Sentences with phrase «traction conditions»

Although the all - wheel drive probably helps in low traction conditions, we weren't impressed by the car's cornering abilities.

The system electronically varies front and rear torque distribution depending on traction conditions.

Cars with a manual five - speed transmission such as the tester use a system that divides power equally between the front and rear wheels in normal traction conditions.

The hybrid system electronically varies front and rear torque distribution depending on traction conditions.

The driver - selectable Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DTSC) permits modestly energetic cornering before making its presence known and the all - wheel drive in the Volvo S80 T6 AWD does an impressive job of instantly rebalancing the front - to - rear power equation as traction conditions change.

The driver - selectable Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DTSC) permits modestly energetic cornering before making its presence known and the all - wheel - drive package on the T6 AWD and V8 AWD does an impressive job of instantly rebalancing the front - to - rear power equation as traction conditions change.

It also can improve acceleration performance in low - traction conditions such as ice and snow as the reduced output helps to minimize wheel slippage.

While normally apportioning motive force in a 40/60 percent front - to - rear split via a Torsen locking center differential, it can vary those percentages between 65/35 and 15/85 as traction conditions warrant.

Four - wheel - drive models are equipped with two - speed automatic four - wheel drive that automatically shifts between two - wheel and four - wheel drive depending on driving surface traction conditions.

Called Intelligent Traction Management, it uses torque distribution to maximize power, handling and efficiency, and also includes different modes for Normal, Mud, Snow or Sand, each one specifically tailored for different traction conditions.

Like every Tesla, the Model 3 has unflappable grip, finessing power output instantaneously and nearly imperceptibly as traction conditions shift.

If you were going to build something that uncouples one set of wheels, I think that it would be better to uncouple the front wheels as rear drive is generally better except under low traction conditions when you would be driving all wheels.

However, beyond AWD, FWD, and RWD, there are the front and rear differentials that can make a dramatic difference in how well a vehicle can handle low traction conditions.

As the steered wheels are also the driven wheels, FF (front - engine, front - wheel - drive layout) cars are generally considered superior to FR (front - engine, rear - wheel - drive layout) cars in low - traction conditions such as snow, mud, or wet tarmac.

The all - wheel drive system that comes with the Jaguar F - Type R AWD is designed to maintain the car's rear - wheel bias in normal driving, but kick as much as 50 percent of engine torque to the front axles should traction conditions warrant.

The Supercharged also has its own dynamic stability control mode, in addition to the standard stability control mode and a winter setting, which allows some wheel slip when you need it in low - traction conditions.

In the Icar Circuit's icy low - traction conditions, the Regal GS delivered tail - out, rear - wheel - drive dynamics once we disabled the traction - and stability - control systems.

Tacoma TRD Off - Road's standard electronically controlled locking rear differential distributes engine power evenly to both rear wheels so they move at the same speed, providing more grip in low - traction conditions.

ABS helps do this by automatically «pumping» the brakes to keep the tires from skidding, even when the brakes are fully applied, and especially in low - traction conditions.

In addition, trucks, SUVs and sports cars have special tire needs based on their environment and traction conditions.

VTM also has a lock mode that operates in first and second gear at speeds below 18 mph to put the maximum torque on the ground in low - traction conditions.

Ridgeline in fact comes with a standard four - wheel drive system that generally runs on front - wheel drive but can divert power to the rear wheels while accelerating and in low - traction conditions.

The Q60 is fitted with Infiniti's rear - biased Intelligent All - Wheel Drive system, with 100 % of the available torque going to the rear wheels in the standard setting and up to 50 % of torque transferring to the front axle in low traction conditions.

Combined with All - Speed Traction Control and ESP, performance and stability are outstanding under all traction conditions.

Both Command - Trac and Rock - Trac systems offer full - time torque management, enabling optimal grip in low - traction conditions.

Electromagnetic control of the clutches permits torque delivery to each rear wheel to be proportioned in an exceptionally quick and precise manner, which reduces wheel - slip in low - traction conditions.

All surface capability The E-PACE offers All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), the low - speed cruise control that helps drivers maintain optimum control in low - traction conditions.

The 4Motion system is tied into the electronic stability control and electronic differential lock, and this helps it retain stable footing by adjusting power distribution and individual wheel braking in low - traction conditions.

One feature we're especially impressed by is the All Surface Progress Control (ASPC) system, which helps the driver maintain control of the car at slower speeds in low traction conditions.

A new Terrain Management System offers Normal, Sport, Tow / Haul, and Eco driving modes for everyday use, plus three additional modes for tricky, low - traction conditions: Sand, Mud / Rut, and Grass / Gravel / Snow.

The Eagle sedan was standard with a New Process 119 transfer case with a viscous coupling, allowing for full - time four wheel drive, regardless of the traction conditions.

The CVT is linked to a multi-plate transfer clutch AWD system that offers predictable handling and automatically shifts torque to the back wheels to balance power distribution under hard acceleration or in low - traction conditions.

Standard kit includes a proper low gear range, locking centre differential, adjustable ride height (with up to 226 millimetres of grand clearance), adjustable shocks, and second - gear start function (for low - traction conditions).

You should always be scanning the road ahead of you looking for these low traction conditions and be prepared if you have to brake or make any sudden maneuvers.