Sentences with phrase «on performance diesels»

On performance diesels, Stadler acknowledges that Audi is working to ensure its diesels «deliver an RS feeling» as well as the expected high torque and good fuel economy.

Not exact matches

Strohmayer said that the team was now focusing on the development of a high - performance hybrid aircraft with a smart diesel engine.

The port is taking a number of measures to improve its performance, including: expanding hours of operation at the truck gates; shifting more vessel services to Portsmouth Marine Terminal; having activated its truck reservation system at NIT on March 1; and delivering eight new diesel - electric shuttle trucks to Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on February 28.

By simulating how a highly volatile, low - soot fuel behaves in many engine designs, «We hope to retain the performance of diesel fuel with lower particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions,» said Roberto Torelli, an Argonne postdoctoral researcher on Som's team.

But in the X3 you're less inclined to utilise the performance than you are in a 3 - series or 5 - series, and the X3 M40i delivers more vividly on the entertainment front, so if you're going diesel you might as well opt for the more frugal of the pair.

It pairs a 148bhp 2 - litre diesel with a seven - speed automatic transmission, so just like the Audi, it's outgunned on the performance front.

According to SpeedSource team owner and driver Sylvain Tremblay, Mazda's performance on the racetrack is a huge part of Mazda's engineering and research efforts to bring the Mazda6 diesel to the U.S. «We put together a full report after every race for the people in [Mazda headquarters in] Hiroshima,» said Tremblay in the paddock at Belle Isle.

From then on there were the also the 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 lt turbo engines by most carmakers but since the emissions tests are now going to be based on real life conditions and not lab conditions, even those displacements apart from the diesel ones will prove to pollute more than what is claimed and as such, especially in the non-turbo small petrol engines the only way to meet the emissions is to upsize in order also to maintain and improve performance.

Oily Rag: The New Immaculate — We report from our third Oily Rag Run, the most successful yet, based this year at P&A Wood in unspoilt north - west Essex / Ricardo Goes Racing — Harry Ricardo's work on high - performance diesel and petrol engines benefited from his pioneering research into internal combustion technology.

The Golf TDI's 140 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter turbo - diesel I - 4 is also available, but buyers seeking GTI - like performance can always opt for the gasoline 2.0 - liter turbocharged I - 4, which places nearly 210 horsepower on tap.

Which is why we were (mildly) intrigued by the arrival of a new 158bhp 1.8 - litre turbocharged petrol engine to the range, claimed to offer the combination of upper - warmish performance — 136mph and 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds — plus almost - diesel fuel economy of 41mpg on the official test.

(Repeats for additional subscribers) By Paul Lienert and Joseph White DETROIT, Sept 29 (Reuters)- Volkswagen AG's promise to fix pollution control systems on about 11 million diesel vehicles will involve changes to software, and possibly hardware, that could leave owners with cars that deliver diminished fuel economy and performance or require more maintenance, experts said Tuesday.

Based on the new generation G30 BMW 5 - series, BMW's reluctance to offer higher - powered diesel models like the M550d in the UK makes the D5 S particularly interesting for buyers looking for a high performance diesel model regardless of its power and torque deficit.

With a pleasant and highly efficient base engine, and a mileage - champ diesel on the way, that still leaves open the option of a performance mill — perhaps a V - 6 or a turbo four?

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> Performance and 0 - 60 time - Performance is dependant on the specific engine of course, with the lowliest 2.0 - litre diesel completing 0 - 62mph time in 8.2 seconds, while the most accelerative 3.0 - litre supercharged V6 petrol model dispatches the time in just 5.1 seconds.

You can expect dramatic improvements in both fuel economy and performance on both petrol and turbo diesel engines.

It draws on the latest developments in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission range of up to 311 miles.

Granted, it's not as economical as a BMW 1 Series diesel, but from the perspective of performance cars, the M4 is a lot more efficient on fuel than most of its rivals.

Considering the performance on offer, this isn't bad, but means it won't be as attractive as the diesels to company car buyers.

Performance — Even though demand for petrol - powered luxury cars is on the rise, Jaguar has chosen to launch the F - Pace with diesel engines only, yes, you read that right, engines because the F - Pace is offered with two oil burners.

The XL1, a price for which has yet to be revealed, can run on diesel power, electric power or, in so - called boost mode, a combination of both sources for more spritely performance.

The diesel engine offers 194 bhp and is fairly quiet, and there is lots of power on offer - allowing for smooth performance at low and high speeds.

On this basis, it is possible to combine hybrid modules and batteries of different performance ratings with fuel - efficient, high - torque gasoline and diesel engines.

Two versions of the Stelvio Super - a diesel and a petrol - will be on display with a new «Performance Pack», which adds a locking mechanical rear differential and leather dashboard trim.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Additionally, when one of my diesel trucks would break down, I had to figure out how to fix it, and that brought on a whole different direction from just accessories to diesel performance parts.

