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«With the dawn of new and advanced energy storage, we will soon see supercars — electric race cars with instant torque — that accelerate in a blink of an eye and reach top speeds of 200 mph or more.

Electric motors have great torque, which creates a strong, smooth acceleration, and tend to feature top - of - the - line electronics, including navigation, entertainment and communication systems to enable more convenient charging.

The electric motor and lithium - ion battery now have four modes operable from the Manettino control on the center console: Qualify delivers maximum performance for a shorter period of time, Long Run ensures consistent performance for longer periods of time, Fast Charge rejuvenates the battery more quickly, and Manual Boost provides, «instant maximum torque delivery.»

With the benefit of a diet and more development to unlock the torque vectoring possibilities of the electric motors, the P100D could become a great performance car too.

(150 Nm) of torque up on the second - generation Panamera 4S, powered by a more heavily tuned version of Porsche's twin - turbocharged 2.9 L V - 6, albeit without the assistance of an electric motor.

It's an immense powertrain and because it doesn't have the torque - heavy delivery of the turbocharged engines it feels and sounds even more electric, even more alive, even more extreme.

A case can be made that the supercharger is unnecessary as the electric motor can provide the necessary low - end torque — or that an electric supercharger would be far more beneficial than a mechanically driven one.

At the front wheels, twin independent electric motors provide torque vectoring to further aid handling, help to launch the car more quickly, and aid in braking.

The drivetrain has all - wheel drive torque vectoring — apparently, even more precise this year thanks to some re-tuning — and like most electric vehicles, regenerates power under braking.

Propulsion for the For - Us is also all - electric, though with more battery power: its powered by an electric motor good for 74 hp and 98 lb - ft of torque and the juice is stored in a set of 17.6 kWh lithium - ion batteries.

Piston - cooling oil jets, an upgraded crank with unique bearings, a lightweight cam, an electric waste gate, and variable displacement oil pump all help give it 39 more horsepower and 76 more lb - ft of torque over the old V - 8.

«Sport +» mode has even more aggressive throttle mapping and enables max torque from the electric motors.

If that weren't enough, the silent operation and strong torque long touted by the company would only be more evident in an electric version.

Known as the i3s, the model receives a more powerful electric motor that makes 184 hp and 199 lb - ft of torque, up from 170 hp and 184 lb - ft on the regular model.

«Track» mode also causes the battery pack to manage its charge differently so that the torque from the electric motors stays more consistent.

One Hummer engineer shared his interesting idea for greener paths — use technology from the upcoming Chevy Volt to build a hybrid Hummer, since the torque of an electric motor paired with a small diesel engine could make for an even more impressive off - roader.

It now combines a more powerful 47 - hp electric motor with a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine to produce a combined 199 hp and 235 pounds - feet of torque.

The steering is honest and keen, the chassis is firm and stable, the brakes are prompt and well balanced, the skinny tires have more grip than their small contact patches suggest, and the engine and electric motor are really something when they fuse power and torque.

During The Middle Of 2006 The Aston Martin Factory Showcased The All New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster At The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show And Even Tho The Car Was To Weigh 200 Pounds Over The Coupe Version, Due To The Roof Mechanics, This Desirable Addition Was To Still Offer Buyers The Same Performance, With The 4.3 Litre V8 Producing A More Than Healthy 380 Brake Horse Power With 302 lb ⋅ ft Of Torque At 5000 rpm, Which Would Accelerate From 0 - 62 MPH In Just 4.9 Seconds, Would Further Climb To An Electrically Limited Top Speed Of 178 MPH, With All This Power Available With Or Without The Electric Convertible Roof In Place.

This lack of mass means that, despite the GTE's supposedly instant torque, which only an electric motor can provide, the GTI responds more enthusiastically to throttle inputs.

Powering the more aggressive design is a more aggressive electric motor good for 147 hp and 236 lb - ft of torque, 40 hp and 49 lb - ft more than before.

The combination of a 2.5 - litre supercharged four - cylinder petrol engine and 15kW torque - assist electric motor combines to offer 188kW and 330Nm — 2kW less and 5Nm more than its 3.5 - litre V6 sibling (and a reduced towing capacity of 1650 kg, down from 2700).

To reduce fuel consumption the engineers have added a «Twin Motor Unit,» two electric motors that deliver more than enough torque directly to the rear wheels.

With the electric motor and combustion engine providing a total output of 369hp and 420 lb - ft of torque, the i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster more than live up to the sporting heritage of BMW — blowing through 0 - 60mph in as little as 4.2 seconds.

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

Sport increases throttle response and tightens steering feel a tad, but this car feels more at home cruising in electric vehicle (EV) mode than it does trying to go fast in a straight line, which it still does reasonably well thanks to the instant torque of the electric motor.

Besides eliminating drivetrain loss, the all - wheel - drive system can disperse torque even more efficiently with the electric motors during slippery conditions.

