Sentences with phrase «gearchanges in»

The most significant update has been the adoption of a new 8 speed gearbox by ZF, the Touchtronic III which allows for gearchanges in as little as 130 m / s.

Full - throttle gearchanges in manual mode deliver a thump in the back, while in auto mode, the electronics ensure you're in the right gear whatever your situation.

Although, they're pretty slick gearchanges in the STi.

Our seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox already provides near - instantaneous shifts to the other models in the McLaren Super Series, but the 675LT's revised software strategy slashes response times to make gearchanges in half the time.

An extra-tall sixth gear aids the cause of highway fuel economy, and the six - speed automatic was mostly well behaved — Tingwall credited it with «some of the smoothest gearchanges in the mid-size segment» — with one exception.

Not exact matches

On the way we talk aesthetics (unique and vastly better in the flesh than photos), Vipers (great engine, terrible gearchange, tricky handling on the limit), Fighters (even better engine, miraculously improved gearchange, utterly trustworthy handling on the limit), car collector, publisher and evo friend Simon Draper (whose early - build car supplied many of the first driving impressions, including our first encounter with the Fighter in issue 078), and all that stems from an aerodynamics - first, aircraft techniques approach.

The sense of connection flows almost immediately, and there's a depth of character that's evolved over decades: the timbre and feel of the engine, the easy precision of the gearchange, the tactile rewards associated with build and finish and, even in this old - timer with a comparatively modest 300bhp, a deliciously broad powerband capable of delivering a generous tug from just 2000rpm that simply doesn't let up.

Sort of, except that the guy in the leading 918 kept pulling away while messieurs Kacher and Ruger were still debating brake points, turn - in points, and gearchange points.

All cars boast the usual Mini plus points, though: tactile controls, a slick gearchange and electric power steering that while unnatural in its firmness when you press the infamous Sport button, is better weighted than most rivals.

Likewise, in a Viper the gearchange can feel like trying to waggle a Victorian lamppost.

The new engine delivers more performance and driveability, thanks to a more even power spread, gearchanges are even quicker — albeit too violent in Corsa setting.

It features a «Sport» mode to sharpen gearchanges, and which will still work when the gearbox is left in «drive» — revving the engine out to its redline and changing down aggressively to keep it in the zone.

It's loaded with toys including a monitor in the centre of the dash that gives readouts for lateral forces, 0 - 60mph times, a gearchange warning and even a calibration display of the throttle pedal mapping.

Despite the tighter chassis, the XKR - S still rides remarkably comfortably and, although gearchanges snap through briskly from the steering wheel paddles, you can click it back into D and the Jag swooshes along in total calm.

So it was a No to all of the above, thanks, and out with paddleshift gearchanges, out with ceramic brakes, out with satnav, and in with good old consistent and progressive steel brakes, and in with a proper gearshift complete with a third pedal.

Not that gearchanging is really vital in a light car with a ton of torque.

Few cars in the evo car park could provide such satisfying spur - of - the - moment B - road blasts, the combination of a rev - happy naturally aspirated 2 - litre engine, sharp steering and gearchange, superb grip levels and a small, easy - to - place footprint made it the office weapon of choice for «just going out for a drive».

It was a Smart, and quite an early one, from when the semi-auto gearchange gaps could be measured in minutes.

Through sheer laziness I'd invariably start out in auto mode then switch to manual once I got annoyed with the ECU's gearchanging indecisiveness.

Acceleration can be sluggish in the heavier Wrangler Unlimited models, and when you factor in the automatic transmission's slow gearchanges, passing maneuvers often require a bit more planning.

Fuel economy is outstanding (I averaged about 25 mpg) but the DCT still exhibits some laggy takeup on light acceleration, and there was an occasional pause / clunk when I inadvertently confused the gearchange logic in low - speed traffic.

The F1 transmission also came in for some attention, Scuderia's used Ferrari's latest generation «Superfast» software that reduced gearchange time to just 60 milliseconds.

