Models with traditional
geared transmissions include the new 2017 Ford Escape, which uses a six - speed automatic.
Not exact matches
The
transmission, with its three automatic «shift» modes (
including a rain setting) and handlebar «
gear» buttons (a traditional foot lever is also present) works smoothly and unobtrusively.
The updates over and above the Rufus spec are focused on reliability and robustness for track duty and
include: oil,
transmission, and differential coolers; a Global MX - 5 Cup - spec
transmission with beefier third and fourth
gears and new case studs; Verus Engineering brake ducts; a Hard Dog rollbar; and Flyin» Miata's Wilwood Stage 2 Big Brake Kit and Fox Stage 2 suspension kit (improved spring rates, Fox Racing shocks, and FM - specific sway bars).
Elsewhere, the MKX's luxuriousness falls short,
including the window and power mirror switches and the buttons for the push - button
transmission gear selector.
The
transmission includes an «L» position that allows you to limit the range of
gears the
transmission will use, and steering - wheel paddle shifters let you select
gears within the range.
Updates to both the six - speed manual and eight - speed auto
include auto - blips on downshifts, while the latter
transmission can now switch down multiple
gears in one go.
The 7 - series» DSC
includes a huge amount of sub-functions,
including ABS (anti-lock brakes), ASC (stability control,
including a separate mode for stabilizing a trailer), CBC (cornering brake control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control, which recognizes panic situations and helps the driver to effect a full - braking panic stop with less pedal pressure), Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Drying (which applies the brakes slightly in wet conditions to keep the pads dry and thus ready for use), Brake Standby (which applies slight brake pressure in the event of a sudden lift from the gas, moving the brake pads up against the rotor for quicker response in a panic stop), Startoff Assistant (which prevents the 750i from rolling backwards down a hill as you start out), ACC Active Cruise Control (see below), and automatic brake hold (which holds the car at a stop even with the
transmission in
gear).
The
transmission is a ZF eight - speed automatic, custom tuned for the XJR and
including corner recognition technology, which senses when you're steering and holds its
gear for optimum exit speed.
Manual
transmission models have a fairly conventional control layout but the automatic versions have a neat party trick,
including an aircraft throttle - style low - mounted handbrake and dash - mounted
gear selection buttons, both of which clear space for the front seat to become a bench.
Manual
transmissions use a variety of fluids
including motor oil, automatic
transmission fluid or
transmission oil, sometimes referred to as heavyweight
gear oil.
Transmission / transaxle case and all internally lubricated parts including ring and pinion gears; oil pump, cover, gears, housing and vanes; torque converter; valve body (s); throttle valve; valve pack; governor, gear and cover; parking gear and pawl; roll pins; sprags; sprockets; chain; springs; stator and shaft; pressure regulator valve; pressure switches; solenoids; bands; automatic transmission / transaxle clutch, drums, pistons and steel plates; planetary and sun gears; servos and rings; blockers; synchronizer hubs and keys; bearings; bushings; supports and shafts; control rings; yoke; extension housing; speedometer drive gears; accumulators and rings; adjusters; all internal fasteners, nuts and bolts; shift cover and forks; separate bell housing; transfer case and all internal parts contained within the transfer case; seals
Transmission / transaxle case and all internally lubricated parts
including ring and pinion
gears; oil pump, cover,
gears, housing and vanes; torque converter; valve body (s); throttle valve; valve pack; governor,
gear and cover; parking
gear and pawl; roll pins; sprags; sprockets; chain; springs; stator and shaft; pressure regulator valve; pressure switches; solenoids; bands; automatic
transmission / transaxle clutch, drums, pistons and steel plates; planetary and sun gears; servos and rings; blockers; synchronizer hubs and keys; bearings; bushings; supports and shafts; control rings; yoke; extension housing; speedometer drive gears; accumulators and rings; adjusters; all internal fasteners, nuts and bolts; shift cover and forks; separate bell housing; transfer case and all internal parts contained within the transfer case; seals
transmission / transaxle clutch, drums, pistons and steel plates; planetary and sun
gears; servos and rings; blockers; synchronizer hubs and keys; bearings; bushings; supports and shafts; control rings; yoke; extension housing; speedometer drive
gears; accumulators and rings; adjusters; all internal fasteners, nuts and bolts; shift cover and forks; separate bell housing; transfer case and all internal parts contained within the transfer case; seals and gaskets.
