Sentences with phrase «taller gears for»

Happily, the volume is reduced at lower revs, making the new BMW quite subdued at typical highway cruising speeds in taller gears for more subdued progress over longer journeys.

The new eight - speed has a wider spread of ratios and is better able to use the high torque gears for quicker launches, as well as taller gears for greater fuel efficiency on the highway.

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This lifestyle is likely relatable for a number of his affluent clients — show opener Bella Hadid, for instance, is an accomplished equestrian — and the show mixed modern updates on classical, well - tailored riding style (quilted capes, tall boots, jodhpurs, slim - cut collared shirts and jackets) with slick athletic gear like skin - tight bodysuits, sporty bra tops, hot pants, anoraks and, of course, sneakers.

When you're ready to switch gears for evening, simply shed your jacket, pull on a taller shoe, and add a couple of special accessories.

Several of the logbook entries expressed gratitude for the tall sixth gear, which at least let the over-caffeinated engine chill out a bit on the highway.

It's just a pity the gear ratios are too tall for general sporty road driving — third extends to over 110mph.

A tall final - drive ratio of 3.31:1 enables the car to reach 60 mph without grabbing for second gear and brings a very high top speed within reach, but it makes the car difficult to launch from a stop.

As far as hockey gear, there was room for that, as well: we folded down the rear seat and used the folded seatback as a tall shelf.

The ratios of the 5 - speed manual transmission's lower gears are relatively tall, making for a leisurely launch.

The LaSpRa comes only with the six - speed dual - clutch transmission that we whined about in our Four Seasons Evo, with slightly taller fifth and sixth gears for quieter and more fuel - efficient cruising.

Even though this Miata's six - speed manual transmission has a fairly tall ratio in sixth gear for highway cruising, the rear axle's final - drive ratio is fairly short to enhance acceleration, so the Miata's 2.0 - liter inline - 4 engine spins above 3000 rpm at ordinary cruising speed and close to 4000 rpm if you're brave with speed limits.

The flat torque curve also means that there's solid urge available pretty much throughout the rev range, giving a diesel - like surge for overtaking, and the engine is also happy to pull very tall gearing (2200rpm at 75mph in sixth) without complaint.

It is also torquey, pulling strongly in taller gears — ideal for the street.

The center stack accommodates the MMI and navigation controls, auxiliary instruments, a row of classic rocker switches, a push - button parking brake, and a U-shaped metal gear lever for reverse that stands up tall and is much easier to use than the push - button device in the outgoing Gallardo.

Editors agreed: The stick shift's long throws and tall gears make for little fun.

But once the red LEDs atop the steering wheel become familiar (and you keep an ear open for the maximum tonal harmonics), well - timed taps of the tall carbon - fiber shift paddles make it easy to strategize gear changes.

The other upshots are shorter initial gears for better acceleration feel and taller top gears for better highway fuel economy and reduced engine noise.

The gearing feels well - matched to both engines though; second is a good B - road gear in the 1 - litre, second and third for the 1.5, while tall upper ratios benefit refinement and economy at higher speeds.

Both provide a tall cruising gear for good highway mileage (there are three axle ratios from which to choose).

At part throttle it short shifts in soft, quick - fire succession, always looking for the tallest possible gear.

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Perhaps more importantly, more speeds in the transmission allow automakers to gear the top ratio «taller» — tech talk for the engine turning more slowly — and, again, rpm reduced is fuel conserved.

The ratios are sorted for both city and highway driving styles and sixth gear is tall allowing the Skoda Octavia to stretch its legs on the highway.

The gearing is quite tall and widely spaced with 2nd gear achieving the best balance between powerband and wheel speed for effortless powerslides on command.»

The new nine - speed has a wider 7.6:1 overall ratio — the difference between the first gear ratio and the top gear ratio — compared to the eight - speed transmission, with a «deep» 4.69 first gear that supports excellent off - the - line acceleration and a «tall» 0.62 top gear for low - rpm highway cruising.

No doubt, the tall sixth gear is the reason for the great highway figure.

The manual does have tall gearing in its first two ratios (second is good for 81 mph), but the GT3 spends so little time in those gears that it's less of a criticism and more of a warning.

The familiar seven - speed dual - clutch transmission gets some revisions for GT C duty, too, including a taller first gear.

It has six close - ratio gears for good acceleration and a tall overdrive 7th gear for relaxed and economical cruising.

In our fuel efficiency tests it returned a very impressive 19.19 kmpl on the highway thanks to the tall gearing but in the city, where you need to make more gear changes to keep the engine in the sweet spot, that figure drops down to 13.5 kmpl, which is still a reasonable figure for a petrol engine.

The six - speed brings a new low gear for torque multiplication from rest and a taller top gear for more relaxed and fuel efficient highway cruising.

Built for your lifestyle, the interior is incredibly spacious with plenty of room for your tallest friends and all their gear.

The tall 8th gear takes advantage of the diesel's low - end torque for exceptional fuel economy.

It's a great package for a daily driver, and while those of us who prefer naturally aspirated engines may miss the character of the old inline - five, the new turbo mill delivers 20 % better highway fuel economy without the ridiculously tall gearing of the most recent 2.5L - equipped cars.

The transmission offers smooth shifts and a wide spread of ratios that ideally suit both engine's characteristics including a tall - overdrive sixth gear for quiet, efficient highway cruising.

While the lower gears of the tiptronic are closely spaced for sporty response, eighth gear is tall like an overdrive to reduce fuel consumption.

A carbon fiber hood will be an available option on 2012 Z06 models, while the standard manual transmission for ZR1 will include taller gearing in fifth and sixth gears, for a 2 - mpg improvement in highway fuel economy.

Rear 60 / 40 - split seats combine with a fold - flat front passenger seat to create enough room for lengthy outdoor gear (or tall floor lamps).

Gearing was on the tall side for the car's intended mission as a high speed highway cruiser.

Although good for acceleration, first gear seemed too tall for trying to hold a hill with the nose pointed downward.

A taller gear ratio in the rear differential, combined with the transmission's two extra gears, allows for better fuel economy.

The new nine - speed automatic has a wide 7.6:1 overall ratio, with a «deep» 4.69 first gear that supports excellent off - the - line acceleration and a «tall» 0.62 top gear for low - rpm highway cruising.

The Hyrda - Matic 6T40 six - speed automatic transmission has a tall overdrive top gear and neutral - gear disengagement for further fuel savings.

While the lower gears of the tiptronic are closely spaced for sporty response, eighth gear is tall to reduce fuel consumption.

A sport mode for the transmission and paddle shifter helped with on - road performance, allowing me to bypass some of the six - speed automatic transmission's tendency to find itself in too tall a gear, but ultimately this is neither a sports car or a true off - roader, so I found myself grateful and impressed by the Escape's modest abilities in either of these areas.

The taller final gear allows for a relaxed cruising rpm and enhanced highway fuel economy.

First gear is a little tall for super-slow car park crawling, but there's enough low - down torque to make stalling a rarity, and the upside is a top (sixth) ratio that's tall enough to spin the engine at only around 1000rpm at 100km / h.

Furthermore, the gear lever is rather tall for my taste.

The Corvette's biggest issue is its transmission — its gearbox doesn't like to be rushed, and its gear ratios are ultimately too tall and too widely spaced for performance driving.