Diesels have enough low - end torque to take much of the «rowing» work
out of a manual gearbox.
Not exact matches
It puts
out 148bhp at 4500rpm and 280 lb ft
of torque at 1800rpm, yet emits just 107g / km and returns 68.9 mpg when paired with a
manual gearbox.
Nevertheless, we went
out of our way to make sure our two cars were as similar as possible: white paint,
manual gearboxes, ACC.
But if you were holding
out for a
manual gearbox option, you're
out of luck.
With its 3.3 - liter dry - sump V - 12 engine churning
out 320 hp, six Weber carburetors, and five - speed
manual transaxle
gearbox, the 275 GTB / C Speciale remains one
of three Berlinetta Competizione cars produced for racing.
Clawing its way to life behind my head is a 3.2 - liter V - 6 paired to a six - speed
manual gearbox, both yanked
out of a 2004 NSX.
If you were wishing for an optional PDK seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, you'll probably be
out of luck because a six - speed
manual will likely remain the only
gearbox on offer.
All the technical work was carried
out by Abarth, including an electrically - operated
manual Abarth Competizione
gearbox (one
of the biggest costs), a set
of upgraded Brembo brake calipers with 305 mm discs, new Koni dampers and intriguing «variable back - pressure» exhaust system — which «improves engine performance and delivers an inspiring sound above 3000 rpm.»
Pairing it with the new dual - clutch
gearbox may help wring
out the last tenth
of the engine's performance — there's even a launch - control mode — but it's not as involving as a true
manual.
The engine and six - speed
manual gearbox are sensational, the former revving its heart
out while the latter's half a dozen perfectly spaced ratios always feel ideally matched to the power and broad torque delivery
of the 3.4 - litre flat - six.
Shift the seven - speed PDK (the only
gearbox available — stop whining, it's faster on a road course than a
manual) into «D» and creep
out of the pits, light on the throttle for now.
The integrated Launch Control function ensures optimum sprinting performance off the line, producing acceleration figures that would be
out of range with the
manual gearbox.
once it is
out of warranty the
manual would be the one sort after, too many people would be afraid
of pdk problemsthey are not the best and most reliable
gearboxes.
Needless to say, the five - speed
manual transmission is a better choice for getting the most
out of the engine and making your daily drive more pleasant (even if some competitors like the Fit and Kia Rio offer six - speed
gearboxes).
The
manual variant has a fuel efficiency
of 17.9 km / l while the automatic
gearbox churns
out 14.81 km / l.
The 1.2 L VTVT E MPFI petrol engine churns
out 83ps
of maximum power and a peak torque
of 114Nm, and comes mated to a 5 - speed
manual transmission
gearbox.
Pushrod V8 up front, transverse leaf springs
out back, a robust
manual gearbox, targa top, fat tires, and all the machismo
of Josey Wales toting a bazooka.
The seven speed PDK
gearbox, which comes as standard, is brilliantly effective, capable
of firing off up shifts under full load with the sort
of decisiveness and speed you're unlikely to ever achieve with a traditional
manual gearbox out on the open road while providing imbibing smoothness and efficiency when asked to perform as an automatic on part throttle openings around town.
For the US market, diesels are
out of the question, as are
manual gearboxes; both engines are paired with an eight - speed automatic.
The diesel variant, on the other hand, is a 1.5 L 4 - cylinder DOHC i - DTEC engine which churns
out 100Ps
of power and a peak torque
of 200Nm, and comes mated to a 6 - speed
manual gearbox.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, RIDE & HANDLING, BRAKING & SAFETY The Ameo is initially being offered with a 1.2 L 3 - cylinder MPi petrol engine which churns
out a power
of 75Ps and a maximum torque
of 110Nm, and comes mated to either a 5 - speed
manual transmission or a 7 - speed DSG transmission
gearbox.
Taking lessons from the last generation
of EfficientDynamics editions at BMW, the X1's
manual gearbox uses a centrifugal pendulum absorber in its dual - mass flywheel, which smooths
out vibrations and lets the car cruise at exceptionally low engine speeds without discomfort.
Better still, the penalties for adding
manual transmissions and all - wheel drive isn't too steep: in general, swapping
out the
gearbox and having an extra pair
of driven wheels only reduces the city and highway economy figures by one mpg.
More than 1 million kilometers (620,000 miles)
of validation testing in cold and hot weather conditions was carried
out during the development
of the new, next generation
manual gearboxes.
Maruti Vitara Brezza gets 1.3 L DDiS diesel mill that belts
out 90PS
of power output and 200Nm
of maximum torque mated to five - speed
manual gearbox.
Under the hood, the Indonesia - spec Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a new 1.5 - litre K15B, DOHC, VVT petrol engine that churns
out a max power
of 104 bhp and peak torque
of 138 Nm, coupled to a 5 - speed
manual transmission and a 4 - speed torque converter automatic
gearbox.
The 1.4 L 16 - valve DOHC T - JET petrol engine churns
out 114ps
of maximum power @ 5000rpm and a peak torque
of 207Nm @ 2200rpm, and comes mated to a 5 - speed
manual transmission
gearbox.
