Sentences with phrase «shifting gearbox make»

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It's revolutionary semi-automatic paddle - shift gearbox was part of what made the car so quick... and so unreliable.

True, the SMG paddle - shift transmission can be either slow and slurry or fast and thumpy (it's a pity BMW didn't put more effort into developing a better manual gearbox than the one they made available for the US market) but, for # 20K, I'm inclined to conclude that it isn't just that the M5 holds all the cards.

Its dual - clutch gearbox is much more refined, whether it's being shifted by the wheel - mounted paddles or left to its own automated devices, and its optional dynamic suspension makes for a broader range of ride comfort.

The smooth 8 - speed gearbox, which makes shifts virtually unknown, ensures the engine never feels anything less than supremely tractable and responsive.

While some may consider its gearbox inferior for having six speeds rather than more, it sure makes shifting manually more satisfying and less likely to result in a paddle - induced repetitive stress injury.

Yes, the PDK is an amazing gearbox and makes the new car faster, but we miss the heavy, positive clutch and the firm shift action that made the six - speed manual so brilliant in older GT3s.

On the plus side, the revised gearbox has a snappier and more precise shift action, while the brakes make up for a lack of monster stopping power with a pedal action that's well - weighted and progressive, which helps to make light work of heel and toe downchanges.

Check brake light switch works, as this could have an affect on the automatic gearbox «not in park» stuff safty disable, ignition on press brake jiggle shift lever in neutral and back to park, make sure brake ligths work.

Like the 550 Maranello, a six - speed manual is the only available gearbox on the Barchetta — neither the 456M GTA's four - speed automatic nor the 360's F1 paddle - shift gearbox has made it into Ferrari's V - 12 flagship.

The five - speed overdrive gearbox had longish shift throws and could be notchy, but fifth gear (then kind of a new thing) also made for relaxed long - distance runs at speed.

Finally, a taller center armrest was introduced last year and it makes shifting the wonderful, racecar - positive six - speed manual gearbox a chore as your elbow drops into the integrated cupholders while changing gear.

Utilising a recalibrated version of Bentley's eight - speed ZF automatic gearbox with wheel mounted paddle shifters, the British carmaker claims the Speed's full brunt of torque will be available from just 1750rpm, making for effortless progress.

The automatic gearbox features leggier final drive ratios and an efficiency boosting satnav shift strategy, which can make informed decisions to select the most appropriate gear for the road ahead.

As for this road car, it will come with a twin - turbocharged 5.0 - liter V8 making 650 hp and 531 lb - ft of torque, mated to a six - speed manual gearbox or a paddle - shifted automatic.

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.

Our seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox already provides near - instantaneous shifts to the other models in the McLaren Super Series, but the 675LT's revised software strategy slashes response times to make gearchanges in half the time.

The specs are downright fierce: 355 hp, 332 lb - ft of torque, 4Matic all - wheel drive and a 7 - speed dual - clutch gearbox with steering wheel shift paddles made from cold, hard metal.

The slick shifting gearbox along with the light clutch makes it an easy car to drive.

All racing cars have fast gearboxes with different designs and a shift paddles this makes the car a bit faster.

[4] Certain changes were made to the gearbox in order to reduce the shift time to 60 milliseconds per shift, a reduction of 20 milliseconds over the original FXX.

The gearbox, which comes with shift paddles mounted to the steering wheel, is based on the unit recently made available in lesser 911 models but gets beefed up clutches.

The new Volkswagen Polo Sedan is powered by a 1.6 - liter Otto engine that develops a total of 105 HP and is mated to either a 5 - gear manual gearbox or a 6 - gear automatic gearbox with sequential shift function (Tiptronic) which makes Volkswagen the first automaker to offer Tiptronic in Russia.

Having the F1 paddle shift gearbox too make it a wonderful combination.The 360 Spider was produced from 2000 until 2005 and is equipped with a gorgeous sounding 3600cc V8 that produces 395Bhp.

SynchroRev Match revisited I'm a remarkably smooth shifter without it, but the rev - matching gearbox helped me to make perfectly blended and quick shifts at speed.

