The «Lamborghini Doppia Frizione» (LDF) 7 - speed dual - clutch
gearbox shifts at lightning speed.
The engine wound up quickly, and the automatic
gearbox shifted at just the right time.
Not exact matches
The enhanced soundtrack through the stereo speakers isn't especially pleasant nor natural, the
gearbox suddenly starts to betray itself with slower
shifts and strange moments where the revs hang
at a fixed rpm, and the sheer performance on offer feels slightly disappointing.
Stripped of air - con and stereo and fitted with PCCB brakes, a six - speed stick -
shift gearbox and the smaller, lighter battery, it comes in under 1300 kg (the 1M tips the scales
at 1570 kg).
The
gearbox, with its snappy, short - throw
shift, is a great partner for the sparkling six, and the brakes, while laughably grumbly (in finest M tradition) and a little over-servoed
at the top - end of the pedal travel, stand up well to fast road driving.
Other than
at - times jerky behavior from the seven - speed, paddle -
shift gearbox, the car delivers to you the full experience without ever feeling high - strung or intimidating.
Fitted with the six - speed manual
gearbox — which has a slightly notchy and rubbery
shift — it'll reach 62mph in five seconds, topping out
at a limited 155mph.
Shift paddles behind the steering wheel let the driver pick ratios in the dual - clutch
gearbox, while split - level transparent display panels position useful information
at a suitable distance from the driver.
It develops its 148bhp
at 6000rpm and 140 lb ft of torque
at 4500rpm, and is coupled to a close - ratio five - speed
gearbox with a short -
shift mechanism.
This time we expect Audi will switch to a dual - clutch automatic for snappy and fast
shifting, but spy shots of the TT RS coupe reveal a manual
gearbox may be offered as an option,
at least in Europe.
But don't only look
at the raw numbers — remember, the 3S needs two manual
shifts on its way to 60 mph, certainly losing time against a double - clutch automatic
gearbox.
The goal was to improve reliability and
shift speed and to reduce the weight of the
gearbox, which
at the time added some ninety pounds to the back of the car.
The five - speed overdrive
gearbox had longish
shift throws and could be notchy, but fifth gear (then kind of a new thing) also made for relaxed long - distance runs
at speed.
So much so you might naturally short -
shift through its seven - speed S - tronic
gearbox a little, when in fact the biggest fireworks — and the most sonorous noises — live north of 8000rpm,
at which point the RS5 is wonderful place to be, especially if the roof is folded away.
I found myself dreaming of a manual
gearbox, or
at least a paddle -
shifted double - clutch setup.
Featuring an all - new cockpit adjustable traction control system, JRi adjustable dampers, and a choice of three transmissions (including a new SADEV 6 - speed sequential race inspired
gearbox with paddle
shifters), each Ariel Atom 3S is hand built by TMI AutoTech
at their facility
at Virginia International Raceway.
The improvement in
shift quality is most apparent on part throttle loads
at lower speeds, where the updated
gearbox now engages taller ratios without the customary jerkiness of the old model.
All Panameras get the company's new eight - speed PDK dual - clutch automatic
gearbox, which is a rapid
shifter when you're going
at it hammer and tong, but is not quite as smooth as a ZF epicyclic around town.
The test car, provided by McInerney Ford, Orlando, was stickered
at $ 9,995, in return for which it provided such notable parts as a 108 - horsepower, electronically fuel - injected engine and a sharp -
shifting, five - speed manual
gearbox that moved the GT with dispatch.
SynchroRev Match revisited I'm a remarkably smooth
shifter without it, but the rev - matching
gearbox helped me to make perfectly blended and quick
shifts at speed.
Disappointingly, there's no automatic option for diesel engines
at present, so if you want a self -
shifting gearbox you'll have to stick with petrol power.
It's a fine
gearbox that
shifts gears almost seamlessly and
at the right time to take advantage of the engine's power.
In nearly all gearshifts, the transmission opens and closes only one clutch
at a time, even when
shifting down by more than one gear — a benefit so far provided only by a doubleclutch
gearbox.
