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...', '''shift stick''' and '''gear shifter''') is the lever used to change [[gear]] in a [[vehicle]], such as an [[automobile]], with [[manual transmission]] [[Image:Shift stick.jpg|thumb|5 speed gear stick of a manual transmission car.]]

...ic transmission''' is an [[automobile]] [[gearbox]] that can change [[gear ratio]]s automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having ...alance may finally shift with the introduction of practical [[continuously variable transmission]]s; see below.)

...rs, only allow the driver to select the next-highest or next-lowest [[gear ratio]]. This second type of transmission is sometimes called a '''sequential ma ...at employ clutch packs but allow the driver to manually select the current gear are called [[semi-automatic transmission]]s.

...ins the lineup. The naturally-aspirated 2.0 L engine is fitted with a variable geometry inlet [[manifold]]. Inside the cabin, the seats are replaced by a ...so upgraded across the lineup, including the addition of a leather-wrapped steering wheel and front central armrest.

...tral perforated insert and Alfa Romeo logo on the headrest, as well as the steering wheel and display panel in leather. ...is mated to JTDM with 170 CV, so benefiting of the excellent weight/power ratio, thanks to the use of Common Rail technology. The benefit is also due to th

...four valves per cylinder. Further technical restrictions such as a ban on variable intake trumpets have been also been introduced with the new 2.4L V8 formula ...he driver must operate the clutch using a lever mounted on the back of the steering wheel. By regulation the cars use [[rear wheel drive]]. A modern F1 clutch

...6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The steering is [[rack and pinion]] with variable power assist. The vented [[disc brake]]s are 330 mm (13.0 in) for !Gear!!1!!2!!3!!4!!5!!6!!Final Drive

...'s stability]] by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, ESC automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle w ...ep traction while accelerating but unlike ESC it is not designed to aid in steering.

...her voltage than the normal automotive 12 volts. Accessories such as power steering and air conditioning are powered by electric motors instead of being attach ...hus the torques supplied must be the same and the speeds add up, the exact ratio depending on the differential characteristics. When only one of the two sou

...tion in less than 0.15 seconds, with the intake cams being controlled by [[variable valve timing]]. The [[crankcase]] and [[cylinder head]]s are made from an a ...1-style paddles. The Low Grip, or Ice mode, allows for smooth starting and gear changes on snow and ice.

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsright" | e.gear 6 speed Semi-Automatic With its amazing output of 570 hp, sensational power-to-weight ratio of only 1.75 kilograms per hp and 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration of

...sitivity has also been obtained by adjusting the angle of incidence of the steering rack. ...o give 24 mph/1000 rpm (39 km/h per 1000 rpm) in fifth gear.

...cycle. Most bicycle historians now believe that these hobby-horses with no steering mechanism probably never existed, but were made up by [[Louis Baudry de Sau ...to maintain an optimum pedaling speed while covering varied terrain. The gear systems are usually hand-operated, via cables (or rarely, hydraulics), and

...normal conditions starting was from second, with the fifth having the same ratio as fourth in the normal Panda. Austrian company Steyr-Puch supplied the ent ...oss range. New arrivals included the ‘Selecta’, which had a [[continuously variable transmission]] with an electromagnetic clutch. This advanced transmission w

...her voltage than the normal automotive 12 volts. Accessories such as power steering and air conditioning are powered by electric motors, so that they continue * addition of a fixed gear second planetary gearset as used in the Lexus RX400h and Toyota Highlander