Sentences with phrase «of wheel slip»

Ferrari intends for you to reach even remote destinations in absolute comfort and security, so, should roads turn slick along the way, 4RM Evo sends up to 20 percent of power to the front wheels at the first hint of wheel slip for assured traction.

During standard operation at low loads without the risk of wheel slip, the new quattro taps into all the advantages of front - wheel drive.

Standard variable - torque 4MATIC ® all - wheel drive can sense the very onset of wheel slip, and instantly reapportion up to 50 % of the engine's power to the rear wheels on demand.

These electronically actuate and keep both left and right tires on an axle turning at the same speed, regardless of wheel slip.

The car also features the Lotus Traction Control System, which allows the driver to adjust the amount of wheel slip from the cockpit and fine tune handling characteristics.

Off - road traction seemed consistent and well applied, with a notable absence of wheel slip or spin when grappling uphill, thanks no doubt to the various electronic traction aids which overlay the basic mechanical package.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system has also been tailored to include the M Dynamic Mode for those occasions when the driver wants to have a higher level of wheel slip without disengaging the system.

The Evora GT430 also includes a newly developed variable traction control function, which allows the amount of wheel slip to be set by the driver whilst in «Race / Off» setting, with five pre-set traction levels (1 %, 3 %, 6 %, 9 %, 12 % slip).

This is done through smoother gear shifts and second - gear starts, minimizing the probability of wheel slip.

And in its rally - bred style, all - wheel - drive can be set for asphalt, gravel, or snow, limiting the amount of wheel slip allowed as you get onto more difficult surfaces.

The ATV system uses an electronic differential in conjunction with the ABS brakes to allow varying degrees of wheel slip.

To further optimize grip, the Golf R selectively applies the brakes if one of the wheels slips.

Not exact matches

With the locking wheels of some, parents don't need to worry about their baby slipping.

nursing was especially helpful to us when a friend's suv slipped out of park, in our driveway, and knocked my then 27 month old under the wheel and pinned her under the vehicle!!

Best of all, this umbrella double stroller's wheel has rubberized grip and is slip resistant.

Sometimes they will get rocks or debris jammed in the wheels or poor traction could mean a lot of slipping and sliding.

Designed as «mountain cruisers» these wheels are actually great for just that, riding your way down the side of a mountain at high speed, with no problem slipping, sliding and wrapping around those corners.

During the year following the September 11 attacks, millions of Americans opted out of air travel and slipped behind the wheel instead.

The loss of the wheel means engineers must take extra care to avoid terrain with steep slopes and loose soil, which can cause the rover to slip.

The Citroën is agile and accurate in its lines but the first thing I do is turn the ESP off (and it is completely off in the Racing) because the front wheels are struggling to lay down the power cleanly and the electronics are cutting in early rather than allowing a bit of slip.

In motorbikes engine braking can cause the rear wheel to lock up, this kind of slipper clutch will just slip over the gear and will not engage it unless rpms are matched, mostly a safety feature.

One of these days, Jaguar will introduce all - wheel drive to the F - type, but right now we depend on the familiar blend of Pirelli licorice, traction control on alert, and a superfast limited - slip differential that can switch from open to locked in less than 200 milliseconds.

When I slip behind the wheel for a blast down the road, he asks if he can come along (Simon's seven - year - old son Henry comes too)-- not, I suspect, in the hope of learning anything useful from my driving technique but to listen to the 4.2 - litre Ferrari - developed 90 - degree V8 when I give it the beans.

Additionally, the rear - biased all - wheel - drive system combined with a standard limited - slip differential result in a car with gobs of traction yet it isn't an understeering pig.

STANDARD FEATURES: Compared to standard C63 AMG coupe ($ 62,302): +59 hp, +14 lb - ft of torque Increased top speed of 186 Adjustable coilover suspension Wider (1.5 - inch front, 3.1 - inch rear) suspension track Forged 19 - inch wheels Limited slip differential AMG compound braking system w / 1.1 - inch larger brake rotors and red calipers Wider (1.1 - inch front, 1.6 - inch rear) fenders Composite front fenders Aluminum hood Front air splitter Unique front and rear fasciae Side skirts and rear diffuser in gloss black Sport seats w / red stitching Carbon fiber trim AMG sport steering wheel Red seat belts Rear - seat delete

It's also the conceit of the Mazda Ice Academy, a daylong series of exercises designed to show how the brand's i - Activ all - wheel drive, which is engineered to anticipate tire slip on snow and ice rather than react to it, is the best possible system for removing an average driver's doubt he or she might not be able to handle patches of ice and banks of snow.

