Sentences with phrase «mechanical bits»

It combines some of the best mechanical bits ever made with some of the best software ever written for a vehicle, resulting in a car that actually helps you have more fun.

It wears all - new sheet metal on the outside and features many familiar chassis and mechanical bits on the inside.

We've had an unusually volatile relationship with the M5 and its siblings (M6, M6 convertible, and M6 Gran Coupe, all of which share mechanical bits with this car).

Above 3,000 rpm it sounds awesome, but below that it sounds like a Nissan GT - Rwith lots of mechanical bits moving around, but not too pleasing to the ear.

What resulted was a long, lithe gullwing coupe packing the chassis and mechanical bits from the SLR race car.

Other noteworthy mechanical bits include a traditional hydraulic steering, torque vectoring chassis and Q4 all - wheel - drive.

Sharing mechanical bits with the Audi Q5, don't be surprised to see a supercharged 3.0 - liter V - 6 and hybrid among the powertrain choices, and a turbocharged 2.0 - liter I - 4 is a possibility for some markets.

As a 928 owner, you may not get the sort of universal respect that you would if you drove a 911, but at least parts supplies for mechanical bits are strong, even if prices are every bit as expensive as they are for more valuable P - cars.

Toyota Yaris $ 13,990 — $ 18,990 Despite its freshened exterior, the 2012 Yaris retains most of the same mechanical bits under its skin.

BOUNCING BOT A 3 - D — printed body made from a combination of rubbery and rigid plastics lets a jumping robot push off the ground while keeping mechanical bits secure.

The body, made from a rubbery - to - rigid gradient of plastic, helps the bot bounce high and stick its landings, while offering mechanical bits a supportive base, researchers report in the July 10 Science.

The competent mechanical bits remain the same, down to the Mercedes - derived suspension.

There's a unique aero duct for the ZL1's transmission cooler, and indeed there are no less than 11 special coolers for various mechanical bits in this car (notably the differential), a little reminder that heat is a potentially destructive byproduct of extreme power and speed.

Weight reduction is a big part of the 2016 BMW M4 GTS coupe's performance boost, as the car extensively uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials for both exterior body panels and mechanical bits like the driveshaft.

There's a certain cachet to the GMC brand, even if the Sierra rolls off the line in the same assembly plants as the Silverado, with similar mechanical bits.

It shares its platform and more than a few mechanical bits with the funkier Mini Cooper Countryman; the John Cooper Works All4 model comes closest to being the X1's fraternal twin, yet the X1 outsells the Countryman by better than 4:1.

Though there haven't been any published crash test results at time of writing, the Infiniti Q50 sedan that shares a lot of the core mechanical bits with the Q60 was awarded the full five stars in its most recent NHTSA crash test, so the array of safety gear on the Infiniti Q60 should mean business as usual in this regard.

The concept was built on the earlier 2004 Shelby Cobra Concept roadster platform, and used mechanical bits lifted from that car, including its suspension and a 6.4 - liter V10 good for 605 horsepower.

Tata is carrying over certain mechanical bits including the steering and suspension set - up, whereas the X104 will be riding on 17 - inch alloy wheels for a brawny appeal.

With mechanical bits based largely on the Ghibli sedan, the all - wheel drive Levante features a 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V6 tuned for either 345 or 424 horsepower, depending on which model you buy; both deliver the haunting Maserati exhaust note we've come to crave.

The E 63 S adds mostly mechanical bits, starting of course with its extra power, but also dynamic engine mounts, 20in alloy wheels and an electronically controlled limited slip rear differential instead of the E 63's mechanical version.

The Z06 does donate a goodly number of mechanical bits to the Grand Sport, including its 275 / 35ZR -18 front and 325 / 30ZR -19 rear Goodyear Eagle F1s.

With the exception of the washer fluid filler and the oil cap and dipstick, Lexus has hidden all of the sedan's mechanical bits from the driver.

Having no mechanical bits makes the Yoga Book supremely portable.

I'd be willing to bet that vegan marathoners don't have the save plaque buildup, but the mechanical bit is interesting.

Although the A-Spec treatment doesn't tweak any mechanical bits, it does dress up the TL's angular exterior.

The mechanical bits of the new Passat work just fine, so styling likely will mark the beginning of most discussions about the car.

Good news for Canadian Acura enthusiasts: The automaker recently revealed a new 2010 TL A-Spec model, which will be exclusively offered in Canada.Although the A-Spec treatment doesn't tweak any mechanical bits, it does dress up the TL's angular exterior.

So too are the mechanical bits beneath that menacing skin.

Just as the X6 derives from the X5, so the 2015 BMW X4 shares its mechanical bits with the X3.

If true, the more - capable 500 would likely share its mechanical bits with the slightly larger Fiat Panda.

Tip: if you take some pictures of the mechanical bits behind the wheels, we'll be able to point out the broken parts.

So much for the mechanical bits.

The thicker side glass, extra sound insulation and better isolation between the mechanical bits and the cabin equate to a two - decibel reduction in road noise.

The mechanical bits?

Outside, the XC60 is very much little brother to the XC90 — it shares the same Scalable Platform Architecture as well as many of the mechanical bits and those you touch inside.

Besides visual enhancements, new technology and mechanical bits and bobs are on the menu.

The convertible is also about 460 pounds heavier than its fixed - roof sibling thanks to the mechanical bits required for the power - folding top and the additional chassis stiffening required to compensate for the lack of a structural roof.

It's a fact of life that the most efficient use of space is a box so it's not surprising that Volkswagen's big selling Touran is a box with a sloping front in aid of aerodynamics to cover the mechanical bits.

While the mechanical bits and performance of the Mercedes - Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC will remain largely the same from 2015 to 2016, the new model gets a number of new options and an adjusted packaging structure.

Honda UK says the mechanical bits (powertrain, suspension and gearbox) on this ute are identical to the regular hatchback.

Discontinued in 2013 (in favor of the redesigned BMW 2 Series), the slick - handling BMW 128i actually borrowed its drivetrain and most of its mechanical bits from the BMW 328i of the same era.

The mechanical bits include the carbon fiber spoiler at the rear to improve the car's aerodynamic and 10 mm lowered suspension setup along with better springs and damper tuning.

In addition to styling, the Terra very likely takes most of its mechanical bits from the Navara, which in China comes only with a 2.5 L gasoline I - 4, mated either to a five - speed manual, six - speed manual, or seven - speed automatic.

It uses the same interior materials as its American counterparts and many of the mechanical bits as well.

So, if you want to know how all those mechanical bits and pieces work, and why they work, then Audi is ready to send you back to school.

Based on the BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible, Alpina laid its hands on just about every aspect of the stock car, with upgrades applied to the exterior styling, interior equipment, and of course, all those mechanical bits under the skin.