The electric motor is placed
between the engine and the gearbox and the aluminum battery pack will be placed in the boot.
Changes up or down through the gears are handled by this hydraulic clutch, which is essentially a fluid, spun at speed, that makes the connection
between engine and gearbox.
The electric motor sits
between the engine and gearbox; it starts the engine, harvests otherwise waste energy to charge the 48 - volt battery and helps to power the vehicle when needed.
Because the electric motor sits
between the engine and the gearbox, you often have to wait for the DSG» box to shuffle into a lower ratio to feel the true performance on offer, and such acceleration is less impressive if there's a delay before it's deployed.
Compared to the previous season the M23 was improved by fitting a new bellhousing spacer
between the engine and gearbox.
Not exact matches
Proper rear - wheel drive, naturally - aspirated, manual -
gearbox sports cars are few
and far
between as it is these days, even if you completely ignore unique aspects like the RX - 8's Wankel rotary
engine and its coupe-esque, suicide - doored body style.
Switching
between the «DNA» modes within the dynamic drive program alters the parameters for the
gearbox,
engine map, four wheel - drive system, ESP
and so on — in order to sharpen up or smooth out the car's key responses, claims Alfa.
The V - 8's massive torque, which crescendos
between 1,750 rpm
and 4,500 rpm, can still easily kick the tail out, but a discreetly dispensed pro tip from Moers helps avert throttle drunk maneuvers: Flip the
gearbox to manual mode,
and the
engine mapping transforms to a more linear, progressive setting.
A 75kW (101bhp) electric motor sits
between the petrol
engine and a six - speed twin - clutch
gearbox.
Sport trim lifts that by only # 300, while Touring estates will set you back an additional # 1430 over the equivalent saloon
and an automatic
gearbox will cost
between # 1420
and # 1690 depending on which
engine.
The latter is powered by Mercedes» EQ Boost starter - alternator (this also provides the energy for the car's 48V electrical system)
and it also powers the electric motor installed
between the
engine and the nine - speed automatic
gearbox.
An electric car does not have a
gearbox between the
engine and the wheels.
Driving-wise it was hard to tell the difference
between pre -
and post-service FQ - 300, the
gearbox still hesitant at low speeds, the
engine losing composure above 5800rpm.
The only differences
between their
engines are the intakes
and exhaust systems
and mapping — the Audi could have the same 552bhp — while their
gearboxes differ only in software calibration.
This double - clutch arrangement provides an alternating, non-positive connection
between the two half
gearboxes and the
engine by means of two separate input shafts.
Base models get a 101 - horsepower, 1.4 L MultiAir 4 - cylinder
engine,
and a choice
between a 5 - speed manual
and a 6 - speed automatic transmission on the base model; Turbo (135 - hp)
and Abarth (160 - hp) models come only with the manual
gearbox,
and all Fiat 500 models are front - wheel drive.
The 640
and 650
engines come as standard with BMW's eight - speed automatic
gearbox that shifts almost imperceptibly
between ratios.
The
engine and gearbox's responses
and programming are able to be tailored via McLaren's Active Dynamics Panel, offering the choice
between driving modes such as Comfort, Sport, or Track.
The Focus Titanium's
engine is the same 2.0 - liter, four - cylinder mill found with the base model, which means 160 horsepower
and 146 lb - ft of torque,
and buyers can choose
between either a five - speed manual or a six - speed dual - clutch automated manual
gearbox.
Based on the Xylo E2 platform, the Xylo Panel Van is powered by the proven 2.5 - litre m - Eagle CRDe
engine and delivers 83.5 kW at 3800rpm
and 240Nm
between 1800
and 3000 rpm, linked to a five - speed manual
gearbox.
All
engines are combined with the «Q4» intelligent all - wheel drive system - which can transfer torque
between the axles instantaneously when required -
and an 8 - speed automatic
gearbox, with integrated Start & Stop System.
Power on the new Force Trax Toofan Deluxe
and Cruiser Deluxe comes from a 2.6 - litre four - cylinder diesel
engine sourced from Mercedes
and churns out 81 PS of power at 3200 RPM
and 230 Nm of torque available
between 1800 - 2000 RPM, paired to a 5 - speed
gearbox.
