While there's sadly no increase in power, the outgoing model's seven - speed transmission has been replaced with a nine - speed wet - clutch automatic gearbox delivering
sharper shifting response.
Not exact matches
When in late 2011, in
response to Hawaii's stalling Duncan finally threatened to cut off the Aloha State's funding, it marked a
sharp and belated
shift from the dozens of accommodating letters of approval that states wavering on their commitments have received from Washington.
When in late 2011, in
response to Hawaii's stalling, Duncan finally threatened to cut off the Aloha State's funding, it marked a
sharp and belated
shift from the dozens of accommodating letters of approval his department had sent to states wavering on their commitments.
Accelerator
response is
sharp enough to match revs on downshifts, though expert stick -
shifters may wish the revs didn't hang so long.
The old unit was quick but slurred its
shifts, adding a fuzziness that simply didn't fit with the
sharp responses streaming back to the driver from everywhere else.
I'm sure some of Ferrari's customers aren't even aware that you can order an F430 with three pedals, so it probably comes as a bit of a shock when they get in and see the classic open gate, but the
shift is gorgeous and in these conditions you appreciate the ever so slightly
sharper throttle
response too.
On the road, the QF feels blisteringly quick, an impression that's aided by a
sharp throttle
response and a slick -
shifting transmission that can be controlled via large column - mounted paddles.
Ideally the chassis dynamics would «sportify» up with the same degree as the engine and transmission when you depress that little button, but if all Sport mode delivers is tons of power, razor -
sharp throttle
response, and perfect transmission
shifts, then we'll take what we can get.
Part of the reason is found in the Sport mode; as with similar buttons, it imbues the 300S with a
sharper throttle
response, delays the upshift points and allows manual
shifting through the steering wheel - mounted paddles.
Elaborating on the two modes, Eco dulls throttle
response and encourages the gearbox to
shift up early early while Sport offers
sharper responses to inputs from the right foot and ensures the gearbox holds gears longer.
There will be Audi Drive Select that changes the steering effort, the gear
shift character and the throttle
response depending on what mode one chooses; Dynamic is of course the
sharpest of them all.
No wonder, the throttle
response on our test car felt
sharp; the turn of speed felt energetic; and courtesy the steering mounted paddle
shifters, the Sport didn't feel dull or detached even when charging up a twisty hill road.
Ford has given the 2019 Edge ST a new Sport Mode as well, which provides a more aggressive throttle
response,
sharper engine braking,
shifting patterns that hold gears near the redline through cornering maneuvers, as well as a more resonant exhaust tone.
Winding through the ratios provides ample auditory enjoyment, combined with
sharp (if faked) «
shifts» and quick throttle
response and acceleration at virtually any speed.
Manual only, the slick -
shifting six - speed ST drives its front wheels and is steered by an electrically - assisted system that earns praise for its
sharp, accurate
response.
Throttle
response was as
sharp as ever and the faster
shifting S - Tronic gearbox, proved as smooth as any regular automatic transmission.
When you desire, just
shift the drive mode selector into Sport and throttle
response gets
sharper, the steering gets heavier, and
shifts get quicker!
In either sport or sport plus, the GTS model's engine
response felt
sharper, and
shifts with the seven speed PDK dual clutch transmission become even quicker.
This contributes to high - speed, precise control of the electric motor and optimum clutch control, which both enable luxury driving with smooth
shift quality and
sharp, direct acceleration
response.