Seats
in the Turbo models are also reshaped, adding support in the side bolsters.
Pros: One of the sharpest - handling midsize SUVs around; spectacular acceleration
in Turbo models; impeccably finished interior; lots of high - tech features
Cons: Stiff ride gets worse with the available 21 - inch wheels; copious fuel thirst
in Turbo models; complicated, button - heavy control layout; sky - high prices
The introduction of rear axle steering
in all turbo models immensely improves both circuit racing and everyday performance of the two new top sports cars.
Under it all, at least
in the Turbo model, is a screaming powertrain that loves to rev and shifts with authority.
Not exact matches
That follows the decision for the 2017 Porsche 911 range to move to all - turbocharged engines, starting with twin -
turbo 3.0 - and 3.4 - liter units
in the Carrera and Carrera S. Porsche hasn't given out any specifics on the new Cayman and Boxster engines, but reports suggest that base versions of the cars will have a 2.0 - liter mill with around 285 hp, while S
models will get a 2.5 - liter
turbo - four cranking out closer to 360 hp.
Under the hood, a 3.6 - liter V - 6 engine is standard and a 2.0 - liter
turbo four - cylinder engine is available
in the RS
model.
Engine choices will include gas and diesel 2.0 - liter
turbo - fours, as well as a V - 6
in place of the outgoing
model's dated V - 8 engine.
Engine options
in the U.S. should include a 2.0 - liter gasoline
turbo - four for the base version, and a 3.0 - liter gasoline supercharged V - 6 for the S
model, both with an eight - speed automatic transmission and either rear - or all - wheel drive.
Despite having seen a Quadrifoglio version --- fitted with the same 503bhp twin -
turbo V6 that's
in the brilliant Giulia Quadrifoglio — when the Stelvio was first revealed the sporty
model isn't due to be launched properly until 2018.
Jaguar points out that the XF's starting price is $ 5,275 lower than the previous - gen
model's entry V - 6
model (the
turbo - four is no longer offered
in the XF).
Using an electric motor
in place of the torque converter
in ZF's magnificent eight - speed automatic transmission, the new ActiveHybrid
models now use the N55 single -
turbo 3.0 - liter straight six.
Previously the fastest version was the GL550, which for the 2013
model year extracts 429 hp from a twin -
turbo 4.7 - liter V - 8 and manages the 0 - to -60-mph sprint
in a claimed 5.5 seconds.
In the hardcore GT3 and GT3 RS Porsche delivered thrilling driving experiences right out of the top drawer, while the
Turbo models are consummate everyday supercars with enormous straight - line performance.
Living
in a world obsessed with downsizing both the petrol - engined
models have smaller capacities than suggested by their
model names, the 630i utilising the 2 - litre four - cylinder TwinPower
turbo unit that's used across the range while the 640i's 3 - litre also uses a single twin - scroll
turbo to develop its 335bhp.
The Porsche 911
Turbo has developed a reputation for being a bit soft,
in comparison to the firm's GT3
models.
Just like, despite even EVO often reviewing BMW's with «twin power» and calling them «twin
turbo» most
models are
in fact simply «twin scroll single
turbo.»
The trapezoidal exhaust tips on this car have previously denoted the V -8-powered
model, so there is a chance that this X5 is packing the 4.4 - liter twin -
turbo V - 8 found
in the current car, or some variant of it.
Just a few months ago, Porsche CEO Mathias Muller confirmed that a plug -
in hybrid
model based on the Panamera
Turbo was under development.
Engine choices would likely mirror those of the Giulia, which will arrive
in the U.S. with a 3.0 - liter twin -
turbo V - 6 good for 505 hp, as well as a more mainstream
model with a 276 - hp, 2.0 - liter
turbo - four engine.
The GTS costs # 55,188
in the UK and peak power is 355bhp at 6000rpm, making it just shy of # 10,000 more expensive than the 335bhp S
model and # 7,000 cheaper than the 394bhp
Turbo.
In Europe, the S90 sedan will get the XC90's 222 - hp 2.0 - liter twin -
turbo diesel I - 4 with 347 lb - ft of torque, while U.S. - spec
models will likely only be available with gasoline engines from the Drive - E family.
Spirited driving returns abysmal MPG numbers, but again, this car does not have the new fuel systems, twin scroll
turbos, and updated direct injection systems that are available
in newer
models.
Unfortunately, customers will have to wait until the next - generation
model to arrive
in 2014 for a TDI version that's powered by a 2.0 - liter
turbo - diesel four - cylinder.
A
turbo four - cylinder displacing 2.0 liters is standard for the first time
in any Ford
model, but a 2.7 - liter V - 6 (from the ’15 F - 150) is standard with the Sport package.
The recall covers 58,881 Macan S and Macan
Turbo models sold worldwide, to investigate and enact repairs upon possible leaks
in low - pressure fuel lines inside the engine compartment.
Cannon also confirmed some powertrain details to AN, as well: the 2.0 - liter
turbo - four being produced by Nissan will be offered
in the C - Class and that diesel, hybrid, and 4Matic all - wheel drive
models are also
in the cards.
