But he slept badly. And I saw bad son.Po twisty track at breakneck speed rush two predators. So fast that it is impossible to understand - whether tigers, or panthers. They barely held in turns, they slide on the side of the road, again clinging to the road and overtaking each other, scattering all the bloodthirsty beasts roaring, raging still running. Whose blood do they want? He awoke in a cold sweat. Why he was approached by a mechanic? Why started the engine? Why drove to a gas station? After departure from the range only in three days ... from far away, dissolving in a serene tree noise, heard the terrible sound he heard in his sleep. He realized nemtsy.On knew that sooner or later it will happen. But to so quickly that here in Russia ... Well, it's ready. He's gone. He will not get lost in the intricacies of dirt roads landfill. He will drive to the main gate, turn to face them and will open slowly zhdat.Vorota and ominous. For a moment he was blinded by the flash xenon headlights. He thought so. This is a BMW and Audi. For demolition with him were the most ruthless otryazheny: a three-liter engines and all-wheel drive transmissions. He had time to regret only that under its long hood is not the most powerful motor: should have been a three-liter, but here - just two and a half ... Unwavering, but a soft voice he said: Good morning. Would like to add «gentlemen», but he was interrupted: Guten Morgen! From the smell of the alien heat, and «r» in the word «Morgen» thundered so that the bodywork ran drozh.Esli conflict is inevitable, then we must strike first. Even if the forces are not equal. And he udaril.Pochemu not equal strength? The main thing - working volume discrepancy engines. This is the share of our guilt. More recently, talking about the first test, BMW 330xi (see AR № 5, 2001), we argued that all-wheel drive transmission can be equipped with a "treshki" with the most powerful three-liter 230-horsepower motors. And on the eve of this test showed that there were and BMW 325xi, and even BMW 330xd, with turbo! However, it is unlikely we could in such a short time to get all-wheel drive BMW 325xi. And once the landfill went all-wheel drive "treshka" the most powerful engine, the Audi and we chose to match: a motor V6 3.0 220hp and, of course, a version of quattro. But all three-wheel-drive Jaguar, by that time arrived in Russia have been powered by 2.5-liter (194 hp). So, Jaguar and begins ... The first round he loses outright. It is about accelerating the dynamics. And the deal, believe me, no displacement motor, the more the engine proved to be something great. Case management in the comfort of razgonom.Na Jaguar Motor Union and gear like a married couple where near, capricious wife now and then puts the guy in a stupid position. It would take in hand, right brain just once, and he suffers. That engine is doomed to live yaguarovsky this bitch-box. They do poorly. Delay (this is also one of the causes of family strife) in gear sometimes obscenely large. Especially when passing on two transmission "down." And sometimes all at once the most, advice and love. Only poradueshsya, and here again, at a constant speed, at the same position the accelerator transmission suddenly start jumping up and down. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that gas pedal too large and the information content of the drive is not hvataet.Perehod in Sport mode shifts only switch to a zone of high speed, but at the root of the situation does not change. You can, of course, often use "restrictive" mode, not allowing the box above to include the transfer of the second, third or fourth. But this is not very convenient. First, on the dashboard there are no information about modes of transmission (an impermissible "forgetfulness" for developers machines of this class). Second, if the transfer lever by the U-shaped slits in the zone of "restrictive" mode, the handle exactly override the figure is to inform just about what is on this particular mode. Moreover, if all other cars with the "automatic" to go to the "lower" modes to move the lever to myself, here - on the contrary, on my own. Sternite - slyubitsya? Maybe. But it is better to Japanese engineers from the firm Jatco (she does and makes these boxes) met again with the English, traveled an hour or two on "X-Taype" yes reconfigure the control algorithm transmissiey.Vprochem, we would not have responded to such transmissions Jaguar dramatically if there was no next Audi. Heaven and earth! To begin with, that you can each of the five programs included in its sole discretion (tiptronic). By the way, and Audi, and BMW (it is also possible to choose the right gear), all these modes are clearly reflected in the instrument panel. But this talk of a "tiptronic" yes "steptronikah" we're done. As practice shows, these toys with "manual" switch - for two or three days, to frolic, to show friends but gave it up. Much more important is that after a recent modification of boxes for the Audi there appeared regime Sport. That is what is really needed! Pulled the lever itself, setting in front of the letter S, - and enjoy the powerful motor. Switching, and "up" and "down" are fast, well, at precisely the moment when you're waiting for that. And if "civil" mode (position D) box still gives cause for reproach (for example, moving from fifth to third is sometimes quite long), the mode S - all just right. And since the motor is now working in the area of ??higher speed, the stress in simulated overtaking box no longer moves from fifth to third and from fourth to third. And drive the accelerator more "intense" than in Jaguar. It really is the power unit, and not ugly couple! And we would put the highest mark for Audi ease of management performance booster, but ... If you already have a powerful car with "automatic", then you probably should not get behind the wheel BMW. Because a couple of minutes you will understand that before a great meal served to you in the best wine first grade. But not the highest! At any time, in any situation "under the pedal» BMW is ... No, not even what you expect, and what, trains on other machines, no longer waiting! Phenomenal responsiveness! All this fully applies to the normal D, and to the sport (S). And the curious thing. After all, for BMW, Audi and transmission delivers the same company - ZF. But why do these boxes behave differently? Is between designers Audi and ZF could happen this conversation? Audi: My colleague, we need a modern automatic transmission peredach.ZF: Are you familiar with the transmissions, which we supply to BMW? You have made a box with similar characteristics? Audi: Yes, but ... We would like to see a delay when switching gears were a bit dolshe.ZF: No problem, our engineers will set up a