With an unusual W12 engine layout boosted
by twin turbochargers, the near - 200mph performance put most sportscars to shame while still offering superlative luxury.
If you stripped away the body, you would find a car nearly identical to the X5 M, the same 4.4 - liter V - 8 surmounted
by twin turbochargers, which is sort of like putting bow ties on puppies.
It's hauled around by a smaller 4.4 - liter unit that's augmented
by twin turbochargers.
While the weight savings compared to the V - 8s is negligible, considering the mass added
by the twin turbochargers and intercoolers, the gains in fuel efficiency and low - speed acceleration are stark.
Not exact matches
The F90 is powered
by a «new generation» of the familiar 4.4 - litre
twin turbo V8, now with higher injection pressure (350 bar), redesigned
turbochargers and new cooling and oil supply systems.
The direct - injection 3902cc V8 has a compression ratio of 9.4:1 and uses two IHI
twin - scroll
turbochargers with ball - bearing shafts that reduce friction
by 30 per cent.
The Audi S8 Plus is powered
by the same 4.0 - liter
twin - turbo V - 8 as the standard S8, but a different engine control module, a reworked
turbocharger, and modified exhaust valves bring its output up to 605 hp and 516 lb - ft of torque.
Up front, the G650 is powered
by a monstrous 621bhp 6.0 - litre V12 engine with
twin turbochargers.
Hennessey says that the power is increased
by additional airflow coming from higher flowing
twin turbochargers which breath through a lower restriction intake system.
By dramatically reducing the intake temperature as the water evaporates, volumetric efficiency is improved, helping to prevent knock and allowing for more boost pressure from the
twin turbochargers.
The new crop of C63s begins arriving in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the sedan that will be offered in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S. Both are powered
by a 4.0 - liter
twin - turbocharged V8 closely related to the engine that powers the aforementioned GT sports car, which features a «hot inside V» layout for the two
turbochargers, meaning they're mounted inside the V portion of the engine to produce a more compact package and provide optimal response time.
The true flagship of the range is the BMW 760Li, powered
by a 12 - cylinder engine with
twin turbochargers.
It's made a tad less so
by the
twin -
turbochargers force - feeding air.
Powered
by a high - output version of the
Twin Power Turbo in - line six - cylinder engine with twin low - mass turbochargers and high precision direct injection, output is increased to 335 hp with a peak torque of 332 lb - ft, allowing the 35is to sprint to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seco
Twin Power Turbo in - line six - cylinder engine with
twin low - mass turbochargers and high precision direct injection, output is increased to 335 hp with a peak torque of 332 lb - ft, allowing the 35is to sprint to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seco
twin low - mass
turbochargers and high precision direct injection, output is increased to 335 hp with a peak torque of 332 lb - ft, allowing the 35is to sprint to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds.
The entire beast is motivated
by a 4.0 - litre V8, complete with a pair of
twin - scroll
turbochargers mounted inside its vee angle.
Increased output is generated
by a new low - inertia
twin - scroll
turbocharger with larger compressor that delivers significantly greater airflow, along with a much bigger intercooler to maximize charge density.
The 3.6 - liter flat - six is replaced
by a direct - injection 3.8 - liter version, running reworked
twin variable - vane
turbochargers, a higher 9.8:1 compression ratio and closed deck architecture, which is claimed to boost rigidity.
* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume of air (+ 10 %) to
turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air from engine bay * Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track of the uprated chassis and provide muscular stance * Distinctive «smoked steel finish» to all exterior «brightware», including the first automotive application of «Physical Vapour Deposition'to stainless steel * Larger,
twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider * 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours * Unique driver - focused, two - seater cabin with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving * Rear seats replaced
by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam * AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and «Soft Touch» leather provide a very different interpretation of Bentley craftsmanship with choice of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations
The 3.6 - litre engine was fitted for the first time with
twin turbochargers, and controlled
by a sophisticated engine management system.
To give it more power, the NSX Dream Project features liquid injected intercooling that further elevates engine performance
by cooling intake air before it enters the
twin -
turbochargers, improving power output to a combined 610 horsepower (+37) and 507 lb. - ft.
That means JCW Cabrio owners will enjoy 155kW from their 1.6 - litre four - cylinder engine, which is boosted
by a
twin - scroll
turbocharger.
The S5 Sportback is one of those cars that looks fast standing still, though a 3.0 - liter V6 helped
by a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels is what gets the work done.
The car is based on the MINI John Cooper Works and driven
by a 155 kW / 211 hp four - cylinder engine with
Twin - Scroll
turbocharger and petrol direct injection.
Unique here is the method of «
twin» - turbocharging deployed — there's only one exhaust gas
turbocharger, but it's helped
by an electric auxiliary compressor.
The car is based on the MINI John Cooper Works and driven
by a 155 kW four - cylinder engine with
Twin - Scroll
turbocharger and petrol direct injection.
