Sentences with phrase «spec cars like»

Losing the manual transmission puts it on par with other GT4 - spec cars like the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport, which uses a racing specific version of Porsche's PDK dual clutch transmission.

In other words, customers could spec their car like it was a four - wheeled suit from Savile Row.

Not exact matches

That's because Formula E is going to use the new car as an opportunity to introduce the Halo (just like Formula 2 is) but the FIA is still dithering over its exact specs, something that has already caused delay to some F1 teams.

Spec is everything and the lap time is only relevant if we can actually buy the car in record time spec, at least right away - not like some Seats or Nismos... So far is an impressive time, but if it was achieved with tyres you can't buy for the car (or won't for everyday use), without material that's needed for everyday and even prolonged track - day use (Air Con for ex.)

Entry - level cars get a twist beam suspension set - up at the rear, but higher - spec models like our A250 use a development of the outgoing version's multi-link arrangement.

With additional aerodynamic features, it's also a tantalising glimpse as to what a full - fat race - spec Chiron might look like - though, appropriately for a Vision GT car, such an idea remains firmly in the realms of fantasy.

But for next year, the car has been updated into DKR16 - spec, so the team will be hoping to challenge the likes of MINI and Toyota for the win.

I got this error on my Skoda Fabia 2006 1.2 Bensin 3 cylinder (engine code BME), the car is shaky on idle like it is missing a cylinder, acceleration is non-linear, and fuel consumption is low at 5L / 100 km while the factory specs is 6l / 100 km

«It almost feels like a rally car in tarmac spec, rather than a pure racer», says Marino.

However, GTC customers will be able to spec their cars similarly to the GTS and TA models with standalone options like aerodynamic packs, upgraded interior trims, and even a full TA package that match these higher trims in terms of performance and luxury trim.

It's not difficult to see why, as the spec sheets for the Toyota - Subaru sports car read like a gearhead's dream.

Naturally enough, the 540C feels like the much newer car from within — its cabin feels more tautly screwed together — but this particular car's interior spec really betrays the fact that it's an entry point.

The new front bumper gives the car a toothy underbite like Muttley's and while the rump is improved — gone are the glitzy 2001 - era Lexus - style lights, and the absence of a spoiler on the base - spec car keeps things clean — the Toyota looks both under - wheeled and over-sprung, like someone has forgotten to remove the shipping spacers.

Like the European - spec car, the U.S. - spec TT RS will be powered by a 2.5 - liter I - 5 that makes 335 horsepower and 332 pound - feet of torque mated to a six - speed manual transmission and Audi's famous quattro all - wheel drive system.

Road cars used a 3.0 - liter inline - six - cylinder engine producing just over 200 horsepower, but race - spec cars — like this Art Car — utilized a 3.2 - liter version capable of throwing down 480 horsepower.

Other cars in its price range include new models like the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and redesigned cars like the 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Ford Focus (click here to see specs for all of them).

As spectator numbers had dropped in the 1990s when only rather standard FIA Group N cars competed, more spectacular vehicles were admitted since 1999, like the Zakspeed Chrysler Viper GTS - R which originally was built by Oreca to FIA GT2 - spec, turbo - charged Porsche, modified Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters cars from Opel and Abt Sportsline - Audi, and the Schnitzer Motorsport - entered BMW M3 GTR V8 that had been run in the 2001 American Le Mans Series.

In particular, Autocar were interested in looking at the differences in performance between tyres fitted to rear - wheel drive performance cars like the C350 and the same tyres fitted to high - spec family cars like the Mondeo 2.0 TDCi.

It's not like you're left with a poverty spec car if you go with a base Nissan Sentra in «S» trim either.

Zetec - spec Fiestas (like our example) have chrome slats in the grille and LED daytime running lights that give the car a more expensive look than the Focus.

As usual, it's important to spec your car wisely in order to protect its value, which in this segment means desirable specification like R - Sport, an automatic gearbox, leather interior and muted paint shades — not a base spec diesel on small wheels in flat red and with cloth seats, in other words.

And yet you still can't fail but nod in approval when you read this car's vitals off the spec sheet; because 671bhp and 627 lb ft from just 1400rpm seem like very healthy endowments for any four - seater GT.

Much like any modern race car, the profile is highlighted by bloated fenders and wheel arches, beefier side skirts, and race - spec, lightweight rims shod in motorsport - specific tires.

It competes with low - spec Lexus IS models, base Audi A4s, the new Mercedes - Benz CLA250, as well as numerous mid-size cars, like the Hyundai Sonata Turbo.

