Sentences with phrase «lighting fast gear changes»
The 8 speed steptronic automatic with M - specific Servotronic and 3 - stage Drivelogic Transmission provides lighting fast gear changes, better performance and instantenous responses, where the torque converter automatic transmission links up seamlessly with the new higher - torque turbocharged engine.
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It's not fast, but the sensations of speed are heightened by the short gearing, and right at the point you're about to change up — around 6000rpm — the 1.6 becomes harder - edged, more focused, encouraging you to hold on for every last rev, to see the green light flash, giving you the go - ahead to grab another gear.
It starts off light and low geared and changes quite suddenly to faster and heavier.
The advantages of Sportshift II are many, it is significantly lighter package than previously — and lighter than similar DSC gearboxes used on competitors, it is 20 % faster in changing gear and with close ratios and thus allows the engine to operate in the optimum part of the tourque curve when accelerating hard.
It's quicker to change gear, the steering feels faster and more intuitive and the entire chassis perks up like it's 200 kg lighter.