Sentences with word «paddleshifters»

If you're like us, you'll be using the wide Formula 1 — style, steering - wheel - mounted paddleshifters to manage your own gear changes anyway.

As standard the Abarth 595 Pista will feature a five - speed manual gearbox, but buyers will be able to spec an optional sequential gearbox with paddleshifters mounted on the wheel.

The mid-spec S and V trims also get the CVT option, with the latter also getting paddleshifters along with kit like LED daytime - running lamps, 15 - inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, keyless go with push - button start, automatic climate control and a rear defogger.

Two of the electric motors are mounted on the front axle to give the NSX four - wheel drive, while the engine is linked to a nine - speed DCT twin - clutch transmission with paddleshifters behind the steering wheel.

In conjunction with the slick - shifting seven - speed automatic transmission that offers some of the smoothest gear changes in this class, drivers of the Audi A4 should easily be able to get the most amount of pulling power — especially if they change gears themselves via the optional paddleshifters on the back of the steering wheel.

You'll need the clutch to move off and stop, but the tactile little paddleshifters control the important bits in - between.

The screaming V8 — put on show for all to see — was a masterpiece, with a 12.5 - to - one compression ratio, direct injection and graphite - coated pistons driving the rear axle via a seven - speed dual - clutch paddleshifter (no three - pedal option was available this time round).

And the notion of audio controls in the place of paddleshifters is one of the worst GM ideas since the Aztek.

As well as a mid-engine layout, the Racemo uses a six - speed auto box with steering wheel paddleshifters, while double wishbone suspension is a good foundation to create a decent handling sports car.

The petrol - automatic model also features paddleshifters, hill start assist, ESC and traction control, while the top - spec Titanium + trim gets side and curtain airbags along with Isofix child - seat mounts at the rear.

There are paddleshifters too, for manual control over the gears.

In terms of equipment though, the top variants feature cruise control, keyless entry / go, tilt steering adjustment, touchscreen infotainment system, climate control and the petrol - automatic gets paddleshifters.

This can be controlled with the steering wheel - mounted paddleshifters, or be left to its own devices.

With so many ratios to choose from, it's easiest to let the car's electronics deal with shifting, although there are paddleshifters behind the steering wheel for manual control.

A recent addition to the options list was a double - clutch transmission with paddleshifters.

And the McLaren philosophy shines through: a highly tuned, normally aspirated engine; a perfectly balanced suspension; and no fussy electronic stability or braking aids, much less a paddleshifter.

The ZF six - speed automatic transmission with paddleshifters — found in all XF models — is improved from its launch in the XK, with an instantaneous connection between transmission and engine.

You can either dictate the rhythm and the pace by using the paddleshifters or you can slip the lever in D and let the black box mastermind the very rapid progress by itself.

The petrol CVT also gets paddleshifters to change ratios manually, in addition to the Sport mode on the lever, while the diesel misses out on paddles but gets a low gear mode «L' instead, where the car remains in the lowest possible ratio, which is particularly useful on inclines.

In addition to the LS, the GSR gains steering wheel - mounted paddleshifters and a transmission sport mode, front and rear 16 - inch ventilated brake discs, and front sports seats and pedals.

If there's a complaint to be had, it's that rival transmissions are that bit more seamless when it comes to gear changes, but — as the Alfa Romeo's setup gets the job done very well and is very responsive to inputs from the paddleshifters — it's not a major complaint to be had.

Apart from little things like a floor - mounted accelerator pedal and auto hold function, the XC60 comes with cooled / heated front seats that also get a massage function (a segment first), head - up display, a brilliant Bowers and Wilkins sound system, a panoramic sunroof and enthusiasts will also like the inclusion of steering - mounted paddleshifters.

And as mentioned, there are paddleshifters to change gears manually.

Paddleshifters would help in these situations, but they'd be a waste the rest of the time.