Sentences with phrase «race engine technology»

«It is doubtful if ever have so many experts voted for a competition engine award,» said Race Engine Technology editor Ian Bamsey.

The 2006 Race Engine of the Year Awards were organized by Race Engine Technology magazine.

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Technology such as regenerative braking, which recovers energy to recharge the battery, means the EVs can race from 0 to 150 mph for about 35 minutes, which is a comparable racing time to internal combustion engine racing.

Driver selectable Terrain Modes: Normal; Sport; Weather (AWD); Mud and Sand (4HIGH, locked for enhanced traction in deep, loose surfaces); Baja (places vehicle in 4HIGH with unique transmission shift schedule and engine controls utilizing anti-lag technology for high - speed desert racing); Rock Crawl (4LOW with locking rear differential; additional gear reduction (2.64:1 ratio) provides a 50:1 crawl ratio).

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.

BMW is expected to supply a small - displacement four - cylinder engine, front - wheel electric motors (for all - wheel drive) and lightweight technology derived from Project i, while Toyota will engineer the car's torque vectoring and supercapacitor technology sourced from the TS030 LMP race car.

Lancaster, Typhoon, Hurricane — Jonathan Wood looks at the first models produced by Armstrong Siddeley after the Second World War / Alfa Romeo 6C — Douglas Blain encounters a recreation of one of a handful of short chassis 6C 256 Alfa Romeos prepared for racing just before World War Two / Porsche's Magnificent Mixtes — At a time when early automotive technology was in a state of flux, Ferdinand Porsche dared to use electricity to transmit power from engine to wheels.

January 12, 2015, Auburn Hills, Mich. — Adding to the Alfa Romeo brand's legendary racing history and the exciting experience of open - air motoring, the all - new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award - winning 4C Coupe: handcrafted in Modena, Italy; groundbreaking and seductive Italian style; state - of - the - art Formula 1 inspired carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power - to - weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all - aluminum 1750 cc turbocharged engine with direct - injection, dual intercoolers, and variable - valve timing that enable supercar - level performance.

All that, combined with benchmark braking and world - class ride and handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attEngine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attengine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attEngine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attitude.

The new race car is still a hybrid that relies on diesel engine technology, but rather than stick with a mechanical flywheel for energy storage the R18 will switch over to lithium - ion batteries.

Co-developed with 2015 Corvette Z06, sharing chassis, engine technologies and aerodynamics strategy Makes competition debut Jan. 25 at the 52nd Rolex 24 At Daytona Continues legacy of Corvette Racing, which includes 90 global victories and 10 manufacturer championships since 1999 DETROIT — Chevrolet today unveiled the Corvette C7.R race car, which was co-developed with the all - new 2015 Corvette Z06.

Adding to the Alfa Romeo brand's legendary racing history and the exciting experience of open - air motoring, the all - new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award - winning 4C Coupe: handcrafted in Modena, Italy; groundbreaking and seductive Italian style; state - of - the - art Formula 1 inspired carbon fibre monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power - to - weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all - aluminum 1750 cc turbocharged engine with direct - injection, dual intercoolers, and variable - valve timing that enable supercar - level performance.

The 675LT has been extensively optimised within the in - house wind tunnel at the McLaren Technology Centre, an astonishingly potent race - proven engine produces 675PS (666bhp) and 700Nm (516 lb ft), and the suspension system has been engineered for even sharper responses.

Honda is world - renowned for its ability to squeeze maximum horsepower out of a small engine package, technology it has developed in part through its success at the top levels of racing.

The continuous development of the Corvette C6.R race cars and the LS7.R small - block V - 8 engines that power them has yielded dividends in technology.

Using the expertise gained by the BMW M division from decades of motor racing experience, the supreme performance of its tremendously powerful engines specifically designed to suit each model, the meticulously modified suspension technology and the aerodynamic characteristics are all combined into a harmonious overall concept.

The Corvette C7.R and production Corvette Z06 represent the closet link between race car and street car with the two sharing a common aluminum chassis, engine technology and aerodynamic strategies.

The two represent the closest link in modern times between Corvettes built for racing and the road, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components including chassis architecture, engine technologies and aerodynamic strategies.

Technology from the race track: four - cylinder engine with 155 kW / 211 hp.

Powered by the thrust of high - capacity turbos developed from our GT - 3 racing program, the GT - R NISMO's engine is the purest expression of passion, performance, and technology.

