Sentences with phrase «gearshifts in»

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

It's a shame this one is not available with clutch pedal, but we're proud that the solenoids and clutch mechatronics used to actuate gearshifts in the 7 - speed AMG SpeedShift DCT are TREMEC designs.

An even sportier alternative to the standard STEPTRONIC Sport setting, this 6 - speed transmission offers crisper gearshifts in manual mode, and paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Defined ignition adjustments also provide faster gearshifts in the other modes.

The way it audibly snarls between gearshifts in Sport mode adds a little machismo too.

The importance of thinking as well as driving: steering, braking and gearshifting in isolation and more importantly, as a combined process

The 6.5 - litre V12 engine gets stop / start and there's a tweak of the transmission software to allow slightly softer gearshifts — the first Aventadors had a rib - cracking gearshift in the hardcore Corsa setting — the update promises to smooth the shift.

Releasing the clutch pedal with the gearshift in place will reengage the transmission / trans axle

• The gearshift in the earliest cars was rather dull - witted, but there were a number of software upgrades to improve its responsiveness, so try to confirm these were done.

In the past when you put the gearshift in «D'» (drive), the doors would lock.

Even with the input shaft spinning at up to 11,400 rpm, GKN's software control of the eMotor and the synchro - actuation achieves a smooth gearshift in all conditions.

The influence of Mercedes» saloons can be seen on the dashboard and centre console, most notably on the multi-function steering wheel, which features touch - sensitive controls for the infotainment system, an electric handbrake and the gear selector stalk mounted on the steering column, as opposed to the more traditional gearshift in the centre console.

Not exact matches

In Dynamic, the black box suppresses automatic gearshifts through fast corners and down steepish descents, which can be a nuisance in certain conditionIn Dynamic, the black box suppresses automatic gearshifts through fast corners and down steepish descents, which can be a nuisance in certain conditionin certain conditions.

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.

You can option a PDK gearbox but I wouldn't; the gearshift is the best you'll find in any modern Porsche.

«The steering, which initially feels artificially heavy, soon feels natural, and is partnered by a precise gearshift that is feelsome in a way only a lever stuck directly into the» box can be.

The gearshifts from the PDK «box are also lighting fast when you are in full Sport Plus mode and the claimed 0 - 62mph time of 5.2 seconds seems eminently achievable.

However, with a little time you appreciate the 997's more detailed commentary through the steering wheel, the slickness and precision of its gearshift and the fact you don't need to try so hard to feel like you're in control.

The other instantly enjoyable facet in the car is the gearshift: it has a noticeably bulkier feeling, reflective of the increased strength in the internals, but that's no bad thing and it's a pleasingly positive action.

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.

Audi's configurable driving modes include a Dynamic setting that tempers some of the accelerator lag, while a Sport mode on the gearshift dials back the upshift tendency to keep you in lower gears more often.

The big, chrome gearshift needs just a nudge in the right direction and it clicks right into gear.

There is a nit to pick, though: It looks great, but the trim by the gearshift reflected a nasty glare into my eye in direct sunlight — and under every passing streetlight at night.

I'm not sure whether it's my memory playing tricks or whether this T5 «box is a happy combination of tolerances, but the gearshift feels lighter and easier to use than in any previous TVR; once you have just a modest amount of warmth in the engine and transmission, the Sagaris is easy to drive around town.

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.

It has a series of pushbuttons in place of the front - wheel - drive car's conventional gearshift and will be a standalone option rather than a separate trim level.

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.»