management system exactly as you want. But this ... Audi: I understand, for it will have to pay. And more ... You know, we would like to see the reaction to increase the fuel supply was a little less predictable, so once the machine overclocked sharper, faster, and another - less intensively. We want every kind of continued acceleration of intrigue, mystery. This will make the process of managing more than life. After all, people sometimes do not have enough fresh, sharp emotions. For example, if risky overtaking, when an oncoming car in front of you. After all, we must make our own car, a unique character ... ZF: Yeah, but ... Audi: We understand that the contract value could increase by another few million marok.ZF: Well, the strike at rukam.Vprochem this joke would have been much more appropriate for Jaguar, if it turned out that the box also provides for Jaguar ZF. Because, honestly, a sin to complain about how "automatic» Audi. It muddies the water all the BMW ... About the Audi A4, we recently talked a lot. And most recently, A4 1.8T quattro was the hero of our rubric "try on" (see AP № 10, 2001). So now on driving impressions can be said very briefly, if not for one fact: the three-liter "four" has made us a completely different experience! Solid, hit by a car, there is no slackness. It is a pity that the high-speed Audi A4 is still a little dance, and jet action on the steering wheel does not even scold uvelichivaetsya.Mozhno A4 for that response to the helm followed with little delay, that in a tight bend, especially if the quality of coverage is far from ideal begins light diagonal swinging (this also reduces the sense of confidence and level of understanding), but in general - is very, very reliable if upravlyaemost.A go beyond what is permitted, if poskolzit? And it can be! The most surprising is that the collar Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) here was not strong: it is possible, for example, take a turn with a slight skid. But if the car really starts to spin out of control, then that will come to the rescue and electronics. And do everything gently, nenavyazchivo.A still like the fact that in a tight corner, even on asphalt covered with wounds, the wheel is being protected from unpleasant vibration. Only soft, "rounded" bumps that did not irritate and even help maintain an already good level of feedback svyazi.Po some reason (most likely, desiring at any cost "beat" the price of BMW and Audi) creators Jaguar did not equip all the cars electronic stability system, although they have DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) to the list of additional equipment. They themselves claim that the handling is excellent and all-wheel drive Jaguar's "pure." Valid. But if so, in the limiting regimes Jaguar X-type is obliged to behave at least as good as Audi and BMW with disabled stabilization systems (two German machines, these systems are standard equipment.) Ride a look at Jaguar on a mountain road poligona.A Jaguar and really bad! Not bad ... His response can be considered a front-wheel drive: screwing a discharge gas, a gas rectification. Plus, in almost all modes remain confident reaction to the wheel. But then, Audi, even with off ESP, behaved no worse than Jaguar! Perhaps even better if put at the center of communication between driver and car. We could close our eyes to the fact that yaguarovsky wheel is filled with not so rich, informative jet action, if instead of us though would suggest a better steering vibration protection. Alas. All the irregularities in the corners are transmitted to the steering wheel hard, sometimes very unpleasant tolchkami.Uprekat the British in that they do not have DSC in the list of standard equipment, we still will not: in critical situations, Jaguar X-type is very reliable. But already on the line but in shallow corners is great. No other car of the trio does not overcome the gentle waves and transverse bumps so soft, so calm, like Jaguar! That is why high speed and is not perceived as urgent. The main thing that the road was no small stones. Because the insulation ends and arches - not to the devil. Because of this we have to reduce the estimate for the acoustic komfort.A BMW? You are once again waiting for applause? Not so prosto.Da, all three machines are fully worthy of the rank of driver's car. In this category we have without a doubt put on a higher pedestal BMW 330xi. The clearest, and most importantly - the most inflammatory reaction to all of the control of the action! Whether for gas, the wheel or brakes. The most temperamental disperse! The most delicious sound of the engine! The most comfortable seat! The most "drayverskogo 'organization the driver's seat! I want to go faster and faster and faster, to imbue one turn after another. Faster, faster. The main thing - to make sure that the stabilization system ASC + T on, because without it, so even without the proper experience, begin to turn in the rotation - a piece of cake: making its presence felt RWD rock! (The BMW on the front wheels served the smallest percentage of torque - 38%). All of a sudden ... And suddenly there is an overwhelming desire to slow the progress. Once the speedometer is approaching 140-160, wonderful relationship with the machine breaks down. Rudder empty. The machine starts to "float" to deviate from the path. Particularly nervous "treshka" responds to the transverse roughness. Not so much to talk seriously about reducing active safety, but then the BMW 330xi - not quite the car to have such defects. Terribly sorry. It is now clear that this is not a coincidence! Remember our previous publications: this peccadillo we notice virtually all "treshki" last generation, even including the M3! And yet, the sum of experiences, we set all-wheel drive "treshke" perfect score. Jaguar and pats on the elegant wing: you keep a stiff upper lip. You lost this battle, but lost with dignity, you fought like a true Jaguar. And yet - you have a great chance. Tell the engineers to re-examine those relationships motor and automatic transmission to technicians worked on the sound insulation of the bottom ... As for the future strategy of the fight, then you should probably wait for that moment when you can call for help of a strong coalition partner. The name of this coalition - Ford Motor, to be exact - Premier Automotive Group; name partner - Volvo S60. Yes, in September we will have a Volvo S60 AWD version! And that this is a very serious fighter front-wheel drive, we have no doubt. The next fight is scheduled for osen.PS Look again at the amount of subjective expert estimates and prices. If a calculator, we find that in terms of price and quality is the best - Jaguar X-type.
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