Power Unit Water - cooled six - cylinder boxer; 3,598 cc; stroke 76.4 mm (3.01»); bore 99.98 mm (3.94»); max output 420 bhp (309 kW); max torque 420 Nm (310 lb - ft); max engine speed 8,400 rpm; four - valve technology; dry sump lubrication; two - stage resonance intake distributor; central air intake; electronic MS 3.1 engine management; fuel injection (multi-point, sequential); fuel grade 98 RON premium plus unleaded; racing exhaust with fully controlled catalytic converter (400 cells); rear silencer with centrally mounted double tailpipe; special exhaust tailpipes for the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup.

The engineer who defined engine development at BMW for almost four decades, whose ideas led to legendary triumphs on the race track as well as definitively advancing production engine technology, celebrates his 80th birthday today.

The SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology, made up of a small group of engineers and designers at Chrysler whose job — apparently — is to cram extremely powerful engines into otherwise sensible vehicles.

This pervasive experience from the field of motorsports has enabled the company to transfer all the required technologies that provide ultimate engine protection with optimum performance from racing cars to road cars.

With the most powerful engine ever to be found in a MINI, the all - wheel drive system ALL4 as standard and suspension technology geared towards the very highest performance properties, it is both able to meet the diverse demands of day - to - day traffic and rise to the challenges posed by the race track.

New all - wheel drive, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full - LED headlights and the up to 560 hp flat six - cylinder engine with bi-turbo charging underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo as a circuit racing car, everyday car and technology platform.

Open to performance parts manufacturing business owners, engine builders and design engineers, as well as to media and racers in the industry, this year's conference features Gale Banks from Gale Banks Engineering; George Bryce from STAR Racing; Brian Lebarron from Vibratech TVD & Fluidampr; Chuck Lynch from Engine Builders Association AERA; Ron Sledge from King Engine Bearings; John Waraniak, SEMA vice president — vehicle technology; and representatives from Ford, ECR Engines and Roush Yates Enengine builders and design engineers, as well as to media and racers in the industry, this year's conference features Gale Banks from Gale Banks Engineering; George Bryce from STAR Racing; Brian Lebarron from Vibratech TVD & Fluidampr; Chuck Lynch from Engine Builders Association AERA; Ron Sledge from King Engine Bearings; John Waraniak, SEMA vice president — vehicle technology; and representatives from Ford, ECR Engines and Roush Yates EnEngine Builders Association AERA; Ron Sledge from King Engine Bearings; John Waraniak, SEMA vice president — vehicle technology; and representatives from Ford, ECR Engines and Roush Yates EnEngine Bearings; John Waraniak, SEMA vice president — vehicle technology; and representatives from Ford, ECR Engines and Roush Yates Engines.

Measured rotating weights bolted to engines counter offending harmonics, largely replaced by clever active engine mountings / bushings Balanced crank: Usually done for race prepped engines to reduce the strain on the rotating components and their bearings when spinning at up to 19,000 rpm where a couple of grams turn into kilogrammes at such high rpms Balancer tube: A connection between intake manifoilds of the two banks of a V - type engine to even out pressure of cancel harmonics Bi-Turbo: Term coined to describe an endine with two turbochargers Brake Force Distribution: also called electronic brake force distribution where the ABS first attempts to divert pressure to the wheels that are not locked - up before intervening with its pulsating anti-lock strategy Brake Disc: Or Disc Brake, an aeronautic technology adapted for automotive use to replace the drum brake.

Z06 and the C7.R race car were developed in tandem and share many features and components, including chassis architecture, engine technologies and aerodynamic strategies.

With its all - new 1.4 - liter MultiAir Turbo engine, Abarth - tuned suspension and brake systems, race - inspired design, and technology features not traditionally included on a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth unleashes the brand's legendary performance heritage to the streets

Unlike most racing cars competing in the LMP1 series, the R10 TDI is powered by a diesel engine, with two parallel turbochargers and utilizes the Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) technology.

In order to channel the engine's imposing power development into inspiring performance characteristics, the new BMW M5 boasts chassis technology — including electronically controlled dampers, M - specific Servotronic steering, a stability control system with M Dynamic Mode and high - performance compound brakes — developed on the back of racing expertise and tuned to the output profile of the powerplant.

The M TwinPower Turbo package of technology developed for the engine powering the new BMW M5 combines design features derived directly from motor racing with innovations spawned by the rigorous implementation of the Efficient Dynamics strategy.

«This agreement with Corvette Racing, along with the 17 straight years of Mobil 1 being the Corvette factory fill motor oil, underscores the engine performance and protection that Mobil 1 technology delivers on the track and on the road.

