Not exact matches
DETROIT (AP)-- With the new
models that automakers are rolling out for 2017, you can wrap yourself in luxury, get thrown back in your seat with the thrill of
high horsepower, sit
high in an SUV or load your stuff into a functional new hatchback.
Like the Quadrifoglio (Italian for «four - leaf clover» and representing the
highest - performance trim of any Alfa Romeo
model) version of the Giulia sedan on which the Stelvio SUV is based, it features a twin - turbocharged 2.9 - liter V - 6 making 505
horsepower and 443 pounds - feet of torque.
The 370Z NISMO's 350 -
horsepower, 3.7 - liter V - 6 gains 18 hp over non-NISMO
models by using a
high - flow exhaust system and optimized engine calibrations.
The 2011's 4.6 - liter V - 8 generates 385
horsepower, and though I believe that's more than adequate, Hyundai has announced that the 2012
model will have a 429 - hp, 5.0 - liter V - 8 now that the updated 2012 Genesis sedan's
higher trim level has adopted the 4.6 - liter.
The
high - performance Audi S6
model, which makes 420
horsepower from a twin - turbocharged V - 8, is also available and is covered separately on Cars.com.
Its already established 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 with 340
horsepower tops the line for now (Jaguar claims a roughly a 4.9 second 0 - to - 60 time), although we will no doubt see
higher - spec super sport versions in the future along the lines of what Jaguar has unveiled with its R - line
models.
Also available for 2014 RAM 1500
models is the newly introduced 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 engine, promising strikingly
higher fuel economy, 240
horsepower and 420 pound - feet of torque.
The automaker has taken its
high - performance
model, the Stelvio Quadrofoglio powered by a 505 -
horsepower twin - turbocharged V6, and challenged the Nurburgring, where it ran the 12.9 - mile Nordschleife circuit in just under eight minutes, faster than any other production SUV and a respectable time for any production vehicle.
(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008
MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007
MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006
MODEL YEAR New
high - performance version of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425
horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)
In the 626 GT Turbo
model, Mazda soups up its world - class package with a 120 -
horsepower, turbocharged engine and other
high - powered equipment that lift the sports sedan toward the performance - car circle.
Top - range Levante
models will get a twin - turbo V - 8 — some sources say this is likely to be the 523 -
horsepower engine from the Quattroporte GTS, but we've seen some estimates throwing around figures as
high as 560
horsepower.
Next year, Jeep will release its new
high - performance
model, which will get its power from the 707 -
horsepower Hellcat engine.
Unlike internal combustion engines, which produce peak power
higher higher in the RPM range, the
Model S» dual electric motors deliver maximum power from zero RPM — the moment you touch the accelerator, you have over 760
horsepower at your disposal.
The
High - output Turbo engine on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
model also gets a boost of power, now rated at 230
horsepower (171.5 kW) and 245 lb. - ft.
For the 2012
model year, the Cayman lineup adds an Ipanema Blue paint finish to the color palette along with the new
high - performance Cayman R, which offers a 330 -
horsepower version of Porsche's renowned 3.4 - liter boxer engine, revised suspension componentry and additional weight - saving measures.
The TT's 2012 roster features standard all - wheel drive for every trim level as well as a new
high - performance TT RS
model, which boasts a 360 -
horsepower turbocharged engine, improved aerodynamics and distinctive design cues.
The car's interior was up to the
high standard of more upscale Acura
models — with voice - activated navigation, heated leather seats, and an LCD touch - screen interface for most onboard controls — and Honda's 2.4 - liter, 200 -
horsepower i - VTEC engine provided the luxury sport sedan with enough zip to make the ride interesting.
The sporty hatchback will be sold in two versions: a base
model with a 2.0 - liter, four - cylinder engine with 160
horsepower, and a Type S with a
high - output, 200 -
horsepower version of the same engine.
This isn't just any old trim level though; this is a
high - performance
model that has an additional 20 percent more
horsepower than the current
highest output engine in the Ibiza SC.
Before the first 2016 GT350 gets built — that's the 500 -
horsepower,
high - revving, magnetically - shocked, aluminum - fendered Mustang with the stripes — there will be 100 GT350s made for the 2015
model year.
