Sentences with phrase «of paddle shift transmissions»

The ALMS regulations now allow the use of paddle shift transmissions in the GT category, and Corvette Racing has adopted this new technology.

Not exact matches

To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

You've got plenty of power here, and the Polestar - calibrated automatic transmission makes quick work of things through shift paddles on the steering wheel.

The instant throttle response is part of it, but bury the pedal and the acceleration is simply brutal, an adjective that serves equally well for the shift quality of the Cambiocorsa transmission with every paddle - flick.

The sporty coupe received a handful of changes for the 2015 model year, including the addition of shift paddles as standard on all automatic - transmission models and some new paint options.

The six - speed transmission shifts with the snap of a whipcrack, each pull on the deliciously tactile paddles punching up or down with fabulous immediacy.

The sporty five - door 2015 Kia Forte 5 - Door is powered by Kia's intercooled and turbocharged 201 - horsepower, 1.6 - liter engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmission with paddle shifter, and offers fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, 28.8 mpg combined.

The manual transmission is now a seven - speed — top gear is past sixth, a dogleg move to the right — and the awkward thumb switches for the PDK dual - clutch automatic are being dropped in favor of more intuitive paddle shifters.

After chatting with a couple of Audi's pro drivers, I elected not to use the shift paddles and just let the transmission choose the gears.

The six - speed ZF automatic transmission is doing its bit to soothe our progress through town, sliding imperceptibly between ratios in fully auto mode, though when we hit the open road and bring the steering - wheel paddles into play, it promises best - ever shift speeds and, with its locking torque converter, a new level of responsiveness.

When you want to play, the long, column - mounted shift paddles take full command of the 8 - speed automatic transmission that sends power through a lively, rear - biased all - wheel - drive system.

Each ramps up the speed of shifts, while in race the transmission will hold ratios, only changing up or down when instructed by the steering column - mounted paddles.

The transmission includes an «L» position that allows you to limit the range of gears the transmission will use, and steering - wheel paddle shifters let you select gears within the range.

The trunk is tiny, despite the absence of even a space - saver spare, but our main quarrel is with the six - speed manual transmission that harnesses electrohydraulic technology to change gears in the paddle - shift and automatic modes.

This Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission shifts unbelievably quickly, with 911 - like levels of shifting action in automatic mode and from the steering - wheel - mounted paddles.

Arming the GTS with Mitsubishi's six - speed CVT transmission with paddle shifters instead of the standard five - speed manual adds a $ 1000 premium.

Poking the glass button labeled «D» on the center console enables us to launch the V12 Vantage S. Slight pressure of the right foot makes the 565 - hp 5.9 - liter V - 12 vociferate testily until we touch the leather grip on the right - hand shift paddle, pulling forward for the second of seven ratios offered by the unusual, rear - mounted automated - manual transmission.

Some willingness on the transmission's part to stay in a lower gear — or the inclusion of a Sport mode or shift paddles for more driver control (the Chevrolet Cruze doesn't offer either)-- would be welcome.

Speaking of downshifts, we liked the way the six - speed automatic transmission's character changes noticeably when in sport mode, but we did wish for rev - matching on manual downshifts and paddles to execute those shifts.

Pull the left - hand paddle - shifter and it gets even more aggressive; let the computer do it for you and the rev - matching system reads the brake pressure applied and the pace you've been driving to deliver downshifts ranging from mild to wild, but always exactly on point and executed in under 300 ms. Better, the power from the engine and the quick shifts from the transmission are maximized in their yield of acceleration by the new all - wheel drive system, which shares its philosophy with that of the excellent new M5.

All U.S. - bound QVs will sport the eight - speed automatic, which is actually the quicker of the two transmissions (Fabio Francia used the paddle - shifter on his Ring - record run).

The standard eight - speed automatic transmission does a commendable job of shifting smoothly around town and responding to clicks of the large paddle shifters when we're hustling.

A six - speed automatic is the only transmission offered with M - tuned Drive, Sport and Manual modes, the latter of which is activated with the console shifter or aluminum steering - wheel paddles.

It would be surprising if this extended to the fitment of a manual transmission; in fact it's no surprise to find the SLS has the latest AMG interpretation of the Mercedes 7G - tronic automatic (with paddle - shifters behind the steering wheel).

From the driver's seat, the experience is typical of today's Ferraris, which means a big red start button, a Mannetino controller on the steering wheel, and a paddle - shifted transmission.

The transmission is a manual version of the seven - speed paddle - shift gearbox.

