Fuel economy is boosted
by cylinder deactivation, and Alfa says the engine's all - aluminum construction helps the Quadrifoglio attain a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, on a car that uses a carbon fiber hood to keep the power - to - weight ratio at about six pounds per horsepower.
Those concerned from time to time about the environment can take comfort in the fact this version will not be any thirstier than the base V8 model; the company suggests the souped - up V8 will still return 20 mpg on the highway with some extra economy permitted
by the cylinder deactivation feature.
Not exact matches
Even using conventional port fuel injection, Honda's 3.5 L V - 6 beats most turbo - 4s
by routinely delivering 28 mpg (8.4 L / 100 km) during our evaluations, same as it did last year, thanks in part to
cylinder deactivation.
The RDX is powered
by a standard 279 - horsepower, 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine with fuel - saving
cylinder deactivation and a six - speed automatic transmission with shift paddles.
The TDI version that joined the A8 roster carries over to the 2015 model and is again joined
by the entry - level 3.0 - liter and range - topping 6.3 - liter W - 12 model; the latter gets Audi's
Cylinder on Demand cylinder - deactivation system f
Cylinder on Demand
cylinder - deactivation system f
cylinder -
deactivation system for 2015.
Producing 148bhp, it features
cylinder deactivation tech and common rail injection, while the internal friction has been reduced over the 1.4 - litre
by the use of a new fully variable, map - controlled oil pump and a polymer - coated first main crank bearing.
300 - hp, 5.3 - liter V - 8 (321 pounds - feet of torque) featuring
cylinder -
deactivation technology, which increases fuel economy
by shutting off four
cylinders at highway speeds
New for this year is partial
cylinder deactivation, said to improve fuel economy
by roughly 5 percent
by shutting down half of the 12's
cylinders.
Efficiency has also been improved
by some 13 per cent, thanks to both internal upgrades and improvements to the V8's
cylinder deactivation technology.
Weight is saved
by aluminium bodywork and a plastic tailgate, and the V8 also features a clever
cylinder deactivation system that turns it into a V4 at cruising speeds.
Adding
cylinder deactivation helps highway fuel economy rise
by 1 mpg, to 29 mpg for front - wheel - drive models and 28 mpg for all - wheel - drive models.
Over the previous model, the high output valve timing contributes to the engine's output increase of 9 percent, while the added
cylinder deactivation reduces pumping losses
by 66 percent to help improve electrical regeneration capability
by 1.7 times.
Talking of future Cadillac technologies, the Escala is built around Cadillac's new mixed - material RWD architecture, powered
by GM's 4.2 - liter twin - turbo with
cylinder deactivation.
On the flip side, the engine uses idle stop and
cylinder deactivation, which allows it to run on three of its six
cylinders when the loads are light, to reduce real - world fuel consumption
by up to 15 per cent.
The automaker announced in January that it would pursue the advanced
cylinder deactivation technology for some of its SUVs, which could improve fuel economy
by 15 percent in cars with engines with more than four
cylinders.
The XT4 will be powered exclusively
by a new 2.0 - liter turbocharged engine with
cylinder deactivation.
With a maximum speed of 197mph and increased output from 567 bhp to 582bhp, the Continental GT's
cylinder deactivation technology even improves its fuel economy
by 5 %.
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse will be powered
by the next generation of the 3.6 - litre V6, generating an estimated 305 horsepower, which comes with
cylinder deactivation and start - stop.
Yes, the R8 Spyder is capable of speeds approaching 318 km / h (197 mph), but thanks to
cylinder deactivation and an automatic coasting mode has also bettered fuel economy over its predecessor
by 10 percent; the new car averages 11.7 L / 100 km.
The LaCrosse is powered
by a 3.6 - liter V6 engine, good for 310 horsepower and 282 pound - feet of torque with
cylinder deactivation to save fuel while cruising on the highway.
Blessed with the
cylinder deactivation technology, this new luxury is able to cut down its fuel - requirements
by 25 per cent bringing the mileage up to 10.30 kmpl.
The temporary
deactivation of the second and third
cylinders under low and medium load conditions reduces the consumption in the EU driving cycle
by 0.4 l / 100 km.
