Sentences with phrase «power economy the engine»

To get you to put to best use the power economy the engine has to offer you'll be making use of a five speed manual gearbox.

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«The subway and our unparalleled 24 - hour - a-day mass transit network are the engines that power a city economy that continues to grow and outpace the nation,» spokesman John McCarthy said.

Equipped with an economy switch that optimizes engine speed according to power demand, you won't waste energy or fuel.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

Opinion mining is not entirely new, but the team has demonstrated a strong proof of principle with their DFOC method on car design on characteristics such as engine power, fuel economy, safety, comfort, exhaust, sound system, interior design etc..

These new trucks — which employ a diesel combustion engine along with a hydraulic high - pressure accumulator that stores energy captured during braking — get 35 percent better fuel economy and generate as much as 30 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the non-hybrid diesel - powered vehicles they are replacing.

An engine may be designed for economy, or power, or simply to have dimensions to fit under a bonnet or a transmission assembly.

With its 380 hp and 460 lb - ft of torque, this twin - turbocharged engine is a big step up from the old 310 - hp, 5.4 - liter V - 8 in terms of both fuel economy and power, and provides for the same maximum tow rating of 9000 lbs as the old powertrain.

The Kei Concept's song - and - dance is that it is powered by the brand's much - touted Skyactiv - X engine, a spark - controlled compression ignition powerplant designed to give diesel levels of fuel economy and torque without spewing pesky diesel particles.

The people who say you should be looking for engine torque have something right, however: if shifting is inconvenient (due to e.g. driving a manual transmission) and you care about fuel economy, it is useful that the maximum power RPM is as close as possible to the cruising RPM.

BMW's latest generation of engines offer an excellent blend of power and economy when it comes to claimed figures although as with all manufacturers real - world MPG won't match the showroom claims.

Base price: $ 100,000 (est) Engine: 3.8 - liter twin - turbo V6 Power: 543 hp Torque: 466 lb - ft 0 - 62 mph: 2.8 seconds Top speed: 198 mph (est) Drive: Four - wheel drive Transmission: Six - speed dual clutch Fuel economy: 20 mpg

If BMW's superb 2.0 - liter I - 4 would fit in the Mini's tiny engine bay, it could potentially provide the extra power the Countryman needs without hurting the fuel economy too badly (the bigger 3 - series with that engine actually does slightly better on fuel than the Countryman).

Powertrain Engine: SOHC 24 - valve V - 6 Displacement: 3.7 liters Power: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 270 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic with sportshift and paddle shift Drive: All - wheel Fuel economy: 16/23/19 mpg (city / hwy / combined)

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.

Powertrain Engine: 24 - valve DOHC flat - 6 Displacement: 3.6 liters Power: 256 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 247 lb - ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 5 - speed automatic Drive: 4 - wheel Fuel economy: 18/25/20 mpg (city / hwy / combined)

Powertrain Engine: 2.0 - liter H - 4 Power: 148 hp @ 6200 rpm Torque: 145 lb - ft @ 4200 rpm Transmissions: 5 - speed manual, continuously automatic Drive: 4 - wheel EPA fuel economy (city / highway): 25/33 mpg (manual); 27/33 mpg (CVT)

To improve fuel economy, the engine in the Bentley Bentayga V8 deactivates four of its eight cylinders in situations that don't demand full power.

The sporty five - door 2015 Kia Forte 5 - Door is powered by Kia's intercooled and turbocharged 201 - horsepower, 1.6 - liter engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmission with paddle shifter, and offers fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, 28.8 mpg combined.

Pushing the E-Charge button diverts some of the engine's power to rejuvenate the battery, although it somewhat numbs throttle response and impacts overall economy.

Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher fuel economy ratings in the city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 - city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the gas - powered engine when stopped; this is especially beneficial to those who do a lot of city driving because, while 100 % gas vehicles will get better mileage on the highway vs. the city, hybrids are the opposite.

Infiniti claims that its VC - T engine will have the power of a six - cylinder and the fuel economy of a four - cylinder.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

My understanding is that the engine change is more to do with fuel economy than outright power.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is powered by a 196 - horsepower / 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine mated to a six - speed automatic transmission; its standard auto start - stop feature helps the five - passenger Malibu Limited midsize sedan in 1LS trim achieve fuel economy figures of 24 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, 28.6 mpg combined.

Editors score each engine based on power, torque, technology, observed fuel economy, relative competitiveness and noise, vibration and harshness characteristics.

