The pods would also have electric compressor fans mounted on their noses that would transfer high - pressure air from the front to the rear. (cnbc.com)
An additional electric compressor helps to quickly build up the boost pressure. (mercedesblog.com)
The torque figure has stayed the same at 516 lb - ft, but the bump in horsepower, courtesy of a new electric compressor, was apparently enough to bring the 5.4 - second sprint time of the first Q8 concept down to 4.7 seconds. (Autoweek.com)