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbocharged 6 - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 20 - inch alloy R Design wheels Hill decent control Dynamic stability traction control Tire - pressure monitoring system Tilt / telescoping steering column 40/20/40 split folding rear seats Heated outside mirrors Auto - dimming rearview mirror Keyless push - button ignition High - performance audio system with 8 speakers In - dash single CD player with WMA / MP3 capability HD radio USB / Auxiliary audio inputs Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity R - Design elements: 20 - inch wheels, sports chassis, chrome tailpipes, chrome skid plate, color - matched lower body moldings, blue instrument cluster, silk - metal grille, sport leather seats, aluminum pedals, aluminum center stack, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob

(Those inserts are hard plastic in the L.) In addition to that, SE models add cruise control — a stand - alone option on the LE — sport seats with more bolstering and different fabric, and a leather - wrapped steering wheel and gearshifin the L.) In addition to that, SE models add cruise control — a stand - alone option on the LE — sport seats with more bolstering and different fabric, and a leather - wrapped steering wheel and gearshifIn addition to that, SE models add cruise control — a stand - alone option on the LE — sport seats with more bolstering and different fabric, and a leather - wrapped steering wheel and gearshift.

It's a heavy bus, but the steering is spot on, communicative and not over-light; the ceramic brakes are perfectly weighted and reel in the car's 1700 kg with ease; and while the clutch is a little woolly and the gearshift notchy, changing cogs feels positive.

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.

The gearshift now sits in the center stack and doesn't look like an afterthought; to my eyes, it's the best use of this gearshift so far.

The clutch is beautifully weighted and the gearshift — finessed to Singer - spec — is by far the best I've ever experienced in any 911.

Other technology includes switchable modes for damping, engine map, gearshift and also steering — with the new electric power assistance system coming in three different strengths.

The only concession to such modern automation gadgetry is the navigation system in the Spider Abarth and the rotary knob that controls infotainment screens in both, poorly located too close to the gearshift.

With the manual, you tend to let the road unravel with fewer gearshifts and get to feel the engine's clean, insistent mid-range and then marvel in a mix of awe and fear as it climbs and climbs toward peak power and the crazy 8,800 - rpm limiter.

(Those inserts are hard plastic in the L.) On top of that, SE models add cruise control — a stand - alone option on the LE — sport seats with more bolstering and different fabric, and that leather - wrapped steering wheel and gearshift.

Adjust the dampers to their firmest setting, start using the stalk - like gearshift paddles (same as on a Gallardo) and adjust your driving style to slow in, fast out, using the massive torque and four - wheel - drive traction to rocket out of turns.

Tacking through the first few corners, the relative softness of the C63 compared with the Porsche and BMW in particular is there in the steering, the gearshifts and the seat - of - pants feedback.

In the basic Strada mode the car is very well mannered around town with a subdued exhaust note, a reasonably pliant ride, light steering and a refined gearshift strategy while the cabin remains calm and quiet enough at speed with the roof down for the driver and passenger to hold a conversation.

The modern McLaren V8 (smaller, turbocharged, significantly more advanced) disguises most of this combustion activity (not in the 675LT, though, which delivers a satisfying rifle - shot during the gearshift when Sport mode is selected).

The gearshift on our fairly box - fresh car is somewhat tight, as though some nylon bushes need to wear in, but the steering instantly feels engaging with no slack at all around the straight - ahead position.

Perhaps too generous in the case of reverse, which is so far to the left that the gearshift pins my leg against the rim of the steering wheel.

This is to be expected, given their differences in output, but it's a pity the 2's gearshift isn't infused with more of the roadster's snap — the old 2's gearbox was much more tactile.

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.

And, in this e-gear car (as they all are here, like 90 per cent of customer cars) there's a new «Corsa» button, which activates the fastest gearshifts and the standing - back - with - arms-folded ESP mode.

There is one area in which the HR - V excels though — its gearshift.

You sit very upright as you blat along, big multi-tasking dial in front of you, fat - rimmed wheel in your hands, gearshift poking conveniently from the dashboard.

Fortunately for those of us who like to get our arms, hands, feet, heels and toes working in harmony, you can only have the 1M with a manual gearshift.

Considering it has to pull some gargantuan gearing, the engine does a decent job, but when third gear will take you to three figures, any thoughts of scratching down your favourite road in a flurry of gearshifts are snuffed out in favour of staying in third or fourth and flexing the Ibiza's strong mid-range muscle.