Sentences with phrase «manual gearbox works»

The 6 - speed manual gearbox works like magic, gear shifts are effortless and what makes the drive that much more enjoyable is the light clutch.

The petrol engine with the manual gearbox works well but buyers looking for greater convenience should seriously consider the well - executed new automatic.

Not exact matches

Within this archaic layout, which dates back to Ferdinand Porsche and thus almost to the Austro - Hungarian empire, the six - speed manual gearbox feels even older than the environment it works in.

The new, Getrag - developed, six - speed twin - clutch transmission — similar in function and layout to Volks - wagen's DSG gearbox, and the only trans - mission available on the MR (the GSR offers only a conventional five - speed manual)-- works well enough, being neither obtrusively rough nor drastically uninvolving.

The manual gearbox and clutch were easy to work; the transmission has short, positive throws, and the clutch travel and take - up are very natural.

The only fly in the punch bowl is the six - speed «sports ratio» manual gearbox, which can be a bit clunky and notchy, especially when worked hard on a racetrack.

Simply pulling away from rest allows you to enjoy the benefits wrought by the manual gearbox, responsive steering and improved ride; drive further and you'll also appreciate the extra stability.

Working with the seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox (sorry, no manual), the turbo V - 8 should produce a 0 - to -62-mph time of 4.4 seconds.

Being car enthusiasts, and since some of us remember when pickups were work trucks with three - on - the - tree manuals, we're drawn to that base Canyon with the six - speed stick, a gearbox available only with the 2.5 L four - cylinder engine, and any other configuration so long as it doesn't have the longer, 8 - foot box or four - wheel drive.

All the technical work was carried out by Abarth, including an electrically - operated manual Abarth Competizione gearbox (one of the biggest costs), a set of upgraded Brembo brake calipers with 305 mm discs, new Koni dampers and intriguing «variable back - pressure» exhaust system — which «improves engine performance and delivers an inspiring sound above 3000 rpm.»

Clearly as a rule a naturally aspirated car with a manual gearbox would be more exciting work than one without either of these features.

While the gearbox isn't a classic example of its type, it works perfectly well in this application and it's arguably more pleasant to use than the slightly obstinate manual in the Twingo GT, while the closer ratios lend a little more urgency to the Smart's acceleration.

Working as one unit, the direct - shift gearbox is two separate manual gearboxes and clutches enclosed in a unit.

The engine works well with the slick - shifting six - speed manual gearbox, too.

Among the more prominent options are an automatic transmission (unless you're one of the 500 to get a John Cooper Works GP, only available with a manual gearbox), the Mini Connected infotainment system with or without navigation, heated front seats, rain - sensing wipers, 10 - speaker harman / kardon premium audio, and Dynamic Traction Control system with electronic differential lock.

The gearbox had a natural solidity to it, sucking the shifter into place as the 6 - speed manual worked its way through the cogs.

So you're going to have to work to get it, which you can do via the medium of a seven - speed PDK dual - clutch gearbox or, wonderfully again, the biggest, baddest, shockingest and greatest news of all: the GT3 has again become available with a manual gearbox.

The four - cyl powerplant has TwinPower Turbo tech and churns out 231 hp (170 kW)- that's 39 hp (29 kW) more than the Cooper S Clubman - and can work together with either a manual six - speed gearbox or a Steptronic eight - speed automatic transmission.

Not only is it highly capable on all terrains, but the rugged diesel engine and manual gearbox combo feel engineered to work hard for many years to come.

There are so many variations of axles and gear ratios that both the manual and automatic gearboxes work well on or off highways, and we're enamored enough of 3 - pedal driving that we'd probably choose the manual.

Each engine is typically joined with a 6 - speed manual transmission on the Cooper and Cooper S. However, if you go with the Cooper S, you can choose a 6 - speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters instead; this gearbox is standard on the John Cooper Works trim.

Don't get us wrong, Mercedes has worked some magic on the calibration for both the engine and seven - speed automatic gearbox (don't bother with the six - speed manual), so it's all silky smooth.

