Though the diesel's EPA figure of 23 mpg combined beats the gas model's 18 mpg average, its torque is mostly
available at lower rpms, petering out by the time the engine reaches its most crucial point in the powerband.
Kia states that «both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now
available at a lower RPM.»
VTEC promoted more efficient «breathing» at all engine speeds, meaning there was plenty of power
available at low rpm, as well as a satisfying rush as the tach needle sped toward redline.
The 2.5 - liter offered the most torque in the test — a heady 310 lb - ft — most of which is
available at low rpm.
Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now
available at a lower RPM.
Ferrari said the high torque levels
available at low rpm from the electric motor allowed engineers to optimize the internal combustion engine's performance at higher revs.
Not exact matches
All that torque means that the power is
available even
at low revs — from 1600
rpm, in fact — which means that the S350 doesn't feel slow or sluggish, especially in city driving.
Its output for the Cooper will be 134 hp and 162 lb - ft of torque, which will be
available at a
low 1250
rpm.
Unlike many turbos that are lazy down
low, the pair in the Flex spool up quickly — all 350 lb - ft of torque is
available at 1500
rpm — making the Flex an adept urban runabout as well as a capable, medium - duty tow vehicle.
As always, turbo torque comes on
low in the rev range — peak grunt is
available at 2100
rpm — making passing on the freeway «silky smooth,» as downshifts are rarely needed.
The latter is
available at a
low 2500
rpm and the power band continues through 5500
rpm.
With 752 lb - ft
available at a just - off - idle 1750
rpm (versus 738 lb - ft
at 3200
rpm previously), the V - 8 is now even more of a
low - rev - ving torque monster.
Maximum torque is 697 Nm
at 5,750
rpm with 80 % already
available at just 1,750
rpm for superb responsiveness even
at low revs.
However, the 2.0 - liter brings an additional 21 lb - ft of torque to the table, all of which is
available at a much
lower rpm.
The BMW X3 xDrive35d uses a 3.0 - liter six - cylinder engine that delivers a total of 313 HP
at 4,400
rpm and a peak torque of 464 lbs - ft
available from as
low as 1,500 to 2,500
rpm.
Ample power is
available, even
at lower rpm.
Oriented longitudinally and set rearward beneath the long,
low, and sculpted hood, the Stinger's
available 3.3 - liter twin - turbo V6 Lambda II engine produces 365 horsepower1b
at 6,000
rpm and offers 376 lb. - ft.
The 2017 Civic Si will be
available in sedan and coupe versions, which means if you were hoping for a hotter version of the new Civic hatchback, you'll need to step up to the Civic Type R. Compared to the old naturally - aspirated engine, the new 1.5 L generates more horsepower and torque
at a
lower rpm.
The maximum torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb - ft) is readily
available at the
low end of the rev range, around 1,600
rpm, and remains constant up to 5,300 revolutions.
While perhaps great for emissions and fuel consumption, there's precious little torque
available at such
low rpm for parking space maneuvers — leading to frequent and annoying stalls.
The MZR 2.3 DISI turbo engine's torque peaks
at a
low 2,500
rpm when 258 lb - ft of torque is
available.
Torque is readily
available from as
low as 1300
rpm, allowing for a 0 - 60mph sprint time of 6.3 seconds, whilst economy is rated by the EPA
at 22 mpg in the city.
I spoke with CV Raman - the man in charge of Maruti's Engineering and R&D - and he told me that while peak torque may kick in
at 2000
rpm almost 70 - 80 per cent is
available much
lower in the band - allowing for great city driving.
In practice, the
low torque number limits theatrics off the line, while the
low gearing ratios of the six - speed manual make the horsepower, which peaks
at 6,400
rpm, more generally
available, as high engine speeds are easily achieved.
The maximum torque of 269 pound - feet comes on
at much
lower engine speeds, being
available between 1,750 and 4,500
rpm.
The new powerplant makes 154 kW (210 hp)
at 4,000
rpm and 480 Nm of twist
available from as
low as 1,500
rpm.
While peak horsepower is only
available from 5,000 through 6,5000
rpm, the peak torque comes on
at a
low 1,450
rpm and stays strong till 4,800
rpm.
Steering Power Variable Effort Electric Engine Ecotec Turbo 1.4 L Variable Valve Timing Dohc 4 - Cylinder Sequential Mfi (138 Hp [102.9 Kw] @ 4900
Rpm 148 Lb - Ft Of Torque [199.8 N - M] @ 1850
Rpm) Mechanical Jack Side Blind Zone Alert Brakes 4 - Wheel Antilock 4 - Wheel Disc Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Daytime Running Lamps Reduced Intensity
Low Beam Rear Vision Camera Stabilitrak Stability Control System Tire Pressure Monitor Manual Learn Onstar With 4G Lte Provides A Built - In Wi - Fi Hotspot To Connect To The Internet
At 4G Lte Speeds Includes 3Gb Or 3 Months Onstar Data Trial (Whichever Comes First)(
Available 4G Lte Wi - Fi Requires Compatible Mobile Device Active Onstar Subscription And Data Plan After Trial.)
The system achieves more than 80 % cooling efficiency with less than 2 psi (12 kPa) flow restriction
at peak power, contributing to the engine's
available torque production
at low rpm.
The system achieves more than 80 percent cooling efficiency with less than 2 psi (12 kPa) flow restriction
at peak power, contributing to the engine's
available torque production
at low rpm.
The maximum torque of 354 lb - ft is
available at engine speeds as
low as 1,700
rpm and remains constant up to 5,850
rpm.
* New TT RS Coupe and Roadster debut
at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show * First modern day Audi model since the emblematic quattro coupes of the 1980s to feature charismatic five - cylinder power in a new high - tech form that makes 340PS and 30mpg a reality * 2.5 - litre TFSI unit delivers 340PS from 5,400
rpm to 6,700
rpm, 450Nm from 1,600
rpm to 5,300
rpm, 0 - 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds (Roadster 4.7 seconds), top speed limited to 248km / h (155mph) but can be increased
at extra cost to 278km / h (174mph), combined mpg 30.7 (Roadster 29.7 mpg) * RS 4 - style Sport button boosts throttle response and further enriches exhaust note * New six - speed manual transmission, enhanced quattro system capable of diverting almost all torque output rearwards, TT RS - specific sports chassis
lowered by 10 mm (Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping
available at extra cost)
Even still, there's a massive amount of grunt
available even
at its
lower rpm range.
Peak torque is stated
at an impressive 369 pound - feet, significantly more grunt than the Colorado's 3.6 - liter gasoline engine's 269 peak pound - feet and
available low in the power band
at just 2,000
rpm.
Oversteer is
available at higher cornering speeds or
at high
rpm in the
lower gears.
A maximum torque level of 530 lb - ft is delivered
at 7,000
rpm, though 80 percent of that will already be
available at 3,500
rpm, improving the driveability and pick - up even
at low revs.