The automaker offered no details regarding what a car like the EXP 10 Speed 6's performance specs would look like, but suffice it to say it'd be built to best rivals like the Jaguar F - Type and new Mercedes - AMG GT.

In terms of safety, the Euro - spec car will come with features like six airbags, ESP, lane departure warning, high beam assist, adaptive cruise control, a weaving alert function and Suzuki's Dual Sensor Brake Support system.

Like any true race car, a big chunk of the luxury and comfort amenities were taken out in favor of race - spec materials that'll ensure that the M235i Racing performs up to its highest racing capabilities while adhering to the driver's safety.

It's a comprehensive improvement right across the board from the 12C — and, it could be argued, the car the 12C should have been — and comes with a comprehensive standard spec — including IRIS SatNav, Bluetooth and DAB — with more options like carbon racing seats, electric steering column, rear view camera and extra carbon fibre for the cabin.

While automotive enthusiasts obsess about things like horsepower specs, redlines and 0 - 60 mph times, the truth is that most never actually get the chance to fully exploit the true potential of their cars.

You can only get sat - nav on the higher spec ZC - H model, but even the mid-spec car does get extras like heated seats and rear parking sensors as standard.

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All models (including the confusingly - named «Premium Plus» base trim) come with four - zone climate control, built - in navigation, satellite radio, blind spot monitoring and rear parking sensors as standard, which is okay for a car at this price (especially as you'll be spending a minimum of $ 70,000 on a Mercedes - Benz CLS if you want to match the entry - level Audi A7's spec level like - for - like).

It's a shame that things like sat - nav and a DAB radio aren't standard on a # 43,000 coupe, but for an extra few pounds per month you can spec a desirable car that'll hold its value come resale time.

«Cheaper models aren't as well equipped as we'd like, but if you spec the Zetec trim level you'll have a splendid little car.»

Fitted with race - spec componentry like hardened suspension bushings, a 6 - way adjustable center differential, and reinforced cross members, the 2015 STI is one of the few production sports cars that comes suitably equipped for aggressive track use right out of the box.

The real thing is, this Ioniq is superb on price & spec and I would foresee this car should have HRV - like sales.

However, be warned that there aren't any options on «Sport» spec cars with the 2.0 - liter engine — so those looking for standard - fit items like a reversing camera, HD radio and a more advanced infotainment system will need to consider Mazda CX - 5s with the 2.5 - liter engine.

The Yaris is, as the ads for it used to say, just a car — only this 2015 Yaris SE gets luxuries like power windows that previous stripper - spec test cars lacked.

An upgrade to Porsche's race - spec ceramic composite rotors is optional, but unlike cars like Audi's RS6, probably only a necessity if you're going to visit the Nordschleife regularly in your Panamera.

It will take on the likes of the Audi A3 and to see how the car do against each other here is a spec comparo of how both will fare against each other.

With the 2015 update, the Ford EcoSport will produce more power and torque than the global spec model and will also get indicator stalks like Japanese cars which Indians are more used to.

The company only listed EBD on the spec - sheet of higher end cars like the Creta.

Upon closer inspection we also found a purely cosmetic decal on the front hood... they look like the air vents first seen on the Sesto Elemento and later used for the 2013 specs Blancpain Super Trofeo race car... in fact IMS Automotive Design offers a replacement front hood that shows carbon sections here, but in this case it looks like the owner settled for a black decal only... still looks nice however.

We might be wrong, but the headlamps of the grey car also look like low spec version with halogen - powered reflector lenses instead of xenon projectors.

Yes, we do feel it's objectively the better of the two engines available in the range, but it's a lot of money for a car that doesn't come with goodies like leather upholstery and climate control (features that, we hasten to add, are standard on the similarly - priced 2.5 - liter Subaru Forester models in the top - spec Touring trim).

Of course, adding such extras does put the SEL - spec Ford Edge into Titanium pricing territory that has many of those aforementioned options as standard, but — as features like the blind spot monitoring system are still optional on Titanium - spec cars — we feel that add - on template will do buyers of the SEL - trimmed Ford Edge fine.

At a tax - included starting price of # 99,800 ($ 130,840, directly converted), it's an expensive proposition, but considering some cars feature specs like this at a much higher starting price, it's actually sort of a bargain.

Also, while I hate adaptive cruise control, looking at the specs above it looks like I could get the car without that and save some money in the process.

I test drove the white version (EU - spec) and the color is not flashy, I prefer the other colors that are available, like the Vitamin C (same car Erick test drove), the Boston Red or the Marathon Blue.

The company has yet to reveal what the production version will look like, any specs, or if the car is U.S. - bound.