Not exact matches
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.»
The most likely
of scenarios is to
use one
of the existing Pentastar V - 6 engines — 3.2 - or 3.6 - liter — which can be tuned to
well over 400 horsepower,
using a pair
of turbochargers.
The additional
use of a
turbocharger helps support relatively high engine loads with the short valve opening contour and the lower valve lifts, enabling the
good efficiency
of the EIVC - based process over a wider load range.
Thanks to the
use of larger
turbochargers and a further improved intercooler, as
well as a revision
of the engine electronics, the Porsche 911 Turbo S realises torque
of a massive 620 Newton metres, which is available between 3,500 and 4,500 revolutions.
This engine keeps its two
turbochargers within the «V» for a more compact layout, and also makes
use of a a centrally mounted fuel injector as
well as a combustion method that achieves shorter compression phases and longer expansion phases, which promotes powertrain efficiency.
Making
use of an electronic wastegate for each
turbocharger for faster response as
well as more precisely varying vane positioning, the single - scroll
turbocharger design allows for the
use of smaller turbos to reduce weight and improve packaging, while still meeting power and performance benchmarks.