Buyers get the choice of several engines, and even the base model is satisfying thanks to its boost
from twin turbochargers.
The HPE1000 gets power
from twin turbochargers, which are installed in place of the factory supercharger.
By dramatically reducing the intake temperature as the water evaporates, volumetric efficiency is improved, helping to prevent knock and allowing for more boost pressure
from the twin turbochargers.
Not exact matches
Things kick off with the SL 400, which makes use of a 2996cc V6 with
twin turbochargers for a 362bhp power output (
from 5500 - 6000rpm), and 369 lb ft of torque between 2000 and 4200rpm.
The newly designed
twin - scroll
turbocharger helps boost output to 320 horsepower (up 20 hp over the 335i) and torque to some 330 lb - ft that's available
from just 1,380 rpm.
The downsizing fairy has visited and has brought with it a
twin scroll
turbocharger and every efficiency trick in the book,
from a stop - start to throttle-less Valvetronic valve - lift control.
Like in the Audi S8 Plus, the extra 45 hp and 37 lb - ft of torque
from the 4.0 - liter
twin - turbo engine comes
from a reworked
turbocharger, a modified exhaust, and a different engine control module.
Hennessey says that the power is increased by additional airflow coming
from higher flowing
twin turbochargers which breath through a lower restriction intake system.
From this acorn, the 911 family tree's branches eventually sprouted electronically controlled four - wheel drive,
twin turbochargers and intercoolers, dual overhead cams, adjustable damping, cast - magnesium center - lock wheels, highly functional aerodynamic appendages, aluminum body components, and a six - speed transmission.
This 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine with its
twin - scroll
turbocharger has been revised for much improved response at low rpm, so the car surges away
from a stoplight with more authority than before.
There's still a 3.8 - litre,
twin - turbocharged V6, but thanks to new ignition timing and more boost
from the
turbochargers it now develops 562bhp and 470 lb ft of torque, up
from 542bhp and 466 lb ft. Tamura points out Nissan's ethos of «line management» - while more power is possible
from the V6, the company is much more concerned about making its power accessible throughout the rev range.
From the base 528i's turbocharged - 4 to the
twin -
turbochargers boosting the diesel and V8 models, there is a 5 Series to match just about every demand and price range — providing your price range starts above $ 50K.
BMW claims 5.3 seconds to 62 mph, and we were expecting an impressive push
from the new power train, a 4.4 - liter V - 8 fitted with
twin turbochargers.
In a real break
from tradition, Carrera and Carrera S models have moved away
from natural aspiration to use
twin turbochargers, boosting performance while enhancing economy and reducing emissions.
Instead, the BMW
Twin Turbo power unit uses two small
turbochargers which, through their low inertia, cut in
from the start at relatively low engine speeds, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air.
* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume of air (+ 10 %) to
turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air
from engine bay * Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track of the uprated chassis and provide muscular stance * Distinctive «smoked steel finish» to all exterior «brightware», including the first automotive application of «Physical Vapour Deposition'to stainless steel * Larger,
twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider * 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours * Unique driver - focused, two - seater cabin with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving * Rear seats replaced by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam * AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and «Soft Touch» leather provide a very different interpretation of Bentley craftsmanship with choice of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations
The California T's power plant is a 3.9 - liter V8 with
twin turbochargers, but if you didn't know this for a fact, you'd have a hard time telling
from behind the wheel.
They use a range of technologies including an electro - hydraulic valvetrain, integrated exhaust manifold and a
twin - scroll
turbocharger with ceramic ball bearings, and will be available
from next year.
The addition of a well sorted
twin - scroll
turbocharger means peak power is all yours
from a low 1850rpm and available right through to 5600rpm.
That means JCW Cabrio owners will enjoy 155kW
from their 1.6 - litre four - cylinder engine, which is boosted by a
twin - scroll
turbocharger.
A 1.6 - litre four - cylinder power unit, complete with a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and direct fuel injection propels this dynamic open air machine
from 0 - 100 km / h in just 6.9 seconds.
The MINI Cooper S Paceman — the performance variant of the line - up — adds a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and direct injection to generate a maximum output of 135 kW and peak torque of 240 Nm, on tap
from as low as 1,600 rpm.
The
turbocharger generates up to 20 pounds of boost and its
twin - scroll design helps make the most of the usable power
from the engine, practically eliminating turbo lag and helping deliver a broad powerband.
Due to advancements in
turbocharger technology and tightening emission standards, the
twin - turbo setup was dropped
from the lineup.
Power rockets up
from 101 hp stock to 160 hp in Abarth trim, and torque grows
from 98 lb - ft to 170 lb - ft thanks to a tiny
turbocharger,
twin intercoolers and Fiat's simple - but - effective MultiAir intake camshaft - management system that hydraulically varies intake valve lift and duration to broaden and flatten power and torque curves.
A
twin - scroll turbo recovers even more energy
from the exhaust than a single - scroll
turbocharger, thanks to a divided manifold.
