Sentences with phrase «sharper throttle response»

Yes, you get significantly sharper throttle response at low speeds and better torque feel around town; and, of course, off the line performance feels significantly better.
Don't count on the same razor - sharp throttle response as before when the road opens up and you put your foot down for the first time.
If there is a weak link in the engine's overall repertoire, it is the less - than - razor - sharp throttle response at the lower end of the rev range.
Heated Seats, 19» Front 20» Rear Gloss Black alloy wheels, Switchable sport mode with sharper throttle response and increased RPM limit, Cross drilled brake discs.
The power gains come from new piston and con - rods, a new intake system and a redesigned exhaust that, according to Ferrari, helps the engine deliver sharp throttle responses with zero turbo lag.
New freer flowing inlet and exhaust manifolds liberate the extra horsepower and there's a lighter flywheel for sharper throttle response.
For that reason I preferred the Sport mode that offers sharper throttle response and the ability to rev right through to redline between shifts.
As a result, the new Ford Ranger Raptor is said to have a «very sharp throttle response
Having experienced the raucous bark of the new V8 up close, we can confidently say it should possess the characteristic sharp throttle response and rev - driven attitude of the six - cylinder engine it replaces, combined with the added low - end punch and high - end heroics that come with the extra two cylinders and increased capacity.
Its engine immediately feels stronger than the Clubsport's, with the same sharp throttle response, immense torque curve and vibrant top end.
This is no apologetic, low - pressure modern turbo engine: it's a bad - mannered street scrapper with surprisingly sharp throttle response and a lack of inertia, particularly when the «Sport» toggle switch has been flicked forwards.
The engine is a joy, though, with massive performance, razor sharp throttle response and a spine - tingling soundtrack in the Sport and Corsa modes, while the twin - clutch gearbox works smoothly around town and quickly and cleanly in manual mode.
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.
Out on the dunes you want sharp throttle response and big wheelspin, and that seems the order of the day here, too.
Sharper throttle response makes it feel keener than the Mercedes and, in spite of its 220Nm torque deficit, it just has the edge for in - gear response.
The two major roles of the car can be sometimes in opposition, with characteristics like sharp throttle response and greater steering weight increasing driver satisfaction in open road driving, but possibly proving frustrating in bumper - to - bumper traffic.
This engine feels livelier in the 500L than in the Dart, with a much sharper throttle response.
Once you select Sport mode on the NDCS, the Juke's turbocharged four - pot develops sharper throttle response — provided you've got the turbo spinning.
Set the standard Drive Performance Control to Sport mode, and you get a lovely sharp throttle response, which combines to make the 2 Series feel quicker than you'd expect.
Changing from Eco through Comfort to Sport mode via the Driving Experience Controller delivers sharper throttle response, but no real change in ultimate performance.
Both provide a rich stream of information to the driver with garrulous steering, sharp throttle response and delightfully swift five - speed gearshifts, while even a lack of power assisted steering can't hide the agility that comes from such light kerbweights.
The earlier «M2.7» cars have sharper throttle response; the later «M5.2» cars are smoother but, some say, underperform on power.
There is no definitive opinion on this one, but a vague consensus among marque experts suggests that «2.7» cars have a sharper throttle response and more power, despite the official claims remaining the same.
The sharper throttle response, more eager gear shifts and weightier steering add up to a surprisingly effective cross-country set - up.
Coupled to that engine is a retuned version of Ferrari's seven - speed dual - clutch automatic that offers shorter up and down shifts between gears and sharper throttle response.
The engine feels stronger than it does that model, too, but it's very similar in character and delivery — that's to say it has sharp throttle response with very minimal turbo lag and a useful top end, but none of the fireworks in the run towards the limiter that made the M3 GTS such a delight.
My settings are the sharpest throttle response via the Power option, electronic dampers (EDC) set to softest and Drivelogic (the gearshift speed / severity) set midway.
Amongst a sea of turbocharged rivals the Toyota Yaris GRMN stands out thanks to its supercharged 1.8 - litre four - cylinder engine — there's no low - down turbo grunt here, just top end - power and razor - sharp throttle response.
Stick with it and eventually the rewards come — a rousing soundtrack (even without the piped - in sounds), a beautifully linear power band (another of Yaguchi's goals) and sharp throttle response.
The noise will be toned down for production, but it has a pleasingly gritty howl, sharp throttle response and predictably massive acceleration.
Okay, that's not particularly relevant in the real world, but it does speak of a sweet natural balance, sharp throttle response and a limited slip differential that locks quickly and keenly.
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.
In a world where every other Porsche model is turbocharged, the GT3 and GT3 RS stand bravely against the tide, sacrificing the fuel economy and power of a turbo motor for those intangible lovelies like a high redline and sharp throttle response.
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.
The V - engines are stronger than that average driver can imagine, and if you put the car into Track mode, it gets you a sharp throttle response and a firmer suspension.
Those after even sharper performance can order an optional Sport Chrono package that provides the new seven - speed PDK dual - clutch - equipped 911 cabriolet with a launch - control function and sharper throttle response for even quicker 0 - to -60-mph times.
Selecting «Sport» mode delivers a sharper throttle response together with a sportier exhaust note.
It has a number of tangible effects on the powertrain including a sharper throttle response, with the engine delivering more torque during the early stages of throttle pedal travel.
Engaging Dynamic Mode delivers enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting, faster gear changes and sharper throttle response.
Okay, it's usable on a normal road, but unless you're attempting to drift your way ontp a highway on - ramp, the razor - sharp throttle responses are going to give you whiplash long before you start pushing maximum G - force ratings.
Switchable Sports Mode with Sharper Throttle Response, Increased RPM limit Dynamic performance management (DPM)
Sport mode increases assistance from the electric motor, but the difference is small, with heavier steering and sharper throttle response being the most noticeable changes.
Engaging Dynamic mode initiates faster, more responsive gearshifts, sharper throttle responses and increased steering response for a more engaging driving experience in all conditions.2
According to Superchips, this reconfiguration allows for a sharper throttle response, a keener, more urgent engine, a harder pull throughout the rev range.
A new»S» mode for the gearbox brings additional engine braking, sharper throttle response and lock the four - wheel drive Flying Spur out of eighth gear.
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