Sentences with phrase «electric torque»

The car's low mass combined with the instant - on nature of electric torque makes this one quickly accelerating little compact.

The silent joy of instant electric torque alone is worth a small price bump.

That is, if you don't explore the available electric torque too much.

And all that instant electric torque lets you point and shoot between corners with ease.

Because the gas and electric motors hit their peaks at different points, the system power is rated at a flat 200, and no peak gas - electric torque figure is specified.

We imagine the instant electric torque, minimal weight to move around, and open - air sensations will make for a thrilling drive right off the line.

High - torque performance from three powerful electric motors also support Acura's utility claim, along with electric torque vectoring.

Power for the hybrid is not as grunty as the medium - sized six that also sees duty in versions of the Ford Mustang and F - 150 pickup, but the hybrid powertrain is assisted with electric torque to even out the power delivery for suitable performance.

Always - on electric torque vectoring capabilities are able to eliminate weight and energy losses that come from a conventional driveshaft and differential mechanism.

GM also claims the Ampera - e can sprint to 50 kph (31 mph) in just 3.2 seconds, thanks in large measure to its 0 - rpm electric torque peak.

The nature of the single - speed transmission and instantaneous electric torque makes for pretty good off the line acceleration away from intersections and a responsive pedal feel at lower city speeds.

Plus, all of that juicy, immediate 266 lb - ft of electric torque shoots the Bolt to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, and the car's lively chassis tuning proved well - mated to the electric powertrain.

My Perfect Porsche is what I am hoping the next gen Cayman is like (post-718): Mid-engine, high rev NA engine with a Maclaren - like electric torque - fill, analog dampers, stick shift, massive brakes and RWD only.

A mild - hybrid, cosmetically updated Jeep Cherokee would be a good fit for most of the compact SUV's customers, with improved fuel economy, healthy electric torque, and decent performance to boot.

Gas cars are still revving up behind me at the light when the immediate electric torque propels me forward continuously accelerating.

Toyota is following a revised horsepower rating method making it look like the new Prius lost power, but 0 - 60 is the same as generation three, and 0 - 30 may be a tad quicker with more electric torque fed in.

We have been building the momentum towards electric torque vectoring for some time.

But the extra electric torque means the plug - in hybrid still sprints to 60 miles per hour in 6.7 seconds — a pretty good bit of get - up and go.

Unlike a hybrid, there's no gasoline engine that fires up when you get too heavy on the accelerator, so there's no audible feedback to deter you from your lead - footed antics, there's only silent and strong electric torque egging you on and prodding you forward.

The Malibu can jump off the line quite quickly with all that electric torque behind it, but in the end the 122 horsepower isn't enough to maintain that kind of rapid acceleration.

The Highlander feels quick when lights turn green (a little electric torque will do that to a car) and the combination of power is handled smoothly from the seat of the pants.

A Tesla Model S, while not exactly a direct competitor, can provide instant, all - electric torque thrills or you can stick to the old - fashioned internal combustion engine and get a base Porsche 911 Carrera model with a similar 0 - 60 time and save enough money to buy a Ford Focus ST, a Mazda Miata and still have $ 2,000 left over for a roadtrip.

There's no drama and no wheelspin, just a brief surge of electric torque before the engine joins the chorus with plentiful power.

Claimed to have been under development for the past four years, the Renovo Coupe is advertised as having 1,000 lb - ft of instant - on electric torque as well as over 500 horsepower.

In spite of the joys of low - rpm electric torque, the realities of a curb weight well above 4000 pounds and only one gear ratio mean that mileage is where this car excels.

Using a small (in comparison to the drive motor) electric torque vectoring machine they can generate a large yaw moment at any speed to achieve the desired road handling dynamics.

> Performance and 0 - 60mph time - Instant electric torque makes the i3 quite brisk despite its unusual proportions - 62mph arrives in 7.3 sec, or 8.1 sec for the slightly heavier range - extended model.

It won't be a slouch, either, with an expected 201 horsepower and 291 pound - feet of that awesome instant electric torque.

Layer on class - leading mpge and rush of electric torque, and the Ioniq Electric becomes a very attractive proposition indeed.

But the really special thing about the P1 is its combination of almost incomprehensible power, freakishly immediate throttle response due to the electric torque - fill, and the colossal wheeze of the giant turbochargers.

The electric torque and power makes such a fun driving experience!

A new variant with a three - motor hybrid powertrain and electric torque vectoring will be available later this year.

Given the size of the MDX Sport Hybrid, it took some real daredevil effort to feel the electric torque vectoring rotate the car.

It mates to a ZF eight - speed automatic that uses an electric torque converter - a first for Lamborghini

Even though the previous CLS 63 was much more powerful with 577 hp, the electric torque filling ability of the hybrid drivetrain should ensure that the performance is pretty close on this new model.

It gamely responded to the accelerator, using its 117 pound - feet of instant - on electric torque to propel itself ever upward, remaining unfazed by the cruelty of hill starts caused by stop signs at each cross street.

So what does the electric torque do then?

Honda stated during the announcement that the 2014 Accord Plug - in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all - new Accord, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque.

Acceleration was by no means neck snapping, but the immediacy of electric torque can be appreciated.

Like I said, the electric torque off the line makes it feel a size smaller than it really is.

The acceleration isn't as effortless as the electric torque supplied by the hybrid, but is still plentiful enough to reach 62 mph from a standing start in just 6.1 seconds.

The XC60 can power out of turns with a bit of hustle, thanks to that little instant boost of electric torque.