TURBO MODEL: TORQUE VECTORING CONTROL For 2014, Veloster Turbo
models add Torque Vectoring Control (TVC).
Not exact matches
The base
model puts out 345 hp and 369 lb - ft of
torque to the rear wheels, while the sportier 2014 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 raises output to 404 hp and 406 lb - ft of
torque and
adds all - wheel drive.
For 2012, Volvo had
added the option of a performance chip from Polestar that
adds 23 hp and 37 lb - ft of
torque to the C30 (which can also be retrofitted to older T5 - powered
models).
Our base
model belied its nature with
add - ons: twenty - inch wheels, the Sport Chrono package,
torque vectoring, active suspension.
A snapshot of what's different about the BRZ: updated front end with LED headlights and fog lamps; LED taillights; new wheels; new fender accent, new aluminum rear spoiler, new steering wheel, updated gauge cluster with a color multi-function display, retuned suspension, reworked engine internals and accessories that
add 5 horsepower and 5 lb - ft of
torque to the 2.0 - liter flat - four, a new final - drive ratio for manual
models (4.3:1 vs. 4.1:1 for 2016), a stiffer body, and less aggressive stability control that includes a new Track mode.
And like all
models based on BMW's flexible CLAR architecture, the 8 Series is package protected for a plug - in hybrid version, which is expected to
add around 111 hp and 185 lb - ft of
torque.
The Enclave offers two all - wheel - drive systems, a simpler system that is optional ($ 2,000) for the Essence trim and a more sophisticated system for the Premium and Avenir
models ($ 2,300) that
adds a twin - clutch rear differential to shift
torque between the left and right rear wheels in addition to between the front and rear — up to 40 percent to the rear in most situations — for both better traction and handling.
Fiat Chrysler's 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6, which makes 240 horsepower and 420 pound - feet of
torque in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, will be
added to the JL lineup some time in the 2019
model year.
Chrysler would
add its new 3.0 - liter turbocharged EcoDiesel V - 6 with 240 horsepower and 420 lb - ft of
torque from VM Motori for the 2014
model year.
The updated FB20 2.0 - liter naturally aspirated flat - four, mounted 10 mm lower in the chassis versus the previous
model, now has direct gas injection and a 12.5:1 compression ratio, to
add four horses while maintaining the 145 lb - ft
torque figure.
This involves complicated gearing which involves more components,
adds additional weight and overall may not be as reliable on a
Model S that produces such astronomical
torque.
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 addition of a more powerful V8 in the new H3 Alpha should effectively silence critics of the original five - cylinder
model, although fuel economy does suffer at the hands of
added horsepower and
torque.
That minority of drivers investing in the Performance Package for off - track use should also consider upgrading to the AWD
model, which provides a 50/50 front - to - rear power split and
adds a viscous, limited - slip, center - differential transfer
torque to those wheels with the most grip when driving in off - road situations.
This was the first «traditional» Jeep
model with stability control and available navigation; the Rubicon
added front sway bar disconnect and in 2011 got the first standard engine with more horsepower than
torque.
The rear - differential of the Hellcat
model is specifically designed to withstand the demands of
added torque and horsepower.
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...
Though the
torque management of a system like Q4 has been exclusively reserved for Maserati's sedan
models until this point, the automaker will soon be
adding the technology to an all - new SUV
model that will join its luxury performance lineup in the upcoming year.
Upgrading to a the hybrid
model keeps the same engine but
adds an 87 - horsepower electric motor, boosting capability to 400 horsepower and 472 pound - feet of
torque.
«It runs on regular gasoline, but if you put in premium it has adaptive calibration that will give you even better mid-range
torque,» Barnes said,
adding that Easy Fuel ™, Ford's innovative capless fuel system, is standard on all
models.
It will be interesting to see if Hyundai
adds a
torque - vectoring system to the Genesis sedan to compete with other higher - end luxury
models on the market.
The Lexus RX
adds all - wheel drive as an option for most
models, and it comes with the Active
Torque Control feature that is capable of sending as much as half of all engine torque to the rear axle should the front wheels (which nominally receive 100 percent of power) start to
Torque Control feature that is capable of sending as much as half of all engine
torque to the rear axle should the front wheels (which nominally receive 100 percent of power) start to
torque to the rear axle should the front wheels (which nominally receive 100 percent of power) start to slip.
The Santa Fe doesn't have quite the power of some of those more - expensive
models, but with a new 3.5 - liter V - 6
added to the mix during
model year 2003, the uplevel engine offers a respectable 195 horsepower and 219 foot - pounds of
torque.
Advanced technology features unique to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
model include a four - mode Alfa DNA Pro selector that
adds Race mode,
torque vectoring differential, high - performance Brembo six - piston front and four - piston rear brake caliper system, Quadrifoglio - tuned adaptive suspension, Quadrifoglio instrument cluster with 200 mph speedometer, cylinder deactivation system, Blind - spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, vehicle alarm and 35 - watt bi-xenon headlamps offering auto - leveling technology, adaptive cornering and headlamp washers.
