For the SUVs we expect one electric
engine on each axle, which will deliver a 4wd electric traction.
Not exact matches
The transmission does not form part of the
engine as
on conventional cars, but is unit - built with the rear
axle and bolted to the chassis to reduce unsprung weight.
The 5.2 - liter, naturally aspirated gas
engine would drive the Asterion's rear wheels via a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission while a pair of electric motors hooked up to a computer - operated torque vectoring system
on the front
axle would power the hybrid car's front wheels.
The
engine, polished here to within an inch of its life, is part of a powertrain that features an exhaust energy recovery system and lithium - ion batteries that power an electric motor
on the front
axle.
Remember, torque is the
engine working
on the
axles and, thereby, the wheels and tires.
Lower rear
axle ratios
on the transmission should reduce
engine rpm
on the highway and improve fuel economy, the automaker said.
The smallest utility vehicle
on this list, Fiat's iconic Italian crossover features a 184 - horsepower / 2.4 - liter four - cylinder
engine paired with a nine - speed automatic transmission, and an available all - wheel - drive system with a disconnecting rear
axle for improved fuel efficiency.
The new front end has been developed to improve grip
on the front
axle while the larger rear tyres have the job of trying to rein in the
engine's considerable power.
The reason for the long bonnet wasn't that it had a preposterously long
engine — Murray's dream of a V12 was canned early
on in favour of a supercharged 5.5 - litre V8 mated to a five - speed auto — but a preposterously powerful one (617bhp, 575 lb ft of torque), sitting way back in the chassis, comfortably behind the
axle line.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805
ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear
axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS
ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT
ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear
axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
Although there's no word
on what powers the Concept Estate, the Concept Coupe employs a plug - in hybrid powertrain with a 2.0 - liter turbocharged and supercharged four - cylinder
engine, as well as an electric motor mated to the rear
axle for a total of 400 hp and 590 lb - ft of torque.
The engineering of this ultramodern car is absolutely unreal: a monocoque built from carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic; a racing - type weight distribution of 43 percent front / 57 percent rear; rear tires that are each over a foot wide; a plug - in hybrid powertrain with electric motors
on each
axle that delivers 19 miles of range in full - electric mode; a seven - speed PDK transmission; and a 4.6 - liter V - 8
engine that revs to 9150 rpm and makes 608 hp.
The S4 is based
on the new A4, which means it rides
on Audi's new platform that positions the
engine closer to the front -
axle centerline for better weight distribution.
Yet it has the ability to vary the torque channeled to either
axle depending
on the conditions, with front able to take up to 85 percent of the
engine's effort and the rear 70 percent.
«Our customers do not expect us to do what we did yesterday,» Ingenlath said, adding that the dash - to -
axle ratio is not important in these cars as they are
on Volvo's larger cars, which are transverse -
engine models but with a longitudinal
engine - style dash - to -
axle.
A lithium - ion battery sitting ahead of the
engine directs to power that motor, as well as two additional electric motors placed
on the front
axle, which each feed power to the respective wheels and use a computer - operated torque vectoring feature when necessary.
The tan colored Jeep benefits from an
engine swap that replaces the stock 3.6 - liter V - 6 with a 375 - hp 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8, along with special portal
axles that help add five more inches of ground clearance, and giant 42 - inch off - roading tires
on matte - black wheels.
Engines laid out
on the same side as the driven
axle can reduce the number of couplings and joints like the driveshaft + universal joint and will use a transaxle which is basically a transmission and differential in one.
Having the
engine on the same side as the driven
axle can increase gas efficiency and help increase grip to those wheels under «normal» circumstances but it also biases a lot of weight onto one side of the car.
By experience, I mean I have repaired or replaced most external components
on the
engine, and done brake,
axle, and steering repairs.
Similar to the concept, the production - spec C - X75 should have a small - displacement gasoline - powered
engine paired with an electric motor
on each
axle, and be able to go about 31 miles in EV mode.
The V - 8
engine itself weighs about 55 pounds less than the twelve - cylinder
engine, so there's less weight hanging off the front
axle of the car, which makes any of the Continental GT V8 models better tools for diving into corners and making time
on fast, challenging roads like Ortega Highway.
Engine power: 608 hp at 8,600 / min (V8 engine) 154 hp (hybrid module on rear axle) 127 hp (electric motor on front axle) 887 hp (combined
Engine power: 608 hp at 8,600 / min (V8
engine) 154 hp (hybrid module on rear axle) 127 hp (electric motor on front axle) 887 hp (combined
engine) 154 hp (hybrid module
on rear
axle) 127 hp (electric motor
on front
axle) 887 hp (combined) Max.
But here's what you can't have
on the Audi: a choice of two biturbo dry - sump lubricated
engines; Porsche Active Suspension Management (standard
on the Turbo) and an optional, height - adjustable air suspension; a rear - biased all - wheel - drive system that can quickly divert up to 100 percent of torque to either
axle via a multiplate electronic clutch; and available ceramic composite brakes and Porsche Torque Vectoring, the latter distributing rear twist from side to side.