New four - cylinder diesel X5 offers up impressive economy and stout performance without overly compromising on refinement

There was more final calibration work to be done on the 0.9 petrol we drove, and it didn't feel quite as refined as the diesel, but given the Micra's grown in size, there was enough performance available with either engine.

But «wow» was the only word on my lips while I was test driving the following four models of the new 2015 Volkswagen Golf: the 2015 Volkswagen GTI performance model (arriving in dealerships across the country as we speak); the 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI base model (expected in June); the 2015 Volkswagen TDI diesel model (watch for it in August); and the 100 percent electric 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf (unfortunately, North America's first - ever electric Volkswagen will not be distributed in Canada, at least for now).

It arrives powered by a 3 - liter supercharged V6 (ignore the 3.0 T script on the hatch lid, there's no turbo under the hood), and there's also a torquey TDI diesel model and S7 and RS 7 high - performance variants.

The all - new 1.5 - litre four - cylinder turbo - diesel engine in the new Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI offers an excellent blend of power and performance, without compromising on fuel economy.

I rather enjoy the on - road performance of a good diesel - powered vehicle like this Audi A7 as much as the next person.

If the 2.0 - litre diesel motor on the A5 is too tame for your liking and higher revving petrol motors, better handling with mega performance is your thing, then Audi has the S5 for you.

If the 2.0 - litre diesel motor on the A5 is too tame for your liking and higher revving petrol motors, better handling with mega performance is your thing, then Audi has the S5 for...

Though the equitable showroom tag of the Diesel may not hint at it, our experience with the Panamera and Cayenne ranges does suggest that those Macan buyers stand to pay quite a large price on performance for the sake of that fleet - friendly engine — with the petrol versions of the larger front - engined Porsches tending to be considerably more sporting than their diesel siblings.

While, on paper, the fuel - economy savings from diesel takes years to return the investment, the driving performance of a diesel - powered vehicle helps offset this for some consumers.

Its 1.3 - litre, four - cylinder, turbo - diesel engine makes the same power and torque as on the old car (75hp and 190Nm), but with gearing being significantly taller here (the final drive is different) in the interest of efficiency, there are no performance gains borne out of the weight reduction.

The Land Rover display will feature the full range including the performance - minded Range Rover Sport SVR and the Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX as well as the 2016 Range Rover powered by the new 3.0 L turbocharged diesel V6, capable of achieving 29mpg highway fuel economy.4 Jaguar at the LA Auto Show Joining the new US - spec 2017 XE and all - new Jaguar F - PACE, Jaguar will also have the 2016 XJ, F - TYPE, and new 2017 XF on display from the convention center floor.

The excellent performance of the vehicle continues with 3 model choices with a 3.0 Liter inline 6 turbo engine that produces 300 horsepower, a 3.0 liter inline 6 diesel that gives you 265 horsepower, and the top of the line 50i that has a 4.4 liter V8 engine that brings on 400 horsepower.

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• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

Lifetime Oil Filters: U.S. patented, cleanable and reusable green and performance lifetime oil and fuel filters — direct Spin - on replacements, remotes, drop - ins for gasoline, diesel, Bio-Diesel, etc. 25,000 applications.

It's a pricey add - on, to be sure, but the diesel provides a highly desirable combination of performance and fuel economy.

The City's 1.5 - litre diesel engine has 100 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, the motor is noisy although drivability is excellent and so is the overall performance (0 - 100 km / hr in 11.97 seconds), making it good both in the city and on the highway.

No performance or consumption claims for U.S. versions of the new diesel have yet been made official, but the European GLK250 Bluetec, which develops an added 11 hp, is claimed to hit 62 mph in 8.0 seconds, reach a top speed of 131 mph and return an the equivalent of 38.6 mpg (U.S.) on the European test cycle.

-- Jeep will finally enter the Indian market on 30th August — Jeep will initially launch the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee via the CBU route — Their SRT performance brand will make its way with the Grand Cherokee SRT with a price of Rs. 1.1 crores — The Grand Cherokee SRT will be the only Jeep car to be sold in Delhi due to the diesel ban — Jeep will commence operations with a dealership each in Delhi and Ahmedabad

The good news for the performance loving, SUV raving and the ones who can really afford is that they can get their hands on the Grand Cherokee SRT as this will be the only model which can be sold in Delhi due to the ongoing ban on diesel engines of 2000cc and above.

Above that, there'll be the even more powerful X5 M. With a crossover like this, I'm probably not going to put it on a track very often (or at all), which makes the diesel the ideal mix between usable performance for the street and economy.

It draws on the latest developments in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission range of up to 311 miles / 497 km.