Under normal circumstances, the car sends 90 percent of its power to the rear wheels, but it can shuttle up to 50 percent to the front if it senses slip.

As before the AMG gets permanent four - wheel drive and a 40:60 torque split, with the majority of twist sent to the rear wheels unless slip is encountered.

Power is managed through a new six - speed manual transmission, also of RUF's own design, and routed to the rear wheels through a limited slip rear differential.

A pair of motors drives the Karma's rear wheels through a fixed - ratio limited - slip differential.

Deliveries have just begun, but we haven't yet had the chance to slip behind the stylish wheel of the Model S.

Its grip, traction and poise are mighty, and when you really throw it at a corner, it does that magical 911 trick of finding the optimum balance of slip angle and corrective lock if you just let the wheel slip in your hands.

Mercedes» 4Matic is particularly sophisticated; it uses a fixed 45/55 percent torque split with open differentials at each axle, relying on electronic intervention and manipulation of the brakes to move the vehicle forward when a wheel starts slipping.

During low - stress driving the RS will function as a front - wheel - drive vehicle for efficiency's sake, but any sense of slip will activate the all - wheel - drive mechanics.

Don't look for a series of locking differentials, like on the G - Class or the almighty Unimog; instead, the traction / stability control system can brake slipping wheels.

It looks great, the size is perfect, it only weighs 1000 kg and the combination of rear - wheel drive, a manual gearbox, a limited - slip diff and a naturally aspirated engine seems like the perfect drivetrain.

It can do this because its matched to a state - of - the - art, electronically controlled, limited slip differential that reduces wheel skip and puts power to the ground like a cheetah coming off a diet with a gazelle in its crosshairs.

XDS is sort of an electronic substitute for a mechanical limited - slip differential that measures data from each wheel sensor; if it feels less pressure on one wheel than the other, the system applies braking to the driven inside wheel to reduce understeer.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

On board are a new, second - gen version of Ferrari's «virtual short wheelbase» (a.k.a., rear - wheel steering), a fifth - gen edition of the maker's side - slip control, and Ferrari's first - ever use of electronic power steering.

Like automatic versions of the 3 Series, the XE uses a ZF eight - speed automatic transmission, in this case sending 340 hp and 332 lb - ft of torque to the rear wheels unless the system detects slip, in which case it can engage the front wheels as well.

The all - wheel drive takeoff is from a clutch pack in a transfer case at the back of the gearbox and although the car is rear - drive in most circumstances, in default all - wheel drive mode, torque can be sent to the front pre-emptively when the car thinks the extra traction will help, or in response to rear slip.

Even more problematic, maximum twist now commences at a mere 2,300 rpm and doesn't abate for another 2,000 rpm, requiring tighter orchestration of throttle tip - in, transmission slip, traction control, and rear wheel grip while executing that quick, hard left turn from a standstill.

The 2016 Mercedes - AMG GT S comes with an electronically controlled limited - slip differential, wherein computers precisely control the amount of torque going to each rear wheel.

The Laguna Seca edition ditches the back seats in favor of a cross brace and swaps in a larger rear antiroll bar, stiffer rear springs, a Torsen limited - slip differential, nineteen - inch aluminum wheels, and Pirelli R - compound tires for $ 6995.

This more straightforward, analogue approach has been taken with the limited slip differential, which is a wholly mechanical Torsen type (the old car had a simpler GKN item), which can send up to 45 percent of the engine's torque to a slipping wheel.

Trim levels rise from SE through SE - L Nav and Sport Nav, the latter of which adds gunmetal - coloured wheels, adaptive lights, leather seats, body - coloured interior trim and other toys, such as a limited - slip differential and Bilstein dampers.

Saw one of these a few weeks ago, slipping and sliding and bouncing in the wet, spinning it's wheels, driver struggling to control it coming off a roundabout, no faster than the stock VW Golf R alongside it.

In either powertrain, torque steer is conspicuous by its absence, banished with the help of Volkwagen's XDS differential, which brakes an individual slipping front wheel to mimic a limited - slip differential, and which is standard on the Golf (again, in Europe).

When the electronically operated system senses wheel slip or calls for added torque to the rear during high - speed cornering, the rear axle is engaged to send up to 30 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels.