance for changing conditions and demands, while the V8's 6 - speed automatic transmission employs a low first gear to aid low - speed acceleration and two overdrive gears to maximize fuel efficiency on the highway.

Rated at «more than 207» horsepower and mated to a six - speed manual transmission, it promises to deliver «best - in - class times both for the sprint from nought to 100 km / h and acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h in fourth gear.»

For starting acceleration, the close ratios of the low gears and the shortened shift time enable a rhythmical and exhilarating acceleration feel.

The optional M DCT Drivelogic changes gear with no interruption in the flow of power, enabling it to reduce shift times, while a Launch Control system optimises acceleration off the line.

The ALL4 Cooper SD shaves two - tenths off the standard SD's 0 - 62mph time, taking a brisk 7.2 seconds, with hard acceleration in the lower gears not affecting traction at all.

Gear changes are smooth, there's little transmission whine and we were particularly impressed with the length of time the transmission held onto the appropriate gear for during heavy acceleration.

Mid-range acceleration is impressive too, with an 80 to 120 km / h (50 — 75 mph) time in fifth gear of just 5.9 seconds.

Variable valve timing optimizes engine performance for changing conditions and demands, and the six - speed automatic transmission employs a low first gear to aid low - speed acceleration and two overdrive gears to maximize highway economy.

Thanks to its short gearing the ST's mid 6 - second 0 - 60 mph time means that its arch nemesis, the Golf GTI, is initially quicker off the line but the ST has higher peak power figures and remains a fast car, in - gear acceleration is especially strong.