Sentences with phrase «quieter engine operation»

The timing belt provides quieter engine operation and lower engine design costs.

Not exact matches

With that sort of return on energy expenditure, BigDog could get away with having a smaller and possibly quieter engine; its current power plant produces a loud, mind - numbing drone when in operation.

This optimizes the use of the gasoline engine and electric motor for maximum fuel efficiency, although drivers can select full - electric mode for quieter, greener operation.

In general, a higher axle ratio offers more towing power and quicker acceleration, while a lower axle ratio offers better engine efficiency and quieter vehicle operation.

Naturally balanced, the Subaru BOXER engine produces less vibration than other engine designs, resulting in quieter operation and a more comfortable, enjoyable driver experience.

«The same can be said of the engine, which beautifully balances excellent environmental performance, responsive power and smooth, quiet operation.»

Ford engineers began with a state - of - the - art engine and turbocharger cooling system that boosts efficiency enormously while contributing to quiet and clean operation.

Well, it's not surprising to discover — despite Renault's claims of quieter - than - usual diesel operation — it's more rowdy and less refined than the petrol engine.

The engine's advanced design includes features such as an aluminum engine block with cast iron cylinder liners, chain - driven dual overhead camshafts with silent single - stage timing chain for quiet operation and durability, and electronic drive - by - wire throttle for precise control.

The engine and its 10 - speed automatic transmission make a great pair with smooth and quiet operation around town and fuel economy that's up a single combined mile per gallon over the V6.

By pressing the exhaust sound control switch prior to engine start, this will close the electronic valve within the exhaust system for more quiet operation at engine startup and continue for a brief time while the vehicle is driven with the engine running at low rpms.

The Impala's pair of engine options were specifically designed for quiet operation.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) has a new chain for quieter operation, and the noise abatement continues with revised engine timing that helps cut down on noise during acceleration.

Technical improvements included a revised engine valve train, different carburetor, Mylar printed circuit instrument panel, re-tuned body mounts, and a new engine fan with clutch for quieter operation.

As with other engines in the Ecotec family, the 2.0 - liter Turbo engine also has premium features designed to ensure smooth and quiet operation, including a polymer coating and skirt design for the pistons that reduces noise during cold starts.

Out on the road, the Sonata Hybrid characterizes the finer points of hybridization — smooth power delivery, instant off - the - line torque, quiet operation, and stellar economy — without exhibiting the negatives, like a whining CVT transmission or a groaning, underpowered engine.

The engine is basically all - new for 2016 and comes with more power, quieter operation (in a good way), the start / stop system, and all the now - typical GM technologies like direct injection, variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management.

For those who prefer frugality over fury, the standard four - cylinder engine will surprise with its strong acceleration and quiet operation.

Port injection works at low speeds, its quiet operation keeping the engine from rattling, while the direct injection takes over when the engine is working hard, road sounds masking the injector rattle.

This engine combines the «triple nickel» 555 lb - ft of torque with quiet, responsive operation for everyday driving and the fuel efficiency under load that has been missing in the full - size truck category.

The 2.7 - liter engine also has balance shafts for quieter operation.

The new engine starts with a lightweight, high - pressure, die - cast aluminum block with cast - iron bore liners and includes a host of features that increase fuel economy and provide quiet operation.

There is only one engine offered with the Sienna: A robust new V6 offering strong off - the - line acceleration, quiet operation and decent fuel economy.

The SUV is extremely quiet in its operation, which you'd expect when running fully under electric power, but even when the gasoline engine fires up for freeway cruising or when working with the electric motors to accelerate away from a traffic light at a reasonable speed, the RX is quite quiet.

To balance the engine's need for quiet operation at low rpm and higher flow at high rpm, the RLX's dual exhaust system incorporates a variable flow rate feature.