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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.

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

> 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.

Not exact matches

VW says the car weighs less than 2,500 pounds and makes 680 hp and 479 lb - ft of torque from two electric motors.

With power coming from an 81 - kWh electric motor making 109 hp and 210 lb - ft of torque, the Soul EV's acceleration should be on par with EV competitors such as the Nissan Leaf; Kia says the Soul EV will accelerate from 0 - 60 mph in less than 12 seconds and reach a top speed of 90 mph.

A 3 - litre petrol V6, putting out 328bhp and 368 lb ft of torque, makes up the conventional component of the drivetrain while the rest of the power comes from a 100kW (134bhp) electric motor.

A case can be made that the supercharger is unnecessary as the electric motor can provide the necessary low - end torque — or that an electric supercharger would be far more beneficial than a mechanically driven one.

Genovation hasn't confirmed GXE's latest specification, but back in March, when the car set its last 186mph run, the 2006 Corvette Z06's V8 had made way for an electric motor developing «in excess of» 700bhp and 600 lb ft of torque.

The Smart ED's three - phase electric drivetrain resides where the fuel tank used to be and makes 80 hp and 118 lb - ft of torque, but power delivery, however, just isn't as direct or as engaging as other electric vehicles.

Currently, the BMW i8 is powered by a turbocharged 1.5 - liter I - 3 good for 228 hp and 236 lb - ft of torque and an electric motor that makes 129 hp and 184 lb - ft of torque.

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

Known as the i3s, the model receives a more powerful electric motor that makes 184 hp and 199 lb - ft of torque, up from 170 hp and 184 lb - ft on the regular model.

You always work to manage maximum power versus maximum torque, and the electric motor allows you to make different compromises and choices.»

One Hummer engineer shared his interesting idea for greener paths — use technology from the upcoming Chevy Volt to build a hybrid Hummer, since the torque of an electric motor paired with a small diesel engine could make for an even more impressive off - roader.

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.

The 111 - hp electric motor, which makes 147 - pound - feet of torque, squirts the 500e through city traffic and feels quicker than its claimed 9.1 - second 0 - 60 time.

The Brabus High Performance 4WD Full Electric will have four motors at the wheels making 107 hp and 590 lb - ft of torque each.

1/4 mile drag racing at Palm Beach International Raceway!All electric Tesla Model S P85D with all wheel drive and dual electric motors that pack a monstrous 691 - hp / 687 lb - ft torque 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray with a N / A V8 making a solid 455hp and 460 lb - ft torque.

You already know the bare bones about this car: the same 6.2 - liter supercharged V8 as the Corvette Z06 (minus the dry sump lubrication), making 640 SAE - certified hp and 630 SAE - certified lb - ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through a Hydramatic 8L90 eight - speed automatic and an electronic limited - slip diff; magnetic ride control at all four corners; ZF electric power steering that varies the level of assist depending on demand and conditions; traction control with more settings than a bridal registry; and a nice Cadillac - designed exterior that won't be mistaken for anything else on Earth.

Where the electric motor has the advantage that he knows no torque curve and makes no noise.

A serial electric hybrid drive is also in itself a type of CVT, and all it would take to make it 100 % efficient at cruise speed is to incorporate similar torque lockup mechanism, turning a serial electric hybrid into a serial - parallel hybrid architecture as I've been suggesting here in GCC all along!

The rear - wheel drive Tesla Model S 70 also makes 325 lb - ft of torque from its electric motor, and it's capable of traveling up to 230 miles on a charge (depending on conditions, of course).

The hybrid MINI makes full use of the electric motor's entire torque, which is available right from standstill, allowing for catapult - like acceleration.

These extra energy reserves have made it possible to raise the electric motor's peak output by 12 hp to 141 hp; maximum torque is 184 lb - ft (249 N · m).

Electric front drive eliminates the bulk of a mechanical driveshaft to the front and makes possible Acura's super-handling all - wheel - drive with torque vectoring.

The concept is equipped with two engines - a BMW 2.0 - litre 4 - cylinder turbocharged engine making 245 hp at 5,000 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm at 1,250 rpm and an electric motor that makes 95 hp.

Its incredible looks with 3330 lb ft of torque and 308 horsepower makes the performance of the e-tron a super car in the electric car segment.

Dubbed the ZOE e-sport, the high - output concept incorporates two electric motors — one for each axle — delivering a total 340kW of power and 640Nm of torque, making it more powerful than the single - seat FE racers, which are limited to 200kW.

The total power output is 194 hp, with the electric engine making up for the relatively low torque output of the four - cylinder.

This vehicle has a four speed automatic that they make feel like a ten speed by varying the electric motor torque.

