Sentences with phrase «enough torque on tap»

Goose the throttle and the CLS has enough torque on tap that, in many situations, it may not even need to downshift.

There's enough torque on tap (443 lb - ft for 2009) to run as low as 1000 rpm and not lug the engine, which comes in quite handy on the crowded streets and highways surrounding Hollywood.

Not exact matches

But with 295 lb ft of torque on tap and an eight - speed auto that shifts swiftly and sweetly it's certainly rapid enough, with 0 - 62mph coming up in 5.7 sec on its way to a 149mph maximum.

It's not particularly burly off the line (peak torque only comes on tap at 5000 rpm), but it revs sweetly enough that winding it out is a pleasure.

There's no disputing the competitivness of its CO2 and fuel economy figures, especially considering there's enough power and torque on tap to ensure brisk progress in and out of town.

Though the 164 lb - ft of torque that's available from low down in the rev range is certainly appreciated, the 134 - hp the 1.5 - liter has on tap doesn't quite feel enough to get the Mini Clubman up to speed sufficiently — and especially on areas like highways.

With 287 - hp and 262 lb - ft of torque on tap, the six - cylinder engine has enough grunt to endow the Chrysler Pacifica with a decent turn of speed that's especially handy when overtaking on the highway.

With instant torque on tap, the unassuming Passat has enough shove to beat almost anything away from the lights, too.