Sentences with phrase «n't flatter the engine»

But in the end the XTRONIC CVT doesn't flatter the engine and is not a particularly pleasant aspect of the Koleos.

Not exact matches

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He's not exactly pushing to the limit, but it's great see that famous helmet and hear that fantastic flat - 8 engine singing.

Despite its monstrous V12 engine (we're not sure if it still has it, or if it is included) and good looks, the F92A was renowned for being pretty tricky to drive, in part due to its «double - flat bottom» floor.

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

Not much technical info was provided, but Subaru claims the weaponized WRX STI packs 600 hp from a turbocharged 2.0 - liter flat - four engine, not the 2.5 - liter engine U.S. - spec STIs gNot much technical info was provided, but Subaru claims the weaponized WRX STI packs 600 hp from a turbocharged 2.0 - liter flat - four engine, not the 2.5 - liter engine U.S. - spec STIs gnot the 2.5 - liter engine U.S. - spec STIs get.

Reggiani went into detail about the engine choice, too: «When we made a product profile, we recognised that talking about an SUV — a car that must be able to go offroad, or go in a situation where you have asphalt that's not flat — it was more and more fundamental to have high level of torque at low rpm.

Like you mention, getting on a flat surface (with wheel chocks of somesort), and not using the brake, to avoid changing engine vacuum abruptly when it's in this delicate state.

Marino concludes that these technological advancements benefit the driving experience; while the high - revving 3.8 - litre naturally aspirated flat - six engine doesn't hurt either.

> Engine and gearbox - Two - litre flat - four needs working hard but doesn't sound good doing so.

This shouldn't be confused with a puff of blue smoke on start - up, though, as this is common with flat engines.

The WRX's 268 - horsepower, turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine may not seem like a powerhouse given that a 2018 Ford Mustang with turbocharged four - cylinder makes 310 hp, but the Subaru plants all its flat - four power without drama thanks to standard all - wheel drive.

Cizeta - Moroder V16T Top speed: 204 mph How an engineer persuaded an Italian music composer to go into business with him and build a supercar is beyond us, especially when said supercar would not be powered by a traditional V - 16 engine but the internals of two flat - plane V - 8s mounted transversely in one block, shoved into the middle of a car.

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.

That means the GT350R will be louder and should produce a teensy bit more horsepower, though Pericak says Ford won't recertify the 5.2 - liter flat - plane V - 8 engine so it will get the same horsepower and torque rating as the non-R.

And, no, this naturally aspirated, 390 - hp, 4.0 - liter flat - six does not leak oil like every stock 964 engine Porsche ever built.

Like the non-R GT350, this Mustang is equipped with a naturally aspirated 5.2 - litre V8 with a flat - plane - crank; not the same engine as the 5 - litre, cross-plane-crank V8 that you find in the standard Mustang.

The German tuning company puts a Porsche twin - turbo flat - six engine in the middle of the GT9, not the rear, to give the 2,500 - pound sports coupe better weight distribution.

We might, eventually, stop mourning the loss of the Cayman's old flat - six engine but the replacement turbocharged four - cylinder found in the 718 isn't going to help us forget about the wailing, revvy unit that made Porsche's entry - level cars feel anything but.

Sadly, the «sud is best known not for its chassis or sweet - spinning flat - four engine, but its propensity to rust.

Instead, the flat - crank dry - sump engine was sourced from the victorious Le Mans Series monoposto, where NVH is not an issue.

I'm not a great fan of the engine myself, but if two were joined at the crank I reckon I'd have the perfect modern flat - eight.

Although the CTR3 is the same length as a 911, its wheelbase is a whopping 10.8 in longer to accommodate the repositioning of the twin - turbo flat - six engine (increased from 3.6 to 3.7 litres and based on the 996 Turbo's powerplant, not the 997's) so it sits in front of rather than behind the rear axle.

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

There isn't the same aural excitement either, despite the flat - plane crank and the equal length exhaust header pipes, although at very low engine speeds this new V8 does emit a crisp, hollow exhaust note that calls to mind a 458.