The generous combined torque of the engine and electric motors makes city and highway driving effortless.

If you missed it, let's recap the tech overview from a few weeks ago: Underhood, all Cayenne E-Hybrids get a 3.0 - liter single twin - scroll turbo gasoline V6 making 335 hp and 332 lb - ft of torque plus an electric motor nestled between the flywheel and transmission.

Year: 2017 Make: Toyota Model: RAV4 Hybrid Trim: XLE Engine: 2.5 L Atkinson - Cycle 16 - Valve DOHC with Dual VVT - i Four - Cylinder, Two 650V Electric Motors Driveline: CVT, AWD Horsepower @ RPM: 150 @ 5,700 (Gas), 105 kW (Front Electric Motor), 50 kW (Rear Electric Motor), 194 (Combined Output) Torque @ RPM: 152 @ 4,400 (Gas) Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 34/30/32 Curb Weight: 3,925 lbs Location of Manufacture: Obu, Aichi, Japan Base Price: $ 29,030 As Tested Price: $ 31,965 (Includes $ 940.00 Destination Charge)

The electric motor alone makes 181 horsepower and 232 lb - ft of torque, drawing power from both the gasoline engine and a 17 - kWh battery pack that can recharge in only 2.5 hours.

It makes as much peak power as the more expensive 330i M Sport and considerably more torque — and it also offers fleet drivers savings on their CO2 - related benefit - in - kind tax bill and environmentally aware owners the potential for limited zero - emission electric running.

Issues we had with the F - Type V8S promise to be corrected by the following: Torque Vectoring by Braking to eliminate understeer, Jaguar Adaptive Dynamics with revised spring rates for progressive handling, carbon ceramic brakes (398 / 380 mm front and rear, reducing overall unsprung weight by 46 lbs) to handle that great lumpen mass of an engine, and the latest electric LSD to make the most of on - throttle rotation.

The batteries in the Prius are made of nickel - metal hydride, and in the 2008 model are connected to an electric motor generating 67 horsepower and 295 lb - ft of torque.

The gas engine alone makes alone makes 500 horsepower and 406 lb - ft of torque, but combined with the electric drive units, the car puts out a maximum of 573 hp and 476 lb - ft.

Its powertrain teams a 296 - horsepower 3.5 - liter V6 making 255 ft - lbs of torque with a 67 - horsepower electric motor good for 199 ft - lbs and a seven - speed automatic transmission.

The car, which has made a few local appearances including the Auto Expo debut last year, and at dealerships recently, is powered by a hybrid powertrain (a 1.5 - litre 3 - cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor) which can produce a maximum of 360 hp and 570 Nm of torque.

The RAV4 Hybrid has a 2.5 - liter inline - 4 engine combined with an electric motor with a continuously variable automatic transmission, making a net 194 horsepower and 206 lb - ft of torque.

It also features a Voltec electric drive motor that makes 149 horsepower and 273 pound - feet of torque.

But hooked up in train with an 87bhp electric motor, it makes for an identical 249bhp peak as the 330i, as well as 52 lb ft more torque than its petrol - only sibling.

If you've read much of our EV coverage, you know that the instant torque and smooth, silent operation makes electric cars entertaining drivers.

Disclaimer: Hyundai Provided the Ioniq, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2017 Make: Hyundai Model: Ioniq Trim: SEL Engine: 1.6 L GDI Atkinson Cycle Four - Cylinder, Electric Motor Driveline: Six - Speed Dual - Clutch Transmission, Front - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 104 @ 5,700 (Gas), 43 @ 0 (Electric), 139 (Combined) Torque @ RPM: 109 @ 4,000 (Gas), 125 @ 0 (Electric) Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 55/54/55 Curb Weight: 3,031 lbs Location of Manufacture: Ulsan, South Korea Base Price: $ 23,950 As Tested Price: $ 25,910 (Includes $ 835.00 Destination Charge) Options: Tech Package - $ 1,000.00 Carpeted Floor Mats - $ 125.00 View full article

The added torque from the electric drive makes the Niro Touring feel quick off the line.

This thing is made for all electric powertrain with 800 lb - ft of low end torque that can move around with no noise.

The instant torque from the electric motor propelled the car harder than a gasoline engine would, and the brakes grabbed quickly, making the C - Max Energi wobble on its suspension.

In sport mode, the electric motors and 1.5 liter three cylinder combine to make 367 horsepower and instant torque.

The internal combustion engine makes 181 hp, and with the electric aid, it makes a total of 254 hp, while combined torque is 420 Nm - that's 20 Nm more than you get in a 320d oil burner.