The new
range of turbocharged engines will bring many new innovations for the first time in a new product launch, and the 1 Series is that model.
There are shift paddles that can have the gearbox hold one of six preset ratios to make response more lively, but this is a car that wants at least the
option of a turbocharged engine upgrade.
As of right now, there is no official confirmation of the Lexus IS200t making its way to our shores, but several reports suggest that Lexus will expand its
use of turbocharged engines here.
Direct acceleration response is achieved by a constant assist according to the accelerator position (AP) utilizing the twin - motor unit (TMU) and compensating lack of low speed
torque of the turbocharged engine with the direct drive motor and the high - power battery.
More power — and in the
world of turbocharged engines more torque — has required stronger (heavier) suspension, and larger (heavier) brakes and wheels, in order to fit the bigger tyres (you get where this is going) needed to provide the required levels of grip.
From the manic power
delivery of the turbocharged engine to the extrovert styling, the Juke Nismo is a car that doesn't take itself too seriously - it isn't too stiff or too loud to be used everyday, either.
The safety ratings of the 2015 Audi A3 aren't as good as the 2013 model, but it still offers decent reliability, updated technology options, and a crowd - pleasing
assortment of turbocharged engine options.
We'll see the 2015 Volvo XC90 fully revealed this August, when we'll get a total look at its new infotainment system, swanky interior, and
lineup of turbocharged engines.
The chassis was redesigned and made stiffer, and it marked the
return of a turbocharged engine to North American Legacy, featuring a 2.5 - liter unit derived from that of the North American Impreza WRX STI.
As with the straight - six featuring Twin Turbo technology, the «turbo lag» typical
of a turbocharged engine with conventional technology, that is the time until the turbocharger builds up its boost, is virtually eliminated through the combination of two small turbos and the direct injection calibration.
In keeping with the dynamic overall theme of the new BMW sports sedan, this new - generation
of turbocharged engines offers plenty of power and performance, responsive acceleration, powerful torque, a high rpm ceiling and low weight.
Large capacity lungs give it the tractable low down driveability so many crave and are accustomed to from today's
crop of turbocharged engines, while the 8700rpm redline provides a quite remarkable top end with genuine reach and athleticism.
Toyota representatives declined to comment on the
possibility of turbocharged engines, and said in an email that, «Turbocharged engines are something that we've sold in the past here in the U.S. and could consider in the future, but we don't have any pending plans to announce at this time.»
Under higher loads and at the higher band of rpm, spark ignition seamlessly takes over from SPCCI, resulting in the
feeling of a turbocharged engine that is falling out of its power band at the top end.
While
none of the turbocharged engines have quite the character of one of Porsche's naturally aspirated flat - sixes, it's hard to argue with the figures they produce, particularly given the size and weight of the Macan (in Turbo guise it tips the scales at 2000 kg on the dot).
The 6.0 - litre quad - cam V12 is a delight, and in a
sea of turbocharged engines that sacrifice character for headline power and torque figures delivered at frankly unbelievable low engine speeds, it serves to remind us just how exciting and engaging normally aspirated engines are.
Some may complain about the lack of a V6 engine in the base E-Class but the off - idle
grunt of the turbocharged engine fits the E300 nicely in the majority of driving conditions.
of torque — in a smooth, broad power band that avoids the hesitation and
peakiness of turbocharged engines — with performance - enhancing and fuel - saving technologies that include variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation.
The turbo - four is the answer to what the MX - 5 faithful have been clamouring for years since the demise of the NB - series Mazdaspeed Miata — more power
courtesy of a turbocharged engine.
Ford claims police agencies favorited the big SUV over full - sized sedans due to its ample space for additional equipment, available all - wheel - drive, and
array of turbocharged engines.
Enthusiasts will be pleased to hear a manual version will still be offered, and that BMW is also working on tuning the
acoustics of the turbocharged engine to ensure it's suitably charismatic.
The automaker also claims the new engine is not affected by the common
problems of turbocharged engines — namely the poor dynamic performance at low revs (including turbo lag) and disappointing real - world fuel economy.
Another advantage of the dual - side, adaptive, reduced friction valve train: it offers even finer
adjustment of the turbocharged engine to the spontaneous response at low revs that is typical for Porsche.
The addition
of the turbocharged engine gives you even more options, and the impressive 75 different security and safety features make sure that you and your passengers are safe, whether on the road or off of it.
In the US we are likely to see the 2.2 L diesel and it is rumored that the next TSX will also get a version
of the turbocharged engine in the RDX SUV.