| 摘要 |
An automated transmission disengages clutch 14 for gear engagement upon movement of lever 24 from neutral N to drive S and in a first, standard start mode, controls clutch re-engagement according to engine speed. The system also includes a vehicle brake 58 actuation sensor 56 and a switch for initiating a second, racing start, mode following actuation of the brake 58 and the switch, to permit increased engine speed without clutch re-engagement, which is only effected upon release of the switch. The arrangement shown is an indexing semi-automatic transmission with lever 24 acting as the switch. The second mode is engaged by applying the brake and holding the lever in the gear down position (-) for five seconds after which a warning buzzer 50 sounds and the brake may be released; release of the lever initiates the start. |