The Audi Q5 hybrid offers a smooth transition between its electric motor and gasoline engine, but with mileage estimates of 24 mpg city / 30 highway, it's not that much more miserly than the torque - happy TDI or the 2.0 T, the latter with a starting price about $ 15,000 less than the admittedly loaded hybrid.

The natural torque of the electric motor means that in - gear acceleration feels brisk, and the Hyundai performs more than adequately for a family hatchback.

You already know the bare bones about this car: the same 6.2 - liter supercharged V8 as the Corvette Z06 (minus the dry sump lubrication), making 640 SAE - certified hp and 630 SAE - certified lb - ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through a Hydramatic 8L90 eight - speed automatic and an electronic limited - slip diff; magnetic ride control at all four corners; ZF electric power steering that varies the level of assist depending on demand and conditions; traction control with more settings than a bridal registry; and a nice Cadillac - designed exterior that won't be mistaken for anything else on Earth.

Ford has not yet disclosed which engines the hybrid vehicles will be powered by, but the Mustang will offer «V8 power and even more low - end torque», suggesting a smaller engine — perhaps the 2.3 - litre Ecoboost - will be bolstered by electric power.

What's more, the update places it above the Ford Focus Electric, its most important competitor in the U.S.. For instance, the Focus comes with 123 horsepower and 181 pound - feet of torque, a smaller 23 kWh battery, a top speed of 84 mph, and an EPA - certified range of only 76 miles.

Emissions - free by E-motor: And there is even more power: An electric motor is integrated between the TSI and the efficient 7 - speed automatic (DSG = Direct Shift Gearbox); it can be used for pure electric emissions - free driving, or it can support the TSI with aggressive torque.

More impressive was how level this SUV felt under maximum acceleration due to the torque balance controlled by engine and rear electric motors.

UK - based automatic transmission specialist Antonov, which is currently developing new gearboxes tailored specifically to electric vehicles to improve their performance and range and ancillary generators to improve low speed electrical power, says its high efficiency transmission systems are scalable for any torque applications and therefore beneficial to a wide range... Read more →

There are also front and rear disc brakes, Torque Vectoring Control and variable - ratio electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) with torque steer control for an enhanced, more confident steeringTorque Vectoring Control and variable - ratio electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) with torque steer control for an enhanced, more confident steeringtorque steer control for an enhanced, more confident steering feel.

The new Highlander will provide a more dynamic driving experience, with new technologies that include Dynamic Torque Control All - Wheel Drive (AWD), enhancements in suspension performance, and optimized electric power steering.

It can't be too long before a petrol - electric hybrid utilizing the V8, which will produce significantly more power and more than enough torque to please even the most discerning Bentley customer, replaces both.

Dubbed the ZOE e-sport, the high - output concept incorporates two electric motors — one for each axle — delivering a total 340kW of power and 640Nm of torque, making it more powerful than the single - seat FE racers, which are limited to 200kW.

The gas - electric muscle car will offer «V - 8 levels of power and even more torque,» as well, of course, the best fuel economy Mustang has ever seen, Corey Holter, Ford's group marketing manager, told the publication.

Switch to sport or sport - plus for a more traditional Porsche experience --- the gas engine is on at all times in those modes, including at idle, combining a nice internal combustion grumble with electric motor boost to augment the V6's torque curve.

Delivering 60 per cent more cargo space than the Prius Liftback and impressive fuel efficiency, the Prius V comes with a Hybrid Synergy Drive system built around an Atkinson - cycle 1.8 - litre four - cylinder with a lightweight aluminum alloy block, a high - torque electric motor, high - capacity storage battery and power management system.

Based on a Mercedes - AMG GLA 45, the one - off GKN Technology Demonstrator 2018 vehicle (GTD18), features mechanical and electric Twinster torque vectoring, a plug - in hybrid system, and completely re-engineered... Read more →

The process is complicated, but the result is pleasing: The extra gear sets after the second electric (drive) motor amplify drive torque more like a conventional transmission.

For any reader of this website, the most important part of the refresh is the addition of the i3s, a slightly sportier iteration of the all - electric eco-box bearing a little more power (up 184 horsepower and 199 pound - feet of torque compared to the regular i3's 170 horsepower and 184 pound - feet of torque) as well as a lowered, stiffer suspension, and more aesthetic aggression.

It makes as much peak power as the more expensive 330i M Sport and considerably more torque — and it also offers fleet drivers savings on their CO2 - related benefit - in - kind tax bill and environmentally aware owners the potential for limited zero - emission electric running.

Mix the output from the electric drive motor integrated with the transmission, and total output goes up to 436 horsepower and 479 pound - feet of torque, considerably more than the GLE350 and GLE400 models that sit below it in the range.

The electric motor provides its peak torque instantly from the start, boosting the low end torque of the CR - Z by more than 70 Nm, improving initial acceleration.

The electric motor boosts torque at low and medium revs, which gives the CR - Z in - gear flexibility more usually associated with turbocharged engines.

It employs an electric motor that generates 125 kW (184 PS) and 270 Nm of torque, which is 10 kW (14 PS) and 20 Nm more than the standard electric motor powering the BMW i3.