It dispenses with the need for a clutch pedal,
while gearshift control is of the ««P - R - N - D» type, plus an «up / down» shift mode.
Connected to the starter solenoid, the neutral safety switch completes the starter circuit, allowing the power from the battery to reach the starter only
while the gearshift remains in Park or Neutral.
The Porsche's clutch pedal is moderately heavy
while the gearshift and steering have a more purposeful weight to them.
It produces an unequivocal 305bhp yet retains the regular engine's characteristics and manners,
while the gearshift is shorter and crisper and the uprated ten - pot Tarox front brakes work harder.
However the drive settings have been tweaked to suit a Grand Tourer, with remaps to the Normal, Sport and Track modes,
while the gearshifts of the seven - speed transmission have been remapped, too.
Not exact matches
Audi's configurable driving modes include a Dynamic setting that tempers some of the accelerator lag,
while a Sport mode on the
gearshift dials back the upshift tendency to keep you in lower gears more often.
The
gearshift is lighter than TVRs of old, but retains that delicious sense of oiled metal teeth meshing together,
while the brakes have an almost unservoed level of pedal feel.
Both provide a rich stream of information to the driver with garrulous steering, sharp throttle response and delightfully swift five - speed
gearshifts,
while even a lack of power assisted steering can't hide the agility that comes from such light kerbweights.
It's a heavy bus, but the steering is spot on, communicative and not over-light; the ceramic brakes are perfectly weighted and reel in the car's 1700 kg with ease; and
while the clutch is a little woolly and the
gearshift notchy, changing cogs feels positive.
In the basic Strada mode the car is very well mannered around town with a subdued exhaust note, a reasonably pliant ride, light steering and a refined
gearshift strategy
while the cabin remains calm and quiet enough at speed with the roof down for the driver and passenger to hold a conversation.
At its most aggressive, Renault says it reduces steering inputs by 40 per cent,
while Sport mode also sharpens the throttle response and
gearshift mapping.
The MTT information can be viewed in - car via IRIS — allowing for immediate feedback after some tuition —
while the VDL footage and accompanying speed, throttle and brake - position and
gearshift data can be viewed later on a Windows PC.
An audible
gearshift prompt that beeps just before the rev - counter needle hits the red line allows you to keep your eyes on the road
while avoiding a time - sapping brush with the rev limiter.
The MINI Paceman is equipped as standard with a six - speed manual gearbox,
while a six - speed automatic — complete with the Steptronic function enabling manual
gearshifts — is available as an option for all models.
While for those seeking the ultimate in V12 Vantage Roadster personalisation, a package of interior trim comprising carbon fibre facia and carbon fibre
gearshift surround is available.
The manual
gearshift feels slack and imprecise,
while the semi-auto gives very jerky shifts.
The steering is accurate and tells you all you need to know about how much grip the car has,
while the clutch and
gearshift are also light and accurate so you can use them reflexively.
Piano black plastic surrounds the
gearshift and door panel switches,
while the dash, steering wheel, and infotainment controls are made from a low - sheen, soft touch material.
Among other things, the Nvidia - powered digital gauge cluster helps drivers nail
gearshifts with pinpoint accuracy
while displaying Google Earth imagery of whatever track, mountain pass, or backroad you find yourself on.
The handbrake is set low so as not to interfere in normal driving,
while the leather - capped
gearshift sits higher, falling easily to hand when parking in tight spots.
The steering wheel is an integral part of the dashboard, with all of the driving controls located on it — including the Manettino drive mode switch —
while the long, slender
gearshift paddles are a quick reach away from your fingertips.
We also noticed that unlike the Q5's accurate
gearshift lever, the XC60's stubby shift lever was a bit tricky to use, especially
while actuated in a hurry.
Alloy pedals and leather for the multi-function steering wheel add polish to the control interfaces
while standard - fit
gearshift paddles add a further touch of class.
Also, the
gearshift paddles are mounted too close to the steering wheel, which makes it easy to accidentally change to manual mode
while wheel twirling.
The resulting simultaneous release and engagement of the shifting clutches provides fast shifts
while diminishing
gearshift shock.
Comfortably enclosed in the gorgeous body - hugging sports seats, the driver is protected to a certain degree from the Anniversary's direct conversations with sharp bumps and dips in the road
while directing proceedings through the delightfully sharp, light and accurate steering and the oily - smooth, if slightly long - throw and occasionally baulky (usually when upshifting from third to fourth gear) manual
gearshift.
Brushed stainless steel treadplates and pedals combine to create a sports - focused interior
while soft - grained leather on the R - Dynamic - branded steering wheel and the addition of
gearshift paddles provide more tangible benefits for the driver.
Eco cuts down on performance and focuses on mileage
while the Dynamic mode ensures
gearshifts are super quick, the suspension is stiff and the steering gains some weight as speeds increase.
The car's 12 sonar sensors front, side and rear (photo above) scan the street for openings at least two feel longer than Edge's 188 inches (4,775 mm) length, then steers the car in
while you control the
gearshift, throttle, and brakes.
The resulting simultaneous release and engagement of the shifting clutches provide fast shifts
while reducing
gearshift shock.
A further advantage is that only one clutch has to be opened when shifting up or down,
while direct detection of the right gear lane enables the driver to shift the transmission by more than two gears at a time, again with extremely short reaction and
gearshift times.
Center stack controls can be hard to manipulate
while you're driving unless there's something to brace your arm against, such as the
gearshift lever.
While accelerating, the harmonious shift in transmission ratios ensures a particularly smooth and steady increase in speed, short reaction and
gearshift times versus six - speed automatic transmission providing even greater comfort and driving dynamics all in one.
The Drive / Neutral / Reverse
gearshift control is attached to the seat, so as to be close at hand,
while secondary controls like the door releases and window switches are shifted to an overhead pod.
Standard equipment for the three new SLK models includes a precise six - speed manual
gearshift,
while the SLK 55 AMG still comes with the 7G?
The instrument cluster gets all the essential information
while the neatly laid out dashboard integrates almost everything including the
gearshift lever, infotainment system with Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity as well as handbrake (pull - type) in the centre console below the AC vents.
Two electric oil pumps and an accumulator ensure
gearshifts while the vehicle is coasting or stationary.