We can argue the virtues of conventional versus paddle - shift transmissions until we're blue in the face, but the truth is that once Ferrari began offering F1 - style transmissions in its cars, buyers spec'd so few manual - equipped cars that Ferrari couldn't make economic sense of offering a choice any longer.

All the controls have a precise, hard - edged feel, and it's an easy car to drive straight away, the BMW's paddle - shift transmission, while not the smoothest you'll encounter these days, at least not making a nuisance of itself.

If you aren't prepared to make the effort to get to know it then you should probably opt for the paddle - shift transmission in the first place, but the flip - side of that is if you're going to make the effort you should be rewarded with a great gearshift.

However, the decision to ditch a manual gearbox in favour of what Abarth calls a «Competizione» semi-auto transmission with paddle - shift is almost as dubious, though not nearly as funny, as the PR blurb's description of the 595 50th Anniversary as «the world's smallest supercar».

There's another set of buttons below the climate control panel, with buttons for traction control, a paddle - shifted automatic transmission, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure warning system.

Visual flair comes in the form of LED head - and taillights, a unique front fascia and grille, red instrument illumination, a black headliner, and shift paddles for the automatic transmissions.

And while both models offer the likes of a power lifegate and an optional trailer hitch, the GLC SUV offers classic Mercedes - Benz interior technologies like ECO-START ® / Stop and a 9TRONIC automatic transmission with shift paddles.

We picked this grand - prize 2018 Corvette Grand Sport with the performance and luxury options that you voted «Most Popular,» including the top - of - the - line 3LT Preferred Equipment Group, Grand Sport Aluminum wheels and an eight - speed, paddle - shift transmission.

The semi-automatic transmission can be engaged in manual mode wherein one can up - shift or down - shift using the console - mounted shifter selecter or the paddle shifters just behind the steering wheel, without the need of a clutch pedal.

For ultimate involvement there is the option of a six - speed manual gearbox, or if you want to feel closer to the racer within, a seven - speed Sportshift II paddle shift transmission offers incredibly fast gear changes and allows you to focus completely on the road ahead and revel in the V8 howl.

The steering - wheel mounted paddle - shifters are not linked to the transmission, the hazard lights do not function, the stereo system doesn't work, and the heating and air - conditioning system of the car does not function due to the dashboard controls never being linked to the unit.

The improved efficiency of automatic transmission, first used in the 1920s, is further demonstrated by the increased popularity of two shifting options: Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and semi-automatic transmissions (paddle shifters).

The engines are most fun when you select Sport mode and use the six - speed automatic transmission's shift paddles, seeing how eco-friendly programming will default to the six - speed transmission's tallest ratios with the slightest lift of the throttle pedal.

Consumers are likely to enjoy the addition of an eight - speed automatic transmission complete with steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters.

TorqueFlite eight - speed automatic transmission and 305 horsepower 3.6 L Pentastar V - 6 deliver a fuel efficiency rating of 7.8 L / 100 km (36 mpg) highway, plus precision and enhanced performance, thanks to sport mode and available paddle - shifting capabilities on Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models

While the automatic transmission models have been developed to select the right gear at the right time depending on the mode chosen in the JaguarDrive Control ™ system and according to driving style, enthusiasts will make the most of manual shift control using the steering wheel - mounted paddles.

Think of it like automatic transmission with paddle shifters or an AutoStick transaxle shifter.

The automatic variants of this sedan has been cleverly mated with a five speed automatic transmission with a paddle shift along with a shift lock and also a highly developed GLC (grade logic control) as well to further enhance the performance of this powerful petrol mill.

And that continuously variable transmission, even though it's new in the 2014 model and has pretend little «gears,» not to mention laughable paddle shifters like it was some kind of Formula Uno performer, that CVT saps whatever hope this rig had of ever making memories.

The four - banger will make a claimed 450 hp and 350 lb - ft of torque; the transmission will be a six - speed manual with an optional paddle - shifted automatic coming later.

One of the more notable options includes the Sport Chrono package that adds a stopwatch atop the dash, paddle shifters for the PDK transmission and additional sport modes.

There is no manual option (as is the case of the BMW M4), with power sent exclusively to the rear axle via AMG's own seven - speed Speedshift MCT (MultiClutch Transmission) automatic gearbox complete with steering wheel shift paddles for manual operation.

It promises a 0 - 100 km / h time of 5.1 seconds comes with Quattro all - wheel drive and an eight - speed paddle - shift transmission as standard.

Featuring an all - new cockpit adjustable traction control system, JRi adjustable dampers, and a choice of three transmissions (including a new SADEV 6 - speed sequential race inspired gearbox with paddle shifters), each Ariel Atom 3S is hand built by TMI AutoTech at their facility at Virginia International Raceway.