Sentences with phrase «transmission shifter feels»

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The transmission's gauges are gone so he takes the Camaro through the gears manually, feeling his way through the shifts by sound.

This, together with improved transmission shift control, allows a smaller engine to feel like a larger one while accelerating.

To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

That type of transmission eliminates the bump you feel when a transmission shifts gears, and that's nice, but it also means the engine just kind of groans when you accelerate aggressively.

We made just one pass from a standstill to extreme speed with the 3050 - lb 650S coupe (we didn't even engage the launch control), and the combination of the twin - turbo V - 8 and quick - shifting, seven - speed, dual - clutch Graziano transmission got us to the crest of the hill in Turn 1 so quickly that we actually felt lightheaded.

The engine feels somewhat weak at midrange rpm, so you have to rely on the transmission's notably quick gearchanges triggered by the shift paddles on the steering wheel to keep your speed up.

The shift linkage of the close - ratio, six - speed Getrag M66C transmission feels a little loose and notchy, but it's not bad, and the fly - by - wire throttle blips automatically on downshifts.

Coupled to this LS3 is a four - speed automatic transmission; while a relic from GM's old parts bin, it doesn't feel out of place in this application, shifting quietly and delivering torque and power smoothly.

Its sophistication is evident in everything from the quick - shifting automatic transmission and the accurate steering to the solid - feeling infotainment control knob, which wouldn't be out of place in a Mercedes - Benz.

It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

Despite the fairly high horsepower number, the four - cylinder feels poky and sedate, even when rowing through the manual transmission's accurate stick - shift gates with aggressive intent.

Mazda 323 Lantis (2000) automatic transmission, shows flashing HOLD light during drive, the car feels jumpy / shaky when shifting from Park to Reverse to Drive.

The sharp, near - perfect shifts from the DCT transmission only add to the feeling of imperious consistency, and as a driver it's impossible not to be impressed.

Lamborghini deliberately chose a seven - speed automated manual over a dual - clutch automatic transmission for the sharper, racier feel of the torque drop - off during shifts.

At this price point you don't often see such a lively and responsive engine, quick - shifting transmission, sporty steering feel, and taut chassis combined so seamlessly.

The eight - speed automatic transmission is gelato - smooth with practically imperceptible shifts, making the LS feel almost like a single - gear electric car.

I have a feeling it may be transmission related as when it occurs, I shift into neutral and I send the RPMs up to 4000, it is only when it is in gear it starts to surge after about 1 hour of use.

The eight - speed automatic shifts smoothly — no one here misses the old DuoSelect sequential manual transmission — but copy editor Rusty Blackwell notes that the shift paddles don't feel as finely crafted as those in the old car.

The automaker worked to ensure its first gearless transmission didn't have a rubber band feel, which resulted in the addition of a «shifting» logic to make it feel like a conventional automatic.

In automatic mode, the transmission was slow to downshift and we felt a few shudders through the drivetrain during shifts.

Feel free to paddle - shift in the city if you want, but the transmission is more than comfortable taking over shifting duties, performing like any good automatic.

I have driven enough cars with a DSG (think a manual transmission that shifts automatically), to know what it feels like when the mechatronic unit starts to fail.

The four speed automatic transmission is smooth shifting and reliable.The two - tone leather interior supplies a luxurious and sophisticated feel for an American SUV, and the suspension delivers a smooth ride.

The car's all - new 9 - speed automatic transmission, however, helps the updated 2018 S - Class feel a bit smoother and quicker, thanks to its close ratios and slick, easy shifts.

The transmission feels nearly as quick as a dual - clutch unit, and the giant paddles behind the wheel feel so good to your fingertips you'll never want to leave the shifter in automatic mode.

The Maloo's 3,794 - pound curb weight is an obvious anchor to the powerful engine; the optional six - speed automatic transmission shifts cleanly but feels outdated; and the starting price of about $ 56,000 (more than $ 80,000 Australian) means it would notionally compete with seriously desirable performance cars including the BMW M2, the Cadillac ATS - V, and the Ford Shelby GT350.

