However, Lexus has a trick up its sleeve so you're never left wanting for the masses of low -
down turbocharged torque, because the LC500 has Lexus's own ten - speed automatic transmission.
Not exact matches
Mechanically, the GLA250 is powered by the same 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder, putting
down 208 hp and 258 lb - ft of
torque through a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic.
With 360bhp the BMW is slightly
down on the Mustang's 410bhp and it's shorter on
torque too, with 369 lb ft versus 391 lb ft.. That said, the BMW's
turbocharged motor delivers its wallop from 1450rpm and doesn't stop delivering until 4750rpm — 500rpm after the Ford's V8 has only just begun to deliver its best.
For those wishing to pick on Mustang GTs from light - to - light sprints, the M40i packs a 3.0 - liter B58
turbocharged six - cylinder, putting
down a potent 355 hp and 369 lb - ft of
torque.
This upgrade boosts power and
torque for the twin -
turbocharged 4.0 - litre V8 to 691bhp and 701 lb ft respectively - the standard model delivers 603bhp and 664 lb ft.. The upgrades are largely
down to a software rewrite for the engine management system, which includes revised injection and ignition maps, and a recalibration of the electronic boost pressure control.
The combination of all - wheel drive and the massive slug of
turbocharged torque propels the wagon
down the tarmac to hit 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds.
A run
down the 2016 Ford Focus RS's spec sheet reveals a car that our enthusiast judges should love: a punchy,
turbocharged four - cylinder engine that makes 350 horsepower and 350 lb - ft of
torque; performance - tuned all - wheel - drive handling; a six - speed, honest - to - goodness manual gearbox; and a button that puts the car's stability control into Drift mode.
Replacing the 528i, the 530i sports a new
turbocharged, direct - injection 2.0 - liter four making 248 horsepower (up 8 hp) and 258 pound - feet of
torque (
down of 2 lb - ft).
This Macan Turbo, like the M3, uses a twin -
turbocharged six - cylinder engine, though it's 3.6 litres in size and a little
down on power, with 394bhp, albeit an identical 406 lb ft
torque figure.
Renaultsport has sorted the gearing so that now the engine is a joy to rev, and although it feels rather
torque - lite after its
turbocharged competitors, the upside is that it doesn't struggle to put its power
down on these wet, bumpy roads and allows you a greater degree of finesse through long corners when the suspension's loaded.
The current twin -
turbocharged 4.0 - liter V - 8 mill develops a whopping 503 horsepower and 516 lb - ft of
torque and feels absolutely monumental when you first put your foot
down.
This is a B5 S4, so power comes from a twin -
turbocharged 2.7 - liter V - 6, putting
down a respectable 250 hp and 258 lb - ft of
torque.
That GS200t adopts the 2.0 - liter,
turbocharged inline - four making 241 hp and 258 lb - ft of
torque — that's slightly more horsepower and the same amount of
torque as the NX200t that introduced the
turbocharged engine to the brand, and it's right on par with what the BMW 528i puts
down.
We had a chance to put a few miles on a prototype Eco model using a
turbocharged 1.4 - liter «Kappa» engine with 128 hp at 5,500 rpm and 156 lb - ft of
torque way
down at 1,400 rpm paired to a 7 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT).
But the naturally - aspirated and direct - injected i30 is
down on power and
torque against the newer,
turbocharged Elantra, despite the hatch's larger engine displacement.
While the power figure is similar to the EcoBoost engine,
torque has gone
down by 20 Nm but that isn't a concern because the EcoBoost unit was
turbocharged and this one is naturally aspirated.
The engine room looks largely the same as that of the A4 sedan,
down to the same 2.0 - liter
turbocharged (TFSI) engine making 252 horsepower and 273 pound - feet of
torque.
Under the hood is a handcrafted 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder putting
down 355 - hp and 332 lb - ft of
torque through a high - performance 4MATIC all - wheel drive system.
For 2016, the Subaru WRX is one of the fastest cars under $ 30k that offers standard all - wheel drive, and the brand's system is not only excellent at dealing with slippery road conditions but also adept at putting
down the 268 horsepower and 258 lb - ft of
torque produced by the WRX's 2.0 - liter,
turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine.