Twin turbo configuration has been replaced
by Twin scroll which means that new Borg Warner B03
turbocharger has two exhaust gas inlets and two impellers.
It is powered
by a new version of Kia's 1.6 liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine which is equipped with strengthened internal components and a
twin scroll
turbocharger.
Using the same 4.0 - litre V8 diesel engine as the Bentley Bentayga, its
twin turbochargers are further boosted
by an electric supercharger for instantaneous power.
Due to its specially designed turbines, the midsize gas engine's
turbocharger provides response that is usually generated
by twin - scroll turbines on larger engines, Opel says.
Twin - scroll
turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided
by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled
by a wastegate.
It will be replaced
by a specially designed engine intake manifold and fed
by twin - ball - bearing
turbochargers with stainless - steel inlet piping, dual wastegates, electronic boost controller, an air - to - air intercooler, and dual K&N air filters.
Boosted
by a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, the 2.0 - liter four - banger manages 248 horsepower and 258 pound - feet of torque, launching the 5 Series from 0 - to - 60 mph in 6 seconds (5.8 seconds with AWD).
Twin - scroll
turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided
by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled
by a waste-gate.
The 2012 Nissan GT - R's advanced VR38DETT 3.8 - liter
twin turbo V6 now produces 530 horsepower (versus the previous 485 horsepower) and 488 lb - ft of torque (versus the previous 434 lb - ft)-- a result of modifying the boost pressure of the
turbocharger, valve timing and air mixture ratio, and through reducing intake air resistance
by enlarging the inlet pipe diameter.
The two models are powered
by a new version of Kia's 1.6 - litre GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine equipped with a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and strengthened internal components.
It was powered
by a 2.7 - liter V6 engine with
twin turbochargers, generating 279 kW (380 hp).
The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is powered
by a newly developed four - cylinder engine boasting a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, petrol direct injection and variable valve control, and producing 160 kW / 218 hp.
The turbocharged EJ20 DOHC engine installed in the 2.0 GT and 2.0 GT spec.B producing 280 PS Due to advancements in
turbocharger technology and tightening emission standards, the
twin - turbo setup was replaced
by twin scroll turbo and AVCS.
By positioning the
twin - scroll
turbochargers together with the catalytic converters in the «V» section between the cylinders, it minimizes the turbo lag and offers better fuel efficiency.
The E 63 S 4MATIC + is powered
by a 4.0 - litre, direct injection V8 petrol engine with
twin turbochargers.
Not to be outdone
by its bigger brother, the turbocharged, intercooled 2.0 - liter DOHC inline four - cylinder substitutes a new
twin - scroll design for its
turbocharger in addition to a larger intercooler with enhanced thermal efficiency.
Mercedes - AMG addresses the basic challenge with regard to the throttle response of a small - capacity turbo engine
by using a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, maximum de-throttling of the exhaust system and an innovative injection strategy.
Variable - geometry, sequential
twin - scroll
turbochargers are powered
by the exhaust gases, while a third electric supercharger — powered
by Bentley's innovative 48V system — spools up within 30 microseconds to eliminate turbo lag.
It is used
by the luxury SUV Bentayga and it's the same power plant used
by the mighty Audi SQ7: a 4.0 - litre V8 TDI featuring variable - geometry, sequential
twin - scroll
turbochargers that are powered
by the exhaust gases, while a third electric supercharger — powered
by Bentley's innovative 48V system — spools up within 30 microseconds to minimize turbo lag.
The M177's new performance standard is aided
by the upgrade from single to
twin - scroll
turbochargers, new pistons, optimised air intake and charge - air cooling and software development described as «extensive»
by AMG.
The second V - 6 available with the F - 150 is even smaller at 2.7 - liters of displacement, but it makes up for its modest size
by way of
twin turbochargers that help the EcoBoost unit produce 325 horses and 375 lb - ft of torque.
Emissions are further reduced
by using
twin variable - geometry
turbochargers with electronic control, exhaust gas recirculation, and a variable - swirl intake system.
The 1.6 litre 4 - cylinder engine with
Twin Scroll
turbocharger and petrol direct injection delivers 155 kW / 211 bhp (207 hp US) and develops its maximum torque of 260 Newton - metres (192 lb - ft US) between 1,850 and 5,600 rpm —
by means of overboost the torque can actually be increased to 280 Nm.
The Turbo version of the Cayenne is distinguishable
by the two power domes on its hood, as well as
by its oversize front grille, which allows the car to suck in the air required for its intercooled
twin turbochargers.
Powered
by a 1.6 - litre four - cylinder with
twin - scroll
turbocharger, direct gasoline injection and maximum output of 175 hp at an engine speed of 5,500 rpm, the MINI Cooper S Clubman offers the highest level of performance.