The Track Edition's performance enhancements are
added to a significant number of upgrades to the GT - R for the 2014
model year, ranging from the adoption of new fuel injectors for enhanced
torque response in the 4,500 to 6,000 - rpm range and improved throttle and acceleration feel at mid - and high - rpm ranges, to the addition of an oil pan baffle to stabilize oil turbulence and oil pressure under high performance driving conditions.
Alfa Q4 all - wheel drive
adds even more all - season capability and performance to Giulia and Giulia Ti When equipped with the intelligent Alfa Q4 all - wheel - drive system, Giulia and Giulia Ti
models deliver even more all - season traction and performance capability thanks to the system's ability to transfer up to 60 percent of the 2.0 - liter direct - injection all - aluminum turbo engine's
torque to the front axle.
As fitted to the outgoing
model, it forgoes a conventional
torque converter for an automatically operated clutch for faster shift times and
added performance potential.
Think of it as the S6 Lite, taking the already great 3.0 T Prestige
model and
adding sport suspension, a
torque - vectoring rear differential, blacked - out mirrors and exterior trim, bolstered seats, 20 - inch wheels with summer tires, a flat - bottom steering wheel, and red brake calipers.
This
model adds on to what the C63 has, but receives a retuned V8 Biturbo that churns out 503 horsepower and 516 lb - ft of
torque.
T6 R - Design
models add a supercharger to the layout and make 302 hp and 295 lb ft of
torque.
The Tesla
Model S P90D adds a second electric motor to complement the most powerful single - motor model in its lineup, creating a drivetrain that churns out a total of 762 horsepower and 713 lb - ft of torque, which is enough to launch the fullsize sedan to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 sec
Model S P90D
adds a second electric motor to complement the most powerful single - motor
model in its lineup, creating a drivetrain that churns out a total of 762 horsepower and 713 lb - ft of torque, which is enough to launch the fullsize sedan to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 sec
model in its lineup, creating a drivetrain that churns out a total of 762 horsepower and 713 lb - ft of
torque, which is enough to launch the fullsize sedan to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds.
«The Civic Si represents the sporty flagship of the Civic series,» said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «The broadened
torque band of the 2012
model increases its appeal as a daily driver while
adding a new dimension of mid-range performance.»
The
model added two more doors and while also receiving a 1.4 - liter MultiAir Turbo four - cylinder engine that delivers a total of 160 horsepower and 184 pound - feet of
torque.
Many
models go a step further by
adding a 4WD Low range, which uses different gears within the transfer case to multiply
torque that's sent to the wheels.
SS
Model Based on the former Turbo model, the new SS model has the following equipment: Exterior - Exclusive body - colored front grille and bumper - Large, multireflector halogen headlights - Round, power - retractable door mirrors - Special «SS» side emblem logo - Muffler cutter - 14 - inch aluminum wheels with 165 / 55R14 tires Interior - Leather - wrapped steering wheel - Exclusive speedometer and tachometer - Silver instrument panel accents Other - DOHC 12 - valve intercooler turbo engine (Maximum output: 47kW / 6, 500 rpm / Maximum torque: 106 Nm / 3, 500 rpm)- Added lowdown suspe
Model Based on the former Turbo
model, the new SS model has the following equipment: Exterior - Exclusive body - colored front grille and bumper - Large, multireflector halogen headlights - Round, power - retractable door mirrors - Special «SS» side emblem logo - Muffler cutter - 14 - inch aluminum wheels with 165 / 55R14 tires Interior - Leather - wrapped steering wheel - Exclusive speedometer and tachometer - Silver instrument panel accents Other - DOHC 12 - valve intercooler turbo engine (Maximum output: 47kW / 6, 500 rpm / Maximum torque: 106 Nm / 3, 500 rpm)- Added lowdown suspe
model, the new SS
model has the following equipment: Exterior - Exclusive body - colored front grille and bumper - Large, multireflector halogen headlights - Round, power - retractable door mirrors - Special «SS» side emblem logo - Muffler cutter - 14 - inch aluminum wheels with 165 / 55R14 tires Interior - Leather - wrapped steering wheel - Exclusive speedometer and tachometer - Silver instrument panel accents Other - DOHC 12 - valve intercooler turbo engine (Maximum output: 47kW / 6, 500 rpm / Maximum torque: 106 Nm / 3, 500 rpm)- Added lowdown suspe
model has the following equipment: Exterior - Exclusive body - colored front grille and bumper - Large, multireflector halogen headlights - Round, power - retractable door mirrors - Special «SS» side emblem logo - Muffler cutter - 14 - inch aluminum wheels with 165 / 55R14 tires Interior - Leather - wrapped steering wheel - Exclusive speedometer and tachometer - Silver instrument panel accents Other - DOHC 12 - valve intercooler turbo engine (Maximum output: 47kW / 6, 500 rpm / Maximum
torque: 106 Nm / 3, 500 rpm)-
Added lowdown suspension
A V - 6 with ram - air induction is available on the top - of - the - line sporty GT
model, which
adds five horsepower and 10 foot - pounds of
torque.
On non-hybrid
models, all - wheel drive
adds cold - weather confidence thanks to a true mechanical
torque vectoring system that can shuffle 100 percent of power left to right, or up to 70 percent of power to rear wheels when needed.
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