But, and there was always a but coming, it is not just the fact that the scintillating flat - six has been dropped for a smaller unit that has caused us so much angst, but the fact that the engines seem to be surprisingly poorly calibrated within the car as a whole.

Not only is the engine 31 pounds leaner than the old supercharged V - 6 — courtesy of an aluminum crankcase and pistons — but peak torque is now on tap at 1,370 rpm instead of 3,000 and the curve stays as flat as Ryan Reynolds» abs until 4,500 rpm.

The probable reason boxer or flat configurations are not used very often in modern cars is because a straight or V engines are almost always a better choice.

The 2009 911 receives an all - new engine, not just a revision of the existing flat - six, whose basic architecture dates back ten years to the first water - cooled 911s.

But then the engineers went all the way and created a racing - style flat - plane crankshaft, which not only quickens throttle response but also the helps the engine breathe better at extreme high rpm, creating more power.

It howls and crackles and is very definitely OTT, and perhaps its sheer volume is an admission that this engine needs lots of aural drama to ramp up its flat delivery, but it's hard not to smile when you select Sport or Sport + mode to get the full noise.

These types of V - 8 engines don't usually go above 4.5 liters or so, primarily due to problems controlling excessive vibrations, but Ford is reportedly testing its 5.2 - liter engine with extras like vibration dampers and a beefed - up electric system to deal with the excess shaking effects that come from a flat - plane crank engine of this size.

While the engine wasn't identical to the unit originally found in the back of the 308 - it uses a cross-plane rather than flat - plane crank for one - it lent the 8.32 a healthy turn of pace and a kudos alien to other Themas of the day.

Though the literal power band covers most of the operating RPM range, particularly in first gear (as there is no lower gear to shift down to, and no «flat spot» in which the engine does not produce any power), the effective band changes in each gear, becoming the range limited at the upper end by either the limiter, or a point roughly located between peak power and the redline where power drops off, and at the lower end the engine's idling speed.

TRANSMISSION: 6 - SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC (STD), REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM, REAR CARGO AREA LIGHT - LED - inc: Replaces the standard rear cargo area light, PEWTER, VINYL FRONT BUCKET SEATS - inc: driver and passenger manual 4 - way adjustment (fore / aft, lever recline) w / passenger fold - flat back, KEY FOBS (2 ADDITIONAL), FROZEN WHITE, ENGINE: 2.5 L DURATEC I4 - inc: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles shipped to Federal Emissions States or Cross Border State dealers and is only available w / a Federal emissions system (FFV system not available w / code 425 and requires code 936 or 423 if applicable for California Emissions State dealer destinations)(STD), CRUISE CONTROL - inc: In - Cluster Message Center, 4 - Spoke Steering Wheel, satin chrome shells, Wheels: 16» Steel w / XL Full Wheel Covers, Vinyl / Rubber Floor Trim.

Perhaps even bigger news than the name change, the upcoming 718s will be powered by a new turbochaged flat - four engines — a development which former chief executive Matthias Muller has hinted at in the recent past — with the engines expected to displace 2.0 and 2.5 liters (though the displacement figures have not been confirmed).

Worked hard, the engine sounds flat and hard — not exciting at all.

With 400 hp and 325 pound - feet of torque, the 4S version of the 911 Carrera's 3.8 - litre flat six - cylinder engine can't match the ratings from AWD GT rivals like the $ 100,895 BMW 650i xDrive (443 hp; 479 lb - ft) or $ 106,280 Nissan GT - R (545 hp; 463 lb - ft), leaving the Porsche one second behind the Nissan in the run from zero to 100 km / h.

Rich, trim - level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats, run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space).

Like the 911, Porsche kept the «flat - engine» sound loud, though it doesn't sound as crunchy and mechanical at slow speeds.

