Sentences with phrase «pounds lighter»

With extensive use of high - and ultra-high strength steels, the new Golf body shell is 51 pounds lighter than the current sixth - generation Golf while offering an even stronger crash structure.

The vehicle is also about 20 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, which is a big deal when you consider its increased overall length and width.

The 2017 gmc acadia is about 7 inches shorter, 700 pounds lighter and.

In actual fact, given identical equipment levels the new BMW X6 would actually be up to 35 — 55 pounds lighter, depending on the model.

The Macan also measures 5.7 inches shorter in length and is approximately 268 pounds lighter than the Cayenne.

Despite its larger size, the new Civic unit body is 68 pounds lighter than before, while new body - sealing techniques result in a 58 - percent reduction in cabin air leaks.

If the acceleration estimates are correct, the ATS» more powerful variants essentially match the 328i and 335i sedans, even though the ATS has horsepower and weight advantages over comparable automatic BMWs: The 2.0 L has 32 more hp and is 88 pounds lighter than the 328i, and the 3.6 L has 21 more hp and is 133 pounds lighter than the 335i.

Each rotor is 3 pounds lighter than the previous design.

As a result, the dry - clutch PowerShift transmission showcased on the Lincoln C is nearly 30 pounds lighter than the four - speed automatic transmission featured on today's Focus.

As compared to the outgoing model, it has gained a muscular, toned look and lightweight materials, making it 264 pounds lighter than the outgoing model.

Underneath the aluminum hood (which is 11.7 pounds lighter than a steel example), Honda bolted a turbocharged, 2.0 - liter stump - puller.

With just a few changes that affect aerodynamics and being a few pounds lighter gives it more downforce and road grip but the difference is not significant.

If we compare this model with the Dodge Durango the Journey is, however, eight inches shorter and also 1000 pounds lighter.

The 2019 Ram 1500 is roughly 225 pounds lighter than the outgoing generation.

The Silverado has both of the other domestics beat at the scales, though, since even a 7,300 - pound curb weight is svelte when it comes to full - size diesel pickups — after all, that's 160 pounds less than the Ford and a whopping 500 pounds lighter than the RAM.

At just 2584 pounds, it is 400 pounds lighter than the Scion tC.

But beyond the proportions, every aluminum body panel is new and thanks to this construction, the car is 176 pounds lighter.

The 9 - speed trans (16 pounds lighter than the Evoque's earlier 6 - speed) felt smooth, though a bit slow to react.

That Crosstour would be about 200 pounds lighter than the V6 - powered car with all - wheel drive we have here.

While it grew, it also lost weight, as news from Mercedes - Benz is that the 2015 C - Class is 220 pounds lighter than the the outgoing model.

This landmark model comes 225 pounds lighter than previous iterations, yet leverages state - of - the - art materials and engineering to increase towing capability and payload capacity to 12,750 lbs and 2,300 lbs, respectively.

It's easily 1,000 pounds lighter than the NASCAR car, and it has carbon brakes like a Formula One car.»

The aluminum body panels are attached to a new steel frame, and the upcoming model will be 300 pounds lighter.

Yes, the Benz is also 300 pounds lighter, but the driving difference is night and day.

The upcoming model will be 150 pounds lighter than the existing one - to improve fuel economy.

It's a small and indeed light weight car, coming in hundreds of pounds lighter than a Leaf or Ford Focus Electric.

One key to achieving this modern one - two punch is found not in the drivetrain, but surrounding it — the new body design is about 80 pounds lighter than the previous body, which was already one of the lightest in the class.

The Getrag - produced unit has been developed from scratch and is claimed to be a 26 pounds lighter than the unit used in the outgoing fifth - generation M3.

The engines will be pared to a new 8 - speed transmission, can be teamed with electrification and are up to 100 pounds lighter.

Ordering both makes the GT3 RS 40 pounds lighter.

An LS7 V8 powers the Z / 28 and is almost 64 pounds lighter than the ZL1's LSA, improving front - to - rear balance and connecting to a six - speed manual gearbox.

While those numbers don't sound like such a great improvement, have in mind that the new GT is 200 pounds lighter, at least.

Keep in mind that this truck is 900 pounds lighter than the Silverado, which helps greatly in making it feel sporty.

According to official figures, the M3 has dropped 187 pounds over its four - door predecessor at 3,351 pounds, while the M4 is 183 pounds lighter than the old M3 Coupe at 3,300 pounds.

The mild power gains will likely be mitigated with lower fuel - economy ratings, as the GLA is more than 200 pounds lighter than the X1.

The car is new top to bottom and is, according to Land Rover, faster, more agile and more refined thanks in part to it being a whopping 800 pounds lighter.

Following the current trend of reducing mass, the new 2019 Silverado is 450 pounds lighter than the outgoing model when comparing crew - cab V - 8s.

Quick Overview: All - new design6 - cylinder (300 horsepower) and 8 - cylinder (400 or 500horsepower) gasoline modelsStandard all - wheel drive5 - passenger seating capacityAll - new 8 - speed automatic transmissionDue in summer 2010Green Facts: Porsche «sfirst 6 - cylinder hybrid - electric modelNearly 400 pounds lighter than its predecessorPromises improved fuel

Engineers have made the biggest Buick 300 pounds lighter than the previous model.

The base Z weighs 3,820 pounds, 55 pounds lighter than a 1LE.

If the Senna somehow still feels not quite hardcore enough for you, a track - only GTR race version some 100 - plus pounds lighter is in the works.

Additionally, the 991 is said to be about 100 pounds lighter and ten percent more efficient than the current car.

Revelation: The New Buick Diet The new Buick LaCrosse is 300 pounds lighter than the old model.

And don't be fooled by the entry - level price for the 20d, either, which is about 100 pounds lighter and feels every bit the performer as its more powerful brethren.

Mercedes says the SL65 is 254 pounds lighter than before, and AMG chairman Ola Kaellenius told reporters it should be 17 % more fuel efficient than the prior SL65 AMG, which the EPA rated at 12/18 mpg city / highway.

A revised intake and exhaust and some additional isolation and insulation measures have helped quell the harshness of the V - 6 that we've long complained about, and the car is about 50 pounds lighter than a comparable G37 thanks to the use of lightweight steel in the body structure.

The automaker said the Demon will be 200 pounds lighter than the Hellcat and hinted at a number of handling upgrades as well.

with a five - speed manual, and it's 275 pounds lighter than the AWD version.

A 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is already 250 pounds lighter than a current 2014 Ford F - 150, he says, and notes that Chevrolet uses aluminum for the hood and suspension components on the Silverado.

The propeller shaft is a one - piece unit made from this material, and it is about 11 pounds lighter than its steel predecessor.