Other minor complaints
included a
transmission that tended to shift out of first
gear too quickly, high - beam headlamps that didn't reach as far as we'd like, excessive wind noise from the rear side windows, and seat cushions that some behinds felt were too flat.
Engine is running at 2500 rpm, looking this up on the curve gives engine torque of 448 Nm (= 330 ft lbs)
Gear ratio (first
gear): 2.66 Differential ratio: 3.42
Transmission efficiency: 0.7 (guess) Wheel radius: 0.34 m (= 13.4 inch) Mass: 1500 kg (= 3300 lbs of weight)
including the driver.
# 165,007 YEAR: 2015 DRIVE SIDE: Right MILEAGE: 3820
TRANSMISSION: 6 - Speed Touchtronic 2 Automatic POWER: 540 bhp ENGINE SIZE: 6.0 litre V12 EXTERIOR COLOUR: Spectre Silver INTERIOR COLOUR: Obsidian Black ACCELERATION: 4.4 s (0 - 60 mph) MAX SPEED: 183 mph Standard Features • Adaptive Damping System (ADS) • Alarm and immobiliser • AMi II Infotainment System • Aston Martin Tracking by Cobra • Automatic headlights • Automatic wipers • Auxiliary audio input
including integrated Apple iPod ® connector • Bluetooth ® telephone preparation • Cruise control • Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags • Dynamic stability control (DSC) • Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) • Emergency brake assist (EBA) • Front and rear parking sensors • Full - grain leather interior • Glass switch
gear • Heated rear screen • LED rear lamps and side repeaters • Memory seats and exterior mirrors • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors • Remote - control central door locking and boot release • Satellite navigation system • Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators • Sports Exhaust • Traction Control (TC) • Trip computer • Tyre pressure monitoring • Ventilated, carbon ceramic disc brakes with ABS Option
Smooth and powerful 5 - litre SL with some AMG touches... Right - hand drive, UK - supplied car that has covered just 64,000 milesPresenting well in Nautical Blue with a Charcoal Leather interiorSupplied with its original Dealer Bookpack and Service BookWith a comprehensive history file
including receipts Exterior: 3/5, Interior: 3/5, Engine: 3/5,
Transmission: 3/5, Running
gear: 3/5, Electrics: 3/5, Vehicle history: 4/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1992-mercedes-benz-500-sl-32valve.
The new
transmission, with a die - cast aluminum housing, has seven forward
gears,
including three overdrive ratios, and a 5.6:1 ratio spread, and is described as «virtually dry wet clutches» by Tremec.
Driveline upgrades
include custom
transmission gear ratios, a Sachs clutch, and Quaife differentials.
# 99,950 YEAR: 2015 DRIVE SIDE: Right MILEAGE: 1900
TRANSMISSION: 6 - Speed Touchtronic 2 Automatic POWER: 510 bhp ENGINE SIZE: 6.0 litre V12 EXTERIOR COLOUR: AML Carbon Black INTERIOR COLOUR: Obsidian Black ACCELERATION: 4.6 s (0 - 60mph) MAX SPEED: 183 Standard Features • Adaptive Damping System (ADS) • Alarm and immobiliser • Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body • Auto - dimming rear view mirror • Automatic headlights • Automatic wipers • Auxilliary audio input
including integrated Apple iPod ® connector • Black window surround • Bluetooth ® telephone preparation • Carbon side strakes • Cruise control • Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags • Dynamic stability control (DSC) • Electrically adjustable heated front seats with side airbags • Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) • Emergency brake assist (EBA) • Exterior carbon pack • Front and rear parking sensors • Full - grain leather interior • Glass switch
gear • Heated rear screen • LED rear lamps and side repeaters • Memory seats and exterior mirrors • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors • Remote - control central door locking and boot release • Satellite navigation system • Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED si
The average car today comes with an automatic
transmission that
includes two pedals at your feet and a
gear selector that simply needs to be put into Drive in order to get the car moving.
