Sentences with phrase «of engine torque»

Normally 60 percent of the engine torque goes to the rear differential and 40 percent to the front differential.

Variable distribution of engine torque to the rear wheels also enhances steering precision and driving dynamics.

Normally 60 per cent of the engine torque goes to the rear differential and 40 per cent to the front differential.

The clutch also is on the heavy side but very easy to get used to and engage smoothly — something helped by the availability of 365 pound - feet of engine torque.

During cornering, the required level of engine torque is distributed to the front wheels to provide excellent lateral stability.

When the shift occurs, it is instant with negligible loss of engine torque occurring during the transition.

For the all - wheel drive option, the car drives much the same as the front - wheel drive thanks to having 100 % of the engine torque directed to the front wheels.

When the 4 × 4 system is engaged, 35 % of the engines torque power will be transferred from the rear wheels to the front.

In gentle driving, the rear wheels are disconnected to save fuel, but hard acceleration can force almost 100 percent of engine torque to the rear axle.

Together they balance the distribution of engine torque between the four wheels, making the vehicle feel poised and sure - footed.1

Intelligent all - wheel drive continuously monitors vehicle and driver input, predicts traction and automatically delivers the precise amount of engine torque needed to all four wheels.

An eight - speed automatic transmission is standard with the BMW 650i, and the xDrive in its name reflects the presence of an all - wheel drive system — one that has been tuned to divert the majority of engine torque to the rear wheels unless road conditions call for a more traction - friendly split.

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 slip.

The Charger R / T can be had with an active all - wheel drive system that is capable of depriving the front drive shafts of engine torque as necessary, depending on road conditions.

The torque - vectoring rear differential remains, but the all - wheel drive brings the additional traction of driven front wheels, which receive up to 60 percent of the engine torque when needed.

On the fourth - generation 4MATIC system, ESP, ASR and 4ETS braking assist have been calibrated to engage at the last minute, enabling a maximum amount of engine torque available for maintaining forward momentum.

Gear changes are gradual rather than abrupt, ensuring a continuous delivery of engine torque and traction.

The new ESP also provides faster reinstatement of engine torque after intervention for improved agility.

The system requires control of engine torque output and speed during gearchanging, in order to synchronize clutch operation and optimize the speed of shifting.

Because the V - 12 delivers 75 percent of its engine torque within the first 1,000 rpm, the power plant could be used in a number of vehicles, including a truck, a luxury car or sports car.The Indigo was «too extreme,» said Claude Lobo, Ford's director of advanced design.

Although, a rear - wheel drive only mode for smoky burnouts would be a welcome addition — the most aggressive torque split available (accessible in Track mode) sends 70 % of engine torque rearward.

The gear shifting time (the overlap between the opening and closing phases of the two clutches) is zero and thus there is no interruption of engine torque to the driven wheels.

But it's not meant for performance shifting as it is to take advantage of engine torque or engine braking in the mountains and to help escape from a snow bank without «D» to «R» rocking and rolling.

Tackling a twisty road at speed, I wanted to feel the Super Handling All - wheel - drive system do its thing, actively vectoring up to 70 percent of engine torque across the rear wheels, putting more power into the outside rear wheel in a turn.

This technology allows tread block surfaces to lock together (in both longitudinal and lateral directions), resulting in precise and responsive steering, short braking distances, and improved transmission of engine torque to the driving surface.

A combination of increased accuracy and a change to the coupling point of the converter allows matching of engine torque characteristics to vehicle response, providing improved engine - transmission integration, increased heat rejection and improved fuel economy.

The electronic differential and vehicle's braking system constantly balance the distribution of engine torque between the four wheels when cornering.

The vehicle's electronic differential and braking systems constantly balance the distribution of engine torque between the four wheels when cornering.1, 4

«Under normal sub-limit driving conditions, 100 per cent of engine torque is sent to the rear axle,» reads the official press release.

Powering the 328d is a two - liter, 180 BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel dual overhead (DOHC) I4 cylinder engine that generates 280 pound - feet of engine torque and features Electronic Throttle Control, Auto Start - Stop and electronically controlled engine cooling for increased efficiency.

This allowed the majority of the engine torque to be routed to the front wheels if the rear wheels broke traction, effectively pulling the car back into line and stability.

In normal weather it's a proper rear - drive system that lets the XJ handle and steer like a performance cruiser, but then it transparently sends up to half of the engine torque to the front wheels whenever there's an «oops.»

However, the drawback is a reduction of engine torque; in a hybrid, the motor torque compensates for this reduction in engine torque.

When the electronically operated system senses wheel slip or calls for added torque to the rear during high - speed cornering, the rear axle is engaged to send up to 30 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels.

This means that even if only one wheel has traction, 100 percent of the engine torque can be shunted to that wheel to get you moving.

It works in tandem with the stability control system to determine how much power should be sent to each wheel — it can shuffle anywhere from zero to 100 percent of engine torque to either of the rear tires.

In extreme conditions where only the front wheels have traction, up to 100 percent of engine torque can be distributed to the front wheels for optimum grip.1

The gearbox is rated for 260 ft - lb (353 Nm) of engine torque.

Under normal driving conditions, all of the engine torque is sent to the rear axle, maintaining a rear - wheel drive character, while minimizing parasitic losses in the drivetrain.

Two - wheel drive is offered, but like the Cherokee, Renegade has two available 4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive is a standard full - time AWD system Jeep says can deliver 100 percent of engine torque to any wheel; Active Drive Low adds a 20:1 crawl ratio for low - speed shenanigans.

The new Dynamic Torque Vectoring All - Wheel Drive system can send 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, plus distribute it to the left or right rear wheel.

The all - wheel - drive system can even vector up to 60 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, not bad for a reasonably priced family sedan.

The new 4Matic + all - wheel drive can send 100 percent of engine torque to the rear axle.

A new performance - tuned all - wheel drive system helps the Durango SRT deliver impressive sports car - caliber acceleration off the line, and can send up to 70 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels when the Track driving mode is selected.

During normal operation the car is rear - wheel drive only; when needed the system can divert up of 50 % of engine torque to the front wheels.

The C - X17 also features cutting - edge dynamic technologies such as Torque Vectoring by Braking, a system which constantly monitors the vehicle's cornering dynamics and, when required, intelligently uses the brake system to rebalance the distribution of engine torque to the wheels, in order to reduce understeer and maximise grip.