Only
model in their range worth doing this for would be the 911, and that would have to include the GT3s and
Turbos.
While we're unlikely to see the new Swift Sport at Geneva (with its expected 1.4 - litre
turbo engine), it'll be interesting to see the regular production
model in the metal.
It was built to celebrate the great man's fourth consecutive WRC title,
in 1999, and benefitted from a faster - responding titanium
turbo, a front strut brace, suspension 10 mm lower than the standard VI and the quicker steering rack from the RS
model.
Both
models will use AMG's new 4.0 - liter twin -
turbo V - 8, which is part of a new engine family that also includes the 2.0 - liter turbocharged four
in the CLA45 AMG.
We're spending our day
in the most enthusiast - friendly 2017 Infiniti Q30, a Sport
model with the 2.0 - liter
turbo - four that is the only engine choice for American buyers (Europeans also can pick from a 1.6 - liter gas and 1.5 - or 2.2 - liter diesels).
Standing atop the 2014 Porsche Panamera
model range is the new Porsche Panamera
Turbo S. With 570 hp and 553 lb - ft of torque, customers willing to pay $ 181,295 including delivery can now reach 60 mph
in just 3.6 seconds, and hit a top speed of 192 mph.
It's possible it could pack extra punch from Hyundai - Kia's 1.6 - liter
turbo - four, as seen
in the Kia Forte SX
models.
In the U.S., the Giulia will offer a wild Quadrifoglio Verde
model with a 3.0 - liter twin -
turbo V - 6 good for 505 hp, as well as a more mainstream
model with a 276 - hp, 2.0 - liter
turbo - four engine.
I'm not sure your specific
model, but I'm sure you can find procedures to access (and replace since you're
in there, they cost ~ 12 USD) the filter by entering «cabin air filter renault blahblah
turbo» into your favorite search engine.
At this year's Pike's Peak Hill Climb, Acura will be entering the NSX and two TLX sedans, an A-Spec
model and a race - prepped GT with a new transmission, suspension, and twin -
turbo V - 6, making the latter similar to the car that race
in the Pirelli World Challenge.
This AMG V - 8 differentiates from its usage
in C - Class AMGs through bigger
turbos and greater boost, but cylinder deactivation is utilized only
in coupes to maintain a premium aural experience
in the convertible
models.
Whether the e-Hybrid newcomers will outrank or simply replace the existing 560 - hp 911 and 570 - hp Panamera
Turbo S
models remains up
in the air.
Our Panamera
Turbo S E-Hybrid test model, built in Leipzig, arrived with expert fit - and - finish, first - rate massaging seats and a $ 201,540 price, but much of that tag stems from the 4.0 L twin - turbo V - 8 and hybrid powertrain generating 68
Turbo S E-Hybrid test
model, built
in Leipzig, arrived with expert fit - and - finish, first - rate massaging seats and a $ 201,540 price, but much of that tag stems from the 4.0 L twin -
turbo V - 8 and hybrid powertrain generating 68
turbo V - 8 and hybrid powertrain generating 680 hp.
The new 2012
models also join
in BMW's engine downsizing and turbocharging push, with the 650i getting a 400 - hp, 4.4 - liter twin -
turbo V - 8 and the 640i coming to market with a 315 - hp version of the brand's N55 3.0 - liter twin - scroll -
turbo straight six under the hood.
In Affalterbach tradition, it's fitted with a V8 — the 63 and 63 S
models get the twin -
turbo 4 - litre V8 — but there's also a hybrid version, the 53 — its inline 6 - cylinder engine combined with an electric motor.
This second generation TT RS (the very first TT didn't get an RS
model, the stripped - out Sport was the most extreme version) has almost 400bhp from its five - cylinder
turbo engine and we've recorded it hitting 60mph
in a supercar - rivaling sub - 3.5 sec.
The rectangular dash accent, trimmed
in faux carbon fiber on
Turbo models, recalls early air - cooled Bug dashboards, down to the secondary glove box.
With the addition of this
turbo four engine option, the Sonata - which also includes a normally - aspirated four and, soon, a hybrid - now offers a complete
model lineup that should compete well with the heavy hitters
in its class.
In the 2019
model, the 6.0 - liter twin -
turbo W - 12 will put down 626 hp (same as the outgoing GT Speed) and 664 lb - ft of torque (same as the Bentayga SUV).
The new hybrid and twin -
turbo V - 6 offer better fuel economy without sacrificing performance or refinement; Executive
models will appeal to the more than 9000 Chinese customers who bought Panameras
in 2012.
In addition to the Q5's gas - engine
models, a hybrid and a
turbo - diesel version are offered.
The specs on both
models are suitably supercar: 60 mph
in 3.2 seconds and 2.9
in the
Turbo S. Top speeds are 196 and 198 mph.
The most expensive Veloster
model, the automatic - equipped
Turbo Ultimate, rings
in at $ 29,035.