Sentences with phrase «lagging turbo cars»

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There's a ton of turbo lag, but learn to drive around it and the 900 is a very quick car — and one with surprisingly little torque steer, at least when the steering wheel is pointed straight.

There is no turbo lag with sudden rushes of power to step the car out, just an even blast forward.

The 2.0 - liter engine's turbo lag was among his list of negatives, as was the car's subpar stability in a heavy rainstorm that forced him to slow his pace.

During a test - drive of a 740Li, we were particularly impressed that the six - cylinder car exhibited less turbo lag off the line and provided smoother, more linear acceleration.

Alfa says this is a car all about vehicle dynamics, with perfectly even weight distribution, no turbo lag, unrivaled torsional rigidity, and best - in - class aerodynamics.

With less than 2,500 pounds of car to move and little turbo lag to suffer, it's not a complete slouch and gets the small roadster to 60 mph in a decent 6.6 seconds.

Once its turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder overcomes some initial turbo lag, however, acceleration feels lively and the car scoots along.

It is tough to completely eliminate lag especially with a turbo charged car.

The Eos is quite peppy once the turbocharger spools up, though the turbo lag gives the car a bit of hesitation off the line.

Because the WRX has a goodly amount of turbo lag, a certain familiarity with the gearing and powerband is necessary to harness this car's power fully.

The supercharger covers turbo lag and, like the chassis, the engine puts the power down on this unusual test - car surface seamlessly and without drama, though there's some four - banger roughness at idle.

The system uses 48 - volt electrics in the six - cylinder models and 12v electrics in the four - cylinder cars, but the idea is similar - energy recuperation under deceleration, reduced turbo lag, and the ability to occasionally coast with the engine off - good for a 0.7 - litre fuel saving every 62 miles, according to Audi.

With little sign of turbo lag, the car accelerates swiftly, storming up to highway speeds with power to spare.

It wasn't perfect — those early road cars suffered from turbo - lag below 3500rpm and the gearbox was a little baulky — but driven to its strengths the Quattro was devastating across country.

Power gains come from the Chiron's bigger turbochargers that benefit from a new two - stage system, which Bugatti's engineers say ensures «maximum acceleration from a standstill without the «turbo lag» feared by sports car drivers.»

The turbo lag is also minimal and as soon as torque kicks in, the car pushed forward with ease, and quickly rises to 60 mph, or past that.

In turbocharged versions the famous «turbo lag» effect which forces the driver to anticipate the car's reactions

There is still a bit of turbo lag, but the car is very fast.

Each type of car has a natural tendency for one of the above mentioned road holding characteristics depending on its architecture (mass distribution, engine position, driven wheels, inertia, overhangs, turbo lag time,...).

The car also utilizes small turbos and a variable boost management system to reduce turbo lag.

There is absolutely zero turbo lag and it starts pulling the cars right from the word GO.

This, in turn, tends to cut down on the power lag that turbo - car owners can experience in the early stages of acceleration.

But the truth is that even with the 5.0 litre supercharged lump the RRS still lags behind cars like the Cayenne Turbo and — on - road at least — the X5M.

Not surprisingly, our test car is quick off the line with peak torque available from just 1,600 rpm with no turbo lag to really speak of.

It's at its best when the car is moving and the revs are burbling; in this circumstance, the turbo's inherent lag is minimized, and the Beetle is ready to take off.

A little lag slowed the initial launch, but the turbo kicked in at about 2,000 rpm, boosting the car forward rapidly.

The engine in our test car was punchy and we didn't feel turbo lag of any significance.

This is indeed a turbo - boosted car, but there is hardly any hint of turbo lag, with the Focus ST being very tidy about using the turbo to its advantage.

These issues, combined with the turbo lag, will turn off people who want a car that's easy to control.

The smaller speed range that Diesel engines work in (between 1000 and 5000 rpm for a passenger car, and as little as 500-3000 rpm for a larger unit in a commercial vehicle) mean that the turbocharger has to change speed less, reducing turbo lag and improving efficiency.

The responsive engine and light but direct controls make it a great car to hoon about in, though the turbo lag from the little motor can be frustrating if you pick the wrong gear exiting a tight bend.

The familiar, Fiat - sourced DDiS200 engine makes 90hp and 200Nm of torque that has powered a wide range of cars and earned notoriety for its noticeable turbo - lag at low revs.

There is a bit of turbo lag, but putting the car in Sport mode helps alleviate the initial hesitation.

When launched in 1985, Lancer ES / LeBaron GTS was one of the quickest sedans in America, with Car & Driver reporting 0 - 60 times of 8.1 seconds and quarter - mile of 16.3 @ 85 mph (turbo, five speed); they said it had minimal turbo lag over 2,500 rpm, with «impressively smooth» throttle response.

While the Linea feels a bit bogged down at the low end, the Renault Nissan cars have very little turbo lag.

This engine also provides oodles of fun and once you cross the turbo lag, the car accelerates at a rapid pace.

performance is great but you do get a bit of turbo lag, handling is cool to full recomend this car

The car merges quickly onto expressways and performs passing maneuvers with ease, showing no signs of turbo lag.

After the slight turbo lag phase below 1700 RPM and the punchy mid-range, the car transforms into a feral cat with explosive performance near the 6600 RPM redline.

The Clarity Fuel Cell model also has small EV batteries under the front seat to boost acceleration when you step on the throttle, and before the car can push enough hydrogen and air into the fuel cells stack to create electricity; think of it as fuel cell turbo lag.

Punchy in every situation, it bears no detectable turbo lag, unless you floor the car while cruising.

Only slight issues: Minor turbo lag on acceleration and an extra screen to navigate when switching between Apple CarPlay and the car's onboard systems.

The engine delivers power right from lower RPMs and even though some amount of turbo lag is evident, the car manages to sprint quickly.

The MAZDASPEED tuned suspension alone could win sports car accolades for this two - seater but the engine performs flawlessly, when properly maintained, with very little turbo lag felt at start up.

Turbo lag is well contained and post 2000 RPM the car accelerates with good pace.

When coupled with Ferrari's guarantee of zero turbo lag, this car should accelerate like wild stallion.

Don't get me wrong, the car is reasonably fast, with a 0 - 62 mph time of 5.8 seconds, and imperceptible turbo lag.

You can throw the car into a tight turn, downshift to second, and get even, strong power from the turbo four, with virtually no lag and with a crisp, rorty exhaust note that could be a tad louder.

It's another component of that balance issue - when you can throw a car into a tight corner and precisely find the right line, downshift smoothly, and then accelerate out with no turbo lag, it feels as good as any exotic with two or three times the horsepower.

The low - pressure turbo chargers assist the 3 - liter engine in catapulting the car forward with a surprising lack of lag, and from 2,000 rpm and higher, the acceleration is instant and linear.