Metallic Black, AA INSPECTED AND 3 MONTH AA WARRANTY, 1 owner, Last serviced on 20/09/2017
at 95,982 miles, 5 seats, This Car Has Only Had 1 Registered Owner and Has Been Used for Business Purposes, Bmw Main Dealer Service History, 12 Months Road Tax Is # 120, The Specification Includes: 19» Alloy Wheels, Audio and Visual Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Stop / Start Technology, Key-less Go, Full Black Leather Interior, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Digital Display, Satellite Navigation System, Cd / Dab Stereo System, Bluetooth, Sport / Sport + / Comfort / Eco pro Vehicle Dynamic Modes, Automatic / Tiptronic
Gearbox with Paddle
Shift And Much More.
Nissan has also been
at work refining the six - speed dual clutch automatic
gearbox to deliver smoother
shifts at slower speeds, while acoustic glass and extra sound deadening have also been added to keep things hushed
at higher speeds, improving its long distance cruising credentials.
Variant name: 330D M SPORT, Derivative: 3.0 330d M Sport Sport Auto (s / s) 4dr, Variant: 3.0 330d M Sport Sport Auto (s / s) 4dr Metallic Black, AA INSPECTED AND 3 MONTH AA WARRANTY, 1 owner, Last serviced on 20/09/2017
at 95,982 miles, 5 seats, This Car Has Only Had 1 Registered Owner and Has Been Used for Business Purposes, Bmw Main Dealer Service History, 12 Months Road Tax Is # 120, The Specification Includes: 19» Alloy Wheels, Audio and Visual Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Stop / Start Technology, Key-less Go, Full Black Leather Interior, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Digital Display, Satellite Navigation System, Cd / Dab Stereo System, Bluetooth, Sport / Sport + / Comfort / Eco pro Vehicle Dynamic Modes, Automatic / Tiptronic
Gearbox with Paddle
Shift And Much More.
Price # 60,235; 0 - 60mph 4.9 sec; Top speed 171mph; Economy 31.0 mpg (combined); Co2 213g / km; Kerb weight 1594 kg; Engine V6, supercharged, 2995cc; Installation Front, longitudinal, red; Power 375bhp
at 6500rpm; Torque 339 lb ft
at 3500 - 05000rpm;
Gearbox Eight - speed auto, paddle
shift
It's also genuinely hard to drive the SVR slowly because the quick -
shifting, ZF eight - speed
gearbox (the best torque converter - driven automatic transmission in the world) and the instant punch
at any point in the powerband, yanks you, without you realising, to seriously illegal speeds.
The Mini's six - speed manual
gearbox offers precise and crisp
shifts, and the suspension keeps things planted around corners while also providing enough absorption abilities for normal commutes —
at least to me.
Transmission choice consisted of the standard, slick -
shifting five - speed manual
gearbox or a two - speed «Hondamatic» that blunted any attempts
at peppy performance.
Drive continues to be sent to the rear wheels through a standard six - speed manual
gearbox with the latest in stop - start and brake energy recuperation, but all 435is
at the launch in Portugal had the optional eight - speed automatic with paddle
shifters — a combination likely to prove popular in the States.
Power is delivered through the company's «F1 SuperFast» automated manual transmission -
at the time, the quickest -
shifting gearbox Ferrari had ever made.
Yet,
at this price, the Audi Q3 is unusually devoid of quite a few features in its entry level guise, with gubbins like a powered tailgate, built - in navigation and even
gearbox paddle
shifters for the automatic transmission coming in as optional extras on the most basic «Premium» trim.
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
Whichever version you choose, power is sent to all four wheels through an eight - speed Tiptronic automatic
gearbox, and while that
shifts cleanly and smoothly, the engine can be a bit too noisy
at times.
