The phrase
"liter engine" refers to the size of an engine's capacity or volume. It measures the amount of fuel and air the engine can hold and burn in one complete cycle. For example, a 2.0
-liter engine can hold and burn two liters of fuel and air.
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New aluminum 1.6 -
liter engine makes 120 horsepower and weighs 64 pounds less than last year's engine.
After getting an available 2.5 -
liter engine for 2014, the CX - 5 sees only one change for 2015: Touring models get keyless entry and starting as a standard feature.
What's even better is both of these options are more efficient than the 1.8 -
liter engine from the previous model.
3500 series models only come with rear - wheel - drive and the 6.0 -
liter engine as standard.
The base 3.7 -
liter engine offers a solid foundation of efficiency and performance, and more powerful and clean power train options are available.
With nearly identical fuel economy figures, the 3.6 -
liter engine provides better low - end torque, more horsepower and a level of refinement and performance expected of a premium brand sedan.
For instance, the base 2.5 -
liter engine doesn't have much power, but three available options offer improved performance.
It keeps the 4.0 -
liter engine on boil all the time, and the mode - specific transmission mapping is perfectly matched to my aggressive behavior.
Under the hood is a 147 - horsepower, 2.0 -
liter engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmission.
An upgraded 2.5 -
liter engine comes with all - wheel drive and the automatic transmission, plus 19 - inch wheels.
That said, it's probably not a great idea to go up against it unless you also have at least a 6 -
liter engine under the hood.
The 2.4 -
liter engine found on the Compass does a good job to effectively combine performance and efficiency and provides up to 180 - horsepower.
The 1.2
liter engine generates 117 horsepower of power, along with a respectable efficiency and lower emissions.
The standard 3.9 -
liter engine features variable valve timing, which helps improve torque at low speeds and fuel economy when cruising at higher speeds.
The first one will have a 1.5 -
liter engine capable of produces amazing 179 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.
The exterior was sharp and sporty, but actual driving is where that 1.3
liter engine paired with the sewing machine electric motor really didn't impress.
When the coupe does arrive, it will have a 150 - horsepower, 2 -
liter engine instead of the sedan's 132 - horsepower engine.
The 4.0 -
liter engine pumps out a spectacular 265 horsepower and is available in either a six - speed manual or five - speed automatic transmission.
An update is planned for 2016 regarding the expanded use of eight - speed automatic transmission for some 5.3 -
liter engine models.
The standard 2.2 -
liter engine runs smooth enough, but you'll appreciate the extra 30 horsepower the 2.4 - liter kicks out.
The new 1.2 -
liter engine also features a number of notable improvements over its already extremely fuel efficient predecessor.
Above 3000 rpm, though, the 1.6 -
liter engine takes on a completely different character, responding to the slightest changes in throttle position and accelerating much more vigorously.
The previous 1.8
liter engine still gives you produces 145 horsepower and 130 lb - ft of peak torque.
Its 1.8 -
liter engine teams with manual or automatic, either choice, a 6 - speed, driving the front wheels.
The 6.2 -
liter engine earns 420 horsepower and 450 lb - ft of torque, paired with its eight - speed automatic transmission.
The TDI uses electrically assisted power steering, while the 2.5 -
liter engine drives a hydraulic pump.
The available 6.2 - liter and 3.0 -
liter engines work with a 10 - speed automatic transmission.
On gasoline, the 5.4
liter engine turns in fuel economy numbers of 14 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon in highway cruising.
That's 5 more horsepower than the twin - turbo 2.7 -
liter engine previously available, but 10 bhp less than the S - line version.
The 3.6 -
liter engine seems a good choice for this car, providing plenty of power, yet offering decent fuel economy at the same time.