These values were made technically feasible by a high - tech alliance: a TSI engine (gasoline powered with 110 kW / 150 PS) that is as fuel efficient as it is sporty, an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS) and a 7 - speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)-- which in the eyes of many car drivers is the best automatic in the world today.

Its engine still makes a satisfying growl and the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), with which ours was equipped, is still extraordinarily fun to use.

With its Direct Shift Gearbox and fine handling, the 2007 Volkswagen GTI makes for incredibly fun driving.

I'd also strongly consider a short - shift kit to make this Aisin - built gearbox a little quicker, and a set of dedicated performance tires rather than all - season performance rubber (standard).

Our 200SX SE - R came with a five - speed manual, an easy - to - shift gearbox that made driving the car a blast.

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The gearbox shifts lack crispness but the clutch is light and with a good progression, making driving in start - stop traffic easy.

What makes the drive experience silky smooth is the eight - speed automatic gearbox that shifts ratios seamlessly.

The 6 - speed manual gearbox works like magic, gear shifts are effortless and what makes the drive that much more enjoyable is the light clutch.

Power is delivered through the company's «F1 SuperFast» automated manual transmission - at the time, the quickest - shifting gearbox Ferrari had ever made.

After spending a week sporting around Orlando and its environs in an SLK with a five - speed manual gearbox, I'm glad Mercedes listened to its customers and added a stick shift, because the five - speed transmission makes the SLK even more fun to drive.PERFORMANCE, HANDLINGThe SLK comes with a 185 - horsepower, supercharged, four - cylinder engine.

The RS's gearbox has a muddy feel unworthy of a car put together this well: It makes you long for the quicker, cleaner shifters found in Hondas and BMWs.

It's interesting that a company known for offering manual gearboxes in nearly all of its models has introduced an automatic so good that it nearly makes a stick shift seem obsolete.

The shift feel and directness of this gearbox has made the word «automatic» less of a dirty word in many FCA vehicles and is just as capable here.

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.

With so much torque on demand, the Hellcat could probably make do with a single speed transmission, but our example was equipped with an 8 - speed TorqueFlite automatic gearbox with a manual shifting mode and paddle shifters.

Linked with the standard - equipment five - speed - manual gearbox, this motor makes for a lively package, although the shift lever requires precise handling to avoid shifting from second into fifth when you really want third.

The gearbox features Adaptive Shift Scheduling, which tailors shift timing to suit the driving style of whoever's behind the wheel, and Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures depending on information from the vehicle and environment to make shifts as smooth as possShift Scheduling, which tailors shift timing to suit the driving style of whoever's behind the wheel, and Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures depending on information from the vehicle and environment to make shifts as smooth as possshift timing to suit the driving style of whoever's behind the wheel, and Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures depending on information from the vehicle and environment to make shifts as smooth as possShift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures depending on information from the vehicle and environment to make shifts as smooth as possible.

As for the five - speed manual, I'm glad that it's offered and it's a tight gearbox with short shift strokes and crisp gear engagement, but Mac is correct that our particular tester's box did have a rough life before making its way into our hands for our test.

The car performs really well with the 1.5 - litre diesel engine that belts out 110 HP, pulling nicely and strongly all the way from lower RPMs but it's the slow AMT gearbox that makes this vehicle feel lethargic while shifting cogs is a very jerky process.

But over the years Ferrari — and most other manufacturers, too — have made huge strides with the software and hardware of their paddle - shift gearboxes.

Other driveline changes center on the seven - speed dual - clutch PDK gearbox, which was reworked with a new electronics package to make it more intuitive and to provide faster shifts.

Pirelli tires stick with little audible protest, while effortlessly quick steering and a 7 - speed paddle - shift dual - clutch gearbox make it simply one of the most proficient and fast sports cars.

Still, there are those among you who enjoy shifting gears, and given that Mazda has a way of making its cars sportier than most, I'm sure there'll be some consumers who will prefer the manual gearbox — especially paired with the V - 6 engine.

The Turbo Cabriolet has devastating cross-country pace, thanks to its 710Nm of torque and various modes that can make the gearbox shift more quickly and aggressively.

As we played with the gearbox, shifting from sixth to fifth, then down to fourth, the revs didn't drop as we lifted off the gas to engage the clutch, making very smooth transitions.