The automatic double - declutching function when downshifting as well as the brief, precisely defined interruption of ignition and injection when
upshifting under full load shorten shifting times and increase emotional appeal when adopting a sporty driving style.
An optional AMG Performance exhaust system (fitted on the local car as standard) offers the same exhaust flap and a dedicated tailpipe trim design, but has a more audible note when the throttle is open and during gear shifting, downshifting and during
upshifting under full load.
Not exact matches
The F12's computers will play tricks to cut power briefly
under full - throttle shifts, giving a glorious exhaust bark on
upshifts, although Ferrari still hasn't figured out that a driver who slams the pedal to the floor in automatic mode actually expects full acceleration.
Under heavy power demands, Ford's 10 - speed automatic delivers a steady stream of
upshifts to keep the F - 150 Power Stroke's engine speed shuttling between 2,500 and 3,500 rpm.
Happily, both seem to intuitively understand the enthusiast driver, unfailingly anticipating gear choices, downshifting
under braking, snapping off
upshifts with lightning speed, and matching revs on both automatic or manual downshifts.
Thanks to a long - legged top gear, an eager - to -
upshift automatic, and the ability to coast
under trailing throttle, this Porsche is a remarkably relaxed and efficient cross-country cruiser.
BMW's six - speed automatic is pretty efficient at
upshifting, so the engine remains in its beefiest range more often than not, even
under hard acceleration.
Likewise,
under acceleration you can let the tach needle slip past the two o'clock position before
upshifting.
Instead of squealing wheels, I contented myself with the engine's revving blasts as I
upshifted the 650S Spider
under acceleration.
In addition to crisp
upshifting, downshifts occur rapidly
under hard braking and it rev - matches with a fantastic blip of the throttle and a cackle from the pipes.
The system ensures the best possible acceleration off the line in all conditions, and once
under way, its
upshifts are timed and performed at the optimal revs.
Upshifts are positive
under hard throttle and almost imperceptible at a casual pace.
Although the new V6 isn't a patch on its symphonic atmo V8 forebear
under rising revs, it has its own addictive soundtrack in the heady
upshift blarts and a repertoire of crackling explosions on overrun.