Sentences with phrase «improvement over the transmission»

While the new - for - 2016 dual - clutch automatic isn't all that smooth during low - speed parking maneuvers, it's a huge improvement over the transmission it replaces, and will give you better fuel economy than with the manual transmission.

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The three - speed «Super Turbine 400» automatic transmission, introduced in» 64, was a marked improvement over the old Dynaflow - based Turbine Drive.

Its seven - speed (S - Tronic) dual - clutch automatic is a huge improvement over the old sequential transmission, and the car is beautifully balanced through corners.

But with a turbo V - 6 replacing the eight, aluminum body and four extra gears in the transmission, it expects an improvement over the old truck's rather marginal 11/16/13 city / highway / combined mpg.

It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

The so - called 9G - Tronic transmission is very eager to upshift on the highway to keep fuel economy numbers high (Mercedes expects a 20 percent improvement over the GLK), but there's plenty of low - end torque in every gear to keep the GLC on the move.

According to Mini, the Cooper S Clubman ALL4 boasts a zero - to -60-mph time of 6.7 seconds with the manual transmission and 6.6 seconds with the automatic on its way to a top speed of 140 mph; that's a 0.3 - second improvement over the regular Cooper S Clubman for both transmissions.

Although Audi has not released fuel economy information, expect a big improvement over the outgoing 2013 A3 TDI hatch, which achieved up to 30/42 mpg (city / highway) with the dual - clutch transmission and front - wheel drive.

Over the last three or four years, VW has made big improvements in its manual transmissions.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

In 1983, Honda upgraded the automatic transmission to a four - speed, a major improvement over the earlier, three - speed transmission.

The transmission alone would have provide upward of 10 % improvement in fuel economy over today's conventional six - speed automatic transmissions.

The transmission alone will provide upward of 10 % improvement in fuel economy over today's conventional six - speed automatic transmissions.

It's a new - to - segment technology that's an improvement over today's automatic transmissions in terms of fuel economy while providing customers a more connected feel between the pedal and the vehicle's acceleration.

The LWR engine was engine was mated to GM's six - speed 6L45 automatic transmission and, over the combined ADR 81/02 test cycle, the Commodore Omega achieved fuel consumption of 11.8 L / 100 km — an improvement of 1.6 L / 100 km compared to its dual fuel LW2 predecessor.

It's a huge improvement over that disastrous SMG transmission with which BMW shackled us in the old M3.

Engine Size 5.9 l Mileage 20,000 miles Previous Owners 2 Bodystyle Coupe Seats 4 Transmission Manual Auto Clutch Exterior Colour Meteorite Silver Interior Trim Obsidian Black With just 1086 examples ever built over a 3 year production cycle, the Vanquish S featured a number of improvements over the standard Vanquish including an additional 60bhp, revised suspension and brakes and aerodynamic features.

In terms of fuel consumption, the combination of improved aerodynamics, more efficient powertrains, and the adoption of electric power steering yield a respectable 21/28 city / highway mpg score for manual transmission models, representing a sizable improvement over the previous model's somewhat dismal 19/25 rating.

This combination is only available in the 3500, and the 930 lb - ft of torque is a 30 lb - ft improvement over the 2017 model engine mated to the same transmission.

Critical Knowledge: All - new fourth model in the X6 lineupThe most powerful hybrid in the world, according to BMW20 - percent improvement in fuel economy over gasoline equivalentThree individual power units for a combined 480 horsepowerNickel - metal hydride (NiMH) battery packUnique 2 - mode transmission controls the electric motors7 - speed automatic transmissionStandard xDrive all - wheel - drive systemStandard 20 - inch aluminum

Introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, and the 7 - speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in considerable improvement in fuel economy and reduced emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a 7 % improvement in fuel efficiency and a 5 % improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 km / h / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

Technical progress is equally in evidence with the new eight - speed automatic transmission, which can claim an improvement of up to 11 per cent in fuel economy over its predecessor (6.5 liters / 43.4 mpg imp.

The graph above taken from Audi's technical write - up on the DSG (S - Tronic) system shows the improvement that DSG offers over a classic manual transmission.

The bodyshell itself sees the first automotive use of SHF (super high formability) high tensile steel, and sees a 23 % improvement in chassis torsional rigidity over the outgoing model for greater resistance to flex and vibrations and reduced transmission of noises into the cabin.

The 3 - speed was an improvement over the previous 2 - speed transmissions in the earlier years.Give us a call at 408-610-1000.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a seven percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a five percent improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 kph / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

emissions drop to 116 g / km, a 40 g / km improvement over the outgoing Optima fitted with a six - speed automatic transmission.

Design changes for 2007 cover mainly the tin and the interior, both of which are improvements over the last generation; otherwise, a new six - speed transmission is really the only significant mechanical change.

As a 1963 model, this car features many significant improvements over the earlier models, like four - wheel disc brakes, a ZF 5 - speed manual transmission, and highly desirable polished - alloy Borrani wire wheels.

The Z06 Quarter Panel Vents for Z51 models offer larger openings for increased airflow to the transmission oil cooler and differential cooler — an approximately 25 % improvement over the airflow of the Z51 at track speeds (based on Computation Fluid Dynamics analysis).

In a recent video, our friends at CJ Pony Parts explored what they feel are the «Top 5 Reasons to Buy» a 2018 Ford Mustang, citing features like the 10 - speed automatic transmission, the 12 - inch digital gauge cluster, and the GT's dual - injected 5.0 - liter Coyote V8, which now makes 460 peak horsepower — a 25 - horsepower improvement over the 2017 GT.

Through the magic of math and engineering, once the torque gets multiplied through the transmission, the transfer case and the axle, the final crawl ratio is 77.2:1 for the automatic transmission and 84.2:1 for the manual, a huge improvement over the last generation.

• 19 mpg city / 30 highway with six - speed automatic transmission, up from 16 mpg city / 24 highway on the 2010 model with automatic — a 25 percent improvement over 2010

When combined with a new 10 - speed automatic transmission, the 2018 F - 150 sees a 1 to 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing models.

Within this framework, I.F.C. is prioritizing investments in renewable energy around the world: it is tripling its renewable energy and energy efficiency investments over the next three years, supporting improvements in energy efficiency through financial intermediaries, and helping increase efficiencies in transmission and distribution.

Over a century's worth of subsidizing fossil energy sources — not to mention roads, vehicle development and manufacturing, and transmission / distribution infrastructure — have underwritten the steady development and improvement of conventional energy sources and embedded coal, oil, and natural gas as the favored national energy inputs.