An engine control system and method adjusts vehicle driveability based on input from a vehicle operator. A selector switch includes a plurality of selector settings corresponding to a plurality of drive modes. The selector switch is moveable between the plurality of selector settings by the vehicle operator. A controller communicates with the selector switch and includes a plurality of predetermined drive settings corresponding to the plurality of drive modes. The controller utilizes predetermined transmission shift points, torque converter slip and throttle position progression data based on a current selector setting chosen by the vehicle operator.

 
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