However, as a general rule, if you keep the standard adaptive dampers in their softest setting and select Efficient mode via the Drive Performance button - for tamer accelerator response and less aggressive gearchanges, etc - the M5 bumbles around in a more relaxed fashion than the always more aggressive - feeling Mercedes - AMG E63.

The car has an extra 20bhp, firmer and lower suspension, faster gearchanges and quicker steering, which all result in a more focused driver's car, however there's no escaping the fact the basics aren't quite what they were in previous models.

When the drivetrain is in Sport, the steering weight is heavier, the suspension firms up to an almost - unbearable - for - longer - than - five - minutes level and gearchanges are so sharp you might get whiplash.

Shifting is accomplished by a 5 - speed manual transmission, which by today's standards would appear outdated, however the ratios are very well spaced — 60 mph in top gear only requires 2500 rpm, and the 0 - 60 mph sprint requires only one gearchange, while most cars require two.

The EDC automatic gearbox is smoother when left to its own devices, but if you try to use the manual shift paddles on the steering wheel, the gearchanges can be quite hesitant — it lags behind the VW Group's seven - speed DSG automatic in this area.

The gearbox will even cut engine spark on up and downshifts for faster gearchanges — and then when the unburned fuel ignites in the exhaust system, it sounds mega.

With the launch of the model year 2007 (in September 2006) a major improvement was the substitution of the old 4 - speed automatic by a ZF 6 - speed automatic transmission that permitted very smooth gearchanges.

GT3 owners also get to enjoy shorter ratios (top speed in seventh gear), faster shift times (under 100 milliseconds) and a gearchange algorithm that mirrors the sequential units in Porsche Motorsports» race cars in PDK Sport mode.

On the road, Sport mode is ideal, because throttle response and gearchanges are a fraction less sharp than in Race, allowing smoother progress in situations where you can't hold the throttle down all the way for long.

They'll also love the lack of torque steer, rack rattle and steering kick, the well - placed pedals that are perfect for heel - toe gearchanges and the ability of the stability control to seamlessly quell low - gear wheelspin, which was easy to induce out of tight turns at the Norwell test track, even in third gear.

In behind the steering wheel are a profusion of stalks and paddles for indicators, wipers, cruise control and gearchange.

In addition, the automatic transmission can be slow to react when a quick downshift is needed or after the need has passed and the revs hang too long in that lower gear, though its gearchanges are at least smootIn addition, the automatic transmission can be slow to react when a quick downshift is needed or after the need has passed and the revs hang too long in that lower gear, though its gearchanges are at least smootin that lower gear, though its gearchanges are at least smooth.

But it's certainly smoother, and doesn't punch you in the back in the same way when you've selected the fastest gearchange map.

Gearchanges aren't as immediate as the ZF's, but overruns between changes help keep things smooth, and it's got a good ally in the 25i motor, which packs enough torque to keep the «box from working too much.

And since Hyundai hasn't bothered to fit the Tucson Eco with paddle shifters, drivers can't even take advantage of one of the best and most enjoyable qualities inherent in dual - clutch transmissions — their ability to snap off a quick and satisfying manual gearchange.

On test, the Vantage sprinted from 0 - 60mph in 4.2 seconds, not helped by a lack of traction compared with the Porsche — even though the E-Diff does its best — and slower gearchanges.

Nissan has added hill descent control to four - wheel drive models in addition to an enhanced version of D - Step Shift Logic to the standard Xtronic transmission — the software makes the CVT behave more like a conventional automatic transmission by adding a «gearchange» feel.

At about 5000 rpm our hand naturally moves to the shift lever in the ZL1, anticipating a gearchange.

The flipside is emissions under 100g / km (meaning tax perks in the UK) and you'll still enjoy a snappy gearchange and refreshingly fun handling.

Though it did feel a little lacking in the torque department at times (you really have to stay on top of your gearchanges for maximum velocity) there's very few negatives to report.