Not exact matches
Both
use an uninvolving paddle
shift gearbox and both feel big and lazy by comparison to their predecessors.
The car
uses a six - speed paddle
shift gearbox, but how exactly this works with the complex hybrid drivetrain has yet to be revealed.
And speaking of the
gearbox, there are no changes to the seven - speed dual - clutch unit, so you get the same slightly lazy
shifts in auto mode but much faster changes
using the wheel - mounted paddles.
The manual
gearbox has long, although positive,
shift action, but the clutch has an extra long amount of travel and
uses every bit of it.
The Tremec
gearbox is a variant of the one
used in the Viper; happily,
shift efforts here are lower, but the linkage is notchy, with a strong centering spring that wants to keep you in the 3 - 4 gate.
This allows the sharpest
shifts during high speed driving without compromising refinement when
using the
gearbox's auto mode.
By reducing the throttle, you remove engine torque from the
gearbox and allow it to
shift (which you normally do
using the clutch).
It is a beautifully easy
gearbox to
use, whether
shifting fast or slowly.
Even if you're
used to driving these performance - oriented
gearboxes that keep first gear out of the way (as it's typically only
used for setting off from a stop),
shifting this worn - out transmission, with its long throws and sloppy actuation, requires concentration.
Unlike some paddleshifted
gearboxes, the console
shift lever doesn't have to be moved to the side (activating the Sport mode) before the paddles can be
used.
Unlike the Twingo, and unlike the old automated manual that left you in the lurch between
shifts, the new Brabus
uses a six - speed dual - clutch
gearbox.
The clutch is stiff, but the
shifter moves easily through its chromed gate — but the fact is, you hardly need to
use it, given the V - 8's torque and the close spacing of the
gearbox's five ratios.
The way the vRS delivers its performance varies from petrol to diesel — the former is naturally the revvier, more entertaining companion, always feels brisk enough for road
use and its manual
gearbox in particular is a slick -
shifter.
The Easytronic can be driven in «manual mode» simply by
using the paddle
shifter selector to change gears if the driver wishes to do so, or alternatively it can be driven in exactly the same way as a fully conventional automatic — however, many Easytronic owners have complained that gear
shifts in «automatic mode» are jerky; a common complaint with semi-autos based on a conventional manual
gearbox.
Only a manual
gearbox will be offered - apparently DSG wouldn't fit - and the transmission
uses the same
shift knob as the R8, and has a pleasing weight to it that's missing from the standard A1.
The twin - clutch
gearbox is a highlight too, with smooth auto
shifts and super-fast changes when you
use the paddles.
This 2.0 - litre turbo engine works well with BMW's optional eight - speed automatic
gearbox, which delivers smooth
shifts in auto mode and responds crisply when you
use the lever or steering wheel mounted paddles to change gears manually.
As a means of increasing
shift comfort, the manual
gearbox uses innovative new carbon friction linings in its synchronizer rings.
The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1
gearbox)
using paddles to control an automated
shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears.
The V8 is married to BMW's Steptronic eight - speed automatic
gearbox tweaked for quicker
shift times, says the carmaker, while the list of mechanical gimmicks includes electronically controlled dampers, an active rear axle diff and most likely an all - wheel - drive setup similar to that
used for the current BMW F90 M5.
The
gearbox has economy and sport modes, which can be
used to alter the
shift characteristics.
Both petrol engines (and the most expensive diesel) come as standard with a smooth -
shifting nine - speed automatic
gearbox, which suits its luxurious nature and will make the car more appealing to
used buyers.
Transmission: 7 - Speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual - inc: Seamless
Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls, Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and su
Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls,
Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear
shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and su
shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and support
Dual clutch
gearboxes can operate like a conventional automatic,
shifting through the gears seamlessly with no direct driver input, but they can also be
used in «manual» mode.
The clutch is well weighed but has a slightly longer travel and is on the heavier side but the 6 - speed
gearbox is effortless to
use, offering slick
shifts by slotting into respective gates with precision.
Swerving the ceramic brakes and saving # 6250 doesn't take long to think about, though the bulk of the
used F80s currently on sale feature the DCT
gearbox, suggesting its # 2645 is justifiable when you consider the very quick, satisfying
shifts in manual mode and the opportunity for languid, fully - auto miles when you're feeling lazy or stuck in traffic.
Emissions - free by E-motor: And there is even more power: An electric motor is integrated between the TSI and the efficient 7 - speed automatic (DSG = Direct
Shift Gearbox); it can be
used for pure electric emissions - free driving, or it can support the TSI with aggressive torque.
Audi originally
used the direct -
shift gearbox name, but now
uses the name «S tronic» for its DCTs.
Wrapped in racy carbonfibre bodywork the TSR - S
uses a motorsport - derived automated
gearbox that, says Zenvo, is one of the fastest -
shifting transmissions in existence.