As ever, the dual - clutch gearbox works well enough once you are up and going, though a lack of full manual over-ride can grate when exploring some of the curvier roads that should see the hunkered - down GT suspension tune come into its own.

It is much less mechanical and is also available with a manual gearbox, so you have to do all the work but the Defender never let's you down.

While this power curve, along with a mandatory 6 - speed manual gearbox, contributed significantly to the Civic Si's distinctive character, Honda made both the driver and the car work overtime in order to maximize acceleration.

Working together with the introduction of a new «launch control» system - only available with the manual gearbox - that means the HSV now manages a 4.9 - second 0 - 62mph time.

But for those who either fear manual gearboxes or who prefer that the machinery work for them, the Milano automatic offers a happy balance of sports - car performance and four - passenger luxury sedan.

With no roaring diesel engine and no manual gearbox requiring endless shifts to stay on the torque curve, the e-NV200 makes light work of heavy traffic.

Rowing through the manual gearbox is pleasant, with fairly crisp gear engagement, and the light clutch pedal is easy to work with.

All units are available with the excellent and popular dual - clutch semi-automatic gearbox, yet the manual transmission works well, too.

A viable option for city dwellers, horrifying on the interstate; it is powered by a 70 - horsepower 1.0 - liter three - cylinder working in conjunction with a five - speed manual gearbox.

The Legacy's five - speed manual gearbox (a four - speed automatic also is available) has a precise clutch, and its gear selection, typically notchy through second, works with an overall smoothness reminiscent of a Honda.

Diesels have enough low - end torque to take much of the «rowing» work out of a manual gearbox.

• 1932 Brookville Steel RPU body and custom fabricated box • Custom removable top for weather protection • From Ford Racing, the all - new 5.0 - liter Ti - VCT «Coyote» V - 8 engine from the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang — deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor • Custom vintage - style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coating

The Concept version MINI Paceman is fitted with a 1.6 - litre JCW turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine under its bonnet which generates 211 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque, which get put to work by a 6 - speed manual gearbox and the car's ALL4 AWD system.

Just like the petrol engines, the 1.6 - litre diesel is quiet and smooth on the move, but it works best with the manual gearbox rather than the seven - speed auto, as the manual adds a dose of much - needed fun.

- Latest generation of four - cylinder engines; most powerful petrol and diesel units in the MINI range; engine technology underpinned by the development expertise of the BMW Group / derived directly from motor sport; MINI John Cooper Works Coupé with 155 kW / 211 hp, MINI Cooper S Coupé with 135 kW / 184 hp, MINI Cooper Coupé with 90 kW / 122 hp, MINI Cooper SD Coupé with 105 kW / 143 hp; exceptional efficiency thanks to wide range of standard MINIMALISM technology; six - speed manual gearbox fitted as standard, six - speed automatic optional for MINI Cooper S Coupé, MINI Cooper Coupé and MINI Cooper SD Coupé.

Pros: computer systems such as bluetooth and cd, radio work really well, engine is very powerful, loads of torque throughout gears, the gearbox is really smooth, the best gearbox I've seen in a manual car.

Work the gearbox to ensure you are near the engine's sweet spot, however, and the little devil will put a smile on your face, especially when paired with the six - speed manual gearbox which has well - defined gates, a progressive and positive clutch and perfectly - spaced ratios.

BMW has also shortened the action of the six - speed manual gearbox, so although the eight - speed auto option works very well with this engine, it was good to give stick - shift a go.

The power - to - weight ratio of 123 willing horsepower driving a 2,500 - pound car yields a subcompact that feels quick, especially if you work the five - speed manual gearbox.

An extensive array of MINIMALISM technology — including Brake Energy Regeneration, and the Shift Point Display and Auto Start / Stop function for models with the manual gearbox — allows the engine to work extremely effectively and with impressive efficiency, especially when you consider the power it develops.

The TC - SST is essentially an automated manual gearbox with two three - speed manual trannies working in unison.

The market launch of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is complemented by another powertrain premiere, with the introduction of an optional six - speed automatic gearbox for John Cooper Works customers as an alternative to the standard six - speed manual.

Mechanical power comes from 1.4 litre, diesel engine working in alliance with a manual gearbox.