Sentences with phrase «quick gear changes in»

So for maximum acceleration, the GT - R's paddle - shifted 6 - speed sequential dual - clutch transmission can snap off lightning - quick gear changes in just 0.15 seconds when in R - Mode — almost as quickly as you can blink.

The GT - R's sequential dual - clutch transmission can snap off lightning - quick gear changes in just 0.15 seconds when in R - Mode — almost as quickly as you can blink.

Specific AMG ® programming of the new 9 - speed automatic transmission delivers quicker gear changes in the paddle - shifted Manual mode for an ideal blend of smooth, efficient performance in virtually every driving situation.

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Perhaps the (untried here) manual «box is a better fit, because while we've become accustomed to the eight - speeder usually doing no wrong, even in Sport configuration here it feels ponderous during quick driving; it hates an upshift close to the redline and likes to remind you on down - changes that it and it only will decide when it's appropriate to engage the next gear.

The shifter itself delivers quick and efficient gear - changes when summoned manually, and in full - auto mode remains eager to change up or down to keep the turbo on the boil.

In Sport Plus mode, the gear changes get quicker and the stability control becomes more permissive.

The throttle sharpens, the gear changes get quicker, the damping tightens, twin butterfly valves in the exhaust open and you're serenaded by one of the greatest exhaust notes in the world today.

I like to change gears manually in these situations and the PDK delivers quick shifts on request.

In manual mode or dynamic setting, the transmission was always game, with quick sharp gear changes, but it wasn't at the expense of harshness or any problems in city traffic or cruising along highwayIn manual mode or dynamic setting, the transmission was always game, with quick sharp gear changes, but it wasn't at the expense of harshness or any problems in city traffic or cruising along highwayin city traffic or cruising along highways.

The 8 - speed dual - clutch performed beautifully in slow speed situations, thanks in most part to also having a torque converter... Shift response is quick and gear changes are close to seamless.

A new nine - speed automatic transmission in the 2017 Mercedes - Benz GLS performs quick and seamless gear changes.

In a nutshell, the steering has been geared to make the Passat easily maneuverable within city limits, while also lending it quick directional change abilities at high speeds and under hard cornering situations.

The revised quick - shift gear lever on the DB7 GT and racing twin - plate clutch enabled the driver to maximise use of the increase in power and torque and offers a faster gear change than the standard DB7 Vantage.

Tapping a paddle shifter while in «Drive» brings a quick gear change with automatic operation returning when reaching a steady speed.

Gear changes are lightning quick in the S tronic and in manual mode the driver can choose to change gears using the gear shift or the metal steering wheel mounted paddles.

In true Audi tradition, it's a very good overall gearbox, thanks to it smooth operation, its responsiveness to manual overrides via the gear selector or the optional paddles behind the steering wheel and its quick gear changes.

Performance levels are class - leading with a claimed 0 to 60 mph time in the mid-three second range and while the 10 - speed auto is a bit quicker off the line, the 6 - speed manual does offer rev - matching and no - lift gear changes.

The transmission cracks off quick and crisp gear changes when left in full automatic mode, while the manual shift feature is also quite responsive to commands for a conventional torque - converter unit.

As you'd guess, the gear changes are quite a bit quicker in the two sporty modes, as is the steering — it feels quick and firm with good feedback.

Though the six - speed automatic is fine enough, with quick and smooth gear changes, it's not the pinnacle of automatics in the mid-sized executive sedan sector.

This new 8 - speed DCT takes full advantage of the 2.4 - liter engine's broad power band, delivering incredibly quick and smooth gear changes, expertly matching engine revs on down shifts, and putting the power down in a responsive and intuitive way.

The quick - shifting gearbox, which can be controlled via paddles, does add to the occasion if you choose to change gear yourself, but you're never left craving that next open stretch of road to fully open the throttle like you might be in a more focused machine — not least because the fuel gauge falls at an alarming rate if you do.

The electronically controlled drive - by - wire throttle and transmission work together to execute shifts, resulting in exceptionally quick and smooth gear changes.

A Ford Performance short - throw shifter keeps gear changes quick and tidy, and the factory battery has been changed out in favor of a more robust Optima unit.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV was driven by Fabio France who managed to use the car «s Race mode with the eight - speed ZF automatic transmission, thus managing to change the gear in just 150 miliseconds, which is way too quicker than most drivers can change in the manual mode.

The benefit of the Porsche Sports Chrono Package works with the PDK transmission insuring quicker gear changes and increase in throttle response.

The transmission's quick gear changes are smooth, in keeping with the brand's penchant for refinement.

Second - generation Automatic six - speed Honda Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) uses two hydraulically controlled clutches to deliver quick and smooth gear changes in a choice of three modes: Manual (MT), which allows the rider to shift gears using buttons, and two automatic (AT) modes — S for sportier riding and D for everyday use.

Gear changes were quick and barely noticeable, and in manual mode held the selected gear to redline.

has «R - 1» in one row, making it somehow difficult to change from first to second gear during quick acceleration.

Get quicker, more precise gear changes in your manual - transmission Camaro SS with Chevrolet Performance's Camaro ZL1 shifter kit.

The Eco is offered exclusively with Hyundai's new seven - speed EcoShift dual - clutch transmission, and while car writers typically get excited about DCTs because of their ability to pre-engage the next cog to deliver lightning - quick gear changes, the Hyundai unit disappoints in this application.

Plus, the gear changes themselves are smooth and fairly quick (if not as instantaneous as the automatics in, say, the BMW 5 Series and the Jaguar XF), and the transmission does a good job at selecting the most appropriate gear when you're not using the paddles behind the steering wheel to go up and down the «box.

This arrangement allows gear changes with a much smaller interruption in power to the wheels, resulting in millisecond - quick shifts.