Sentences with phrase «increased braking response»

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The good news is that disabling both brakes at the same time often increases the response rate by a substantial amount.

Towards the end of my time with our M3 I drove another with a manual gearbox and steel brakes and preferred both, the former for its increased sense of involvement and the latter for their more predictable, consistent light - pressure responses.

Ford says the limited - edition XR6 Sprint (just 550 examples are to roll out of the company's Campbellfield plant) was engineered to be sportier than the regular XR6 Turbo in terms of ride quality with improved balance, sharper steering responses involving less understeer, increased grip and better stopping via a Brembo brake package — all helped along with asymmetric (245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear) Pirelli P Zero tyres.

In Sport mode, the engine throttle response increases, the Xtronic transmission programming changes for more aggressive shifting under braking and gear holding, the steering weight increases and the Active Sound Enhancement system further amplifies the engine note in the cabin.

Advance Brake Assist: If inadequate force is applied to brakes in response to signal from Full - speed Forward Collision Warning - Plus, Advance Brake Assist increases brake force automatically

8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)

Heated Seats, 19» Front 20» Rear Gloss Black alloy wheels, Switchable sport mode with sharper throttle response and increased RPM limit, Cross drilled brake discs.

Also used for the first time on a Nissan vehicle is a new Active Understeer Control system, which utilizes intelligent control logic and high - response brake actuators to brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw - moment.

In some cases, they increase braking power or adjust steering response to make the driver's input more effective.

Multiple driver - selectable dynamic modes — GT, Sport and Sport Plus — progressively intensify the response of the engine, 8 - speed automatic ZF transmission together with the new electric power steering and Torque Vectoring by braking while increasing the firmness of the adaptive damping for a greater sense of agility.

High caliper stiffness facilitates firm pedal feel and linear response with increasing demand for braking effort.

The Vue's other hybrid - centric gauge is its charge / assist meter, which lets the driver know when the car's hybrid system is being either charged (by regenerative braking or deceleration), or discharged in response to increased engine load - demand.

Normal pressure exerted on the pedal produces a gradual and even braking effect, while more energetic pressure (as in sports driving) yields a keener braking response, delivering at a specific instant a distinct increase in braking power.

The AUC system utilizes intelligent control logic and high - response brake actuators to lightly brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw - moment.

2016 Maxima debuts Sport and Normal drive modes, where in Sport mode, engine throttle response is enhanced, the transmission programming adapts to more aggressive shifting under braking and gear holding, steering weight increases, and Active Sound Enhancement amplifies the engine noise in the cabin.

This system also increases throttle response, pulling power and engine braking, helping you tow with confidence.

Agile Handling Assist uses the vehicle's brakes selectively to improve initial turning response, increase overall cornering ability, and advance driver confidence.

• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.