Sentences with phrase «on acceleration from a stop»

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Acceleration from a stop is smooth and predictable — even when the gas engine turns on for supplemental power.

This is when the i8 feels most typically hybrid, taking off from a stop electrically and then calling on fossil fuel as greater acceleration dictates.

In addition, the package has a stopwatch and Launch Control for the best - possible acceleration from a stop, e.g., on a circular track.

It doesn't turn the Leaf into a full - on autonomous car — that's still years away from becoming a reality — but it can take over in stop - and - go traffic, and it's capable of controlling acceleration, braking, and steering on single - lane highways when the right conditions are met.

An Eco switch on the lower left control area of the dash makes calibration changes and dulls the throttle a bit to reduce aggressive acceleration from a stop, often the largest consumer of fuel.

I found the Expedition to have good acceleration from a stop and when passing slower traffic on the highway.

• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

Foremost is the profound turbo lag that, on leaving a stop, causes very little response from the motor for about one second, then suddenly a rush of acceleration.

Because the SHO's engine is so powerful, the front tires easily can lose their grip on quick acceleration from a stop.

Acceleration from a stop comes on strong, pressing the leather seats into the small of your back.

Acceleration from a standing stop is typically turbolike: Power comes on with a rush, and there's a little torque steer, which is the tendency for front - wheel - drive cars to steer slightly left or right under hard aAcceleration from a standing stop is typically turbolike: Power comes on with a rush, and there's a little torque steer, which is the tendency for front - wheel - drive cars to steer slightly left or right under hard accelerationacceleration.

The car has surprisingly good performance, especially on acceleration when starting from a stop.

It took off from a dead stop with strong acceleration and was just as happy accelerated on the highway, even just sitting in 6th gear without shifting down, although downshifts made it a little rocket.

Those who want ample acceleration from stop lights and on freeway on - and off - ramps may be happier with the standard five - speed manual transmission than the optional four - speed automatic.

It can move the car entirely on battery power at modest acceleration during an initial launch from a stop or at other times under low torque demand and when slowing the car by regenerating electricity back into the 1.3 - kWh lithium - ion battery.

By the same token, it can also stop an inside rear tire from spinning on acceleration — basically replacing a heavy mechanical limited - slip differential.

Also a smooth, gentle acceleration away from lights and stop signs are much easier on your wallet than Indy - inspired starts.

For the most part it's fine, and the simplistic control scheme does an admirable job, but due to the automatic acceleration it can be a bit too easy to get stuck on the edge of a building or against other obstacles because you can't really stop and back away from them.