To take advantage of the extended - rev characteristics of the engine, the 2007 911 GT3 features a revised six - speed manual transmission, with
lower gear ratios for 2nd through 6th, as well as shortened shift - lever throws.
The CVT also features a launch gear that «improves transmission efficiency in
lower gear ratios where belt efficiency is typically poor.»
The lower gear ratios improve acceleration and pulling power.
Compared to the last generation Civic Type R, its new six - speed manual transmission has
lower gear ratios to improves the car's acceleration and a new comprehensive aerodynamic package delivers improves high - speed stability.
Having a launch gear facilitates improved transmission efficiency in
lower gear ratios where belt efficiency is typically poor.
But it can handle steep off - road situations, thanks to
the lower gear ratios in four - wheel - drive mode.
The refined 2.0 - liter VTEC Turbo engine is obviously the main factor, with its peak output of 316 hp (320 PS) and maximum torque of 400 Nm (295 lb - ft) being put to good use by the six - speed manual transmission with new
lower gear ratios.
We were told originally that the T features
lower gear ratios, and this turns out to be the fitment of the same final drive ratio as used in the Carrera S model.
This whole assembly is now running at the same rate of 1:1
the lowest gear ratio of this transmission.
If you've ever driven any American vehicles from the dawn of time to nearly present day, shifting away from the dash
lowers the gear ratio, as in the standard PRNDL designation.
Both have low - range and driver aids like hill descent control and hill start assist, and while the Everest has a marginally lower first /
low gear ratio (1:15.6 v 1:14.1), the Prado actually feels more settled in this gear on steep descents, requiring less braking input.
The Pro-4X takes the features of the SV and adds off - road capabilities, such as electric locking rear differential, Rancho shock absorbers,
lower gear ratio, two additional skid plates, fog lights, bed lockbox, upgraded interior trim and white gauges in the dash.
The basic powertrain setup will not change with the drifting car with the exception of a locking differential and possibly
a lower gear ratio.
This results in a slower and more brutal downshift, as the engine needs to rev up much more to reach the next
lower gear ratio.
The compact and efficient electro - hydraulically controlled planetary gearbox is tuned to provide very short
low gear ratios and longer high gears.
I've got the Max Tow package which came with a slightly
lower gear ratio, but with a 6 Speed transmission, it still has a nice power band through the upper gears.
This not only puts the engine on - cam,
the lower gear ratio effectively multiplies torque far more than just dropping one ratio.
The increased durability and reliability of the Honda BF250 stems from a redesigned gear case and
a low gear ratio; an optional large dia...
In practice, the low torque number limits theatrics off the line, while
the low gearing ratios of the six - speed manual make the horsepower, which peaks at 6,400 rpm, more generally available, as high engine speeds are easily achieved.
The vehicle features a twin - speed transfer case providing a choice of high and
low gear ratios and the same 850 mm wading depth as other models in the Range Rover Sport line - up.
By pulling on the left downshift paddle twice in rapid succession, the transmission will drop directly to the chosen
lower gear ratio.
Drop your tyre pressure, and select low - range and
a low gear ratio (we recommend first or second depending on the severity of the grade).
A numerically
lower gear ratio and an eight - speed automatic would do wonders for the Tundra's fuel economy.
Additionally, the 12 - V DC motor (an EC motor is optionally available) is cooled to such a degree that motor load can be stepped up with the advantages of
a lower gear ratio between motor and actuator shaft and a higher actuating torque.
The lower the gearing ratio, the less risk there is.
Not exact matches
Corporate
gearing ratios remain conservative by historical standards and debt servicing costs remain
low, reflecting the relatively
low level of interest rates.
Despite this, corporate
gearing ratios remain
low by historical standards.
Corporate
gearing ratios remain conservative, which together with
low interest rates, has meant that interest payments by firms have remained at relatively
low levels.
Even if we judge that the incidence of this extreme reaction will still be relatively
low, are there other forms of behaviour which are likely to have changed as a result of the higher debt - servicing
ratio and higher
gearing among indebted households?
Another awesome
low - profile reel, the KastKing Royale Baitcasting Reel has a high speed
gear ratio.
More
gears allow for a wider
gear ratio coverage (higher first - and second -
gear ratios) and greater torque multiplication in
lower gears.
Naturally it wants to climb up to the highest
ratio as soon as possible in order to meet its faux emission targets, but the combination of its speed and willingness to change
gear on its own accord with a sharp immediacy, combined with the V10's traction and
low - end grunt means it's rare for you to have to step in and flick a paddle to find the right
gear.
The additional
gears, coupled with a slightly
lower axle
ratio, improve fuel economy from the ’14 C7 six - speed automatic's 16/28 mpg by 1 mpg highway, to an EPA - rated 16/29 mpg.
The ring
gear is again fixed for a
low overall drive
ratio between the motor and the half shafts powering the Volt's front wheels.
The
ratios of the 5 - speed manual transmission's
lower gears are relatively tall, making for a leisurely launch.
If you have a diff splitting the power front / rear and different diff (
gear)
ratios ether end then you'll have more torque at the end with the
lower diff
ratio, more torque means more power is delivered to that site.
«
Low» mode showcases more aggressive shift logic for the eight - speed automatic transmission, which has better clutches, hangs onto
gears longer, and changes
ratios quicker than the standard transmission.
Rather like the chassis tweaks it's difficult to identify the ST200's shorter
gear ratios in terms of straight - line acceleration — you'd need to drive it back - to - back with an ST — and there are actually occasions where the shorter
gearing forces you to shift up between corners rather than being able to hold the
lower gear.
Adding a sixth
gear would allow for sprightlier sprints by closing up some of the
lower ratios.
The gearbox has been switched into a transaxle arrangement at the rear axle to cope with the extra muscle, the first
gear ratio is higher while seventh
gear and final drive
ratios are
lower.
Move over to the SKYACTIV - X plot and we see that the engine is so economical throughout the range, that the
gear ratios can be
lowered.
The PTU can switch between the two
gears in about a tenth of a second, and it chooses its
gear ratio solely base on what the rear transmission is doing: in first and second
gears, the PTU is in its
low range.
The wide -
ratio box helps give the machine its breadth of capability, from a super-
low crawl
ratio of 2.93:1 in
low range, first
gear, to blasting down the highway to an electronically limited top speed of 149 mph in ninth.
Gearing is long and feels longer, because «triples» always sound as if they're revving less than they really are, so you tend to hang on to
lower ratios and conserve momentum, finally reaching fifth for a relaxed motorway cruise.
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lower valence Unique mesh grille inserts Variable
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This state - of - the - art unit has optimized
gear ratios to maintain
low engine rpm during high - speed driving, which maximizes fuel economy and minimizes cabin noise.
A wide
ratio spread gives you the power you need from launch to overdrive with quick take - off capabilities in first
gear and
lower engine speeds for enhanced efficiency in higher
gears.
7th and 8th
gear have a long
ratio, which helps to keep engine revs
low even at high road speeds — for efficient and comfortable driving over long distances.
In
low gears the
gear ratio is high, so you get lots of torque but no so much speed.
Low Range usually has at least a 2 - 1
gear - reduction
ratio, making slow - speed maneuvers and / or pulling tree stumps out of the ground much easier.