Sentences with phrase «gearshift make»

The maximum level of 500 newton metres permits highly dynamic acceleration manoeuvres, and the forward thrust once again available after each gearshift makes for a linear speed increase typical of M vehicles.

Not exact matches

The gearshift is a fraction snaggy and the throttle has an annoying dead phase in its travel, which makes stop - start driving more tricky than it should be.

The gearshift is light and slick but I'd like just a bit more mechanical resistance to make you feel more involved.

The responsive engines might not be the last word in visceral thrills - and they don't punch like one of Honda's old VTEC units - but the raspy exhaust, responses unsullied by turbocharging, plus a fantastically snappy gearshift have the ability to make even a drive to the shops more fun than many other cars.

However, what the Porsche 911 GT3 RS gives away in horsepower and torque (493bhp @ 8250rpm and 339 lb ft @ 6250rpm), it makes up for with its rapid - fire PDK gearshifts and phenomenal rear - wheel traction off the line.

On the other hand, Eckert says «you need automatic transmissions or automatic gearshifts» to make fully autonomous cars viable, and «if you need to equip all cars with full automatics, this will be the last nail in the coffin of fully manual transmissions.»

As an alternative, you could make a mounting bracket for a push - to - make switch somewhere on the gearshift surround at the base of the gear lever in the cabin and wire the reverse lights to that.

It isn't the fastest sports car, nor the most sophisticated, but the combination of a roaring turbocharged engine, tactile gearshift and easily - accessible limits make almost any journey enjoyable.

It drives well, too, with good body control, well - weighted steering, and a smooth gearshift that helps you make the most of the modest but refined turbocharged four - cylinder engine.

Top down, we pull the gearshift lever into S mode, grab the steering - wheel - mounted paddles, and rip up and down through the gears, making the optional sport exhaust bark and howl, causing teenage onlookers to beckon for more.

If you aren't prepared to make the effort to get to know it then you should probably opt for the paddle - shift transmission in the first place, but the flip - side of that is if you're going to make the effort you should be rewarded with a great gearshift.

Pushing the Sport button didn't just make a half - hearted stab at taking some slack out of the gearshifts.

We'd do without this car's optional «sports shifter», which has succeeded only in making the manual gearshift feel uncomfortably heavy.

The plastic dashboard and the gearshift grip are made of a hard, cheap - looking plastic.

Made in the USA, these premium quality gearshift knobs are available in a wide range of styles and colors.

On detecting a more enthusiastic driving style, the transmission will automatically make the gearshifts more aggressive and move the shift - up point higher in the rev range.

Braking was well up to the task and the RC body felt unquestionably solid in all conditions, and although we couldn't feel much difference between the multi-plate clutch - operated torque vectoring (rear) differential settings on track, the four transmission modes made noticeable changes to the car's performance when not using the gearshift paddles on the road, where it was slow to downshift in Normal setting.

The Focus ST has a snappy gearshift and powerful brakes making it great fun on a twisting back road.

The steering is light, gearshifts are light and the monocoque construction makes a huge difference in the way the car behaves on road.

On tortuous Welsh roads, we're grateful for a steering setup that is light and quick — a Ferrari - ism to go along with huge gearshift paddles worthy of any supercar — and plays a good part in making this car feel far less substantial than it actually is.

But a gearshift selector made of buttons and toggles is awkward to use, and the infotainment system is definitely not my favourite.

The PRO was fitted with the six - speed manual (the standard transmission for both PRO and LUXE), and its vague gearshift and overly light clutch won't make it a crowd - pleaser.

The manufacturer has made use of premium Nappa leather upholstery for covering the seats, steering wheel and gearshift box that gives the cabin a classy look.

Piano black plastic surrounds the gearshift and door panel switches, while the dash, steering wheel, and infotainment controls are made from a low - sheen, soft touch material.

It makes the most of the engine's power and the gearshifts are fast yet very smooth and precise with minimal jerks.

