Sentences with phrase «magnesium paddle»

Most buyers, though, will opt for the continuously variable automatic that comes with magnesium paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The direct - shift gearbox is computer - controlled with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel.

Two magnesium paddles allow an up or a down shift through the gears.

Optional magnesium paddle shifters enable manual control of the responsive transmission.

The transmission has a console - mounted shifter and magnesium paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The engine is mated to a choice of an electronically controlled 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive Sport (DS) mode, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters; or a responsive, lightweight close - ratio 6 - speed manual transmission on the G37 Convertible Sport 6MT.

The Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Evolution X and Lancer Ralliart are supplied with Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (abbreviated TC - SST, for «Twin Clutch Sport Shift Transmission» or «Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission») dual - clutch transmission, [77] controllable by steering wheel mounted magnesium paddle shifters.

* Twin Clutch SST models are fitted as standard with steering column - mounted lightweight magnesium paddle shifters that allow the driver to shift manually without taking his hand off the steering wheel.

Available genuine magnesium paddle shifters for the 5 - speed automatic transmission fall readily to hand and add control (G37 Coupe Journey with Sport Package only).

The transmission is a dual - clutch direct - shift computer - controlled automatic transmission with seven gear ratios, with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds, built by Ricardo of England rather than Borg - Warner, who designed the six speed DSG used in the mainstream Volkswagen Group marques.

I usually just manually shifted with the expensive - feeling magnesium paddles, for the best experience.»

There are gorgeous magnesium paddle shifters bolted to the steering wheel, but they're little more than showpieces.

There are also magnesium paddle shifters.

The Sportback Ralliart gets the quick - shifting six - speed Twin Clutch - Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC - SST) shared with the Lancer Evolution, as well as some nifty magnesium paddle shifters.

Itâ $ ™ s well finished cockpit has soft - touch materials, leather - accented magnesium paddle shifters, and a choice of softly - brushed aluminum or rosewood trim.

All - wheel drive is an option, and a Sport option package installs magnesium paddle shifters as well as a set of 21 - inch wheels with more aggressive tires.

The SE, XLS and GT also have standard magnesium paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Nissan also gives it seven shift points, programmed fixed ratios you can select using those big magnesium paddles.

While either transmission can be left in Drive and allowed to competently shift for itself, both feature magnesium paddles mounted on the car's multifunction steering wheel that can call up quick, positive cog changes on demand - rev - matched on downshifts - that further bolster its enthusiast appeal.

Power is routed by the same 7 - speed automatic transmission as the non-hybrid Q50 gets instead of a continuously variable transmission as found in the Lexus GS — and, it's manually operable by large magnesium paddle shifters.

There's also an optional SportShift transmission, which brings magnesium paddle shifters alongside the steering wheel to command quick upshifts or downshifts.

Inside, the N430 gets machined carbon sill plates, N430 seat logos, black magnesium paddle - shifts or carbon fiber gearshift surround, leather steering wheel with contrasting on - center stitch feature and unique seat trim patterns.

Power is put to the rear wheels through a 10 - speed automatic transmission, with magnesium paddles for manual shifting.

In Manual mode, you've got manual - style control with a nudge of the shift lever or a pull of the lightweight magnesium paddle shifters.

Electro - hydraulic controls are actuated via two steering column mounted magnesium paddles allowing the driver to shift up or down.

Both Q50 powertrains are matched with a 7 - speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and available steering column - mounted magnesium paddle shifters.

Optional magnesium paddle shifters are very responsive while a retuned throttle enhances drive feel.

The G37 Coupe engine is backed by a choice of an upgraded electronically controlled 5 - speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, DS mode and ASC (Adaptive Shift Control) that allows for quicker shifts in sporty driving situations and available genuine magnesium paddle shifters; or a newly revised, lightweight 6 - speed manual transmission.

The Limited Edition model is distinguished by solid magnesium paddle shifters, 19 - inch aluminum - alloy wheels, summer performance tires, Sport brakes, Sport - tuned steering gear, front fascia, side sills, Midnight Black grille, exclusive red leather - appointed interior, Climate - controlled front seats, driver's seat power lumbar support, unique maple accents with red tone, aluminum pedals and footrest.

The gearbox then redeems itself with damn - near imperceptible part - throttle shifts that happen within, oh, fourteen - billionths of a second of tugging on one of the steering - column - mounted magnesium paddles.

The Corvette team should hit up Cadillac for the magnesium paddles used in the ATS.

Our tester's base sticker was $ 34,100, but the car was loaded with some six thousand dollars in options, including a $ 2300 premium package (moonroof, stereo upgrade, iPod interface, seat memory, Bluetooth, etc.); a $ 1100 sport package (magnesium paddle shifters, 18 - inch alloy wheels, sport seats, special exterior trim); and a $ 2150 navigation package.

Lexus is one of the few carmakers left that offers models with a naturally aspirated V - 8, in this case a 5.0 - liter unit with 471 horsepower and 398 lb - ft of torque hooked up to a 10 - speed automatic with magnesium paddle shifters.

The contoured steering wheel is fitted with magnesium paddle shifters and there are aftermarket auxiliary switches mounted overhead for easy reach.

Inside there's a splash of Alcantara on the steering wheel, magnesium paddle shifters, GT8 - branded headrests and sill plates and a special GT8 colour palette.

Sport mode clearly enlivens the powertrain, and enthusiasts will delight in using the magnesium paddle shifters, listening to how the transmission matches revs on downshifts and aggressively burps the exhaust during upshifts.

Magnesium paddle shifters are mounted to the steering column.

The first impression with the automatic, in manual mode, comes from the magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel.

Inside, Raptor - specific details include special seats upholstered in technical suede with increased lateral support, blue stitching and leather accents, different steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifters and «on - center» marker, and more.

Solid magnesium paddle shifters are available for the 7 - speed automatic transmission (G37 Convertible with Sport Package only).

Shift through all seven seamlessly in automatic mode, or switch into manual with Downshift Rev Matching and use the available solid - magnesium paddle shifters for a more hands - on connection.