Although the CTR3 is the same length as a 911, its wheelbase is a whopping 10.8 in longer to accommodate the repositioning of the twin - turbo flat - six
engine (increased from 3.6 to 3.7 litres and based
on the 996 Turbo's powerplant, not the 997's) so it sits in front of rather than behind the rear
axle.
The twelve - cylinder
engine is pure dynamite, but it rests more heavily
on the front
axle than the V - 8 does.
In fact, with its double wishbones
on the front
axle and a 55 per cent more torsionally rigid body, the new G has taken a significant step towards modernity, including numerous driver modes covering the adaptive suspension, steering weight and
engine and gearbox calibration.
The Outlander plug - in hybrid uses a 2.0 - liter four - cylinder gasoline
engine paired with dual 60 - kWh electric motors, one positioned
on each
axle.
Available only with a 3.73
axle, the GT Track Pack builds
on the Brembo Brake Package and further upgrades the GT for track use, adding such goodies as an
engine cooler, upgraded radiator, performance brake pads, and the Torsen differential from the Boss 302.
The re-tuned V - 6 turbodiesel
engine drives power to the rear wheels, and the same electric energy recovery system will be at work
on the front
axle, maximizing the amount of kinetic energy stored from braking.
The RS3 has understeer issues
on normal roads, partly due to the heavy
engine mounted over the rear
axle.
Porsche 911 3.8 997 GT3 Coupe and very rare in Guards Red Gloss with Lifting system: superb specification includes many factory options - Lifting system front
axle # 1981, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module # 1945, Dynamic
engine mount # 793, Rear centre console in leather # 563, Mobile phone preparation # 436, Tyre - pressure monitoring system # 427, Sound Package Plus # 388, Outer door - sill guards in carbon # 348, Seat heating # 289, Headlamp cleaning system colour painted # 135, Porsche crest embossed
on headrest # 135, Leather gear lever trim # 119, Universal Audio Interface i.c.w. PCM 3.0 # 76, Floor mats - interior colour coded # 72, Windscreen with grey top tint # 67, 3 - spoke sports steering wheel in smooth leather, Guards Red Gloss, Sports seats: Total Price of Optional Equipment # 7774.
350/330 high - output Vortec
engine with 4 - speed manual transmission, 44 Flowmaster exhaust, heavy - duty radiator, twin 14» electric fans, 12 - bolt rear end, D44 front
axle, disc brakes
on all four corners and Swamper Bogger tires.
* Rare right hand drive Australian Ford Falcon * Kotzur Racing Cleveland V - 8
Engine 540hp * Tremec TKO 600 Manual 5 - Speed Transmission * Amazing build
on this 2016 SEMA SHOW Car * Aluminum Heads * Trick Flow Intake * 4» Eagle Crank * COMP 224/224 -.050 Cam * Edelbrock ProFlo EFI System * Centerforce Clutch * Pacemake Headers * 3» MagnaFlow Mufflers * Ford 9» Rear End 31 Spline
Axles * 4.11:1 Gears * RRS Three - Link Suspension * RRS Sway Bar and Tower Brace * RRS 12inch Rotors and 2 Piston Calipers * VX3C Forgeline Wheels * 35 Gallion Fuel Tank * Vintage Air Conditioning
All BMW models, built
on either CLAR or FAAR, will be able to be equipped with a standard internal combustion
engine, a plug - in hybrid system to electrify the
axle that isn't driven by the
engine or a fully electric drivetrain.
The hybrid powertrain starts with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder gasoline
engine, with electric motors mounted
on the front and rear
axles, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a nickel - metal hybrid battery pack.
Power is delivered via both a fixed gear and seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox; the former operates
on the front
axle to provide electric drive to the front wheels at speeds up to 165 mph, while the latter sits at the rear and drives the rear wheels with a combination of electric and gasoline -
engine power.