Mated to a five - speed manual
gearbox, the 2.5 litre, 4 - stroke, diesel
engine makes 62bhp at 3200rpm
and 195Nm
between 1500 to 1800rpm
and is claimed to return 13km / l.
It can tow anything
between 400 kg
and 1,800 kg depending on which
engine and gearbox are specified.
The second generation sat in showrooms
between 1981
and 1988,
and it added a six - cylinder
engine, an automatic
gearbox and the M5 version.
The combination
between the TDi
engine and the DSG dual - clutch
gearbox helped to reduce fuel consumption by 28 %.
Upgraded to Special Series
engine specifications in the 1980s, major restorative works carried out on 1076 / R
between 1999
and 2002, have included a chassis
and body restoration, a bare metal repaint
and rebuilds to the
engine,
gearbox, suspension & brakes, electrics
and chrome plating where necessary.
The current cee'd is available with a choice
between two petrol
engines (1.4
and 1.6 «Gamma»
engines with 90
and 126 hp)
and three diesel CRDi
engines (1.6 with 90, 115
and 128 hp) combinated with a six speed manual
gearbox (the most powerful
engines may be associated with a 4 - speed automatic
gearbox also).
Both
engines are mated to a 6 - speed automatic
gearbox, though buyers have a choice
between front -
and all - wheel drive.
Thanks to the configuration with the front - mid
engine and the transaxle configuration with the
gearbox placed on the rear axle, the AMG GT achieved a superb weight distribution of 47 to 53
between the front
and rear axle.
Acceleration sits
between the 1.0
and 1.4 - litre petrol
engines, taking 9.4 seconds to reach 62mph, while the BiK rating is 21 %, unless you go for large wheels
and an S tronic automatic
gearbox.
The suspension was by the traditional Ford transverse leaf springs front
and rear
and the
engine drove the rear wheels through a three - speed
gearbox which, right from the start, featured synchromesh
between the top two ratios.
This
engine produces 88.4 PS at 3,800 rpm
and 205 Nm of torque
between 1,800 - 2,800 rpm
and comes matched to a 6 - speed manual
gearbox.
Technical Data: W12 - cylinder -
engine (72deg angle
between two main banks, 15deg
between staggered cylinders), bore x stroke 84 x 90.2 mm, capacity 5998 cc; 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts; Bosch Motronic digital
engine control, twin Borg - Warner turbochargers, air to air intercooling, 552bhp / 411KW at 6,100 rpm, torque 650Nm (479 lb ft) at 1600 rpm; ZF 6HP26 6 - speed automatic
gearbox; four - wheel drive with central Torsen differential, independent suspension front
and rear; air springs, ASR electronic traction control, Bosch ESP 5.7 electronic stability program; TEVES ventilated disc brakes front 15.9 in diameter (405 mm)
and 1.4 in (36 mm) thick, back 13.2 in diameter (335 mm)
and 0.9 in (22 mm) thick, anti-lock device (plus HBA > Hydraulic Brake Assist <
and EBD > Electronic Brakeforce Distribution <), MSR drag torque control; wheelbase 108.07 in (2745 mm); Overall weight 5,500 lb (2,495 kg); tyres 275 / 40R19 on 19in rims (optional 19in split rims or 275 / 35R20 on 20in split rim 7 - spoke sports alloy wheels); max.
You can have the C3 Aircross in an appropriate array of
engine -
gearbox combos, but our tester used a 1.2 - liter, 3 - cylinder, 110 PS PureTech - branded powerplant, coupled to a six - speed automatic
gearbox that usually got right the soft spot
between gears
and did its job obediently.
