Sentences with phrase «increased wheel torque»

By increasing the wheel torque at low vehicle speeds, a toroidal CVT can improve gradeability and performance, or be an enabler for a downsized electric powertrain that is lower in cost and weight.

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If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

STANDARD FEATURES: Compared to standard C63 AMG coupe ($ 62,302): +59 hp, +14 lb - ft of torque Increased top speed of 186 Adjustable coilover suspension Wider (1.5 - inch front, 3.1 - inch rear) suspension track Forged 19 - inch wheels Limited slip differential AMG compound braking system w / 1.1 - inch larger brake rotors and red calipers Wider (1.1 - inch front, 1.6 - inch rear) fenders Composite front fenders Aluminum hood Front air splitter Unique front and rear fasciae Side skirts and rear diffuser in gloss black Sport seats w / red stitching Carbon fiber trim AMG sport steering wheel Red seat belts Rear - seat delete

Numerically higher gearing would quicken acceleration, increase torque at the rear wheels, and create more opportunities for using the ideally placed paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

More relevant is the all - wheel drive system with Dynamic Torque Control, sending up to 50 per cent of the engine's torque rearwards, and «performance dampers» to increase cornering agTorque Control, sending up to 50 per cent of the engine's torque rearwards, and «performance dampers» to increase cornering agtorque rearwards, and «performance dampers» to increase cornering agility.

Horsepower and torque increase thanks to a 100 - kW motor in place of the 2016 model's 85 - kW one, which sends 134 hp and 214 lb - ft of torque to the front wheels — an increase of 19 hp and 15 lb - ft

The AMG C43 comes with a rear - biased all - wheel - drive system standard and, for 2019, a 23 - hp increase (torque is the same again) to 385 from its twin - turbo 3.0 - liter V - 6.

Evolution VI January 1999 Power 276bhp @ 6500rpm Torque 274 lb ft @ 3000rpm Weight 1365 kg Evolution Minor styling revisions due to new WRC regs, forged aluminium suspension arms, extra spot - welding for increased rigidity Evo VI Mäkinen March 2000 Power 276bhp @ 6500rpm Torque 275 lb ft @ 3000rpm Weight 1365 kg Evolution New titanium turbocharger, 10 mm lower suspension, faster steering rack, 17in Enkei alloy wheels

The idea here is to make the Evolution II use individual motors to vector torque, individually adding power or dragging wheels to increase cornering speeds.

On front driven cars, the motor sits about over the front axles, which means any torque applied to the frame by the motor would not cause an increase or decrease of «weight» on the front wheels, only on the rear wheels.

Anything that increases the tire contact patch will increase the ability of the road to induce a torque on the wheel (and vice versa).

Two planetary gear sets operated by two computer - controlled clutches help steer the vehicle by increasing the amount of torque delivered to one rear wheel.

The rear - wheel steering system is retained for increased agility and stability, so too is the torque vectoring limited - slip differential.

«In this mode, more drive torque is directed to the rear axle, while the amount of permissible rear wheel slip is increased.

In addition to the greater speed — largely due to the fact that the engine's output has increased to 600 hp (rather than 552 hp) and 553 lb - ft of torque (as opposed to 479 lb - ft)-- the extra cash also buys Bentley's Mulliner Driving Specification interior upgrade (quilted leather upholstery, a choice of engine - turned aluminum or wood trim, and drilled pedals), unique twenty - inch wheels, revised steering, and a retuned chassis with a lower ride height.

This all - wheel - drive system has been revised for increased rear torque bias, and Acura says it has also retuned the steering and upgraded the engine mounts.

Compared to the standard Huracan, it's also light, stiffer, has stickier tires, and a trick new torque vectoring all - wheel drive system that sees cornering g - load increase substantially.

The basic torque distribution is 50:50, but if you choose Auto + it limits torque and increases stability in slippery conditions, while selecting Auto — allows more torque to be sent to the rear wheels.

Pushing the lightened car along will be an sharper version of the 4 - litre twin - turbo V8, developing 572bhp and 516 lb ft of torque — an increase of 51bhp and 18 lb ft — and sending power to all four wheels through an eight - speed ZF automatic gearbox.

All Beetles with 160PS or more get VW's electronic differential lock — known as XDS — as standard, helping increase traction and better transfer the power and torque through the front wheels.

The lower gearing increases the engine braking performance for descending steep slopes, and increases the torque at the wheels for easier climbing.

