Sentences with phrase «more conventional gearbox»

The more conventional gearbox might be a tad less efficient, but it is far more normal and pleasing to drive.

Not exact matches

The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven ratios, but offering near - instant changes when driven a bit more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.

I felt more involved, mostly because of its clutch pedal and perfectly weighted six - speed manual gearbox, and the conventional mechanical LSD.

Nevermind that it weighs 1950 kg to the SL63's 1845 kg, that the V8 version uses the punchy MCT wet - clutch 7 - speed automatic gearbox and the 65 has to make do with the more conventional torque - converter 7G - Tronic... And don't mention that the SLS weighs 1620 kg and uses a dual - clutch transmission.

The Komfort trim level offers your choice of either a six - speed manual gearbox or a six - speed dual clutch automated manual, which functions similarly to a conventional automatic with quicker and more efficient shifting.

With a two - speed system, the higher gear allows the e-motor to operate at a lower and more efficient RPM at high driving speeds, using the same principles as a conventional gearbox with a combustion engine.

Compared to the likes of the Kia Niro - or more conventional Nissan Qashqai - the C - HR doesn't match up in terms of practicality or gearbox.

In addition to the premium hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) applications of its gearbox technology, Evolute Drives recognizes that there is a lot of interest in better and more efficient automated manual transmission (AMT) solutions for conventional powertrains particularly in developing markets such as India.

Unlike other automatic Mondeos, which have a more conventional dual - clutch automatic gearbox, the hybrid uses a CVT unit.

You can get it with either a Tremec manual gearbox or a more conventional slushbox, though both transmissions have six forward ratios.

With Edsel sales way below projections, Ford shifted gears in 1959 and offered the «Mile - O - Matic» transmission; this gearbox was shifted via a more conventional column shifter.