There's no real need to wait
for turbo spool - up to get going, whether it's accelerating off the line, or moving out to pass slower traffic on the open road.
Not exact matches
During full acceleration, a Dynamic Boost function cuts fuel injection but holds the throttle valve open 100 percent when you lift off the pedal, keeping the
turbo spooled and ready
for when you reapply the gas.
I pour after him, but the twin
turbos barely have a chance to
spool before I have to slow
for traffic and pedestrians.
The chief exception is during quick transitions between cruising to mashing the accelerator, when the S350 is sluggish to respond — it's a combination of slow downshifts and waiting
for the
turbo to
spool up again.
How many people really know that you need to idle the engine
for a certain amount of time, to allow said
turbos to
spool down, before shutting the engine.
Cars with affordable base engines might not receive the feature, nor will plug - in models as an electric motor can fill in the torque hole while a turbocharger
spools up, obviating the need
for an electric
turbo.
The
Turbo S's astronomical output of 570 hp and 590 lb - ft of torque is achieved with larger turbochargers placed directly in the exhaust manifold
for faster
spooling.
You want the
turbo to
spool up more quickly at low rpm
for quick response, so the system sends engine exhaust to smaller ports to increase boost pressure.
The WRX has good power
for a 2.5 L engine, but there is still some throttle lag while the single
turbo spools up and begins pumping the fuel charge through the intercooler at 13 psi.
Primarily, the supercharger is always «on» - that is to say, there's no dreaded «
turbo lag» or
spool - up time needed
for the supercharger to deliver instant power under throttle.
«Looking at the torque curve of the Raptor's EcoBoost engine, you see the twin
turbos spool quicker
for faster time to torque — it hammers quick and keeps delivering torque
for a more brawny feel than its V8 predecessor,» said Al Cockerill, Raptor's powertrain development engineer.
I would like even quicker transmission response, especially considering the
turbo takes a tick to
spool up, and similar to the S60 R - Design, this sporty GS cries out
for steering column - mounted paddle shifters.
The
turbo four is docile
for slow - speed work and gets into the meat of its torque curve without having to wait forever
for the
turbo to
spool up.
This means that the
turbos are nestled between the engine's cylinder banks, rather than hung off the sides,
for more compact packaging, more responsive
spooling, and better control over thermal efficiency.
Given the torque was always there, all the time, there's no delay or wait
for the engine or minuscule
turbo from the gas motor to
spool up.
It gives more control to the driver by limiting the intrusive behavior of the traction control system while keeping the transmission in a lower gear
for higher engine revs, which in turn, keeps the
turbo spooled up and making boost.
By supercharging first, the driver never has to wait
for the
turbo to
spool up.
Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include: Class - exclusive 2.8 L Duramax
Turbo - Diesel engine, paired with a six - speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque Choice of crew - or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively) 7 - speaker Bose premium audio system Dealer - installed, bed - mounted spare tire carrier Full - length black vinyl floor (no additional cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet) The ZR2's starting MSRP includes a number of key standard features unique to the trim level, such as: Class - exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials Revolutionary, segment - exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions
Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers Off - road rocker protection Modified front and rear bumpers
for better off - road obstacle clearance Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8 - inch aluminum alloy wheels 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off - road tires New cast - iron control arms An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan Autotrac transfer case Transfer case shield Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2 Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado Off - Road Mode Technology 4 - wheel disc brakes Other standard features include: Tow / haul mode Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7 - pin connector Integrated trailer brake controller Spray - on bedliner Heated driver and passenger front seats Wireless phone charging Rear sliding window EZ Lift and Lower tailgate Locking tailgate Recovery hooks A six - speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and an 8 - inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM / FM stereo with seek - and - scan and a digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio
for music and select phones, voice - activated technology
for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an auxiliary jack All - terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel Four USB ports: one on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear of the center console Electronic automatic cruise control Rear window electric defogger OnStar 4G LTE with built - in Wi - Fi Rear Vision Camera Remote keyless entry Remote vehicle starter system 4 - way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control Rear seats with underseat storage Standard powertrain is the 3.6 L DI DOHC V6 with a class - leading 308 horsepower and 275 lb - ft of torque that is shared with other Colorado models.
That design allows
for quick
turbo spool - up giving drivers a more immediate power delivery.
Ready to work
for the serious operator with work ready options not found on other units: Options: Air Suspension Hendrickson, Air Suspension Dump Valve Electric, Aluminum Wheels Outer / Steel Inner, Chrome Cold Package (Block Heater, Heated Mirrors, Air Dryer), Chrome Bumper w / 2 Hooks, Differential Lock w / Controls, Battery GR31x3, Air Horn, Sears Atlas 70 Vinyl Seat, Power Windows / Door Locks (Keyless), 95 Gal Fuel Tank, Synthetic Fluids Differential, Seat Belts Safety Orange, Blue Tooth Enabled Radio, Fire Extinguisher & Safety Triangles Equipment: Standard - duty 6 - Ton Low Profile XLP Steel Carrier, 22 Long x 102» Wide Steel Low Profile XLP Deck w / Tubular Removable Rails, Diamond Decking, 3/16» Thick, 1 - Piece, 36 KSI, Polished Aluminum Removable Rails ILO Standard Rails on Removable Rail Decks, Standard Keyslots (1 Pair @ Front, 3 Pair Along Rubrail, 4 Keyslots Across Rear), LED Marker Lights - 5 Pair Evenly Spaced in Outside Rubrail, Galvanized Sub-frame and any IRL Wheel Lift, Bolt - on Headboard, Work Lights on Headboard (Pair), Headboard - Jerr - Dan Gloss Black, 10,000 lb Worm Gear Winch ILO Standard, Manual Operated Remote Free
Spool for 8K & 10K Winch (Standard), 5/8» Weld - on D - Rings Abreast of Winch (Pair), 3,500 lb IRL Wheel Lift w / Steel Tubular L - Arms, 2» Reese Receiver
for Wheel Lift ILO Standard, Whelen 10 - Head LED Amber Light Bar, 5 Function In - Dash Compact Switch Panel, Rubber Work Lights at Rear of Sub-frame (Pair), Clutch Shift PTO ILO Standard, (2) 48» Long x 18» High x 18» Bawer Tool Boxex, Air Supply Disconnect at Rear of Sub-frame, Remote Control 1 Function Winch In and Out Differential Lock, DOT, Headache Rack, Tilt / Telescope, A / C: New, Cruise Control, Heated Mirrors, Power Locks, Power Windows: Both,
Turbo; 4x2
When the throttle is pressed
for fast acceleration, the compressed air is released into the exhaust manifold to quickly
spool the
turbo for immediate boosting.