When driving at constant speeds, if the engine is on, the system operates in high
range at lower engine speeds and powers.
Not exact matches
That all takes us back to my earlier comments about heavy vehicles, diesel
engines, and torque; as they produce high torque values quite well,
at low engine speeds, over a wide rev
range, and they do it reasonably reliably too.
By offering so much instant torque
at the
low end of the rev
range, the
engine has enough grunt that the six -
speed automatic doesn't have to downshift often.
At low speeds, the generator does nothing in electric mode, but charges the battery in extended -
range, battery -
low, IC
engine - on mode.
Though the literal power band covers most of the operating RPM
range, particularly in first gear (as there is no
lower gear to shift down to, and no «flat spot» in which the
engine does not produce any power), the effective band changes in each gear, becoming the
range limited
at the upper end by either the limiter, or a point roughly located between peak power and the redline where power drops off, and
at the
lower end the
engine's idling
speed.
The
engine includes a variable induction control system to improve volumetric efficiency
at low and middle
speed ranges, while an efficient belt layout reduces maintenance requirements and aids fuel efficiency.
The six -
speed manual gearbox available on all
engines apart from the 2.0 petrol is slick and precise, while the DSG automatic gearbox (standard on the
range - topping petrol) is a bit jerky
at low speeds.
At this stage all that is confirmed is we will get the 179kW / 569Nm 3.0 - litre turbo - diesel
engine mated with an eight -
speed ZF transmission and
low -
range transfer case.
Under the hood, the SpecV has what Nissan calls a «High Gear Boost Control Device,» which momentarily increases turbo boost for «greater torque in the intermediate - to - high
speed range to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while allowing the
engine to operate
at a
lower speed for improved fuel economy.»
TSI
engines also deliver higher torque output
at relatively
lower engine speeds, which makes these
engines responsive as well as fuel - efficient in a wide
range of operating conditions.
There's still a dedicated
Low Range — engaged while coasting at low speed with the transmission in neutral, the old - fashioned way — bolstered by a new «G Mode» in non-AMG models that alters the engine, transmission and stability / traction programming for enhanced off - road abili
Low Range — engaged while coasting
at low speed with the transmission in neutral, the old - fashioned way — bolstered by a new «G Mode» in non-AMG models that alters the engine, transmission and stability / traction programming for enhanced off - road abili
low speed with the transmission in neutral, the old - fashioned way — bolstered by a new «G Mode» in non-AMG models that alters the
engine, transmission and stability / traction programming for enhanced off - road ability.
The damper enables first
range lock up, delivering significantly more lock up operation and operating
at lower engine speeds in higher
ranges to further improve fuel economy.
Meanwhile, the
range - topping SD4 diesel has two turbochargers and uses a «series - sequential boosting» system, with the smaller turbo helping
at low revs, and the larger second turbo joining in
at higher
engine speeds to produce a hefty 237bhp and 500Nm.
While stratified charge operation was previously only possible in the
low part - load
range, the new Mercedes direct - injection
engine can still operate in this lean - burn stratified mode
at speeds in excess of 120 km / h (75 mph).
At A Glance General Vehicle: ’71 Chevrolet Suburban Owner: Blake van Brouwer Stomping grounds: Reno, Nevada Built time: Six months Drivetrain
Engine: 6.0 L V8 Transmission: 4L80E four
speed automatic Transfer case (s): NP261HD
Low range ratio: 2.72:1 Crawl ratio: 34.6:1 Front axle / differential: Dana 44 w / 5.13 Yukon gears and Mile Marker hubs Rear axle / differential: Corporate 14 Bolt w / 5.13 Yukon gears and disc brakes Suspension Front: Custom leaf springs with Rancho RS9000 shocks Rear: Custom leaf springs with Rancho RS9000 shocks Steering: Crossover steering with 2WD power steering box and drop pitman arm Tires / Wheels Tires: 13/38-16 LT Super Swamper TSLs Wheels: 16x7 Ford factory steel wheels Miscellaneous Armor: Rechromed factory bumpers, 10 ton eye bolts Cool stuff: Restored interior, Gen III power, air conditioning... all of the little details!
With 369 lb - ft of twist dolloped on from just 1370 rpm all the way to 4500 rpm, the torquey turbo V6 offers good response across a wide
engine speed range except for a tiny bit of turbo lag
at low rpm.
With the transfer case shifted into
low range, CRAWL controls
engine speed and output, along with braking force, to propel the vehicle forward or in reverse
at one of three
low -
speed settings.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the
engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate - to - high
speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the
engine to operate
at a
lower speed for improved fuel economy.
