The system can be controlled automatically or manually
using the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, or the gear lever.
Braking was well up to the task and the RC body felt unquestionably solid in all conditions, and although we couldn't feel much difference between the multi-plate clutch - operated torque vectoring (rear) differential settings on track, the four transmission modes made noticeable changes to the car's performance when not
using the gearshift paddles on the road, where it was slow to downshift in Normal setting.
The new transmission also allows drivers to sit back and enjoy automatic shifts or change gear manually
using the gearshift paddles on the M leather steering wheel.
Not exact matches
There are clues to its relaxed brief immediately: the elevated driving position, the fact that the
gearshift paddles are a stretch too far to
use comfortably and the light, slightly vague steering.
Adjust the dampers to their firmest setting, start
using the stalk - like
gearshift paddles (same as on a Gallardo) and adjust your driving style to slow in, fast out,
using the massive torque and four - wheel - drive traction to rocket out of turns.
You can do this
using the two
gearshift paddles on the multifunction sports steering wheel, fitted as standard, or
using the PDK gear selector.
Once rolling, however, one can simulate shifts up and down by
using the console - mounted
gearshift lever or the
paddles on the steering wheel (standard on the SX and Sport)-- a nice feature at this price point.
The gears can also be shifted at any time
using the silver - coloured aluminium
gearshift paddles on the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel.
When
using the steering wheel - mounted
gearshift paddles, it's easy to get stuck between third and fourth gear — but that's all you need on a fast A-road.
Alcantara is on the instrument panel and door casings, and Jaguar has switched from the standard car's rotary
gearshift controller to the more performance - focused pistol - grip shifter
used in the F - Type, with aluminum
paddle shifters fixed to the steering wheel.
With this system the driver can change gear either in automated mode or manually
using the M
gearshift lever on the centre console or shift
paddles on the M leather steering wheel.
The same Aurora Blue paint sees
use on the quilted door insert, the contrast stitching on the Obsidian Black steering wheel and the
gearshift paddles.
Independently of the DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs, the driver has the option of pressing the «M» button to switch directly to manual mode, in which
gearshifts are executed exclusively
using the shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
The Mercedes - AMG C 63 Cabriolet promises faster
gearshifts, with its retuned AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7 - speed sports transmission, that can go into the automatic mode or that can be initiated by the driver,
using the shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
This cutting - edge transmission has a separate oil cooler and allows for gear changes in factions of a second with no interruption in the flow of power in both automatic and manual mode
using the shift
paddles on the steering wheel or the center
gearshift lever.