Unlike previous GT3s, Porsche offers this one only with a dual - clutch
transmission that
includes lightweight
gears and shorter ratios; shifts happen in less than 0.10 second.
According to Automotive News, the U.S. NHTSA is still fielding complaints over over the
transmission's performance,
including rough shifts, lunging and unexpected
gear disengagements, in 2015 Chrysler 200 and 2014 - 2015 Jeep Cherokee models.
Very desirable factory wide - bodied»S» with good history... The looks of the Carrera 4 with the simplicity of two - wheel driveThe ubiquitous 285bhp, flat - six is as good as everComing from a private collection, so recently little usedSupplied with a large history file
including stamped maintenance book reflecting caring ownershipAll 993s are sought - after, particularly the»S» with its looks and sublime handlingCherished number plate will be retained by the vendor Exterior: 4/5, Interior: 4/5, Engine: 4/5,
Transmission: 4/5, Running
gear: 4/5, Electrics: 4/5, Vehicle history: 3/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1997-porsche-911-993-carrera-s-tiptronic.
of torque @ 4,400 rpm
Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 60R18 Price (base / as tested) $ 28,495 / $ 38,895 Destination charge $ 1,650 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 12.0 city, 8.6 highway Standard features (Limited) Voice - activated, in - dash GPS navigation system with seven - inch, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA, SMS text messaging capability, SiriusXM Traffic, 3.5 - mm auxiliary jack, two USB slots, harman / kardon 12 - speaker audio system
including subwoofer and 576 - watt amplifier, dual - zone automatic climate control, auto - dimming rear - view mirror with Homelink, foldable and heated body - colour mirrors, automatic on / off headlights with welcome lighting, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with integrated cruise control, power windows with auto up / down, four - way power - adjustable passenger seat, 10 - way power driver's seat with memory function, leather seat surfaces, HID headlights, heated rear seats and rear climate control vents, power tilting and sliding glass sunroof, windshield wiper de-icer, power rear liftgate with memory function, leather - wrapped steering wheel and
gear selector, rear / side vehicle detection system, side mirror integrated turn signals, auto - dimming side - view mirror with approach lighting, hill holder system with memory, rear - view camera
Options
include the availability of a seven - speed automatic
transmission — the first time there has been an auto option on the Roadster in Europe - while the standard six - speed manual comes with the bonus of Synchro Rev Control, the only manual
transmission in the world with automatic downshift rev matching for perfect racing
gear changes.
A raft of changes has been to the drivetrain,
including a new air filter, twin central exhausts, a TRD mechanical LSD, new clutch and flywheel, a short - shifter, and revised
gearing for the six - speed manual
transmission.
A «coasting» feature is
included in Green mode when the car has an automatic
transmission, and with that
transmission the Mini Convertible can reference navigation map data to adjust
gear selection and shift points based on that information.
The four - speed manual
transmission includes Hardy Spicer drive flanges, and has been modified with a straight - cut
gear set.
To truly take advantage of the added fuel economy, performance, and control that a manual
transmission offers, you need to have an understanding of how it works,
including the location of the
gear shifter and the different parts involved in the shifting process.
The 5 - speed manual
transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4 - speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now
included Honda's «Grade - Logic» shift program, which would prevent «
gear - hunting» by holding the current
gear while driving on a sloped incline.
The Corvette Stingray Z51 convertible, which is capable of accelerating from 0 - 60 mph in under four seconds,
includes high - performance
gear ratios,
transmission - cooling system, larger 19 - inch front and 20 - inch rear wheels and tires, larger slotted rotors and brake - cooling ducts, electronic limited - slip differential and differential cooling system, unique chassis tuning, and available Magnetic Ride Control active - handling system with Performance Traction Management.