BMW made some minor changes to its dashboard layout that have created some stowage trays (well, just one, actually) just above the gearshift lever, that can easily hold a phone and a wallet.

In 2004, the 996 GT3 - RSR was made available, with numerous improvements to the RS, including a sequential gearbox, which allows for faster gearshifts.

[112] It includes only 2 seats with rear roll bar, Grigio Competizione Opaco body colour, Abarth Corsa by Sabelt seats in black leather with Alcantara red inserts and a carbon fibre shell and seat base, black leather steering wheel 5 - speed «Abarth Competizione» gearshift paddles, instrument panel made by Jaeger, Abarth Blue & Me MAP satellite navigation unit with a telemetric function developed by Magneti Marelli, Abrath logo racing pedals, Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions, 17 - inch rims from Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, red Brembo brake calipers and hub cap, 1.4 Turbo T - Jet engine rated 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp), Abarth Competizione electromechanical transmission, Brembo 305 mm disc brakes with fixed four - piston caliper disc and special shock absorbers, Record Monza variable back - pressure «dual mode» exhaust.

The open - top racing steering wheel with gearshift paddles makes perfect vehicle control possible.

Both units feature Mitsubishi's Sportronic ® transmission technology that allows the driver to make quick manual gear changes by pushing forward or pulling back on the gearshift lever.

Typically VW, the rubbery gearshift won't be mistaken for a Honda unit, but it's teamed up with a smooth, linear clutch that made for easy gearchanging.

Transmission: Light, precise gearshifting coupled with easy clutch action make operation a breeze.

Also, the gearshift paddles are mounted too close to the steering wheel, which makes it easy to accidentally change to manual mode while wheel twirling.

As a result, fast gearshifts can be made to respond appropriately to sudden changes in the driving situation.

Gearshift paddles on the steering wheel are available as an option, enabling the driver to make manual gear selections with exceptional swiftness and the greatest of ease.

Shift paddles and a lower driver's seat would have made the Sprints even more complete (and we lament the lack of a Falcon Sprint Ute), but the budget extended only to Sprint - branded leather / suede seat trim, instrument gauges, scuff plates, gearshift surround and, for the XR8 manual, gearshift knob.

If I could make a suggestion: consider putting in black or dark steering wheels and gearshifts in your light leather interiors.

Triple - cone synchronizers for first, second and third gears and a double - cone synchronizer for fourth gear optimize the amount of strength required to make shifts and establish the right balance between a short, responsive stroke and pleasing feel to gearshift operation.

Indeed, Ferrari has made its Race mode more aggressive in every way, including the more thumping gearshifts it delivers.

Also improved is the gearshift, which still feels a little long in throw but shifts are neat and positive and an engine with a long spread of torque makes driving the Duster easy.

* Packages That Make Driving the Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition An Experience * LANE CHANGE ASSIST (LCA)- inc: a visual signal from the exterior mirrors, FRONT SEAT VENTILATION - inc: seat squabs and backrests in the front featuring three - stage ventilation and separate controls for left and right, 14 - WAY POWER SEATS - inc: memory for driver and front passenger seat settings, steering column and exterior mirror positions and settings for lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locking, instrument cluster and PCM on the key remote, Memory Package, Wheels w / Locks, Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch, Trip Computer, Transmission: 8 - Speed Tiptronic S Automatic - inc: auto start / stop function and gearshift controls on steering wheel, Transmission w / Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler, Towing w / Trailer Sway Control, Tires: P275 / 45R20, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks.

Less gearshifts are required to drive the vehicle in the city and hence it makes for a very convenient proposition.

That makes the steering perfectly weighted, gets rid of the bucking under light acceleration, and makes the gearshifts both smooth and fast.

Most EVs have a special «low» gear setting on the transmission selector that activates more - aggressive regeneration (like «B» on a Toyota Prius or «Low» on a Chevy Volt), but the 500e makes do only with Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive, available through buttons where the gearshift would be.