Both models will come with the 160bhp 1.4 - litre T - Jet engine as standard, and also sees the introduction of
the new optional automatic gearbox.
Not exact matches
On all models, a
new ZF six - speed manual transmission is standard; a Sequential Manual
Gearbox and a ZF six - speed
automatic are
optional.
Also
new was an
optional sequential manual
gearbox (SMG), a single - clutch automated manual that replaced the traditional
automatic transmission.
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New Daewoo out later this year, powered by 85bhp 1.5 - litre engine * Also likely to be offered are 1.2 - litre and 1.4 - litre petrol units * Four - speed
automatic gearbox to be available as
optional extra
As well as being the first model to adopt the
new turbocharged engine, the Carrera S also benefits from changes made to its
optional PDK seven - speed dual - clutch
automatic gearbox.
New turbocharged petrol and diesel engines come in under the bonnet, coupled to an updated
optional eight - speed
automatic gearbox, while extensive changes have been made to the 3 Series» suspension, cabin and equipment.
The Turbo Ultimate comes standard with a six - speed manual
gearbox, but this tester was equipped with the
optional seven - speed dual clutch
automatic, which is the most efficient version of the
new Veloster with EPA - rated fuel economy estimates of 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway **.
Technological highlights of the 2009 Targa include two
new engines, with direct fuel injection to improve both performance and fuel economy; the seamlessly - shifting PDK Porsche - Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or double - clutch
gearbox, replacing the
optional Tiptronic S
automatic transmission; and the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM), which takes the place of the former all - wheel drive system.
From launch in the UK next June, Porsche intends to offer three engines and the choice of either a standard manual or
optional seven speed dual clutch
gearbox — the latter of which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight - speed
automatic on the grounds that it provides the
new SUV with a more sporting feel, according to Woehler.
All engines are being offered with Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start - Stop function (also fitted in conjunction with the eight - speed
automatic gearbox), Optimum Shift Indicator, and the
new Proactive Driving Assistant to adjust the car's speed ahead of a change in speed limit, and the ECO PRO Route function, which can be selected via the
optional Navigation system Professional.
The software in the AWD (All Wheel Drive) system has been modified to allow the four - wheel drive variants (AWD is standard in the T6 and
optional with D5 with
automatic gearbox) of the
new V60 to exploit the sporty
new chassis to the limit.
Of course, this doesn't matter to us, as we only get Cooper models and above, but there's also the adoption of a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT) as the
optional gearbox on all variants of the MINI bar the Cooper SD (which, again, we don't get in Australia, save for in the Countryman range which isn't part of these updates as it's a
newer car), which retains its eight - speed torque - converter
automatic.
The biggest improvement however comes in the form of the
new optional 9 - speed
automatic gearbox which can be specified with a higher output version of the 1.6 - litre diesel engine delivering 160 PS and 350 Nm of torque (standard
gearbox option is a 6 - speed manual unit).
The now called SLC has also a
new 9 speed
automatic gearbox and an
optional adaptive sports suspension AMG Ride Control with Sport and Comfort modes.
Finally, the last big change for the Mustang is the
new optional 10 - speed
automatic gearbox.
Powered by a 6.2 - litre V8 engine with upwards of 625bhp and 635 lb ft of torque, this generation of Z06 comes with a
new removable roof, and an
optional eight - speed
automatic gearbox.
From launch in the UK next May, Porsche intends to offer three engines and a choice of either a standard six - speed manual or
optional seven - speed dual - clutch
automatic gearbox, which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight - speed
automatic on the grounds that it provides the
new SUV with a more sporting feel, says Woehler.