Sentences with phrase «gearbox change on»

Mercedes were forced to make an unscheduled gearbox change on his W08 and under the regulations, he'll drop back five places from where he qualifies.

Not exact matches

The pair ran long on their opening sets, although Hamilton chose to qualify and start the race on soft compound tyres after a five - place penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change relegated him to ninth on the grid.

With less on - track time for the cars, engines and gearboxes could be pushed that bit harder — assuming the rules don't get changed to limit teams to even fewer components, that is.

Last year Perez crashed in practice as well and had to change his gearbox, dropping him down from second on the grid to seventh, but he recovered to finish an impressive third in the race.

Giovinazzi was OK after the crash, which is the main thing, but don't be surprised if he drops five places on the grid for a gearbox change.

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo will drop five places on the grid for the British GP at Silverstone due to a gearbox change.

FIA technical delegate Joe Bauer issued a report on Saturday morning, which confirmed Red Bull had changed Dany Ric's gearbox after Friday practice.

The race cars go on a diet though, before a roll - cage is fitted, the standard dual - clutch gearbox is swapped for a proper racing sequential «box, and the standard suspension is replaced by a fully - adjustable setup, with options to change toe and camber at the front and camber at the rear with shims.

Technology comes in the form of a system Aston Martin calls AMSHIFT, ostensibly an auto - blip feature when changing down the gearbox — like that found on Minis, Nissan 370Zs and various Porsches.

And with higher - up stages, it could easily do close to 500BHP without noticeable impact on life of the engine or environment (but that required changing turbos, intercooler, and many other components - luckily, not 5G gearbox / transfercase, as that was capable of 1000Nm load from factory!).

Gearboxes are generally robust, but Jamie advises to check the change from second to third from cold on supercharged Toyota - engined cars — if it crunches, the synchro's on the way out.

While all this is going on you're trying to change down for the upcoming corner, only the Infiniti's gearbox electrics won't let you — persistent pulls on the left - hand paddle are greeted not by lower gears, but incessant beeping.

As you change the NSX into the either of the two sportier drive modes, the settings for components such as the gearbox and steering take on a more flamboyant character.

The gearbox fires through its ratios with rapid changes on the way up but can feel reluctant and lazy on the way back down.

Less sharp is the gearbox, which never responds quite as quickly as you'd like and thumps through changes on part - throttle.

The Easytronic can be driven in «manual mode» simply by using the paddle shifter selector to change gears if the driver wishes to do so, or alternatively it can be driven in exactly the same way as a fully conventional automatic — however, many Easytronic owners have complained that gear shifts in «automatic mode» are jerky; a common complaint with semi-autos based on a conventional manual gearbox.

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.

Added to which, the second generation of the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG II) now also allowed the driver to change gear using paddles on the steering wheel.

The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears.

This transmission variant was based on the conventional gearbox for the M3, but with a clutch that was activated electro - hydraulically to change gears.

Transmission: 7 - Speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual - inc: Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls, Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and support

Keeping it in Eco pro mode most of the time it gives 55 mpg in mixed driving and provides a relaxed ride due to generous torque and a smooth gearbox, yet switching to sport mode the car changes its character considerably and you can then have a tail twitching time on twisty roads.

Many automatic gearboxes enable you to make manual gear changes, either through the gear selector lever or paddles mounted on the steering column.

A preselector or self - changing [1] gearbox is a type of manual gearbox (US: transmission) used on a variety of vehicles, most commonly in the 1930s.

The box serves up well timed automatic changes and doesn't shift down as often on the motorway as the Q5's gearbox.

We found its gearbox a little reluctant to change down through the gears when pressing on though, and the engine could do with more aural drama; it's also more than twice the price of the cheapest 7 Series.

The EGC gearbox is great and silky smooth, can feel 1st to 2nd slightly but all other gear changes are spot on!

Our test team was impressed with the smooth performance of the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, which delivered crisp gear changes with significantly less drag than the Hyundai Tucson, the only other vehicle on test with a dual - clutch gearbox.

The gearbox meshes perfectly on the program chosen by the DYNAMIC SELECT, offering either frighteningly fast gear changes, or a smooth, seamless transition for perfectly relaxed driving.

On the positive side the gearbox reacted really well to manual gear changes made with the flappy paddles.

The engine is more refined and the gearbox a little snappier to change in manual mode as well, tying in with the extra focus placed on the driver.

Set to make its public debut at the Beijing motor show later this month, the reworked G - class is set to go on sale in North America late this year with a series of subtle exterior styling changes, a new range of engines mated to a updated gearbox, a lightly altered interior and a brace of new electronic driver aids.

The advantages of Sportshift II are many, it is significantly lighter package than previously — and lighter than similar DSC gearboxes used on competitors, it is 20 % faster in changing gear and with close ratios and thus allows the engine to operate in the optimum part of the tourque curve when accelerating hard.

The Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission, the company's version of the dual - clutch gearbox, makes for instantaneous changes on the street and track.

