Hi.
I just what the CTV stands for on some Ford cars? Is it just Fords name for their own semi-automatic? or is it just a gimmick like the Vvti on some Toyotas to do with engine valves?
Thanks for your help
John
Hi.
I just what the CTV stands for on some Ford cars? Is it just Fords name for their own semi-automatic? or is it just a gimmick like the Vvti on some Toyotas to do with engine valves?
Thanks for your help
John
"John" wrote
It's an industry-wide name - stands for Constant Velocity Transmission. It uses a system of segmented metal belts between variable pulleys to give a steadily changing ratio, rather than a set of discrete ones as normal. It's definitely fully automatic.
It's not new nor unique to Ford. The first car I recall was the Dutch DAF, back in the 60s or 70s I think. Subaru has offered it for some time, and now so does Toyota, Honda and several others.
I haven't driven one but I have read that it sounds weird at first because the engine stays at a constant speed with a constant throttle setting, regardless of speed. However, it does allow the engine to rev up when needed for power and then shift into a high gear for cruising. It apparently offers a slight performance and economy advantage over regular automatics.
There's lots of web links. Do a search.
[snip description of how a CVT works]
I more or less agree with what you said, except for what the acronym CVT stands for, it is actually "Continuously Variable Transmission".
So you can just stick these things in D and off you go? No clutch or anything like on a manual?
I've not seen any Toyotas with this. Don't they just refer to their automatics as Auto or Free-Tronic for the semi-auto?
John
Constant Velocity Transmission I believe
Alex
I test drove a Saturn Vue that had CVT. Kinda like taking off in a small plane or accelerating in speed boat. Not a ton of off-the-line torque though. John
"Mark Olson" wrote
Serves me right for not checking before I type.
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