Engine Type: Chevy Small - Block V - 8 Displacement (cu in): 350 Bore x Stroke (in): 4.000 x 3.480 Block (P / N 10105123): Cast - iron with 4 - bolt main caps Crankshaft (P / N 14088526): Nodular iron Connecting Rods (P / N 10108688): Powdered metal steel Pistons (P / N 12514101): Cast - aluminum Camshaft Type (P / N 24502476): Hydraulic flat tappet Camshaft Lift (in):.435 intake /.460 exhaust Camshaft Duration (@.050 in): 212 ° intake / 222 ° exhaust Cylinder Heads (P / N 12558060): Vortec iron; 64cc chambers Valve Size (in): 1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust Compression Ratio: 9.1 nominal Rocker Arms (P / N 10089648): Stamped steel Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1 Water Pump (P / N 88894341): Cast iron, long - style Flexplate (P / N 14088765): 12.750» Recommended Fuel: 92 octane Ignition Timing: Base 10 ° BTDC, 32 ° Total Maximum Recommended rpm: 5,500 Balanced: External

Substantial updates for the 2016 model - year, highlighted by the new - generation Ingenium turbo - diesel engine as fitted to the tested HSE TD4 Dynamic flatter with on - paper promise and perform well in the real - world, though don't expect to match the 5.1 L / 100 km fuel claim...

This Chevrolet Traverse comes equipped with these options: XM RADIO, DELETE, WHEEL, 17» (43.2 CM) COMPACT STEEL SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE, TRANSMISSION, 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE includes auto - grade braking and tap - shift manual shift control, SILVER ICE METALLIC, SEATING, 8 - PASSENGER (2 -3-3 SEATING CONFIGURATION) with 2nd and 3rd row 60/40 split flat - folding bench seat (STD), RECLINING FRONT BUCKETS (STD), ONSTAR, DELETE, LS PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment, LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT MOUNTING PACKAGE, and ENGINE, 3.6 L SIDI V6 (281 hp [210 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 266 lb - ft of torque @ 3400 rpm [359.1 N - m]-RRB-(STD).

Rich, trim - level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2018 Ford Fusion Sedan include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats, run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space).

Rich, trim - level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats, run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space).

* This Chevrolet Corvette Comes Equipped with These Options * STEERING WHEEL, 3 - SPOKE, SUEDED MICROFIBER - WRAPPED, FLAT - BOTTOM, SEATS, GT BUCKET (STD), ROOF PANEL, VISIBLE CARBON FIBER WITH BODY - COLOR SURROUND, REMOVABLE, REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM, REAR AXLE, 2.73 RATIO, ELECTRONIC LIMITED - SLIP, PERFORMANCE, LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT, JET BLACK, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES WITH SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS, GS 3LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment, ENGINE, 6.2 L (376 CI) V8 DI (460 hp [343 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 465 lb - ft of torque [627.8 N - m] @ 4600 rpm)(STD), AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION and 8 diagonal color touch - screen, AM / FM / HD stereo with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice - activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone (Includes (UQT) performance data and video recorder.)

Opposed piston engines should not be confused with flat engines, which are horizontally opposed with one piston per cylinder, and have cylinder heads.

Rich, trim - level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2017 Kia Forte Hatchback include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats, run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space).

* This Chevrolet Traverse Features the Following Options * STYLE AND TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE includes (UI6) Chevrolet MyLink radio, (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (QQD) P255 / 55R20 H - rated blackwall tires, (PEJ) 4 - 20 x 7.5 (50.8 cm x 19.1 cm) machine painted spoke aluminum wheels and (NV7) variable effort power steering., LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT MOUNTING PACKAGE, TRANSMISSION, 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (STD), TIRES, P255 / 55R20 H - RATED, BLACKWALL, STEERING, POWER, VARIABLE EFFORT, SEATS, HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER, SEATING, 7 - PASSENGER (2 -2-3 SEATING CONFIGURATION) with 2nd row flat - folding Captains Chair and third row 60/40 split flat folding bench seat, RECLINING FRONT BUCKETS (STD), LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment, ENGINE, 3.6 L SIDI V6 (281 hp [210 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 266 lb - ft of torque @ 3400 rpm [359.1 N - m]-RRB-(STD).

In the rare circumstances when foot - flat acceleration is not required, the high - performance engine churns an enticing 260 Nm of torque, available again from as little as 1,850 rpm.