And you will need to rev the engine hard to get any meaningful acceleration since it doesn't have the low -
down torque of a
turbocharged engine.
Put the pedal
down and you'll feel it firsthand.obey - speed - and - traffic - laws With a
turbocharged 354 - hp TFSI ® V6 engine that yields 369 lb - ft of
torque and provides a virtually instantaneous response, the S4 is ready to put
down the power.
Body - Colored Power w / Tilt
Down Heated Side Mirrors w / Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator, Chrome Bodyside Insert, Delayed Accessory Power, Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w / Driver And Passenger Illumination, FOB Controls - inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate, Illuminated Locking Glove Box, Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins, Outside Temp Gauge, Perimeter Alarm, Tracker System, ABS And Driveline Traction Control, Airbag Occupancy Sensor, Driver Knee Airbag, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat - Mounted Side Airbags,6 - Speed A / T, Cooled Front Seat (s), Daytime Running Lights, Front Side Air Bag,Hands - Free Liftgate, Mirror Memory,Multi - Zone A / C, Navigation System, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Power Door Locks, Stability Control, Fully Automatic Projector Beam High Intensity Low / High Beam Daytime Running Auto - Leveling Auto High - Beam Headlamps w / Delay - Off, 5 Person Seating Capacity,Compass,Day - Night Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Driver Foot Rest, Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints, Memory Settings - inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, Engine: 2.0 L GDI Turbo 4 - Cylinder, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Automatic Headlights, Bluetooth Connection, Front Wheel Drive, Gasoline Fuel, Keyless Entry, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Smart Device Integration, Tires - Front Performance, Fixed Rear Window w / Defroster, Tires: P235 / 45R18, Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim, Front Cupholder, HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up /
Down, Remote Releases - Inc: Proximity Trunk / Hatch and Power Fuel, Blue Link Emergency S.O.S, Lane Departure Warning, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, A / C, AM / FM Stereo, Blind Spot Monitor, Climate Control, HD Radio, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Lane Departure Warning, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Satellite Radio, Trip Computer, Chrome Door Handles, Express Open / Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w / Power Sunshade, Perimeter / Approach Lights,60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat,Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting, Full Carpet Floor Covering, Rear Cupholder, Selective Service Internet Access, Valet Function,Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers,Multi - Link Rear Suspension w / Coil Springs, Transmission w / Driver Selectable Mode, Transmission: 6 - Speed Automatic w / SHIFTRONIC - inc: OD lock - up
torque converter, shift lock, SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode and steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters,Back - Up Camera, Side Impact Beams, A / T, Adaptive Cruise Control, Aluminum Wheels,Back - Up Camera, Child Safety Locks, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Rear Defrost, Rear Head Air Bag, Seat Memory, Tires - Rear Performance, Lip Spoiler, Steel Spare Wheel, Analog Display, Cargo Space Lights, Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning, Engine Immobilizer, Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest, Full Cloth Headliner, Smart Device Integration, Systems Monitor, Ventilated Front Seats,80 - Amp / Hr 640CCA Maintenance - Free Battery w / Run
Down Protection, Sport Tuned Suspension, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs, Blind Spot Sensor, Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Child Safety Locks,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, CD Player, Driver Air Bag, Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Dual Moonroof, Engine Immobilizer,Headlights - Auto - Leveling, Keyless Start, Remote Trunk Release, Steering Wheel Audio Controls,
Turbocharged, Universal Garage Door Opener,Body - Colored Front Bumper w / Gray Rub Strip / Fascia Accent, Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim, Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo, Fully Galvanized Steel Panels, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers, 3 12V DC Power Outlets, Cruise Control w / Steering Wheel Controls, Gauges - inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer, Interior Trim - inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal - Look Door Panel Insert, Aluminum And Metal - Look Interior Accents, Power Rear Windows and w / Manual Sun Blinds, 130 Amp Alternator, 18.5 Gal.