Technical Data Bentley Continental GT Speed: W12 - cylinder -
engine (72deg angle
between two main banks, 15deg
between staggered cylinders), bore x stroke 84 x 90.2 mm, capacity 5998 cc; 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts; Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1 digital
engine control, twin turbochargers air to air intercooling, 600bhp / 449kW) at 6000rpm, torque 750Nm (553 lb ft) at 1750 rev / min; ZF 6 - speed automatic
gearbox; four - wheel drive with central Torsen differential, independent suspension front
and rear; air springs, ASR electronic traction control, uprated Bosch 8.1 ESP electronic stability program; TEVES ventilated disc brakes front 405 mm diameter (15.9 in)
and 36 mm (1.4 in) thick, back 335 mm diameter (13.2 in)
and 22 mm (0.9 in) thick, anti-lock device, fade - resistant carbon - ceramic brakes 420 x 40 mm carbon - silicon carbide, cross-drilled front discs
and 356 x 28 mm rears optional; HBA «Hydraulic Brake Assist»
and EBD «Electronic Brakeforce Distribution», MSR drag torque control; wheelbase 2745 mm (108.07 in); 9.5 Jx20 wheels with 275 / 35x20 bespoke Pirelli P - Zero performance tyres; max.
Under the skin, it comes with a choice
between 1.4 litre petrol
engine developing 89bhp
and 1.3 litre Multijet
engine making 75bhp, using a five - speed manual
gearbox for transmitting power.
There are no less than six versions of Koleos to choose from, if you consider the two diesel
engines and the choice
between front or four - wheel drive with a manual or automatic
gearbox.
The 2012 i30 is available with a choice
between two petrol
engines (1.4 MPi
and 1.6 GDi with 100
and 140 hp)
and three diesel CRDi
engines (1.4
and two 1.6 with 90, 110
and 128 hp) combinated with a six speed manual
gearbox (the most powerful
engines may be associated with a 6 - speed automatic
gearbox also).
The car will feature optional LED adaptive head - lamps with DRLs as standard, a choice
between all - aluminium 2.0 - litre petrol
and Ingenium diesel
engines,
and a 9 - speed ZF automatic
gearbox.
Based on the W221 S - Class, the Vision S 500 Plug - In Hybrid is powered by the 3.5 litre V6
engine with direct injection paired with a 60 HP electric motor placed
between the 7G - Tronic automatic
gearbox and the Otto
engine on the same principle like for the S 400 Hybrid.
The motor sits
between the
engine and BMW's eight - speed automatic
gearbox that drives all four wheels (xDrive).
Lacking a diesel unit in the line - up, CR - V draws power from two petrol
engines available with a choice
between six - speed manual
and 5 - speed automatic
gearboxes.
Set to slot into the lineup
between an upgraded 335i
and the M3 when it goes on sale in March as an exclusive for North America, the 335iS runs a tuned version of BMW's N54
engine, as found in the recently unveiled Z4 sDrive35iS, coupled to either a standard six - speed manual or an optional Getrag - engineered seven - speed dual - clutch
gearbox.
On both
engines, the Stinger's in - house
gearbox is an obvious weak point, slurring
between shifts
and missing out on a strict manual mode.
Now onto the oily bits: the Vulcan's naturally - aspirated
and front mid-engined (the
engine is placed
between the driver
and the front axle) 7.0 - litre V12 produces over 800hp (around 50hp more than the One - 77)
and drives the rear wheels (345 / 30 / 19s) via a six - speed sequential
gearbox.
Both the 60hp
and 75hp
engines offer the same fuel economy figures, ranging
between 64.2 MPG
and 68.9 MPG depending on manual / auto
gearbox and whether stop - start is fitted.
A 2.9 - liter twin - turbo V6 offers 330 hp while an electric motor positioned
between the
engine and eight - speed dual - clutch
gearbox provides an additional 136 hp.
A Plug - In Hybrid E-Tron version which will combine a 1.4 liter TFSI with 150 HP
and 250 Nm with an electric motor placed
between the
gearbox and the Otto
engine which delivers 101 HP
and 330 Nm.
GLE 500 e offers four driving modes for the hybrid system — E-Mode, E-Save, Charge
and Hybrid with the electric
engine itself integrated
between the 7 - speed automatic 7G - Tronic Plus
gearbox and the combustion
engine.