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Durheimer admitted that he had been among the group of senior managers within Porsche that was sceptical of performance diesels, but said the rate of development of technical development — and the fact diesels can now «sound and feel» like petrol models — had won him over.

Those bemoaning the lack of a performance diesel in the new Golf VI range need bemoan no longer.

Not exact matches

Strohmayer said that the team was now focusing on the development of a high - performance hybrid aircraft with a smart diesel engine.

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The automaker admits that, since 2009, it outfitted several of its diesel - powered models — such as the Golf, Passat, Jetta, and Beetle — with «defeat devices» that would switch off emissions controls, and thereby boost performance, except when the vehicles were being put through environmental tests.

The port is taking a number of measures to improve its performance, including: expanding hours of operation at the truck gates; shifting more vessel services to Portsmouth Marine Terminal; having activated its truck reservation system at NIT on March 1; and delivering eight new diesel - electric shuttle trucks to Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on February 28.

Apparently, some of these performances had the actors fighting for and ultimately playing the roles of inanimate objects — like diesel engines or bathtubs.

By simulating how a highly volatile, low - soot fuel behaves in many engine designs, «We hope to retain the performance of diesel fuel with lower particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions,» said Roberto Torelli, an Argonne postdoctoral researcher on Som's team.

A research collaboration between South Africa - based Sasol and the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria (UP) has led to the commissioning of high - tech equipment to gain better insights into the properties and performance of synthetic diesel fuels.

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But in the X3 you're less inclined to utilise the performance than you are in a 3 - series or 5 - series, and the X3 M40i delivers more vividly on the entertainment front, so if you're going diesel you might as well opt for the more frugal of the pair.

In terms of finesse, quietness, and seamless performance, the BMW diesel has the edge.

Performance is blunted somewhat by the RX's weight (1885 kg is a lot for a 2 - litre unit to haul around), and its 0 - 60 time of 9.2 sec (in front - drive form) and top speed of 124mph lag behind diesel - powered rivals.

The Jaguar F - pace might start from # 34,730, but to get one with the same sort of performance as the diesel Stelvio you'll need to spend at least # 42,115.

According to SpeedSource team owner and driver Sylvain Tremblay, Mazda's performance on the racetrack is a huge part of Mazda's engineering and research efforts to bring the Mazda6 diesel to the U.S. «We put together a full report after every race for the people in [Mazda headquarters in] Hiroshima,» said Tremblay in the paddock at Belle Isle.

The diesel's stronger torque not only enhances the driving experience but has the performance to get the best of the 6 GT's not inconsiderable weight.

By combining the high - revving performance of petrol power and superior torque and fuel economy of diesel propulsion, Mazda quotes 10 - 30 per cent increases in torque and 20 - 30 per cent gains in engine efficiency over the current Skyactive - G generation engines.

A turbocharged diesel engine lives under the hood (no mention as to what configuration or how it's laid out), and a twin - mode suspension / engine / transmission management system is fitted to ensure optimum torque distribution and performance regardless of conditions.

A quartet of diesels offer healthy performance, economy or a combination of both.

The 3 - litre, six - cylinder diesel — developing 268bhp — provides the best performance outside of the S4 and RS4 variants at almost # 38k.

The lack of a six - cylinder diesel option might be considered a limiting factor for those after a bit more punch, but for the performance minded buyer, the fantastic Quadrifoglio with its 503bhp was enough to send us into a spin during eCoty.

A3 / B3 Stable, stay - in - grade oil intended for use in high performance gasoline engines and car & light van diesel engines and / or for extended drain intervals where specified by the engine manufacturer, and / or for year - round use of low viscosity oils, and / or for severe operating conditions as defined by the engine manufacturer.

The SQ7's diesel does a fine job of sounding like a proper, performance V8, especially from the outside.

Keep the engine in its sweet spot and the «box in the right gear and the performance trade off of having a diesel fuelled engine is low when you're pushing along at under ten - tenths.

Those seeking a different kind of performance can now opt for a diesel model, too.

Which is why we were (mildly) intrigued by the arrival of a new 158bhp 1.8 - litre turbocharged petrol engine to the range, claimed to offer the combination of upper - warmish performance — 136mph and 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds — plus almost - diesel fuel economy of 41mpg on the official test.

BMW's announcement of a new M550d xDrive high - performance diesel model is one such example.

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Volvo's four - cylinder diesel offering lags some way behind the Mercedes in terms of performance and refinement, although once again the base price is considerably lower at # 47,905.

Interestingly, it's a diesel that offers the most potent performance, because the 335d - a turbocharged 3 - litre straight - six - produces 309bhp at 4400rpm and a substantial 465 lb ft of torque between 1500 and 2500rpm.

The Mini Cooper SD, the high performance diesel variant of the ever - popular small car.

In addition to the XC90 T8, Polestar also has performance optimization upgrades for Volvo's diesel engines in Europe and for the new generation of Drive - E gas engines offered in vehicles sold in the U.S..

Using a technology called spark controlled compression ignition, or SPCCI, Mazda claims it will offer significant real - world gains in terms of efficiency, cleanliness and performance over the company's existing Skyactiv petrol and diesel powerplants.

The V6s still feel more appropriate and, of the pair, it's the petrol that feels sweetest, but the diesel digs deeper for its performance from lower revs so there's not a lot in it for real - world pace.

Engine-wise we'd pick either the THP 210 or BlueHDi 180, each of which offers suitable performance, and of the two it's the auto - equipped diesel that probably makes more sense.

Those torque figures give the engines a fighting chance of overcoming the Countryman's bulk, and while the diesels aren't the most characterful lumps they offer useful performance.

Mazda North America CEO Jim O'Sullivan says the delay of the Skyactiv diesel engine is related to performance.

Performance and 0 - 60mph time - The 55 TFSI petrol is the quicker of the pair, out - sprinting the 50 TDI diesel by four - tenths to 62mph.

There's a healthy amount of mid-range performance, again like a diesel, but not enough for it to feel like a 5.7 sec 0 - 62mph car.

Based on the new generation G30 BMW 5 - series, BMW's reluctance to offer higher - powered diesel models like the M550d in the UK makes the D5 S particularly interesting for buyers looking for a high performance diesel model regardless of its power and torque deficit.

The quickest diesel is the 2.0 TDI 184, which reaches 62mph in 7.8 sec and tops out at 142mph, though the real benefit of the torquey diesel lump is strong low - to mid-range performance combined with surprising economy if you temper your speed.

And even in sporty R - Line trim - and particularly with the diesel engine - it's less of a performance car purchase than the more powerful, slightly sharper, significantly more practical VW Golf GTD, a car that already struggles to raise evo's pulse.

Eco's dull throttle response feels like a 50 - hp cut in the engine's performance; diehard eco-warriors should wait for the C - Class diesel and plug - in hybrid models promised within a couple of years.

With a pleasant and highly efficient base engine, and a mileage - champ diesel on the way, that still leaves open the option of a performance mill — perhaps a V - 6 or a turbo four?

The W12 delivers plenty of power, but the diesel V8 gives the best mix between performance and daily usability.

Foot to the floor it's clear that the four - cylinder diesel doesn't have the lungs of its V6 sisters, but the low torque peak means that real world performance is acceptably brisk.

The secret to that performance is a new 5.0 - liter twin - turbo diesel V - 10 rated at 544 hp and 738 lb - ft of torque.