MAX TRAILER TOW PACKAGE - inc: max towing capability up to 12 200 lbs and upgraded rear bumper Note: Ordering the Max Trailer Tow Package does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately (Option Code: 54M or 54Y / 59S) Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver towing capability up to 5 000 lbs
on 3.5 L Ti - VCT
engine (998) and 2.7 L EcoBoost engine (99P) or up to 7 000 lbs on 3.5 L EcoBoost engine (99G) and 5.0 L V8 engine (99F) smart trailer tow connector and 4 - pin / 7 - pin wiring harness Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Pro Trailer Backup Assist tailgate LED and 4.2 LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster Electronic Locking w / 3.55 Axle Ratio Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fue
engine (998) and 2.7 L EcoBoost
engine (99P) or up to 7 000 lbs on 3.5 L EcoBoost engine (99G) and 5.0 L V8 engine (99F) smart trailer tow connector and 4 - pin / 7 - pin wiring harness Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Pro Trailer Backup Assist tailgate LED and 4.2 LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster Electronic Locking w / 3.55 Axle Ratio Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fue
engine (99P) or up to 7 000 lbs
on 3.5 L EcoBoost
engine (99G) and 5.0 L V8 engine (99F) smart trailer tow connector and 4 - pin / 7 - pin wiring harness Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Pro Trailer Backup Assist tailgate LED and 4.2 LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster Electronic Locking w / 3.55 Axle Ratio Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fue
engine (99G) and 5.0 L V8
engine (99F) smart trailer tow connector and 4 - pin / 7 - pin wiring harness Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Pro Trailer Backup Assist tailgate LED and 4.2 LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster Electronic Locking w / 3.55 Axle Ratio Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fue
engine (99F) smart trailer tow connector and 4 - pin / 7 - pin wiring harness Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Pro Trailer Backup Assist tailgate LED and 4.2 LCD productivity screen in instrument cluster Electronic Locking w / 3.55
Axle Ratio
Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fue
Engine Oil Cooler Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar Extended Range 36 Gallon Fuel Tank
This Cadillac includes: CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE AND NAVIGATION Navigation System Premium Sound System INTELLIBEAM, AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
ON / OFF CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE WITH EMBEDDED NAVIGATION AM / FM Smart Device Integration Navigation System AM / FM Stereo Auxiliary Audio Input MP3 Player DRIVER AWARENESS PACKAGE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Rear Side Air Bag Lane Departure Warning Front Side Air Bag Lane Keeping Assist Intermittent Wipers Blind Spot Monitor Cross-Traffic Alert Rain Sensing Wipers AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE, BOSE PREMIUM SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS Premium Sound System AIR BAGS, REAR THORAX FOR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS Rear Side Air Bag Front Side Air Bag TRANSMISSION, 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC 8 - Speed A / T A / T BLACK RAVEN WIPERS, FRONT INTERMITTENT, RAINSENSE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Intermittent Wipers Rain Sensing Wipers JET BLACK, LEATHER W / SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS AND SEATBACKS Leather Seats Premium Synthetic Seats REAR
AXLE, 3.73 RATIO FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR WHEELS, 18 Aluminum Wheels PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
ENGINE, 3.6 L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more inform
ENGINE, 3.6 L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT V6 Cylinder
Engine Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more inform
Engine Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more information.
[7] As the
engine was placed between the front seats instead of behind the rear
axle as
on the Corvair, a larger rear door and flat load floor was created, allowing for additional load capacity.
The intelligent Q4 all - wheel - drive system — standard
on all Stelvio models, including Quadrifoglio — delivers even more all - season traction and performance capability, thanks to the system's ability to transfer up to 60 percent of the
engine's torque to the front
axle
The 2016 BMW 328e plug - in hybrid uses a four - cylinder gasoline
engine and an electric motor mounted
on the rear
axle providing a system output of 245 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb - ft) of torque.
The powertrain limited warranty supplements the Bumper - to - Bumper Warranty and, in general, continues to cover the
engine, transmission, transfer case and
axle assemblies
on light - duty vehicles up to the 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, see dealer for details) from the vehicle's in - service date.
The Sport Chrono package including MODE switch
on the steering wheel, turbocharger overboost function and dynamic
engine mounts readies the
engine, PDK, chassis and rear
axle steering for even greater sports performance.
Obviously, as all next - generation petrol and diesel
engines, this six - cylinder is made entirely of aluminium to reduce weight particularly
on the front
axle of the car and make that genuinely Alfa Romeo sound.
The hybrid propulsion system (V6 1.6 turbo gasoline
engine, two electric
engines driving the front
axle, another one driving the rear
axle — MGU - K, and one more, called MGU - H, virtually driving the turbocharger electrically so no need to rely
on excess exhaust gases as until now) from Formula 1 provide a fascinating combination of performance and efficiency.
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline
engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8
engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS)
on 5.7 - liter
engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system
on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature
on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6
engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front -
axle disconnect system (standard
on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard
on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension
on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered
engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
Repositioned Charger model lineup
on vehicles equipped with the award - winning Pentastar V - 6
engine V - 6, now offering SXT, SXT Plus (available with and without leather seating), GT and GT Plus (with a segment - exclusive active transfer case and front -
axle disconnect all - wheel drive system)
While the EV remains a total mystery, the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4 pairs a 1.6 - liter turbocharged gasoline
engine with two electric motors (one
on each
axle) and a 13 - kWh battery.
Command - Trac Shift -
on - the - Fly 4WD, Dana 30 solid
axle, cruise control, advanced multi-stage front airbags, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, traction control, hill start assist, sentry key antitheft
engine immobilizer, tire pressure monitoring system, tilt steering, temperature and compass gauge, fuel tank skid plate,
engine oil cooler, trailer sway control