Sentences with phrase «as wheel torque»

Effective Torque is often referred to as wheel torque or torque to the wheels is primarily associated with automotive tuning.

Not exact matches

Each step consumes energy before it can become applied as motion, or torque, to the wheels.

True, the 2017 Jaguar F - Pace is fitted with torque vectoring as standard equipment, but with all four wheels wobbling like candied cherries on vanilla pudding, selectively decelerating one of them is no big help.

Onboard sensors can detect instability and correct it by applying positive or negative torque as needed to each wheel and actuating the brakes.

We expect the showroom - ready Infiniti Q60 to use the same powertrain as its four - door Q50 sibling, a 3.7 - liter V - 6 rated for 328 hp and 269 lb - ft of torque, with a seven - speed automatic transmission and either rear - or all - wheel drive.

I mean, back then I was testing vehicular piles such as the meretricious Maserati Biturbo 425 — I didn't give a damn if the torque got vectored; I just prayed it would keep flowing to the rear wheels so my test car du jour didn't come to a shuddering stop right in the middle of Detroit's I - 94 expressway.

Additionally, the M550i xDrive, as the name implies, comes standard with BMW's xDrive intelligent all - wheel drive system that uses torque vectoring to determine exactly where power is sent — and can send it independently to any wheel it chooses.

With a twin - turbo V - 6 cranking out 396 hp and 384 lb - ft of torque, a rear - biased all - wheel - drive system, and a quick - shifting nine - speed transmission, the E 43 offered more performance than most people would use, as well as surprisingly agile handling.

It is paired with a seven - speed S tronic transmission and, naturally, Quattro all - wheel drive — but this is an enhanced version that can send as much as 85 percent of the torque to the rear wheels (the default torque split is 40/60 front / rear).

Price: $ 58,415 / $ 64,980 (base / as tested) Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 5.6 liters (339 cu in) Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 417 lb - ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: Rear - wheel Steering: Hydraulically assisted, 4 - wheel Suspension, Front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, Rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented discs, ABS Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tire Size: 245 / 40WR -20 L x W x H: 194.7 x 72.6 x 59.1 in Wheelbase: 114.2 in Track F / R: 62.0 / 61.8 in Weight, Dist.

In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon - fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.

In the work shop manuals I've seen they tend to gives torque spec ranges such as 14 to 18 ft - lbs (water pump bolts) or 66 to 86 ft - lbs (wheel lug nuts).

The all - wheel - drive system uses twin electronically controlled clutch packs on each side of the rear drive unit to manage the front - rear split as well as side - to - side torque vectoring on the rear axle.

As before the AMG gets permanent four - wheel drive and a 40:60 torque split, with the majority of twist sent to the rear wheels unless slip is encountered.

Some counter-torque may be applied to MG2 as well to keep the permanently connected engine from causing torque in the wheels.

Improvements will be felt from behind the wheel as well, with a reduction in weight of up to 80 kg per unit compared with current engines, and significant advancements in low down torque being achieved thanks to the use of what JLR calls «state - of - the - art turbochargers.»

With warm tires and on dry blacktop, take - off often is a brief and shrill shouting match, but as soon as the first raindrops fall, the chip - controlled guardian angels work overtime by means of diligent torque distribution (between the rear wheels) and cautiously dosed torque vectoring (by momentarily decelerating those two wheels that are closest to the apex).

Jaguar's new all - wheel drive system — as yet untested — is claimed to send 100 percent of torque to the rear wheels unless it's needed in front.

The immediate wheel torque is ideal for low - speed rock crawling as well, while the 60 percent reduction in parts than a comparable internal combustion engine means fewer things can fail.

The performance pack also adds bigger brakes and a limited - slip front differential, so as we toss the GTI into corners, we readily feel the additional torque being directed to the outside wheels by the trick diff.

Instead, Chrysler's trusty 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 effortlessly makes as much power as the V - 8s of 20 years ago, sending 305 hp and 268 lb - ft of torque to the coupe's rear wheels.

Partly it's the torque converter of the six - speed ZF auto, which fuzzes the throttle response at low speeds, partly the variable - assistance steering, which offers less resistance than expected as you twirl the wheel.

Its torque distribution is 40:60 front: rear, while V6 - equipped cars get Audi's sport differential — which actively distributes power between the rear wheels individually during cornering — as an option.

This is an idiot - proof performance car, as the clever transmission and torque - vectoring all - wheel drive eliminate wheelspin and send you hurtling forward.

The standard all - wheel drive is a smart system, and the only complaint I have is that it doesn't seem to apportion more torque to the rear wheels than to the fronts as a default.

The Conti GT chassis and suspension designs carry over, as does standard all - wheel drive, but now the torque split is 40 percent front, 60 percent rear, versus 50:50 before, and it's possible for 85 percent or more of torque to be shuffled to either axle.

Stick to the base level, and that new box is hooked up to the same naturally aspirated 3.5 - liter V - 6 as before, putting down 310 hp and 272 lb - ft of torque to the front wheels.