Dimensions Length without rear wing: 4,980 mm Width without mirrors: 2,046 mm Width with mirrors: 2,224 mm Height: 1,212 mm (variable) Wheelbase: 2,880 mm Engine Model: V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology Capacity: 3,981 cc Number of cylinders: 8 V angle: 90 ° Bore: 89 mm Stroke: 80 mm Cylinder spacing: 98 mm Engine speed: approx. 7,000 rpm Body • Composite body with carbon core and DMSB - approved safety roll cage • CFRP outer shell with quick - change concept Chassis • Double wishbones on front and rear axle • Four - way adjustable shock absorbers at front and rear • Anti-roll bars with quick adjustment Power Transmission • Six - speed sequential motorsport gearbox • Electric paddle shift system • Limited slip differential • CFRP drive shaft • Sachs carbon - fibre clutch Electronics • BMW Motorsport in - house developed software functions for engine, gearbox and driver assistance • Steering wheel with 16 buttons and seven dials • Rear - view camera system with object recognition • High - performance headlights with OSRAM LED elements • Live telemetry system for vehicle monitoring Wheels / Tyres • BMW Aero rims: 12.5 x18 inch on the front axle, 13x18 inch on the rear axle • Michelin tyres: 30/68 R18 on the front axle, 31/71 R18 on the rear axle

The engine is mated with a seven speed automatic gearbox and the gears can also be changed manually with Brabus aluminium paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Mechanicals will see a big change in the Ciaz facelift with the brand new 1.5 litre M15 Petrol engine giving out 100bhp and 133nm of torque along with a 6 speed automatic gearbox thus ditching the old 4 speed auto on the current car.

The Endeavour AT will have a 5 speed automatic gearbox based on Ford's patent technology known as Transmission Control Module (TCM) that can automatically detect and quickly adjust to the changing engine speed and driving condition.

For example, an anti-lock braking system, traction control and an electronic throttle with «blip» function on gearbox down - changes make it much easier for drivers to get used to the GT3 R race car than the prior Cup S model, with the consequence that the new car is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver rather than purely experienced professionals.

Other driveline changes center on the seven - speed dual - clutch PDK gearbox, which was reworked with a new electronics package to make it more intuitive and to provide faster shifts.

Changes include unique instrument graphics, a leather - bound M Sport steering wheel (with integral paddles on models equipped with the dual - clutch automatic gearbox), sport seats in black leather with adjustable side bolsters, an aluminium foot rest and a centre console - mounted kneepad for the driver.

We'd avoid the Easytronic automatic gearbox, though — it's an automated manual, rather than a full automatic, so while it doesn't have a negative affect on fuel economy, it does make the car less enjoyable to drive, with slow and jerky changes.

It's easy to get a shift on, it changes direction well, the six - speed manual gearbox is slick and accurate and it's a real pleasure to drive.

That gearbox features Sport and Manual shift modes that slightly change the character of the vehicle's performance, but no paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Using the paddles behind the wheel engages manual mode, but the gearbox is still too keen to change ratios for you and the full manual setting is hidden in the settings on the display screen.

JaguarDrive ControlTM offers different modes that interact with the DSC system, engine and gearbox, to change the characteristics of engine mapping, transmission shifts and brake interventions depending on driving conditions and circumstances.

Blending the comfort of a Mercedes S - Class with the style of a Coupe the performance pedigree of Mercedes tuning arm, the all - new S 63 AMG Coupe is a tantalising proposition, It's design offers exclusivity and luxury to match a Bentley Continental GT with the promise of handling and performance to rival the flagship Porsche Panamera, and aims to be the ultimate luxury all - rounder, Despite getting the S - Class name, the new Coupe stands out enough from the limousine on which its based, Sharp creases down the sides, a long bonnet, sloping roof and a neat spoiler integrated into the boot lid do a great job of shrinking the S - Class Coupes large dimension.;;» «MEGA SPEC»»; Our example is finished in magnetite Black and trimmed with Black Nappa leather with white stitching and AMG badges, Walnut Veneer Wood Interior, The car comes with the 360 Camera, Distronic system, Active Park Assist, Lane Assist, Brake Assist Plus, Steering Assist, Blind spot Assist, Night view Assist, Head up display, Lane Change Warning, Burmeister Sound System, Memory Package, Dual Cup Holder, MB Connect, Dynamic Front Seats with Hot / Cold and Massage Seats, Electric Roller Blind, Active Body Control, Eco Start Stop, Dynamic LED Lights, Ambient Lighting, AMG 20» Spoked Wheels, Silver Brake Calipers, Adaptive Air Suspension, AMG Sports Package, Full MB Service History, Heated Seats, Keyless Go, Panoramic Glass Roof, Power Soft Close, Satellite Navigation, Memory Electric Seats, 14 Way Electric Adjustable Front Seats, Air Conditioning, Bluetooth Telephone, Central Locking, Climate Control, DAB Digital Radio, Heated Folding Mirrors, Massage Front Seats, Park Distance Control, Reversing Camera with Guidance Lines, 8 Speed Gearbox, AMG 3 - Spoke Sports Steering Wheel, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Multiple Airbags, Anti Glare Rear View Mirrors, CD Auto changer, Day Time Running Lights, Electric Remote Boot / Hatch / Door Release, Light Design Package, Push Button Start, 2 Former Keepers, Black.

On first appearances, the shifter looks like it will provide snappy gear changes; in reality, the gearbox is far more agricultural.

«We had to change the gearbox on the No. 3 Corvette, but both Oliver and Antonio put in solid qualifying efforts.

Added to which, the second - generation of the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG II) now also allowed the driver to change gear using paddles on the steering wheel.