Not exact matches
Torque, as is often the case with any atmospheric motor, isn't quite as impressive as a forced - induction engines, but the LC500's 398 lb ft that
peaks at 4800rpm certainly
seems adequate.
The turbo's boost
seems to arrive all at once just below the
torque peak, which can make progress a little jerky on a light throttle, but keep the revs up and you can stir the Smart along quite nicely.
As the rpm climb to the
torque peak of 429 lb - ft @ 4,750 rpm, the engine
seems to smooth out and yet become even meaner and more insistent, and then you ride a broad plateau of
torque to the power
peak of 526 hp @ 7,500 rpm.
The combined gearing
seems perfect, dialed in to keep the engine above its 3500 - rpm sweet spot during fast road or quick track driving, and within spitting distance of that
torque peak.
Stupid press release title aside, the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport actually does
seem like a vehicle tailored specifically toward grabbing shoppers who currently drive or are interested in the BMW 535i, Audi A6 3.0 T, or Mercedes - Benz E400, particularly in that the Fusion V6 Sport's 2.7 - liter twin - turbo EcoBoost generates
peak torque of 380 lb - ft and the comparatively affordable $ 33,475 starting price includes standard all - wheel drive.
With
peak power chiming in from 6000rpm, and maximum
torque available from 2800rpm, the engine
seems to grow in confidence with more revs.
If the gear ratio
seems high to you, consider that the
torque peak of the 4BT occurs at 1,600 rpm.