Boosted by a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, the 2.0 - liter four - banger manages 248 horsepower and 258 pound - feet of torque, launching the 5 Series
from 0 - to - 60 mph in 6 seconds (5.8 seconds with AWD).
The 335i comes with one of the best engines on the market, a 3 - liter inline six - cylinder benefiting
from direct injection and a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, with output figures of 306 horsepower and 295 pound - feet of torque.
With its two
twin scroll
turbochargers, it develops 430 kW (585 hp)
from a displacement of 5,950 cm3.
Acting in conjunction with the highly - efficient,
twin - scroll
turbocharger, this innovative manifold structure prevents interference between the exhaust gasses
from each cylinder, generating high torque across the widest possible rev range.
The mill is equipped with a pair of
twin - scroll
turbochargers, cross-bank exhaust manifolds, VALVETRONIC and direct injection which help the 4.4 litre V8 produce 567 hp
from 6,000 rpm to 6,500 rpm and 750 Nm of torque between 2,200 rpm to 5,000 rpm.
A carryover
from 2010, the 3.0 - liter diesel, employs
twin turbochargers to produce V8 - like power with V6 - equivalent fuel economy.
A new all - wheel - drive system, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full - LED headlights, and up to 560 hp
from a flat six - cylinder engine with
twin -
turbochargers underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo as an ultra performance car, every day car, and technology flagship.
Engine efficiency improvements result
from the use of lower friction, lighter - weight components and a new engine management system, while
twin, low inertia
turbochargers with minimal turbo lag contribute to the W12 engine's flat torque curve.
Thanks to
twin -
turbochargers from Precision Turbo and a Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger the engine generates astonishing 1,000 horsepower.
The M177's new performance standard is aided by the upgrade
from single to
twin - scroll
turbochargers, new pistons, optimised air intake and charge - air cooling and software development described as «extensive» by AMG.
The Cooper S model also benefits
from a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and direct fuel injection that gives blistering performance with modest fuel economy and low CO ² emissions.
The boost in power comes
from a new direct and port fuel injection system, lighter crank assembly components, a redesigned
twin -
turbocharger system with an electronic wastegate and an increased boost calibration, stainless steel manifolds, a full dual exhaust system, oil - cooled pistons, a reworked valvetrain system, and a more aggressive ECU tune.
In terms of spirited motoring, the MINI Cooper S Clubman boasts a 1.6 - litre four - cylinder power unit developing maximum output of 175 hp at 5,500 rpm with the help of a
twin - scroll
turbocharger and direct gasoline injection, the MINI Cooper S Clubman offers maximum torque of 177 lb - ft all the way
from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm, with a further brief increase to an even more significant 192 lb - ft by means of the Overboost function.
The pair of
twin - scroll
turbochargers help it to 330kW at 5500 to 6000rpm, while the 4395cc motor also crunches out 650Nm of torque
from only 1800rpm and holds it to 4500rpm.
Aided by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with
twin - scroll
turbocharger, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve lift regulation and Double - VANOS variable camshaft timing, the four - cylinder engine of the BMW 228i Convertible generates maximum power of 240hp between 5,000 and 6,500 rpm
from a displacement of 2.0 liter.
The
twin turbochargers ensure an impressively constant stream of power over the entire engine speed range: the mighty peak torque of 650 Nm is available across the entire range
from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm; maximum output is available between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm.
The Cooper S Countryman's mill gains a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, direct injection and BMW's Valvetronic variable valve management, and for output has 184 hp at 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm
from 1,600 - 5,000 rpm, with 260 Nm on overboost.
Either way, resources come
from a 4 - liter biturbo (
twin - scroll
turbochargers) V8 first introduced by Mercedes on the AMG GT.
The cars are received
from Nissan, stripped basically to the shell, fitted with a highly modified
twin -
turbocharger engine that sounds as docile as a grocery - getter, heavy - duty suspension, ground effects and space - age plastic body panels.
Engine choices are last year's 2.8 - liter, 200 - horsepower V - 6; a new 250 - horsepower V - 6 with
twin turbochargers; and the mighty, truly powerful 4.2 - liter V - 8 transplanted
from the venerable A8.
Utilizing a single,
twin - scroll
turbocharger, the 3.0 - liter engine produces 300 horsepower — 100 horsepower per liter — at 5,800 rpm and 300 pounds - feet of torque
from 1,200 to 5,000 rpm.
With a
twin - scroll
turbocharger, direct injection, variable inlet and exhaust camshaft control and variable valve lift, it possesses a creamy smooth nature all the way
from idle through to its 7,250 - rpm cutout.
Bentley's popular and widely acclaimed 4.0 - litre
twin ‑ turbo V8 engine, now race proven by the Continental GT3, has been fitted with precision - honed high - boost
turbochargers and developed with new engine control software to liberate 580 PS at 6,000 rpm and 700 Nm of torque
from 1,700 rpm.
Although the 335i got an engine update for 2011, going to a single
twin scroll
turbocharger from the previous dual turbos, the 335is keeps the engine
from the 2010 3 - series.