The base transmission is a six - speed manual, but an optional six - speed «direct -
shift gearbox» automatic is offered for those who don't want to
use a clutch.
And it's a plus that you actually need to chop through a few gears to get up to decent speeds, as the short -
shifting and surprisingly hefty six - speed manual
gearbox is an utter joy to
use.
Metallic Black, AA INSPECTED AND 3 MONTH AA WARRANTY, 1 owner, Last serviced on 20/09/2017 at 95,982 miles, 5 seats, This Car Has Only Had 1 Registered Owner and Has Been
Used for Business Purposes, Bmw Main Dealer Service History, 12 Months Road Tax Is # 120, The Specification Includes: 19» Alloy Wheels, Audio and Visual Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Stop / Start Technology, Key-less Go, Full Black Leather Interior, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Digital Display, Satellite Navigation System, Cd / Dab Stereo System, Bluetooth, Sport / Sport + / Comfort / Eco pro Vehicle Dynamic Modes, Automatic / Tiptronic
Gearbox with Paddle
Shift And Much More.
Its engine still makes a satisfying growl and the Direct
Shift Gearbox (DSG), with which ours was equipped, is still extraordinarily fun to
use.
Variant name: 330D M SPORT, Derivative: 3.0 330d M Sport Sport Auto (s / s) 4dr, Variant: 3.0 330d M Sport Sport Auto (s / s) 4dr Metallic Black, AA INSPECTED AND 3 MONTH AA WARRANTY, 1 owner, Last serviced on 20/09/2017 at 95,982 miles, 5 seats, This Car Has Only Had 1 Registered Owner and Has Been
Used for Business Purposes, Bmw Main Dealer Service History, 12 Months Road Tax Is # 120, The Specification Includes: 19» Alloy Wheels, Audio and Visual Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Stop / Start Technology, Key-less Go, Full Black Leather Interior, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Digital Display, Satellite Navigation System, Cd / Dab Stereo System, Bluetooth, Sport / Sport + / Comfort / Eco pro Vehicle Dynamic Modes, Automatic / Tiptronic
Gearbox with Paddle
Shift And Much More.
The Panamera now
uses an eight - speed, dual - clutch PDK automatic
gearbox rather than the old - fashioned conventional type of the previous model and it's very quick -
shifting for the most part.
All self -
shifting F30s
use an eight - speed automatic
gearbox.
This paddle -
shift gearbox, one that adds greatly to the civility of the car in daily
use, is available only on the 3.8 and 3.8 Ultimate models, not the track - focused 3.8 R - Spec.
You don't need to
use the paddle
shifters, and you certainly don't need to rev the engine beyond the broad mid-range, although the
gearbox will give up full control and let you pick the ratios if the fancy takes you.
All cars come with smooth -
shifting automatic
gearboxes — the CL 500 and CL 63
use a seven - speed, the CL 65 has a five - speed.
The 2.0 T model
used a 200 - hp 2.0 - L turbocharged gasoline four cylinder engine, and the 3.2 Quattro employed a 250 - hp 3.2 - L V06 tied to a Haldex all - wheel - drive system and VW's six - speed Direct
Shift Gearbox (DSG), an automated transmission with twin computer - controlled clutches.
Engines were mated to a standard six - speed manual transmission or Porsche's PDK seven - speed dual - clutch automated manual
gearbox, which can operate in full automatic mode or with manual - gear
shift using steering - wheel mounted buttons.
The powerplant is coupled to an improved 5 - speed
gearbox, which offers slick
shifts but needs a bit of an effort to
use.
The
shift quality of the Leon's six - speed manual
gearbox is a bit fussy and light, but it's easy enough to
use once you're
used to the notchiness.
At least the six - speed manual transmission is a joy to
use, with tight
gearbox action and pedals perfectly placed for heel - and - toe
shifting, even with my dainty lady feet.
The Volkswagen Group intends to phase out the
use of traditional automatic
gearboxes in their product range entirely, replacing them with it's advanced Direct
Shift Gearbox, or DSG.
Powering the Hyundai Curb Concept is a 1.6 - litre turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine which
uses the GDI technology (Gasoline Direct Injection) and which sends 175 HP and 169 lb - ft of torque to the wheels via a Direct
Shift Gearbox (DSG).
Plus, although
shifting is not often necessary, and many times any of two or three gears will be adequate for performance, the six - speed manual
gearbox is an absolute joy to
use, with fast action and short throws.
The EDC automatic
gearbox is smoother when left to its own devices, but if you try to
use the manual
shift paddles on the steering wheel, the gearchanges can be quite hesitant — it lags behind the VW Group's seven - speed DSG automatic in this area.
While we like the responsive, quick -
shifting DSG automatic
gearbox, the standard six - speed manual is so smooth and easy to
use that we feel it makes the GTI more involving.
All engines are coupled to a 8 - speed automatic
gearbox and you can
shift gears
using the steering mounted paddles or the gear lever.