It has an alloy block and cylinder heads for light weight and overall efficiency, and is coupled with a five - speed automatic
transmission, with SHIFTRONIC manual control, that
includes a fifth
gear for highway cruising.
Automatic models benefit from the latest generation AW F - 21 six speed
transmission, which has been extensively revised to improve its operational efficiency,
including gear train optimisation, advanced idle control, and the adoption of low viscosity
transmission fluid.
• Adapts the 4L60 or 700R4 automatic
transmission (non-electronic version) for use in early - model vehicles, with or without an engine management computer •
Includes instruction sheet, throttle valve spring for carbureted engines, a normally - closed fourth -
gear clutch switch and wiring connector for the torque converter
To complement this, the VR - 4 now
included a six - speed Getrag manual
transmission with more aggressive
gear ratios for faster acceleration.
The supercharged V6 may not be the old V8, but it makes fantastic noises of its own (
including that unmistakable blower whine) and it's coupled to a delightful clutch / manual
transmission that's a joy to shift at every
gear change.
Interior highlights
include push - button
transmission gear selection, responsibly - harvested poplar wood trim, prominent LCD screens and a «champagne perforation pattern» on the seat backs meant to look like bubbles rising from the bottom of a glass.
The five - speed automatic
transmission includes a sport mode and driver
gear selection, although we didn't find a huge difference in feel between the sport and drive modes.
The IS 350
includes paddle shifters on the wheel for the
transmission's manual mode, but it didn't take us long to just stop using them, as the car always seemed to have the right
gear for whatever driving situation we threw its way.
Variable car set - up using optional MINI Driving Modes with rotary switch at the base of the
gear or selector lever; standard setting MID mode, then SPORT and GREEN modes; GREEN mode in conjunction with Steptronic
transmission includes coasting with decoupled drivetrain.
There's also two - speed reduction, Snow mode and for sporting drivers,
included are paddle shifters letting the
transmission simulate multiple
gears.
Infineon Technologies is demonstrating a
transmission starter kit platform that provides the most precise control in the industry and
includes all key integrated circuit (IC) content for next - generation, wide
gear ratio automatic
transmissions.
Along with its brain - the valve control body - and about a zillion other parts,
including gears, a pump, bands and clutches, an automatic
transmission has a torque converter that connects and disconnects the power of the engine from the wheels so that you don't have to.
Transmission options
include a 5 speed
gear box and VW could also offer the 7 speed DSG on the diesel.
TorqShift
includes a tow / haul mode that automatically compensates for altitude, grade and load conditions, and delays
transmission upshifts to help reduce the frequency of
gear hunting.
This stunning pickup is powered by a 216ci Thriftmaster, 6 - cylinder engine backed by a floor - mounted 4 - speed manual
transmission with a granny
gear, complete heavy duty suspension
including overload springs, making it great for parades.
Available upgrades
include a 234 - horsepower V6, four - speed and five - speed automatic
transmissions with manual
gear select, leather seats, moonroof, Infinity AM / FM / 6CD / MP3 sound system, alloy wheels, steering wheel - mounted audio controls, automatic headlamps, trip computer, fog lights, heated front seats, eight - way power driver's seat, auto - dimming rearview mirror and automatic temperature control.
Other goodies
include a T - 56 Magnum XL Tremec 6 - speed
transmission, Prothane polyurethane motor mounts, a Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft with 3.73:1
gears, a Kevlar clutch, Ford Performance GT500 front control arms, and GT500 Brembo front brakes.
The Max Trailer Tow Package with the Heavy - Duty Payload Package
includes 3.73 rear
gears as well as a Class IV trailer hitch receiver, a 4 / 7 - pin wiring harness, an auxiliary
transmission cooler, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and a trailer brake controller.
Service work has been completed by Aston Martin Works
including an upgrade to the
transmission to the later S specification resulting in a crisper and more reliable
gear change.
Optional Features:
TRANSMISSION; six
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