Sentences with phrase «powertrain performance»

After having test driven the 2011 model, I think that this is a nice upgrade in powertrain performance and exterior styling.

Outside of powertrain performance, it's the suspension and its effect on overall driving dynamics that stand out the most.

One year ago, General Motors opened the doors to the all - new GM Powertrain Performance and Racing Center — a state - of - the - art facility that brings together a team of nearly 85 engine builders, engineers and staff to develop and support the racing engines for Corvette Racing's C7.R in IMSA, the Cadillac ATSV.R in the World Challenge Series, as well as the engines for the NHRA COPO Camaros, IndyCar and NASCAR.

Production commenced of the K310 and K311 belt - type CVTs, which achieve both high fuel efficiency and high powertrain performance through size and weight reductions and are perfect suited for vehicles in the 1.5 - to 1.8 - liter class

The hybrid's hardware also includes a predictive efficiency assistant, which utilizes route data and Car - To - X communications to optimize powertrain performance functions like boost, coast and energy recuperation modes for maximum efficiency.

Production commenced of the K410 belt - type CVT, which achieves both high fuel efficiency and high powertrain performance through size and weight reductions and is perfectly suited for vehicles in the 1.0 - to 1.3 - liter class

General Motors just unveiled an all - new Powertrain Performance and Racing Center that will turbocharge its racing - engine development program, and Ford is introducing 12 new performance vehicles in the next five years.

Sport S maximizes powertrain performance, while Sport + adjusts the feel of the already - communicative electric power steering.

Over these three RM models, there has been an evolution in aerodynamics that in turn aids stability and thermal flow, maximizing the potential offered by improved powertrain performance.

Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System The new LS 500h is equipped with Lexus» Multi Stage Hybrid System, a breakthrough technology that enriches the hybrid powertrain performance experience and is also seen on the all - new LC.

The used cars that made it on its list had a rating of «below average» in overall reliability (e.g. powertrain performance, issues with the body and interior treatments, and failures with features and accessories).

It's not like the manettino on a Ferrari, but more akin to the M button on BMWs in that you can pre-program various vehicle settings, say Track handling with Sport powertrain performance, and a press of the Active button gets you there.

The GM Powertrain Performance Center, which is literally across the street from the race shop, is where all the production ZR1 engines are hand built, and the same folks are going to be building our race engines.

Overview Automotive equivalent of the Swiss Army knife Pros Versatility, strong powertrain performance, road manners Cons No automatic headlights, optional package costs Value...

Knott added that every SRT vehicle will feature performance - oriented exterior characteristics that resonate with the brand image, a race - inspired interior with aggressive seating, performance handling across a dynamic range of driving conditions, world - class braking and benchmark - setting powertrain performance.

Toyota CVTs introduced in Europe for the first time, marking the use of a new control system for Europe and achieving both superior fuel efficiency and powertrain performance suitable to the European market

Power is 100 % electric, with exceptional powertrain performance delivered by Nissan's technical partner for the Nissan BladeGlider project, UK - based Williams Advanced Engineering.

It features a more mature, elegant and refined exterior design, extensive interior revisions including completely new seating, boosted SKYACTIV powertrain performance, enhanced driving dynamics, greater aerodynamic efficiency, reduced NVH and an even broader range of i - ACTIVSENSE safety features, such as a 360 ° view monitor and an intelligent speed assist system.

The Elantra Coupe's six - speed manual transmission offers positive shift feel and further optimizes powertrain performance.

Our friends at Mobil 1 The Grid go behind the scenes to see how the GM Powertrain Performance and Racing Center plays its role in the overall success of Corvette Racing on the track.

All Vue models equipped with V - 6 engines receive the new Hydra - Matic six - speed automatic transmissions, which helps maximize powertrain performance and economy.

Production commenced of the K210, a belt - type CVT that achieves both class - leading fuel efficiency and high powertrain performance

The LC 500h introduces Lexus» first Multi Stage Hybrid System, a technology that delivers a revolution in hybrid powertrain performance and promises to the perception of the kind of driving experience a hybrid can provide.

The used cars that made it on its listhad a rating of «below average» in overall reliability (e.g. powertrain performance, issues with the body and interior treatments, and failures with features and accessories).

«With the new Powertrain Performance and Racing Center, we will advance that legacy with greater competitiveness on the track and stronger technology transfer to production vehicles.»

The 2012 Toyota Camry LE didn't win us over with its staid appearance, although we like its similarly traditional ride comfort and powertrain performance.

All the other aspects of the 2014 BMW X5 — the appearance features, the powertrain performance, and the impressive safety technology — are just background music to this central experience.

Dynamics promise to be improved through a new optional Terrain Management System that will allow drivers to optimize handling and powertrain performance to suit conditions, with Eco, Normal, Sport, and Towing modes.

It also looks as fiendish as its powertrain performance.

In addition, Accent vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions will include the company's Drive Mode Select feature to adjust both powertrain performance and steering calibration, allowing the driver to customize the driving character by selecting from two modes: Normal or Sport, by simply touching a button on the center console.

It shows the depth of our strengths and determination of everyone at Corvette Racing, GM Powertrain Performance and Racing team, and Pratt & Miller.

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Production engineers rotate through the Powertrain performance and Racing Center to learn how to run at «race pace», where they always have to take the data available and make quick decisions.

The time attack took place on a dry track, «with an optimum ambient temperature for the best tire and powertrain performance,» according to Honda.

Other things implied include an adaptive suspension — the car takes the driver into account and readies everything «from seat position to powertrain performance, and audiophile system to chassis settings» before each drive.

Production commenced of the A761E, Japan's first 6 - speed automatic transmission; The change to six speeds dramatically improves both powertrain performance and fuel efficiency while allowing high - quality and exhilarating driving

Production commenced of the K111, a belt - type CVT, which, with the addition of neutral - gear control and acceleration linear control to a K110 CVT base, furthers fuel efficiency improvement and high powertrain performance

From seat position to powertrain performance and audiophile system to chassis settings, the joy of the journey deserves technology to match.

This all - electric car will provide instant joy with its powertrain performance, making for instant throttle response.

The 1990 LS 400 was the original luxury disruptor, winning critical acclaim and astonishing customers by setting new benchmarks for comfort, powertrain performance and smoothness, quietness, build quality, attention to detail, and dependability.

Honda says the new lap time, completed during the hot hatch's final testing phase, was achieved on a dry track with an ideal outside temperature to help ensure proper tire and powertrain performance.

«It's such a profound benefit to have a sponsor like Mobil 1 that also contributes lubricant technologies to help us optimize powertrain performance, improve fuel economy benefits and increase horsepower output without sacrificing engine durability.»

In addition, all Elantra trims are equipped with the new Drive Mode Select feature that adjusts both powertrain performance and steering calibration, allowing the driver to customize the car's driving character by selecting from three modes: Eco, Normal or Sport.

In addition, all Elantra trims are equipped with the new Drive Mode Select feature that adjusts both powertrain performance and steering effort, allowing the driver to customize the driving character by selecting from three modes: Eco, Normal or Sport, simply by touching a button on the center console.

SI - DRIVE is a powertrain performance management system that allows the driver to tailor the vehicle's throttle characteristics by choosing between «Intelligent» and «Sport» modes (Sport Sharp on Forester Sport).

Each Officine Maserati Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is selected from among the finest Pre-Owned models, and must then pass an exhaustive 120 - point test regimen that evaluates the condition of the following: engine / powertrain performance and smoothness, dynamic and static road tests, chassis and suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, electrical system, airbag and safety equipment, paint quality, exterior body and glass, interior and upholstery, scheduled maintenance and a history report.