The six - speed automatic quickly snaps off shifts from a stop, though some felt a little abrupt and oddly timed, reminding me of the awkward tendencies of VW's dual - clutch automatic transmission.

And if you're feeling especially lazy, just leave the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission in «automatic» and it'll happily do all the shifting for you.

The ZF eight - speed automatic transmission with paddle shifting carries over, but the chassis is significantly upgraded: the steering is retuned for more precision and feel, and there's a bit less camber at the rear wheels.

Two hundred horsepower in a 3,682 - pound crossover doesn't exactly make the Q3 feel fast, but the smooth - shifting, responsive automatic transmission means the power is always readily available in day - to - day driving.

Although the DCT gearbox feels off the pace of the latest twin clutch transmissions the shift speeds are far from lazy or ponderous.

The transmission shifts smoothly enough regardless of throttle opening, and the four - wheel disc brakes are adequate - if saddled with an annoyingly touchy pedal feel.

In combination with the smooth, quick - shifting dual - clutch transmission, the smaller, torquier engine actually makes the Eco model feel peppier than the standard car, both when accelerating from a stoplight and while passing or merging at highway speeds.

This VW makes you feel like a great driver with its precise steering, transmission in which the clutch and gear shifter feel like extensions of your feet and hands, and a 2.0 - liter turbo that rewards you with a steady stream of power that's available throughout its wide rev band.

The five - speed manual transmission has that long - lost shift quality that only Ferraris of a certain age can deliver: a deliberate, weighty feel that's initially tight as you take the lever out of one gear, then frees up as you cross the gate before tightening once more as the next gear slots home.

The engine is matched well to the six - speed manual transmission, which has long but silky - smooth shift throws that feel great after a short adjustment period.

This retuned transmission simulates the shifting of a conventional automatic and makes the powertrain feel more eager and responsive.

That sounds slow on paper but in the real world, the diesel engine's torque and fast - shifting automatic transmission means it feels much quicker.

All the controls have a precise, hard - edged feel, and it's an easy car to drive straight away, the BMW's paddle - shift transmission, while not the smoothest you'll encounter these days, at least not making a nuisance of itself.

Its coddled passengers will feel nothing so undignified as a vibration or a shudder, much less a clumsy shift from the sublimely supple, six - speed ZF automatic transmission.

For ultimate involvement there is the option of a six - speed manual gearbox, or if you want to feel closer to the racer within, a seven - speed Sportshift II paddle shift transmission offers incredibly fast gear changes and allows you to focus completely on the road ahead and revel in the V8 howl.

On the road, the QF feels blisteringly quick, an impression that's aided by a sharp throttle response and a slick - shifting transmission that can be controlled via large column - mounted paddles.

Other minor complaints included a transmission that tended to shift out of first gear too quickly, high - beam headlamps that didn't reach as far as we'd like, excessive wind noise from the rear side windows, and seat cushions that some behinds felt were too flat.

The standard 3.5 - liter V6 is mated to a sport - tuned, electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with D - Step Logic that provides high levels of response and a seamless, efficient shift feel.

The engine is linked to an electronically controlled 6 - speed automatic transmission, which enables you to simulate a manual gearbox feel with its sequential shift mode and steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters.

Paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission that can be switched to manual mode and controlled by paddle shifters, you can grab as low a gear as you want and feel that power surge up the inclines for several thousand rpm before grabbing the next gear, though it was rare to get beyond fourth gear on this climb.

The five - speed transmission feels tight and almost like a sports - car shifter.

Transmission shifts are not felt.

For a 180ish HP engine, I have not felt like there was not enough power at any time - even in the Eco mode of the transmission, which has three modes plus fully manual shifting (1 - 6th gear).

BMW's lovely 3.0 - liter turbo inline six - cylinder powers the 640i, which feels sluggish when the car is in comfort mode with the transmission short shifting up.