Even the
high - performance Dodge Neon R / T, due later in the 2000
model year, will have only a 150 -
horsepower engine.
There is a
high - performance
model called the SSEi that comes with a 205 -
horsepower, supercharged V - 6.
If you want more, though, be aware that there's a Taurus SHO (Super
High Output) sports
model offered that adds twin turbochargers to this engine that ups
horsepower to 365.
*
Horsepower and torque expected to top previous
model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010
models * Quieter operation *
High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
GM now says that a
high - performance version of the CTS, called the CTSi, will debut in fall 2003 as a 2004
model, complete with a 5.7 - liter V - 8 producing 350
horsepower.
Forte Koup and Forte5
models offer an even
higher trim level than EX called SX that adds the 1.6 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder with 201
horsepower, as well as 18 - inch wheels.
Either way, if Kia ever wants to come out with an even
higher - performance
model featuring significantly more
horsepower and a starchier suspension, the chassis feels up to the job.
It's hard to pinpoint the
Model III's drivetrain right now, but logic says that it'll start out with a 60 kWh battery that will have about 250
horsepower at its disposal, keeping the price low, range
high, and the performance
high without encroaching on its big brother's turf.
Some of that limitation is exhaust restriction... but if the torque curve shape is similar to the outgoing
model, it is also tuned more for low end torque than
high end
horsepower.
After all, who wouldn't want to jump inside the
model to experience the
highest horsepower V8 production car engine ever produced?
High performance vehicles (this may include both late - model OEM vehicles that push the legal limits in terms of horsepower, torque, handling and braking, as well as custom vehicles built with these attributes) require high performance bra
High performance vehicles (this may include both late -
model OEM vehicles that push the legal limits in terms of
horsepower, torque, handling and braking, as well as custom vehicles built with these attributes) require
high performance bra
high performance brakes.
According to the American automaker, the «test vehicle was built to mimic the typical stair - step enhancements many amateur racers make with their production Camaro SS
models, including swapping the differential for a numerically
higher ratio and adding
horsepower - building components such as a cam - and - heads package to push the SS's LT1 engine to more than 530
horsepower — and about 600
horsepower with a power adder.»
The Highlander nameplate is still riding
high on the audacious changes for the 2017
model, which: Enhanced
Horsepower and Torque Improved Efficiency Included Toyota Safety Sense ™ P (TSS - P) as standard Revised Exterior Styling Added the Sporty New SE Trim Level Ready...
The Hellcat
model is the top of the line and it has the
highest horsepower and starting MSRP at $ 67,645.
Disclaimer: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and General Motors Provided the trucks, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2017 Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 2500HD Trim: Denali Engine: 6.6 L Duramax Turbodiesel V8 Driveline: Allison Six - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 445 @ 2,800 Torque @ RPM: 910 @ 1,600 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 6,532 lbs Location of Manufacture: Flint, MI Base Price: $ 58,495 As Tested Price: $ 70,540 (Includes $ 1,195.00 Destination Charge and $ 750.00 Duramax Plus Package Discount) Options: Duramax Plus Package - $ 9,550.00 Power Sunroof - $ 995.00 Dark Slate Metallic - $ 395.00 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Trailer Hi Tch Prep Package - $ 370.00 Off - Road Suspension Package - $ 180.00 Roof Marker Lamps - $ 55.00 Radiator Cover - $ 55.00 Year: 2017 Make: Ram
Model: 2500 Trim: Laramie Longhorn Engine: 6.7 L Cummins Turbodiesel Inline - Six Driveline: Six - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 370 @ 2,800 Torque @ RPM: 800 @ 1,600 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 7,625 lbs Location of Manufacture: Saltillo, Mexico Base Price: $ 57,575 As Tested Price: $ 73,310 (Includes $ 1,395 Destination Charge) Options: 6.7 L Cummins Turbodiesel Inline - Six - $ 8,700.00 RamBox Cargo Management System - $ 1,295.00 Power Sunroof - $ 1,095.00 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - $ 545.00 Convenience Group - $ 395.00 Wheel to Wheel Side Steps - $ 395.00 Center
High - Mount Stop Lamp w / Cargo View Camera - $ 345.00 LT275 / 70R18E OWL On / Off - Road Tires - $ 245.00 Off - Road Package - $ 200.00 Keyless Enter n» Go - $ 195.00 Power Chrome Trailer Tow Mirrors w / Power Fold Away - $ 195.00 Rear Window Defroster - $ 195.00 Clearance Lamps - $ 95.00 View full article
Each is equipped with a
high - powered V6 404 HP rear - wheel drive variant ranging from $ 76,050 for Ghibli S and $ 99,900 for Quattroporte S
model — a perfect option for those seeking
higher horsepower on the competitively priced sport sedans which adds nuance to Maserati's captivating product range.
