Sentences with phrase «of a manual gearbox»

Because the automatic is solid and precise, the lack of a manual gearbox isn't much of a loss.

The coupe is expected with an addition of a manual gearbox as well.

This type of drive technology offers the comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission, with the fuel efficiency and sporty feel of a manual gearbox.

Buyers will be able to pick automatic instead of a manual gearbox.

I found myself dreaming of a manual gearbox, or at least a paddle - shifted double - clutch setup.

Today, the draw of a manual gearbox and well weighted steering, two features that are becoming harder to find in modern day sports cars, round off a desirable package.

It gives 8 percent better fuel economy than is possible with a conventional four - speed automatic, and it is considerably smaller, about the size of a manual gearbox.

Additionally, the 7 - speed dual clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters allows maximum efficiency while still providing the feel of a manual gearbox.

The car features a Ford's power shift transmission, which is a six - speed transmission combined with aspects of a manual gearbox with a fully automatic transmission.

Closer to home, the same AMG handling pack is available with the 250 CDI diesel engine, which offers near - identical power and the option of a manual gearbox.

Every ILX compact sport sedan comes standard equipped with a potent engine producing up to 201 horsepower that is connected to a slick, 8 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) that provides the efficiency and performance of a manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic.

The flick - shift, robotized transmission combines the performance and fuel economy of a manual gearbox with the user - friendliness of an automatic transmission.

The seven - speed S tronic ® dual - clutch automatic transmission combines the sporty characteristics of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic for an ultra-quick shifting experience.

The CVT can also mimic the effects of a manual gearbox in manual mode, by simulating a 7 - speed manual using steering - mounted shift paddles.

It's the first application of a manual gearbox to the 991 - generation GT3 / GT3 RS engine.

I am a fan of the manual gearbox, especially in situations where downshifting becomes necessary for passing, but I realize that the six - speed dual - clutch transmission probably comes into its own on the highway.

The latter benefits from the choice of a manual gearbox as well as an automatic; it's also much lighter than its porky stablemate.

But absence of a manual gearbox option is the only thing that keeps the Alfa Romeo 4C from achieving tactile purity; the only deficit that keeps the car from achieving un-isolated sports car perfection.

It's a sign of the times when you're surprised to find a gearlever protruding from the transmission tunnel of a newly introduced car, but when you nail the perfect redline upshift or execute a sweet series of heel - and - toe downshifts - accompanied by an approving gargle from the V8's twin exhausts — the simple, enduring pleasures of a manual gearbox are made abundantly clear.

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And what of the manual gearbox?

Crucially, it will mark the return of the manual gearbox to the 911 GT range for the first time since the demise of the 997 generation in 2011.

Probably the most controversial ditching of the manual gearbox this year occurred at Porsche, whose new 911 GT3 (and Turbo) went exclusively PDK (the firm's own dual - clutch automatic), having been one of the last bastions of old - school driver appeal in its three previous iterations.

Plus, it's remarkably characterful, and we doubt any owner will mourn the lack of a manual gearbox when they see how perfectly the DCT suits the car.

A preselector or self - changing [1] gearbox is a type of manual gearbox (US: transmission) used on a variety of vehicles, most commonly in the 1930s.

It's great for fuel economy, but doesn't deliver the thrills of a manual gearbox or even a shiftable conventional automatic.

The coaxial «Manual» button controls use of manual gearbox functions.

They «are open to the craziest of ideas», including the fitting of a manual gearbox with power to be sent to the rear, or even the fitting of other tweaks that would make it a real standout model, even than the company «s Nissan GT - R.

Ford's PowerShift six - speed automatic transmission combines the efficiency and driving dynamics of a manual gearbox with the convenience of a conventional automatic transmission.

This is particularly the case of the Renault's sportier and noisier ride, but can be equally applied to the Pug because of its manual gearbox.

The six - speed automatic is slick and smooth and has manual override for those who mourn the steady disappearance of manual gearboxes.

In terms of performance, the new gearbox shares all of the benefits of the dual - clutch PowerShift concept, combining the efficiency, optimized gear ratios and driving enjoyment of a manual gearbox with the smoothness and ease - of - use of a conventional automatic.

But as a company we have to have both,» a comment that reveals any report on the death of the manual gearbox as being greatly exaggerated.

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

The standard Shift Point Display also helps the driver of the manual gearbox MINI Countryman to perfect his or her driving style to maximise fuel economy.

The absence of AWD and the lighter setup of the manual gearbox on our tester also worked towards the engine's best interests: in the mentioned flavor, the Opel Grandland X weighs just 1,392 kilograms - that's less than most of today's modern - day midsize sedans.

Serving as the top level offering, the consolation prize for the lack of manual gearbox availability in Sport Touring trim is the presence of steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters, which offer as much direct involvement in the mechanical operation of the car as most buyers will likely ever desire.

To build the SkyActiv ® system, Mazda has integrated all the best components of modern transmissions to achieve smooth acceleration, smooth shifting and the precise response of a manual gearbox.

The action of the manual gearbox is excellent too, feeling like it's inspired by the one in the Mazda MX - 5 sports car.

Featuring an innovative start - up clutch that replaces a conventional torque converter, the seven - speed MCT (for multi-clutch technology) transmission combines the direct connection of a manual gearbox with the lightning - quick automatic gear shifts of a Formula 1 race car.

However development at Sant «Agata hasn't been standing still, and we can expect some serious changes when a new evolution of the already famous e-Gear transmission will become available, it could even mean the end of the manual gearbox altogether.

It's not exactly a secret that Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer is a big proponent of manual gearboxes, so a V12 Vantage with a stick makes a lot of sense.

With no option of a manual gearbox, RenaultSport has developed its very own six - speed dual - clutch transmission named EDC.

• DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox: Combines the comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission with the efficiency and performance of a manual gearbox.

The direct shift gearbox unifies the sports appeal and economy of a manual gearbox with the operating convenience of an automatic.

Specifying an automatic instead of a manual gearbox has no detrimental effect on performance — even improving it on some variants.

The eight - speed Tiptronic ® transmission of the 2018 Audi RS 7 takes the sporty characteristics of a manual gearbox and injects it with the advantages of an automatic, to create ultra-quick shifting that keeps up with the horsepower it harnesses.