Rear wheel torque transfer is increased by 50 percent over the amounts in 4WD Auto mode — meaning up to 60 percent of available torque is sent to the rear wheels under full - throttle acceleration on dry pavement.

The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system has also been appropriately optimized; it allows increased wheel slip at higher speeds and the engine torque is restored quicker after it intervenes.

Because the weight of a car is shifted toward the rear under acceleration in all cars as a rule, this further improves the amount of grip on the rear wheels, increasing the amount of torque that can be supplied to the rear wheels before wheelspin occurs.

• Power increase of 5bhp • Torque increase of 10Nm • Choice of 5 exterior colours with optional accent colour • Exclusive lightweight graphite wheel • Black or Grey Monotone interior with sporting accent colour V12 Vantage S Roadster Sport - Plus pack customers can also choose between an Obsidian Black or Titan Grey exterior hood colour.

Providing horsepower and torque to the unique SRT four - wheel - drive system is a specially tuned version of the HEMI engine, which was developed by adding more displacement, increasing the compression ratio and redesigning cylinder heads, intake and exhaust systems for better flow and increased engine speed.

If one or more wheels loses traction on a slippery surface, the system applies brief pulses of brake pressure to the spinning wheels thus increasing torque to wheels with good grip.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

The variable - torque 4MATIC all - wheel drive feature adds agility and increased control of the vehicle.

Sport — Transmission shift times are reduced by 50 percent versus Auto Mode; stability control, four - wheel drive and steering systems are set for typical enthusiast driving style; paddle shifters are enabled and suspension is tightened up without increasing impact harshness to deliver increased vehicle performance capability over Auto Mode; uses 35/65 torque split

This system allows power to be distributed to each wheel, sending more torque to the outer wheel (ie: torque vectoring) when cornering to increase rotation and help the car turn more quickly.

With the optional torque vectoring automatically braking the inside rear wheel, there's a newfound willingness upon turn in, as well as a noticeable increase in the amount of speed you can carry through corners.

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Both the 3.6 - liter V - 6 and 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 engines are available with a rear anti-spin differential, which turns both rear wheels in tandem when increased torque is applied — helpful in off - road driving conditions.

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When accelerating out of a bend, the drive torque is increased at the wheel on the outside of the bend.

Other features of the WRC car include Subaru's boxer engine, which due to its geometry provides natural handling characteristics with the torque levels associated with this layout, Subaru's Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive, and a large rear spoiler that has been designed to improve airflow and increase downforce.

It added that in affected vehicles, the bolt «may not maintain torque, allowing the bolt to loosen over time, and if not serviced, a steering wheel could potentially detach and lead to a loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.»

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) increases dynamic handling and stability by making specific brake interventions at the right or left rear wheel — this noticeably improves steering into curves and steering precision.

The available intelligent all - wheel - drive system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions.

For instance, though it's much more potent than the 2.4 - liter as a result of its 260 lb - ft of torque and increased power (240 - hp for front - wheel drive; 237 - hp for all - wheel drive), it is still lacking a tad when compared with like - for - like competitors.

There will be new 20 - inch wheels shod with 225/35 front and 255/30 rear low - profile tires, as well as a subtle increase in power and torque for the two direct - injection engines the 4 - series will have in North America.

Featuring 17 - inch wheels with namesake Firestone Firehawk 275 / 40ZR17 tires along with a functional twin - inlet hood above a specific air cleaner box, its rated power increased to 300 hp (220 kW) and 330 lb · ft (445 Nm) of torque.

Each kit is proven on a rear - wheel dynamometer to increase horsepower and torque.

A modified chassis and increased negative wheel camber, plus a specially programmed electronic speed control and torque - sensing limited - slip differential, keep the car pointed straight under heavy acceleration.

The advanced braking system incorporates torque vectoring (Competitive Braking Mode on SS models) which brakes the rear inside wheel to increase agility and help pivot the car into a turn.

Depending on the situation, the system applies individual brakes, reduces engine torque, speeds up the engine, increases the speed of the outside rear wheel or modulates braking.

It is still not perfect though - the Apollo Alnac 4G tyres seem to struggle with handling the torque of the diesel motor, the steering wheel is quicker to turn but does not give a lot of feedback and there seems to be an increased driveline shudder as compared to the standard car.

The presence of the restrictor, which actually accelerates the gases flowing through it and directs the air flow to the center of the turbocharger's compressor wheel, essentially increases the engine torque.

In affected vehicles, the steering wheel bolt may not maintain torque, allowing the bolt to loosen over time, and if not serviced, a steering wheel could potentially detach and lead to a loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.