Optional Features: Lane Keeping Assist, Infotainment With Android Auto, Infotainment With Apple Carplay, Engine
Cylinder Deactivation, Roll Stability Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Voice Recognition Controls, Stability Control, Rear View Monitor In Dash, Multi-Function Display, Driver Details System, Security Remote Alarm Security alarm, Memorized Settings Number Of Drivers: 2, Turn -
by - Turn Navigation - Satellite Communications, Satellite Communications OnStar, IntelliLink - Satellite Communications, Audio - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function, Real Time Traffic, Parking Sensors Rear, Parking Sensors Front, Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth, Memorized Settings Includes Adjustable Pedals, Memorized Settings Includes Steering Wheel, Memorized Settings Includes Exterior Mirrors, Memorized Settings Includes Driver Seat, Blind Spot Sensor, Pre-Collision Warning System Visual Warning, Pre-collision Warning System Vibrating Driver Seat, Pre-Collision Warning System Audible Warning, Navigation System Touch Screen Display, Navigation System With Voice Recognition, Wifi Capable, Head - Up Display, Audio - Internet Radio: Pandora, Lane Deviation Sensors, Seats - Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 4 - Way Power Lumbar, Seats - Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Height, Seats - Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height, Doors Rear Door Type: Sensor - activated, Autonomous Braking, Footwell Lamps, Exterior Mirrors Reverse Gear Tilt, Audio System one Subwoofer, Windows Lockout Button, Warnings And Reminders Turn Off Headlamps, Warnings And Reminders Low Oil Level, Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level, Warnings And Reminders Low Battery, Trip Odometer, 3rd Row Seat Headrests: Height Adjustable, Suspension Rear Coil Springs, Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil Springs, Storage Door Pockets, Seatbelts 3rd Row 3 - Point, Seatbelts 2nd Row 3 - Point, Number Of 3rd Row Headrests 2, Number Of Rear Headrests 2, Number Of Front Headrests 2, Front Seatbelts: 3 - Point, Front Headrests Adjustable, Digital Odometer, Clock, Child protection system, Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams, Audio - Antenna: Mast, Audio - Antenna: Diversity, Assist Handle Rear, Assist Handle Front, Adjustable Rear Headrests, Storage Sunglasses Holder, Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger, Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front And Rear, Running Boards Black, Roof Rails Chrome, Multi-function Remote Trunk Release, Audio - Speed Sensitive Volume Control, A / c - Rear - Single Zone, 2 - stage Unlocking, Storage Front Seatback, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Phone, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Multi-Function Screen Controls, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Audio, Rear Bumper Color Body - Color, Multi-function Remote Keyless entry With Panic Alarm, Headlamps Wiper Activated, Floor Material Carpet, Transmission Tow / Haul Mode, Grille Color Chrome Surround, Warnings And Reminders Maintenance Reminder, Vanity Mirrors Dual Illuminating, Overhead Console, Conversation Mirror, Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front, Rear Seats Reclining, Reading lights Rear, Reading lights Front, Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Recline, Grille Color Chrome, Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Recline, Air bags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing
Deactivation, Traction Control, Storage Cargo Net, Seats Perforated Upholstery, One - Touch Windows: 4, Fuel Economy Display Range, Fuel Economy Display MILES - PER - GALLON, Audio - Radio Data System, Armrests Rear Outboard Seats, Multi-function Remote Keyless / lighted Entry, Headlamps Auto Delay Off, Engine Alternator: 170 Amps, Powered steering, Auxilliary Transmission Fluid Cooler, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Middle console Front Console With Arm rest And Storage, Audio - Radio: AM / FM, Vehicle Assistance App - Roadside Assistance, Suspension Front Arm Typ
One of the biggest trends on the economical car scene over recent years has been advances in technology such as
cylinder deactivation (as used
by VW Group cars), and new compression developments from the likes of Mazda and Infiniti helping petrol cars close the economy gap on diesel.
Built on a completely new platform, the seven - passenger MDX is powered
by an all - new direct - injected 24 - valve 3.5 - liter i - VTEC V - 6 engine with Variable
Cylinder Management (VCM)(cylinder deactivation), producing 290 hp (216 kW) and 267 lb - ft (362 N · m) of
Cylinder Management (VCM)(
cylinder deactivation), producing 290 hp (216 kW) and 267 lb - ft (362 N · m) of
cylinder deactivation), producing 290 hp (216 kW) and 267 lb - ft (362 N · m) of torque.
The
cylinder deactivation solenoids will deactivate
cylinder 1,
cylinder 4,
cylinder 6, and
cylinder 7, and it does this
by restricting the flow of oil to the valve lifters for these
cylinders, and then preventing the intake valves and exhaust valves from opening.
Like the
cylinder deactivation used
by other manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption, the transition between Atkinson and Otto operation is seamless and undetectable.
The engine should be good for 550 horsepower and 568 lb - ft of torque with active
cylinder deactivation to «cut [fuel] consumption
by 30 percent.»
The paddle - shift eight - speed automatic complements the performance generated
by the Corvette Stingray's LT1 engine — rated at 455 horsepower or 460 horses with the available performance exhaust system — which uses advanced technologies including direct injection, variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management (
cylinder deactivation) to make more power with less fuel.
Variable
Cylinder Management ™ allows for
deactivation of two of the engine's six
cylinders under light engine loads, helping the more powerful 2016 RDX increase its highway EPA fuel - economy ratings
by 1 mpg, rising to 19 / 28mpg for AWD models and 20 / 29mpg for FWD models (city / highway).
The CX - 5 is powered
by a 187 - hp 2.5 L four -
cylinder and the new
cylinder -
deactivation technology automatically shuts down the two outside
cylinders at cruising speeds.