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at 41,523 miles, 20» ALLOY WHEELS, L.E.D HEADLIGHTS, L.E.D DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AUDIO / VISUAL FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORS, STOP / START TECHNOLOGY, KEYLESS GO, FULL GREY LEATHER INTERIOR, FRONT POWER SEATS, 2 STAGE MEMORY SETTING FRONT SEATS, 3 STAGE HEATED FRONT SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, DIGITAL DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, POP UP DIGITAL DISPLAY, 360 DEGREES REVERSING CAMERA, SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, CD / DAB STEREO SYSTEM, BOSE PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROL, AUDI DRIVE SELECT, ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN, ELECTRIC POWER FOLD DOOR MIRRORS, ELECTRIC TAILGATE, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, AUTOMATIC / TIPTRONIC
GEARBOX WITH PADDLE
SHIFT.
At least the six - speed manual transmission is a joy to use, with tight
gearbox action and pedals perfectly placed for heel - and - toe
shifting, even with my dainty lady feet.
The
gearbox features a Sport mode that is activated with the press of a button and adjusts the
shift program to hold each gear a bit longer for increased engine responsiveness
at the expense of a bit of fuel economy.
It produces 563 bhp
at 5,250 rpm and 780 Nm of torque
at 1,500 rpm, and is paired to an 8 - speed automatic
gearbox with GPS - guided
shifting.
Transmission duties will be handled by a 5 - speed sequential
shift automatic
gearbox as standard, so yes there won't be a manual
gearbox on offer,
at least initially.
Our example puts that power to the rear wheels via an excellent eight - speed automatic transmission with paddle
shifters — as far as I can tell, the only
gearbox available
at this trim level.
The cogs
shift smoothly and the
gearbox intelligently selects the desired gear
at the right time, all the time.
Sport holds gears longer and quickens throttle response, while Manual allows you to
shift on your own with the paddle
shifters, although the
gearbox will upshift for you
at 6000 rpm, (about 800 rpm away from the redline).
Flis, meanwhile, is planning additional tests
at Roebling Road in the next 30 to 45 days to evaluate other new - for - 2014 components, including a six - speed
gearbox and paddle
shift systems.
Standard features include custom uprated engine cooling (and transmission cooling for cars with an automatic
gearbox), short throw
shifter, performance half shafts, 20 - inch forged wheels, a «Shelby by Brembo» braking system with six - piston calipers up front and four - piston calipers
at the back, as well as Ford Performance wheel studs, track handling pack and exhaust.
The three engines available
at launch will come as standard with an eight - speed automatic
gearbox with remote steering wheel - mounted paddle
shifters.
Variant name: SD4 PURE TECH, Derivative: 2.2 SD4 Pure Tech AWD 5dr, Variant: 2.2 SD4 Pure Tech AWD 5dr Metallic Bronze, AA INSPECTED PLUS 3 MONTHS AA WARRANTY, 1 owner, Last serviced on 19/03/2018
at 86,421 miles, 5 seats, This Car Has Only Had 1 Registered Owner and Has Been Used for Business Purposes, Land Rover Main Dealer Service History, 190 BHP, 12 Months Road Tax Is # 195, The Specification Includes: 18» Alloy Wheels, L.E.D Daytime Running Lights, Audio / Visual Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Stop / Start Technology, Key-less Go, Full Black Leather Interior, 3 Stage Heated Front Seats, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Touch Screen Digital Display, Satellite Navigation System, Cd / Dab Stereo System, Meridian Premium Sound System, Voice Control, Bluetooth, Panoramic Glass Roof with Electric Sun Blind, Adjustable Terrain Settings, Automatic
Gearbox with Paddle
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It's in part due to the contrast of the serene way you can tool about
at normal speeds, helped by the smooth and intuitive
shifts of the eight - speed automatic
gearbox, but you'd never tire of the explosive way it hurtles up the road when you want it to.
The quick -
shifting gearbox, which can be controlled via paddles, does add to the occasion if you choose to change gear yourself, but you're never left craving that next open stretch of road to fully open the throttle like you might be in a more focused machine — not least because the fuel gauge falls
at an alarming rate if you do.
The petrol engine on the other hand is available with a smooth
shifting CVT or a 6 - speed manual
gearbox and churns out 119 PS of power
at 6600 RPM.