While the 2016 Dodge Charger is capable of producing
high horsepower numbers, it still is not a sports car.
Despite the fairly
high horsepower number, the four - cylinder feels poky and sedate, even when rowing through the manual transmission's accurate stick - shift gates with aggressive intent.
Not exact matches
If you've been thinking of your mental
horsepower solely in terms of
high school report cards or a single
number from an IQ test, you're probably selling yourself short.
Simply stated, the LS6 Chevelle delivered the
highest factory - rated
horsepower number of any American muscle car from that era, advertised at 450
horsepower at 5600 rpm and 500 ft / lbs of torque.
The
high - winding, raucous 3.7 - litre V6 is rated for 332
horsepower and 270 lb - ft of torque (the Nismo
numbers are a bit
higher) and is attached to a 6 - speed manual gearbox or a 7 - speed autobox with paddle shifters.
This car is equipped with the optional
higher -
horsepower L82 350 / 220hp matching -
numbers V8 engine and a 3 - speed automatic transmission.
For those of you keeping track, that's 162.7
horsepower per liter, a
number Lambo is claiming as the
highest specific output for its class.
The state of the art of computerized engine management was in its infancy, and as long as saving fuel was the primary objective, it was not possible to have
high horsepower and torque
numbers.
Some drivers wanting performance approaching that of
high - end exotics, will be tempted by the ZL1 which provides outrageous
horsepower numbers.
That's not a very
high number, though, especially considering that the base engine in a Honda Civic makes 50 more
horsepower and gets about the same fuel economy.
This is a beautifully restored real R / T with
numbers matching original Factory code E86
High Performance 440 ci, 375
Horsepower B stamped engine.
The FJ Cruiser is powered by a
high - compression 4.0 L (242.1 c.i.) V6 engine, a 24 - valve, double - overhead - cam (DOHC) unit that produces 239
horsepower and 278 lb - ft of torque — nearly double the
numbers produced by the six - cylinder engine of the FJ40.
Whether they be modern interpretations of muscle cars,
high performance hatchbacks, affordable sports coupes, or even family sedans with a bit of an edge, a greater
number of car companies are electing to boost
horsepower, improve handling, and add a more aggressive personality to their wares.
This year's Detroit show had an eclectic mix of introductions ranging from
high - efficiency green cars to pickup trucks, but most surprising was the large
number of
high -
horsepower performance cars.
Although the turbo does rob a little fuel economy, the 21 - city and 32 - highway
numbers are still acceptable for a
higher horsepower vehicle.
It cranks out a healthy 147
horsepower with a notably
high compression ratio of 12.5 — usually that
number is 10 or below.
Whether you're seeking something nimble and fun with a top that goes down, or a
higher horsepower vehicle that offers exceptional acceleration to go with its affordable pricing, you might be surprised by the
number of options that are out there to satisfy your performance car jones.
In practice, the low torque
number limits theatrics off the line, while the low gearing ratios of the six - speed manual make the
horsepower, which peaks at 6,400 rpm, more generally available, as
high engine speeds are easily achieved.
Though
horsepower and torque
numbers are
higher, the V6 Camry is still able to get:
The
high - performance version of the 2016 Mercedes - Benz GLE Class SUV, the AMG edition showcases everything you could desire in a
high - powered luxury suv: For a mere $ 88,888 — which is $ 21,000 less than for a 2017 model — certified pre-owned editions have hand - built, 577 -
horsepower V8 engines, Harman / Kardon Logic 7 sound systems that are fit for audiophiles, and a significant
number of infotainment and driver - assistance technologies.
Ford isn't yet ready to reveal
horsepower and torque
numbers, but the engine lineup includes the gas 6.2 - liter V8 as well as second - generation 6.7 - liter Power Stroke V8 diesel with, according to Ford, «the
highest combination of
horsepower and torque ever.»
The LS7 crate engine (part
number 17802397) uses a
high - performance replacement camshaft from GM Performance Parts (part
number 12480033) to help it produce approximately 550
horsepower.
However, the Santa Fe Sport 2.0 T has upped the ante with 26 more
horsepower, a better power - to - weight ratio and
higher fuel economy
numbers.
Incredibly rare left - hand Drive V8 Vantage Flip Tail Coupe One of only 11 factory built for the U.S. Fitted with
high horsepower Euro - Spec DOHC V8 engine (
numbers...
Some drivers wanting performance approaching that of
high - end exotics, the ZL1 provides outrageous
horsepower numbers.
Fuel economy suffers, as the
horsepower and twin clutch automatic (in place of a
high stall speed converter) does use more fuel and results in 17 city and 22 highway EPA
numbers.