For more than a decade, Mobil 1 technology advisors have helped ensure that Corvette Racing's engines are operating at peak performance, helping us win races year after year.»

The 2.3 - litre, four - cylinder engine with four - valve technology, catalytic converter and 143 kW / 195 hp, unique suspension technology and an aerodynamically optimised body including prominent wheel arches were derived from the two - door sedan, which had been developed explicitly for use in touring car racing.

ExxonMobil engineers work closely with Pratt & Miller and Corvette Racing to develop and test new technologies to optimize power - train performance, improve fuel economy benefits and increase horsepower output without sacrificing engine durability.

Featuring the most powerful engine in the British brand's portfolio with 228 hp, the second John Cooper Works model of the latest generation combines engine and suspension technology optimized for use on the race track with the extensively refined qualities of the new MINI Convertible.

The drive torque is generated by a 2.0 - litre 4 - cylinder engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology and model - specific modifications derived from motor racing.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Base Price: $ 62,599 As Tested: $ 72,699 Notable Options: Technology package, $ 9,400; Racing stripes, $ 600 (yes, Ford calls them «racing stripes) Drivetrain: 5.2 - litre V8 cylinder engine, 526 horsepower at 7,500 RPM, 429 lb - ft at 4,750 RPM, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: Zero to 100 km / h in well under five seconds and a tops out at around 280 km / h VVUZZ Says: Due to its engine, it's probably the most unique pony car today, but we think it appeals most to MustanRacing stripes, $ 600 (yes, Ford calls them «racing stripes) Drivetrain: 5.2 - litre V8 cylinder engine, 526 horsepower at 7,500 RPM, 429 lb - ft at 4,750 RPM, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: Zero to 100 km / h in well under five seconds and a tops out at around 280 km / h VVUZZ Says: Due to its engine, it's probably the most unique pony car today, but we think it appeals most to Mustanracing stripes) Drivetrain: 5.2 - litre V8 cylinder engine, 526 horsepower at 7,500 RPM, 429 lb - ft at 4,750 RPM, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: Zero to 100 km / h in well under five seconds and a tops out at around 280 km / h VVUZZ Says: Due to its engine, it's probably the most unique pony car today, but we think it appeals most to Mustang fans

Nissan unveiled today its experimental race car project, that is a joint project with DeltaWing in which Nisan contributes 1.6 - liter DIG - T engine technology.

Exhibitor: Silent Running Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.silentrunning.us/ Booth Number: 36231 Customizer / Builder: FCR Inc., Weymouth, MA; 742 Marketing Powertrain / Drivetrain: 2.4 L engine; Injen tuned intake system; MagnaFlow cat - back exhaust Chassis: Megan Racing coil - over system; SPC camber kit; XXR 18x8.5 wheels Exterior: Exterior lip kit Interior: NRG XM2 seats, harness, harness bar, seat belt pads, floor mats, quick release, hug and wood - grain steering wheel; Planted Technology seat brackets; Ledglow.com interior lighting

Also big props need to go out to Atomic Speedware, G Spec Performance, Sampson Racing Communications, Carbotech Brakes, Performance In - Frame Tuning, B & G Tires, Figstone Graphics, S Gear gauges, I / O Port Racing Supplies, Hoosier Tires, Jim Wolf Technology, GoRacingTV.com, All - Engine Distributing, Circuit Sports, Miracle Auto Body and Paint and Nissan Motorsports.

The racing technology - inspired FM platform locates the engine behind the front axle in the «front mid-ship» position.

The engine of this sport concept car has a power output of 155 kW per liter, more than the 2001 Le Mans R18 racing car, which was when Audi combined the FSI with a turbo - charged engine based on the EA888 technology for the first time.

Turbo engines have not been seen in Honda's production cars in Europe for some time, however, the company has continued to actively develop turbo technology, deploying it on the race track and in road cars in other regions.

This new engine system builds upon Honda's patented and race - bred Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) technology with the addition of a new VTC (Variable Timing Control) system that continually adjusts the intake camshaft phase according to engine speed and load.

Hidden beneath the dramatic rear spoiler was technology that quickened the pulse of even long - standing Porsche owners and enthusiasts: a three - litre flat - six engine with a turbocharger, developing 280 hp, a top speed over 160 mph and the supreme performance of a pure - bred racing machine.

The V6 3.2 L DOHC VTEC engine employs racing engine assembly technology for enhanced output efficiency and nimble response.

The racing car designed on the basis of the BMW M6 Coupe is powered by a V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology that has only undergone minor modifications for competition and comes with an aerodynamically optimised chassis.