Sentences with phrase «paddle gear change»

1.6 T Renault Sport 200, a completely new 1.6 turbocharged engine coupled with the EDC dual clutch transmission and paddle gear changes

Not exact matches

If you opt for the automatic transmission, the paddle shifters change gears in under 160 milliseconds.

All four wheels spin up, the car snaps sideways off the line, you apply half a turn of lock, ease the revs whilst keeping the wheels spinning all the way through first gear then time the flick of the right - hand paddle just before snagging the limiter at 8000rpm (no automatic upchange) and from then on it's easy, just watch the rev - counter, keep changing up and bingo you've got your figures!

Naturally it wants to climb up to the highest ratio as soon as possible in order to meet its faux emission targets, but the combination of its speed and willingness to change gear on its own accord with a sharp immediacy, combined with the V10's traction and low - end grunt means it's rare for you to have to step in and flick a paddle to find the right gear.

The gear changes are so frustratingly slow and indirect when using the paddles behind the wheel that you simply don't bother anymore.

Now, here at evo we're proud Luddites when it comes to changing gear, but in recent months even we've had to admit that some of the latest paddle - operated manual «boxes are getting close to perfection.

I keep on accidently pressing gear change paddles when making sharp turns.

Even on these fast, jagged roads it makes sense to pull the little slider beside the gearlever back to engage Dynamic mode, and I much prefer to change gear manually on the paddles.

The paddle shifters change gears in a millisecond, allowing you to bang off shifts one after the other while keeping your foot to the floor.

Repeatedly rolling out the rpm envelope until the twin - turbo V - 8 hits the limiter, the chips very nearly match the manually operated shift paddles for perfect timing and correct gear - changing sequence.

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.

If you don't want to drive flat - out, you can work with it by lifting off the throttle as you pull the right - hand paddle, or better still just not changing gear as much and instead leaning more heavily on the huge well of torque provided by the engine.

Shift paddles flank the steering wheel with either transmission, but with the manual they control the transmission's electronic rev - matching function, with the prominent center - display gear indicator changing from white to yellow to indicate the system's activation.

Similarly it won't upshift unless you pull the right hand paddle, to a point where you can bounce it off the rev limiter in a chosen gear and still it won't change up.

Revs permitting, the transmission will change down several gears at a time while you keep the paddle pulled, but it has yet to learn how to slip into fuel - saving coasting mode.

You can change gears manually, but there are no paddles on the steering wheel, just the gear stick.

Paddle - shift gear changes — up and down — are just that pleasing.

The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven ratios, but offering near - instant changes when driven a bit more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.

Drivers change gear using steering wheel - mounted Magaline Pneumatic paddle shifters, and the car automatically blips the throttle on downshifts.

A CVT with shift paddles is now available, but the transmission you want is the new six - speed manual — a gear - changing jewel that embarrasses the gearboxes in cars costing three times as much.

While all this is going on you're trying to change down for the upcoming corner, only the Infiniti's gearbox electrics won't let you — persistent pulls on the left - hand paddle are greeted not by lower gears, but incessant beeping.

Hole - filled gear - change paddles are purposefully oversized and turn with the wheel, so a driver can execute racing - style gear changes even when applying steering lock.

I'll be honest, most of the time I prefer paddles that move with the steering wheel; on most roads where you don't use a lot of lock, or need to change gear half way round a corner, they always seem to be at the end of your fingertips.

Take over, using the paddles to change gear, and with every new ratio comes a jolt forward that doesn't happen in full auto.

But once the red LEDs atop the steering wheel become familiar (and you keep an ear open for the maximum tonal harmonics), well - timed taps of the tall carbon - fiber shift paddles make it easy to strategize gear changes.

That said, there were several times tapping the paddles did not trigger a gear change, perhaps a glitch that will be fixed with further development.

Other innovations in GT Nav trim include a launch control mode and Multi-Change Down, a system that automatically changes down to the lowest suitable gear if you hold the EDC dual - clutch auto's paddle while braking.

The paddles enable fast, sporty and ergonomic gear changes.

The Easytronic can be driven in «manual mode» simply by using the paddle shifter selector to change gears if the driver wishes to do so, or alternatively it can be driven in exactly the same way as a fully conventional automatic — however, many Easytronic owners have complained that gear shifts in «automatic mode» are jerky; a common complaint with semi-autos based on a conventional manual gearbox.

Two manually operated and ergonomically positioned gearshift paddles enable fast and sporty gear changes.

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 8 - speed sport STEPTRONIC automatic transmission gives a more hands - on experience with paddle shifters on the steering wheel that allow you to manually change gears.

It differs, however, in that its paddles (left for down, right for up) operate as one big rocker switch, meaning you can pull or push them to change gear, as in Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 car.

Change gear like a motorsport professional — the GT3 RS Sports steering wheel is manually adjustable for height and reach and its gearshift paddles offer short, sporty shift actions.

This 2.0 - litre turbo engine works well with BMW's optional eight - speed automatic gearbox, which delivers smooth shifts in auto mode and responds crisply when you use the lever or steering wheel mounted paddles to change gears manually.

While it can be driven as a conventional automatic, enthusiastic owners are more likely to regard it as a clutchless manual, using either the centre shift lever or steering wheel paddles to change gear.

Added to which, the second generation of the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG II) now also allowed the driver to change gear using paddles on the steering wheel.

Further making this Alfa Romeo an extension of the driver are rev - matching paddle shifts and precise gear changes as quick as 130 milliseconds at full throttle.

The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears.

Smooth shifts, no hunting for gears, and if you want to paddle - change them yourself you can.

Flappy paddles handle gear changes, or you can also shift via the lever.

The F1 Superfast auto - manual paddle - shift transmission reduces gear - change times to 60 milliseconds.

A carbon fibre propshaft mates the engine to an Xtrac six - speed sequential transmission with semi-automatic paddle shift gear change.

Strangely, BMW doesn't include paddle shifters, so we were left pushing the stick back and forth for gear changes.

M - DCT allows the driver to change gears using either the selector lever on the center console or the shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

• Rear wheel drive with traction control • Xtrac six speed sequential transmission • Alcon motorsport multi-plate clutch • Mechanical limited - slip differential wit externally adjustable preload • Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change • Direct acting electric gear shift actuator • Carbon fibre propshaft

It comes with gearshift paddles for ergonomic gear changes, a MODE switch for four different driving modes and, as an option, multifunction controls.

In Sport, the graphics turn an orange hue and the speedometer is replaced by a digital speed readout, with the gear currently selected displayed inside the rev counter if the steering wheel paddles are used to change gear manually.

When the enthusiastic driver changes up a gear manually by using the steering wheel - mounted paddles, the Quickshift technology ensures the quickest, crispest shifts via rapid and precisely timed engine torque intervention.

Elongated steering wheel - mounted gear - shift paddles finished in satin - lacquered carbon fibre, meanwhile, ensure gear changes are easily accessible in the heat of on - track battles.