Sentences with phrase «engine at»

By increasing the speed of a manual shift, Oerlikon Graziano has been able to reduce the torque interruption, keeping the engine at optimum efficiency for longer and reducing engine transients to save fuel.

At steady road speed it can keep the engine at optimal rev speed without suffering a failure to accelerate if the driver floors it, and the 500h has a more efficient final drive ratio than previous Lexus hybrids.

By operating the engine at higher load and at lower rpm, optimal efficiency can be obtained.

That system is similar to what Acura has been developing for its new NSX sports car, although reversed, with the twin motors driving the front wheels and the gasoline engine at the rear.

- The exhaust manifold is attached to the engine at the cylinder head and is responsible for collecting gases produced during combustion.

The Engine Start button, well, starts the engine at the beginning of a trip and stops it before the driver exits the vehicle.

Here the system completely deactivates the combustion engine at speeds of up to 125 km / h.

The EPA rates the base 2.5 - liter engine at 22 mpg city / 33 mpg highway.

The EPA rates the base 2.5 - liter engine at 21 mpg city / 33 mpg highway and the 2.0 - liter turbo at 22/31 with the automatic transmission.

As a further fuel - saving measure, the Mini Cooper S comes with idle stop, shutting down the engine at traffic stops.

The big Hemi engine didn't even notice the trailer, but the transmission did, keeping the engine at higher revs to produce the torque needed to keep things rolling along.

In this way, the Mitsubishi Plug - in Hybrid EV System optimally controls each of the driving modes so it provides the versatility to drive as a 100 % electric vehicle, use the engine to charge the drive battery, or drive using the motors and the engine at the same time, based on driving conditions.»

This transmission can leave you feeling a bit disconnected from the driving process and results in noisy revs from the engine at unexpected times.

A weak battery may be able to turn over your vehicle's engine at home and go dead when you travel to a mountain retreat.

This sets the engine at its most responsive, firms the suspension by about 30 percent, and reduces the assist on the electromechanical power steering for better feedback.

These larger volume inlet manifolds allow a greater volume of air to flow into the engine at high revs, creating a relentless power delivery and a stronger feel all the way to the redline.

These CVTs are smooth in operation, but there is still a tendency for them to feel a bit elastic in acceleration or hold the engine at a high rpm in steady state cruising, a condition called» motorboating».

These new shift points keep the engine at or near peak horsepower to avoid this performance issue.

The Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet and Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the 2012 Porsche 911 bring forth numerous efficiency - focused technologies: a new electro - mechanical steering system that runs only when power boost is needed, an auto stop / start system that shuts off the engine at stoplights, a «sail» feature that allows the engine to idle when coasting downhill, and the first 7 - speed manual transmission used in a passenger car.

Even those with a need for speed crave efficiency, made possible in the E-Class with ECO-START ®, which automatically turns off the engine at stoplights to save fuel.

The bigger revelation with the V6 is its accompanying nine - speed automatic transmission, a new addition that spins the engine at a miserly 1200rpm at 100km / h.

Toyota Motor Corporation is showcasing its new 2.8 - liter GD diesel engine at the ongoing 44th Tokyo Motor Show.

All 5 Series have a start / stop function that cuts the engine at idle.

In addition, you can opt for special technological features like the auto start stop function, which automatically switches off the engine at stops like traffic lights, saving you gas and optimizing fuel efficiency.

Some FR layout vehicles place the gearbox at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.

The fuel - saving stop - start feature shutters when it kills the engine at rest, and again when it restarts as the brake is released, but it can be switched off.

That is why it may be better to purchase M50 / M54 engine at once.

Key technolgies include a Stop / Start system that automatically shuts down the engine at rest, Smart regenerative charging that prioritizes charging when the car is decelerating and ECO mode which priortizes the most efficient vehicle settings.

The 428i and 435i models have start / stop technology that shuts off the engine at idle to save gas.

There were 2 more engine choices available, with better horsepower but retained the same engine displacement as the base Toyota 4Runner engine at 2.4 Liters and the same RPM.

The S3 features the same platform as the A3 but with quattro all - wheel drive as a standard feature, and with a more powerful, 292 - horsepower 2.0 TFSI engine at its disposal for a sportier and more dynamic driving experience.

In automotive design, an F4, or Front - engine, Four - wheel drive layout places the internal combustion engine at the front of the vehicle and drives all four roadwheels.

With a powerful engine at its heart, sport tuning and a responsive transmission, the GranTurismo is able to achieve impressive speeds with heart - pounding acceleration.

It is the same engine at the heart of a performance version of the Holden Cruze small car later this year and possibly may form the basis of a HSV variant.

That diesel - like torque is felt throughout its powerband, or at least until the turbo starts really feeding the engine at speeds above 3,500 rpm.

This design concept and configuration — engine at the front, drive wheels at the rear — guarantees optimum traction, near - perfect weight distribution front - to - rear, excellent directional stability, and predictable handling.

Began experiencing problems around 50k new timing chains, timing chain tensioner, new cam phasers, oil leaks, misfires on numerous cylinders after that they finally decided to put in a new engine at 55k just got it back today so time will tell

While everyone else pushes for turbocharging, Toyota's range of fuel - sipping hybrids allows it to continue to offer a naturally aspirated engine at the top of the Camry lineup.

As for trade - offs, the Td6 can still sound like a diesel engine at light throttle and lower speeds, with more noticeable clatter than Mercedes - Benz's diesel engine in its GLS350d, yet overall refinement is very good.

MB has to do one - upmanship in order to stay in the competitive business of performance luxury car, by offering a phenomenon 9.17:1 ratio transmission, and barely rev the engine at 1,300 rpm at hwy cruise.

The new Disco is impressively refined, too, while its lighter weight and the addition of Land Rover's twin - turbo four - cylinder diesel engine at the lower end of the range have made the seven - seat SUV available to a wider group of buyers looking for all its practicality and luxury with lower running costs.

The German sportscar brand has unveiled the Panamera facelift with an updated diesel engine at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

And forget about the stereotypical diesel clatter — thanks to extra sound insulation in the diesel model, you'll rarely hear the engine at all.

More powerful W12 engine at launch with FlexFuel capability.

Whether it's a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine at 152 horsepower and 171 lb - ft of torque, or the 4.0 - liter V6 engine kicking out 261 horsepower and offering a maximum towing capacity of 6,710 lbs., you'll be prepared for anything on or off the road.

To mitigate the frequent stops somewhat, the Mini Cooper has an idle - stop feature, shutting down the engine at stoplights.

The standard dash trim for the DeVille was fake plastic which I replaced with real wood trim from a Fleetwood (after I customized it) lack of any performance parts for the engine at all.

Line Lock works well when followed up with the launch control system, which can only be had on models equipped with manual transmissions, to get off of the line with maximum quickness by momentarily holding engine at the perfect rpm while you drop the clutch for a launch.

Additionally, the coasting function disengages the clutches when coasting at speed, leaving the engine at idle and the car in neutral.

In comparison with the straight - six featuring Twin Turbo technology and High Precision Injection already featured in several model series, the engine at the same time offers a further reduction of fuel consumption by up to 9 %.