Power is courtesy
of a 6.2 litre V8 petrol motor that pumps
out 432bhp and 569 Nm
of torque paired to either a 6 - speed
manual or an automatic
gearbox.
The petrol engine on the other hand is available with a smooth shifting CVT or a 6 - speed
manual gearbox and churns
out 119 PS
of power at 6600 RPM.
Indeed, this is Peugeot's most convincing GTi for almost two decades, offering a unique three - door body with an appropriately special bodykit, plenty
of GTi - specific highlights inside and
out, and a cracking 1.6 - litre turbo - petrol engine matched exclusively to a six - speed
manual gearbox.
The high - revving 3.7 - liter V - 6 still punches
out at 332 horsepower and 270 lb - ft
of torque, and it's still attached to either a crisp 6 - speed
manual gearbox or a 7 - speed adaptive autobox with paddle shifters.
The 1.5 petrol motor puts
out 106 HP
of power and 141 Nm
of torque and comes mated to a 5 - speed
manual or a 6 - speed CVT automatic
gearbox.
The Chevrolet Sail sedan is powered by a 1.3 - litre Smartech turbo - charged diesel engine that churns
out 78 BHP and 205 Nm
of torque and the same 1.2 - litre Smartech petrol engine, which is used in the Sail U-VA churning
out 85 BHP
of power and 113 Nm
of torque coupled with a five - speed
manual gearbox.
The first - generation Miata (the NA) marries a flip - up headlight roadster with a reliable 1.6 or 1.8 - liter four - cylinder engine (pushing
out up to 130 horses) and a five - speed
manual gearbox (skip the auto) to create one
of the most enduring templates in sports car history.
The GTS trim introduces a host
of cool features, including adaptive HID headlights, sport seats, and an upgraded suspension system, and it also squeezes a little extra power
out of the 3.4 - liter six - cylinder engine used in the Porsche Boxster S. With a total
of 330 ponies and 273 lb - ft
of torque, the GTS snarls to 60 mph through its sport exhaust system in a brisk 4.7 seconds - or a half second quicker if you swap its six - speed
manual transmission for a seven - speed dual - clutch automated
manual gearbox.
Honda has given the Amaze a 1.5 - litre diesel engine, which belts
out 100 PS
of peak power at 3600 RPM and 200 Nm
of peak torque at 1750 RPM, coupled to a 5 - speed
manual gearbox.
Our tester married a torquey 1.6 - liter turbodiesel engine making 118 hp (120 PS) and 300 Nm
of twist
out of a straight - four cylinder configuration with a six - speed
manual gearbox and front - wheel drive.
Under the $ 50k price target, the A5 comes with the same 2.0 - liter, four - cylinder engine that is turbocharged to churn
out 220 horses and 258 lb - ft
of torque, and quattro all - wheel drive and a six - speed
manual gearbox are also standard.
The car is available in three variants
out of which Honda City 1.5 E MT and Honda City 1.5 S MT are equipped with 1.5 L, 1497cc, i - VTEC petrol engine with the 5 - speed
manual transmission
gearbox that is able to produce 118PS power at 6600rpm and 14.9Kg - m torque at 4600rpm.
Rayomand likes
manual gearboxes more but he left no stone unturned to get the best
out of the Polo.
ENGINE, PERFORMANCE, BRAKING & HANDLING The Eeco features a powerful 1.2 L BS - IV compliant engine that churns
out 74Ps
of power and a peak torque
of 101Nm and comes mated to a 5 - speed
manual transmission
gearbox.
Power continues to come from the 1.8 - litre petrol engines that belts
out 132 PS
of power and 128 Nm
of torque, paired to a 6 - speed
manual and CVT
gearbox options.
A 1.0 - litre EcoBoost petrol motor that churns
out an impressive 124 HP
of power which is mated to a 6 - speed
gearbox, a 1.5 - litre petrol motor that puts
out 111 HP
of power and is mated to 5 - speed
manual gearbox and 6 - speed PowerShift automatic, and finally a 1.5 - litre diesel engine that puts
out 99 HP
of power and is coupled to 5 - speed
manual gearbox.
The K9K diesel engine churns
out 110 HP and 240 Nm
of torque and comes paired to a 6 - speed
manual gearbox.
The 2.7 L 4 - cylinnder DOHC dual VVti petrol engine churns
out 168Ps
of maximum power and 245Nm
of peak torque, and comes mated either to a 5 - speed
manual transmission
gearbox or a 6 - speed automatic transmission.
The standard
manual gearboxes are solid and meaty, adding that extra layer
of driver involvement; there are a few auto box equipped cars
out there as well and these are a good choice too, especially if your commute involves a lot
of stop start driving.
It comes only with a close - ratio six - speed
manual gearbox that feels as if it is straight
out of a Formula 1 race car.
Slapping the stick into
manual mode and running to redline significantly ups the fun factor, with the
gearbox holding right to the top
of the rev range before automatically swapping
out to the next gear.
Drivers can get the most
out of the new V - 6 engine's output using either an all - new six - speed
manual gearbox or a six - speed automatic transmission.