Disclaimer: Ram Trucks Provided the ProMaster 2500, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2018 Make: Ram Trucks
Model: ProMaster Cargo Trim: 2500 159» Wheelbase -
High Roof Engine: 3.6 L DOHC 24 - Valve V6 Driveline: Six - Speed Automatic, Front - wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 280 @ 6,400 Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 4,400 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 4.483 lbs Location of Manufacture: N / A Base Price: $ 35,095 As Tested Price: $ 43,460 (Includes $ 1,395 Destination Charge) Options: Sliding Driver - Side Door without Glass - $ 595.00 Trailer Tow Group - $ 585.00 UConnect 3 Navigation with 5 - inch Display - $ 495.00 16 - inch x 6.0 - inch Aluminum Wheels - $ 445.00 Wood Composite Floor - $ 445.00 Premium Appearance Group - $ 395.00 Interior Convenience Group - $ 345.00 ParkSense Rear Park - Assist System - $ 295.00 Rear Hinged Doors with Deep Tinted Glass - $ 295.00 Speed Control - $ 295.00 Upper and Lower Side Wall Paneling Group - $ 295.00 LED Cargo Areas Light Bars - $ 285.00 225 / 75R16C BSW All - Season Tires - $ 250.00 Driver / Passenger 6 - Way Adjustable Lumbar Seats - $ 245.00 Power Folding / Heated Mirrors - $ 245.00 Security Alarm - $ 245.00 DOT Certified Roadside Safety Kit - $ 195.00 Heated Driver Seat - $ 195.00 Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel - $ 195.00 SiriusXM Sat Radio w / 1 - Year Subscription - $ 195.00 Rear Assist Handles - $ 150.00 Heated Passenger Seat - $ 145.00 Instrument Panel Bright Bezels - $ 95.00 12 - Volt Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet - $ 45.00
The most significant is the re-introduction of the ultra-performance Z06
model, which boasts a supercharged 6.2 - liter V8 with 650
horsepower, an upgraded suspension, and lots of exclusive
high - performance hardware.
The Ford Expedition is redesigned, gaining lighter - weight aluminum - alloy body panels on a new
high - strength steel frame, more
horsepower (the standard engine gets a 10 - hp bump to 375, and a new 400 - hp version is standard on Platinum
models), a 10 - speed automatic transmission in place of a 6 - speed, and new safety and technology features.
The Audi 2.0 T TT coupe and roadster are powered by a 220 -
horsepower turbocharged 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder; the
higher - performance TTS
model comes only as a coupe and boasts 292 hp from its turbo 2.0 four.
Disclaimer: Ram Provided the 2500 Power Wagon, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2016 Make: Ram
Model: 2500 Trim: Power Wagon SLT Engine: 6.4 L HEMI MDS V8 Driveline: Six - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 410 @ 5,600 Torque @ RPM: 429 @ 4,000 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 7,056 lbs Location of Manufacture: Saltillo, Mexico Base Price: $ 50,715 As Tested Price: $ 57,480 (Includes $ 1,195 Destination Charge) Options: Ram Box Cargo Management System - $ 1,295 UConnect 8.4 - $ 1,005 Cloth 40.20 / 40 Premium Bench Seat - $ 900 Luxury Group - $ 695 Spray - In Bedline - $ 475 ParkSense Front / Rear Park Assist System - $ 395 Center
High - Mount Stop Lamp w / Cargo View Camera - $ 325 ParkSense Rear Back - Up Camera - $ 200 Remote Start System - $ 200 Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats - $ 80 View full article
Rated at 306
horsepower, the V6 is the only engine available unless you step up to the
high - performance, V8 - powered RC F
model.