Under the hood is a twin -
turbocharged, 4.4 - liter V - 8 which again puts
down 567 horsepower and 553 pound - feet of
torque.
Perimeter / Approach Lights, Wheels: 18 Unique Alloy, Compass, HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter, Leatherette Door Trim Insert, Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints, Rear Cupholder, Redundant Digital Speedometer, Valet Function,Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers, Rear Parking Sensors, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, A / C, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Aluminum Wheels, Front Head Air Bag, Keyless Entry, Power Passenger Seat, Premium Sound System, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance,Body - Colored Power w / Tilt
Down Heated Side Mirrors w / Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator, Chrome Door Handles, Clearcoat Paint, Fixed Rear Window w / Defroster, Air Filtration, Delayed Accessory Power, Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w / Driver And Passenger Illumination, FOB Controls - inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate, Heated / Ventilated Front Bucket Seats - inc: multi-adjustable bucket, seatback pockets, 8 - way power driver's seat w / 2 - way power lumbar support, impact reducing front seats, 6 - way power passenger seat and driver seat memory, Illuminated Locking Glove Box, Leather / Metal - Look Gear Shift Knob, Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Perimeter Alarm, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up /
Down, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb / Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button,Quasi - Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher, Transmission: 6 - Speed Automatic w / SHIFTRONIC - inc: OD lock - up
torque converter, shift lock, SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode and steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters, ABS And Driveline Traction Control,Back - Up Camera, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat - Mounted Side Airbags, Lane Departure Warning, A / T, Adaptive Cruise Control,Back - Up Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Climate Control,Cross - Traffic Alert, Daytime Running Lights,Hands - Free Liftgate, Lane Departure Warning,Pass - Through Rear Seat, Power Door Locks, Power Mirror (s), Rear Bench Seat, Rear Spoiler, Satellite Radio, Stability Control, Temporary Spare Tire, Traction Control, Fully Automatic Projector Beam High Intensity Low / High Beam Daytime Running Auto - Leveling Auto High - Beam Headlamps w / Delay - Off, Analog Display, Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim, Cruise Control w / Steering Wheel Controls,Day - Night Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Front Cupholder, Outside Temp Gauge, 130 Amp Alternator, Blue Link Emergency S.O.S, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Child Safety Locks, AM / FM Stereo, Dual Moonroof, Engine Immobilizer, HD Radio, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Power Driver Seat, Security System,
Turbocharged, Fully Galvanized Steel Panels, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers,60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat, Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins, Interior Trim - inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal - Look Door Panel Insert, Aluminum And Metal - Look Interior Accents, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, 18.5 Gal.
Right out of the gate, the Buick touts kit like a 1.4 - litre
turbocharged four - cylinder engine (140 horsepower / 148 lb - ft of
torque), a six - speed automatic transmission, and more cargo room — seats up or
down — than German rivals.
What distinguishes the Turbo —
down to sound, which is much harder to tell from the newly
turbocharged Carreras — is the massive upgrade in horsepower and
torque that can leave passengers looking for their stomachs.
The real gem of this car is its engine — a 3.0 - liter, twin -
turbocharged V6 putting
down 362 horsepower and 384 pound - feet of
torque.
The state - of - the - art
turbocharged powerplant develops 180 kW / 245 hp and peak
torque of 350 Nm (258 lb - ft) from as low
down as 1,250 rpm, accelerating the BMW 3 Series from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds.
It might not be
turbocharged, but 70 per cent of the
torque is available from just 1,000 rpm, so the Huracan pulls hard from low
down, and revs incredibly hard to beyond 8,000 rpm.
Modern
turbocharged engines, that develop excellent low -
down torque, may need lower rpm — eg the rpm at which the turbo is first up to full boost.
The Volkswagen Golf GTE pairs a
turbocharged 110kW / 250Nm 1.4 - litre four - cylinder petrol engine with a 75kW / 330Nm electric motor, which combine to produce 150kW of power and 350Nm — leaving it just 12kW shy of the regular petrol - powered GTI, but matching it for
torque, while conversely it's 15kW up but 30Nm
down on the diesel GTD.