In the name of a wee bit of fuel economy, the 6.4 - liter has
cylinder deactivation, noticeable
by an «eco» light on the dash.
The next generation C - Class will be powered
by 4 -
cylinder engines featuring
cylinder deactivation technology making the
cylinders run on two
cylinders and saving crucial amount of fuel.
The high output valve timing contributes to the engines increase in output of 9 percent, while the added
cylinder deactivation reduces pumping losses
by 66 percent to help improve electrical regeneration capability
by 1.7 times.
The 2014 Chevy Corvette will be powered
by an all - new 6.2 - liter V8 that combines direct fuel injection, continuously variable camshaft timing and
cylinder deactivation to make the sports car both powerful and fuel efficient.
Overall, Bentley says, there's a 40 percent improvement in both fuel consumption and emissions,
by way of direct injection and active
cylinder deactivation.
Changes to the Continental GT for 2015 include a new front bumper with a smaller radiator shell, redesigned fenders with a new vent with a metallic «B» adornment, new bright chrome fender badges for the V8 S and W12 models, redesigned boot lid, reshaped and widened rear bumper with full - width brightware, a new rear diffuser design for V8 S and GT Speed, new 20 and 21 - inch wheels (new 20 - inch 6 tri-spoke wheel for GT V8 and GT W12 with painted finish for V8 and bright machined for W12, 21 - inch seven - twin - spoke wheel in Graphite grey with bright machined spokes for Mulliner Driving Specification models, addition of 21 - inch five - spoke directional sports wheel for V8 S and GT Speed), three new body colours choices (Marlin (a rich metallic blue), Camel (a soft golden tone) and Jetstream (a light, bright metallic blue), new straight - fluting pattern for 4 seats with Mulliner Driving Specification (standard on GT Speed) includes a tightened «small - diamond» pattern on seat upholstery, redesigned driver controls, optional sports - orientated steering wheel, larger gear - shift paddles incorporating tactile knurled metal embellishers, new dials and graphics at driver's instrument panel, interior illuminated
by LEDs, centre console with a new black gear lever surround, a new hidden storage compartment between rear seats capable of accommodating and charging electronic devices including iPads, optional semi-aniline hide for the seat cushions and backrests in the GT W12 and GT Speed, 2 new leather colours choices (Shortbread, Camel), new Alcantara headlining option (colour matched to all 17 of the available interior hide colours) for the GT V8 S, GT W12 and Speed coupe; optional on - board WiFi, increased engine power to 590 PS (434 kW; 582 hp) and 720 N ⋅ m (531 lb ⋅ ft) for the GT W12, 6 -
cylinder deactivation for the GT W12.
VCM allows for
deactivation of three of the engine's six
cylinders under light engine loads, helping the more - powerful 2016 RDX increase its highway EPA fuel - economy ratings
by 1 mpg, rising to 19 / 28mpg for AWD models and 20 / 29mpg for FWD models (city / highway).
While the V10 engine has the same 5.2 liter displacement as the one used in the final Gallardo production models it has been in fact completely re-engineered to include both port and direct injection while emissions could be reduced
by 11 % from the use of a start - stop system combined with
cylinder deactivation... just like we've seen on the MY2013 Aventador model.
The engine also features
cylinder deactivation technology and comes to replace the four -
cylinder, 1.2 - liter unit used up until recently
by the Czech carmaker.
The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder will benefit from the 2016 model year Huracán features, which includes a
cylinder deactivation system and a stop - start system that reduces CO2
by 14 percent compared to the Gallardo Spyder.
Delphi, another big player in this segment, is also working with the 48 - volt battery system, developing mild hybrid powertrains and
cylinder deactivation systems that can reduce a car's fuel consumption
by one fifth.
Cylinder deactivation «saves fuel
by turning off fuel to parts of the engine when less power is needed.»
My week - long observed average of 16.1 MPG was heavily bolstered
by a long highway slog; a mix concentrating more on stop - and - go commuting or slow surface roads will drop that figure even lower, which isn't great but probably expected given that stop - start functionality and
cylinder deactivation are as yet unavailable on the QX80.
The new Odyssey is powered
by a 3.5 - liter V6 engine with
cylinder deactivation.
Cylinder deactivation has never been offered on a three - cylinder engine before; Ford says its implementation can improve gas mileage by up to six percent in real - world driving con
Cylinder deactivation has never been offered on a three -
cylinder engine before; Ford says its implementation can improve gas mileage by up to six percent in real - world driving con
cylinder engine before; Ford says its implementation can improve gas mileage
by up to six percent in real - world driving conditions.
An advanced, fast - acting
cylinder deactivation system expected to be launched within five years — probably
by General Motors — could revolutionize gasoline internal combustion engines
by firing only the number of
cylinders needed.
Aluminium gearshift paddles on the steering wheel exclusive to BMW M allow a manual gearshift significantly shortening gearshift times
by the new technology reducing torque in the transmission through the
deactivation of individual
cylinders.