It's an easy - going powerplant with a pleasant note
at low engine speeds, and respectable smoothness higher in the rev
range.
Thanks to the mechanical differential lock on the front axle (included in the Dynamic Plus package for 2.618 Euros), the driver can jump on the throttle
at a surprisingly early pace: the four - wheel drive sprawls forward, accompanied by the rumble of the 381 PS four - cylinder
engine, which is particularly fierce in the
low engine speed range.
Priced
at $ 74,000, it is powered by the most powerful
engine here, a 184kW / 570Nm VM Motori 3.0 - litre V6 turbo - diesel mated to an eight -
speed auto, permanent 4 × 4 and
low -
range.
The dual - mass flywheel with integrated centrifugal pendulum develops its positive effect when driving
at low revs: it balances out rotational unevenness in the event of sudden torque request, thereby promoting vibrational and acoustic comfort when accelerating out of the
low engine speed range.
In the 10th gear
range, the CVT control allows for high -
speed cruising
at lower engine revs for quiet, smooth and fuel - efficient performance.
The compressor provides for top - class performance characteristics on the new 3.0 TFSI quattro
engine with high torque
at low engine speeds, resulting in an extremely spontaneous response and exceptional power development across the entire
speed range.
The Hybrid is the best Q50 in the
range for interior refinement, with none of the clatter of the diesel
engine, near - silent running
at low speeds and a smooth hum under acceleration.
The combustion chamber's design produces greater turbulence and better gas combustion
at low engine speeds, and also obtains optimum performance in the high
engine -
speed range thanks to improved cylinder filling.
The CVT's ratios have also been improved
at both the
low and high ends of the gearing
range, which enhances initial launch and
lowers engine revs
at cruising
speeds.
At A Glance General Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger Owner: Dave Barry Stomping grounds: La Quinta, California Built time: 17 years and counting Drivetrain
Engine: 4.0 L V - 6 Transmission: 5R55E five -
speed automatic Transfer case (s): BW1354
Low range ratio: 2.48:1 Crawl ratio: 29.89:1 Front axle / differential: Dana 44 w / 4.88 gears, Aussie Locker, Superior chromoly axleshafts, Longfield U-joints, Warn hubs Rear axle / differential: Ford 8.8 w / 4.88 gears and Detroit Locker Suspension Front: Fox coilovers and custom three - link suspension Rear: All - Pro Off Road leaf springs, Bilstein shocks Steering: Bulletproof Steering tie rod and drag link with rod ends Tires / Wheels Tires: 37x12.50 R17 BFGoodrich Mud - Terrain KM2 Wheels: 17x8.5 Walker Evans Beadlock Miscellaneous Armor: Barnes 4WD front bumper, custom rock sliders, tube bed Cool stuff: Superwinch Rock95 winch, JBA headers, Gibson exhaust
The electric motors are highly efficient over a wide
engine speed range, including
at low and intermediate load.
At lower engine speed range, the BMW
engine has a domestic sound, followed by, above 3,000 rpm, a baritone sound accompanied by bangs like in the endurance sports cars, when shifting to Sport + mode.
The secret: This transmission keeps the vehicle in its optimum power
range, regardless of vehicle
speed, and it allows the
engine to operate
at lower revs to save on fuel.
at a much
lower engine speed and across a broader
range engine speed than before.
In practice, this means a combination of superior torque
at low engine speeds with an ongoing surge of power and performance up to the higher
speed range.
Performance gains from the new
engine showed best in the
lower range,
at 20 to 50 mph traffic driving
speeds.
It also provides travel information travel
range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more, Power front windows with one - touch up / down operation, Rear seat with fold - down center armrest includes dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release, Service Interval Indicator with miles - to - service readout, Split fold - down rear seats, Tilt / telescopic steering wheel column,3.0 - liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24 - valve inline 230 - horsepower 6 - cylinder
engine with composite magnesium / aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
engine with composite magnesium / aluminum
engine block, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
engine block, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 -
speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control,
Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
Engine Start / Stop button,
Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
Engine -
speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum
lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners
at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure Monitor
It also provides travel information travel
range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more, Power front windows with one - touch up / down operation, Rear seat with fold - down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release, Service Interval Indicator with miles - to - service readout, Tilt / telescopic steering wheel column,3.0 - liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24 - valve inline turbocharged 300 - horsepower 6 - cylinder
engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 -
speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control,
Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
Engine Start / Stop button,
Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure M
Engine -
speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum
lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners
at front seating positions, Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure Monitor