As the propshaft is being constantly driven, as soon as the clutch packs in the rear axle begin to close they immediately send torque to the rear wheelAs the propshaft is being constantly driven, as soon as the clutch packs in the rear axle begin to close they immediately send torque to the rear wheelas soon as the clutch packs in the rear axle begin to close they immediately send torque to the rear wheelas the clutch packs in the rear axle begin to close they immediately send torque to the rear wheels.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

Like automatic versions of the 3 Series, the XE uses a ZF eight - speed automatic transmission, in this case sending 340 hp and 332 lb - ft of torque to the rear wheels unless the system detects slip, in which case it can engage the front wheels as well.

Despite the similarities of a four - wheel drive platform, the German hatch simply can't live with Focus in performance terms; down on both power and torque by 48bhp and 67 lb ft respectively — ultimately it isn't as thrilling either.

As with the IS - F, the V8 drives through an 8 - speed automatic box and a torsen limited - slip differential or that torque - vectoring unit that works by actively pushing power to the wheel with the most grip, not simply braking an inside wheel as most other systems dAs with the IS - F, the V8 drives through an 8 - speed automatic box and a torsen limited - slip differential or that torque - vectoring unit that works by actively pushing power to the wheel with the most grip, not simply braking an inside wheel as most other systems das most other systems do.

Sitting at the top of the new GLE range, it's powered by Mercedes» 5.5 - litre twin - turbo V8, which pushes as much as 560 lb ft of torque to all four wheels from just 1750rpm.

As the name suggests it's a plug - in hybrid, while a CFRP body keeps weight down and a torque - vectoring all - wheel drive system distributes power.

My memory clearly failed me, as the wagon proved more composed and planted than I expected, its steering more responsive, and the turbo - and supercharged four - cylinder, which sends 316 hp and 295 lb - ft of torque to all four wheels via an eight - speed automatic transmission, smoother and more refined.

Also encouraging is the panoply of assistance systems: front, side, and rear facing cameras as well as info including steering wheel position, the slope / tilt of the terrain, suspension travel, and torque distribution.

Available all - wheel drive manages torque split between the front and rear axles, putting more power to different axles as needed

While the front suspension uses the same philosophy as before (the idea is to bring each wheel closer to its center line in order to minimize torque steer), there are new attachment points, as well as lower arms and steering knuckles now made from aluminum.

«As the laps wore on, I also came to appreciate the R's all - wheel - drive grip and its brake - based torque - vectoring setup, which allowed me to carve ever tighter lines around the track,» wrote Woodward after her track day.

A rear - wheel - drive platform might make dynamics a bit more interesting as well by moving the torque bias to the rear.

Most modern high performance cars feature some sort of torque vectoring system, but none are as technologically advanced as the Concept One's Rimac All - Wheel Torque Vecttorque vectoring system, but none are as technologically advanced as the Concept One's Rimac All - Wheel Torque VectTorque Vectoring.

This reduces the amount of torque going to the wheels, which may help in situations where you want to reduce wheel spin, such as when stuck in the mud / snow.

The system prioritizes a sporty, rear - wheel - drive feel, however, with as much as 100 percent of the torque going to the rear wheels.

It makes use of an electronic, multiplate clutch to shift torque between the front to rear axles as necessary, and BMW's Performance Control system directs power to the outside rear wheel during cornering.

Why isn't the engine positioned so that the torque pushes down on the wheels that are providing the pull, as that would seem to result in better traction?

A 5.0 - liter supercharged V - 8 engine in the 2014 Jaguar XKR - S GT makes the same 550 hp as the Audi, but delivers its heady 502 lb - ft of torque to the rear wheels via a six - speed automatic transmission.

Torque - vectoring systems are intended to mitigate understeer while cornering by sending torque to the outer rear wheel based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and Torque - vectoring systems are intended to mitigate understeer while cornering by sending torque to the outer rear wheel based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and torque to the outer rear wheel based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and speed.

The system now features a lighter twin - clutch rear differential to help distribute torque between the front and rear wheels, as well as from right and left wheels.

There's so much torque gushing to the rear wheels, I had to step on the throttle as if it were a sleeping crocodile — or watch the back end swing off toward Lisbon.

Porsche 911 by Singer Engine Flat - six, 3900cc Power 380bhp @ 6800rpm Torque 287 lb ft @ 5500rpm Transmission Six - speed manual, rear - wheel drive, limited - slip diff Front suspension MacPherson struts, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension MacPherson struts, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar Brakes Ventilated and drilled discs, 304 mm front, 299 mm rear, ABS Wheels 8.5 x 17in front, 10.5 x 17in rear Tyres 255/45 17 front, 275/40 17 rear Weight (kerb) 1200 kg Power - to - weight 322bhp / ton 0 - 60mph 3.9 sec (estimated) Top speed 160mph (estimated) Price as tested $ 350,000 (# 216,000) On sale Now (www.singervehicledesign.com)