Sentences with phrase «much flatter torque»

Turbocharged engines have a much flatter torque curve.

Not exact matches

With a 4.0 - liter flat - six making 514 hp and 346 lb - ft of torque, the GT3 RS is estimated by Porsche to hit 60 mph in 3 seconds flat, and thanks to a new aero kit, generate twice as much downforce as the regular 911 GT3.

The hefty torque makes the turbo - diesel generally quite responsive, but in flat - out acceleration it can't match the much larger gasoline engine.

But as the revs rise past 2500rpm the sound changes, the acceleration gets much stronger as the V6 homes in on its torque peak — which is basically flat between 3200 - 5800rpm — and the cumulative effect is utterly dramatic, no mistake whatsoever about that.

The flat torque curve also means that there's solid urge available pretty much throughout the rev range, giving a diesel - like surge for overtaking, and the engine is also happy to pull very tall gearing (2200rpm at 75mph in sixth) without complaint.

If you don't want to drive flat - out, you can work with it by lifting off the throttle as you pull the right - hand paddle, or better still just not changing gear as much and instead leaning more heavily on the huge well of torque provided by the engine.

Although the hefty torque makes the turbodiesel generally quite responsive, in flat - out acceleration it can't match the much larger gasoline engine.

Our Azurite Blue Pearl 2010 Legacy 2.5 GT uses Subaru's familiar 2.5 Liter turbocharged flat four making 265 HP and 258 lb - ft of torque and is shifted with a six speed manual gearbox, the combination is good for a 0 to 60 MPH time of 5.9 seconds while returning an estimated 18 MPG in the city and as much as 25 MPG on the highway.

3.0 - LITER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE Pairing impressive output with a fat, flat torque curve, the 2012 S80 T6 AWD's optional, up - level engine puts out nearly as much power as the V8 offered just a couple of years ago.

The torque curve is surprisingly flat, resulting in zippy performance around town without the need for much shifting.

The twin - scroll turbocharger sees peak torque arrive at 2000 rpm and creates a long, flat torque curve for crisp response and striking driveability, making everyday driving much more exciting.