The all - new 2.7 L Turbo is matched with a Hydra - Matic eight - speed automatic transmission featuring enhancements designed to improve shift quality, as well as a new centrifugal
pendulum absorber torque converter that reduces vibrations to improve smoothness.
In order to optimize comfort at low engine speeds, a newly developed centrifugal
pendulum absorber is being used in the gearbox of the 2.0 TDI.
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.
Not exact matches
Even when they were scurrilous and badly made (which was more or less always), they spoke to the
pendulum swings of a nation that had
absorbed the counterculture but had yet to shake off the disgruntled passions of the silent majority.
Also included as standard on all diesel Colorados are the smart diesel exhaust brake system, a special Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber to reduce noise and vibration, the Z82 trailering package with a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector, a trailer brake controller, a G80 automatic locking rear differential with a 3.42 axle ratio, and two - speed electronic transfer case for four - wheel - drive models.
Wanting to offer consumers a quiet and comfortable ride, engineers integrated a Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber (CVPA) in the torque converter of the Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed transmission.
On the diesel side, Audi has modified its 2.0 - liter four - cylinder with what it describes as a
pendulum - type
absorber in the dual - mass flywheel — in some but not all variants.
A new centrifugal
pendulum - type
absorber (in the 2.0 TDI with 100 kW, 120 kW or 130 kW with quattro drive) in the dual - mass flywheel makes engine running even more refined and quieter at low revs, for even earlier upshifting and savings of up to 0.2 liters per 100 km.
The centrifugal
pendulum, which incidentally is also used with the manual transmission, is an adaptive vibration
absorber that dampens vibrations in the drivetrain over a broad range of engine speeds.
According to Jaguar, the 8HP45 transmission is more compact and features a state - of - the - art
pendulum damper in the torque converter to
absorb low frequency vibrations, allowing the engine to run at lower speeds without compromising refinement.
The most important improvements are a further reduction in friction, the low weight, highly efficient oil lines and a centrifugal
pendulum - type
absorber on the dual - mass flywheel which allows very low idling speeds.
The transmission includes a new style of torque converter called a Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber.
Features included with or exclusive to Colorado diesel models: Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades Standard Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD «A diesel engine was part of the Colorado's portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,» said Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer.
Inside its torque converter is what's known as a Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber — that in layman terms — reduces the amount of vibrations felt in the cab.
Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades Standard Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD.
The engine is paired with the Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed automatic transmission, which uses a unique Centrifugal
Pendulum Vibration
Absorber in the torque converter to reduce powertrain noise and vibration.