Power from the motor is directed to the front wheels through a single - speed constant -
ratio gear reduction unit.
Not exact matches
A clutch locks the ring
gear of the planetary gearset for a 7.0:1 speed
reduction and torque multiplication
ratio.
Driver selectable Terrain Modes: Normal; Sport; Weather (AWD); Mud and Sand (4HIGH, locked for enhanced traction in deep, loose surfaces); Baja (places vehicle in 4HIGH with unique transmission shift schedule and engine controls utilizing anti-lag technology for high - speed desert racing); Rock Crawl (4LOW with locking rear differential; additional
gear reduction (2.64:1
ratio) provides a 50:1 crawl
ratio).
Speaking of fuel economy, Ferrari claims a 30 percent
reduction in fuel consumption, but this wasn't achieved by absurdly long
gear ratios.
The much, much shorter and closely spaced
gear ratios mean a 1.7 - second
reduction in 0 - to -60-mph time - the four - cylinder is now able to easily keep up with traffic.
Low Range usually has at least a 2 - 1
gear -
reduction ratio, making slow - speed maneuvers and / or pulling tree stumps out of the ground much easier.
The new automatic 9 - speed gearbox of the Mercedes shifts smoothly and is very flexible thanks to a wide range
reduction ratio between the first and the ninth
gear.
To engage the low
gear range, Toyota opens the conventional planetary gearset's brake 1 and locks brake 2, resulting in a
reduction gear ratio of 3.900.
For high
gear, brake 1 is locked and brake two is open, with a
reduction gear ratio of 1.900.
The 4 - LO setting has a 2.64:1
gear reduction ratio for increased power and grip to climb over difficult obstacles.
The
gear reduction allows for enhanced climbing ability as well outstanding crawl
ratios for severe off - road conditions.
The hydraulic assist allows a greater
reduction ratio than with
gears, while the small electric motor, which runs directly off the 12 - volt power supply (no converter) does not need to be mounted directly on the steering rack since a large
reduction ratio is obtained.
As part of this, the broad
ratio spread of 9.15 for
gears one to nine enables a perceptible
reduction in engine speed and is a decisive factor behind the high level of energy efficiency and ride comfort.
However, the off - road
reduction gear has also been changed, with a new
reduction ratio of the transfer case of 2.93:1.
This engine produces 170 hp and 175 lb - ft of torque — a carryover from the outgoing model — with the latest version of the CVT achieving a 40 percent
reduction in friction loss, as well as gaining a wider
gear ratio and greater efficiency compared to earlier units.
Included as standard was Mitsubishi's proven Super Select part - time 4WD system with its super-low
gear reduction ratios and an electronic terrain management system (similar to the Everest's).
For example, a
gear change from 3.55 to 3.73 results in a
gear ratio reduction of 4.8 % so cruise control will continue to operate normally.
A
gear ratio change from 3.55 to 4.11 results in a
gear ratio reduction of 13.6 % so cruise control operation is lost.
This mode also includes a
gear ratio reduction for off - road crawling scenarios and a one - inch increase in ride height for improved clearance.
The engine gets a unique harmonic drive
reduction gear which manages the compression
ratios.