Infiniti M35h The sporty M hybrid boosts power and fuel economy with a 67 - hp electric motor sandwiched between a 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine and a seven - speed automatic.

POWERTRAIN Engine: 16 - valve DOHC in - line 4 - cylinder Displacement: 1.8 liters (xx cu in) Power: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm Torque: 127 lb - ft @ 4800 Transmission type: CVT Drive: Front - wheel EPA Fuel Economy: 28/30/29 (city / hwy / combined)

The BlueTec engine adds an element of economy for just $ 1500 more than the gasoline - powered R350.

Original Price: $ 975 (1920 Centerdoor) Value today: $ 10,000 Engine: 2.9 - liter side - valve in - line 4 Transmission: 2 - speed pedal - controlled planetary Power: 20 hp @ 1600 rpm Torque: 83 lb - ft @ 900 rpm Weight: 1875 lb Brake: Contracting band (inside transmission) Top speed: 35 mph Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

Although many automakers have launched turbo - four engines in recent years, which can provide the same power as a V - 6 but achieve better fuel economy, Toyota has resisted.

The 2.5 - liter engine has plenty of power and is rewarding to work hard, but it's a bit coarse and returns only mediocre fuel economy.

Powertrain Engine: DOHC V - 6 with FSI direct injection Displacement: 3.2 liters Power: 270 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 243 lb - ft @ 3000 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic with tiptronic Drive: Four - wheel Fuel economy: 18/23/20 mpg (city / hwy / combined)

Powertrain Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 4.0 liters Power: 520 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 479 lb - ft @ 1700 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Drive: Four - wheel EPA fuel economy: 18 mpg combined (est..)

Powertrain: Engine: Hemi Pushrod 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement: 5.7 liters Power: 390 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque: 407 lb - ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5 - speed auto Drive: Rear - wheel / four - wheel Fuel economy: 13/18/15 mpg (city / hwy / combined)

Generally, most automakers are expected to switch to downsized turbocharged engines in future years, as it helps meet tighter emissions and fuel - economy regulations without sacrificing power.

Ferrari 458 Spider Base price: $ 257,000 (est.) Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 4.5 liters Power: 562 hp @ 9000 rpm Torque: 398 lb - ft @ 6000 rpm Drive: Rear - wheel Transmission: Seven - speed dual - clutch automatic Fuel economy: 11/18 mpg (city / highway, est..)

VVT is a little older than 1849 - Stephenson's Link valve gear dates to 1841, and in addition to tuning power against economy, it also reversed the engine...

The 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine provides just the right amount of power whenever you need it, and fuel economy will only improve when the nine - speed automatic becomes available for the 2017 model year.

Somehow the I - 5 actually manages to provide (almost) as much power as a six - cylinder engine and returns four - cylinder fuel economy in this application.

The effects of the 1973 oil crisis still lingered and automakers struggled to catch up with new emissions and fuel economy mandates, making for hasty packaging and under - powered engines.

When you want to charge the battery without engaging EV power, you tap the button that triggers «E-Charge,» which will engage the engine and recharge 80 percent of the battery's capacity in about 20 minutes, although at the price of reduced fuel economy.

Ford's EcoBoost - powered Interceptor has already won favor with some police departments thanks to its improved fuel economy compared to other squad cars with V - 8 engines; however, AN claims that police agencies generally prefer rear - wheel drive configurations, giving the Caprice a leg up over the front - or all - wheel - drive Ford Interceptor.

Problems such as too - hot operating temperatures, slow throttle response, and poor fuel economy at low speeds prevented turbine engines from powering mainstream, high - volume vehicles.

With the engine up front, the battery in the middle, and the power going to the rear, Toyota says it's able to provide the performance of a genuine sports car while also offering the environmental friendliness of an economy car.

Powertrain Engine: DOHC direct - injected inline 4 - cylinder Displacement: 2.4 liters Power: 200 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 186 lb - ft @ 4250 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic Drive: Front - wheel Fuel economy: 22/35/26 mpg (city / hwy / combined)

While there are no power or displacement ratings for the new engine yet, Mazda says the Skyactiv - R solves the three critical problems that plagued previous rotary engines: poor fuel economy, elevated emissions, and questionable reliability.

Aiming for fuel economy improvements rather than power gains, the base engine is downsized from 2.5 liters to 2.0 liters.

With either engine, a take - off from the eight - speed automatic transmission sends power forward to the front wheels when needed; it can fully disconnect the front axle when the rear wheels have adequate traction, reducing drag and improving overall fuel economy.

The maker claims more power, torque and better fuel economy for all three compared with the engines they replace.