Disclaimer: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and General Motors Provided the trucks, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2017 Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 2500HD Trim: Denali Engine: 6.6 L Duramax Turbodiesel V8 Driveline: Allison Six - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 445 @ 2,800 Torque @ RPM: 910 @ 1,600 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 6,532 lbs Location of Manufacture: Flint, MI Base Price: $ 58,495 As Tested Price: $ 70,540 (Includes $ 1,195.00 Destination Charge and $ 750.00 Duramax Plus Package Discount) Options: Duramax Plus Package - $ 9,550.00 Power Sunroof - $ 995.00 Dark Slate Metallic - $ 395.00 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Trailer Hi Tch Prep Package - $ 370.00 Off - Road Suspension Package - $ 180.00 Roof Marker Lamps - $ 55.00 Radiator Cover - $ 55.00 Year: 2017 Make: Ram
Model: 2500 Trim: Laramie Longhorn Engine: 6.7 L Cummins Turbodiesel Inline - Six Driveline: Six - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 370 @ 2,800 Torque @ RPM: 800 @ 1,600 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 7,625 lbs Location of Manufacture: Saltillo, Mexico Base Price: $ 57,575 As Tested Price: $ 73,310 (Includes $ 1,395 Destination Charge) Options: 6.7 L Cummins Turbodiesel Inline - Six - $ 8,700.00 RamBox Cargo Management System - $ 1,295.00 Power Sunroof - $ 1,095.00 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - $ 545.00 Convenience Group - $ 395.00 Wheel to Wheel Side Steps - $ 395.00 Center
High - Mount Stop Lamp w / Cargo View Camera - $ 345.00 LT275 / 70R18E OWL On / Off - Road Tires - $ 245.00 Off - Road Package - $ 200.00 Keyless Enter n» Go - $ 195.00 Power Chrome Trailer Tow Mirrors w / Power Fold Away - $ 195.00 Rear Window Defroster - $ 195.00 Clearance Lamps - $ 95.00
Year: 2018 Make: Ram Trucks
Model: ProMaster Cargo Trim: 2500 159» Wheelbase -
High Roof Engine: 3.6 L DOHC 24 - Valve V6 Driveline: Six - Speed Automatic, Front - wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 280 @ 6,400 Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 4,400 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - N / A Curb Weight: 4.483 lbs Location of Manufacture: N / A Base Price: $ 35,095 As Tested Price: $ 43,460 (Includes $ 1,395 Destination Charge)
The Turbo S
model is given a
higher redline and new turbochargers to spit out a massive 580
horsepower and 553 lb. - ft of torque.
Available in rear - and all - wheel - drive layouts, and powered by a diverse engine lineup that's bookended by a
high - mileage diesel engine and a pavement - punishing 507 -
horsepower AMG V8, the E-Class lineup gets a few minor enhancements for the 2009
model year, allowing it to better compete in what has become one of the most competitive segments in the industry.
However, for those people who need more
horsepower, the
higher - level 2.0 XT
models offer a 2.0 - liter turbocharged flat - 4 motor good for 250
horsepower and 258 lb - ft of torque.
The Crossfire debuted as a 2004
model, and for 2005, there are already some changes: There is a convertible
model, a
higher - powered, 330 -
horsepower SRT
model and a Limited
model, which is the subject of this test.
The 2019 Veloster N is the first
model from Hyundai's new
high - performance N lineup to be offered in the U.S.. Under the hood, the Veloster N is powered by a 2.0 L turbocharged four - cylinder that generates 275
horsepower and 260 lb - ft.
There's also a 115
horsepower, 2.0 - liter four - cylinder for base
model shoppers, a 170
horsepower, 1.8 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder as the next step up, as well as hybrid and
high performance (GLI) editions of the sedan aimed at more niche - focused customers.