Not exact matches
Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC) helps
reduce turbo lag, while VTEC maximizes exhaust
pressure at low revs — another
boost to the
boost.
Compared with the last - gen TT RS, the 2.5 - liter
turbo five in the new - for - 2018 model breathes better (thanks to new cylinder head with variable valve lift and duration timing on the exhaust cam), weighs nearly 60 pounds less (an aluminum block, magnesium upper sump, and other fat -
reducing measures), and makes considerably more power, the byproduct of new port fuel injection and an increase in
boost pressure from 18.1 to 19.6 psi.
The back
pressure is
reduced when
turbo boost is not necessary by opening the wastegate, which improves fuel efficiency.
The 2012 Nissan GT - R's advanced VR38DETT 3.8 - liter twin
turbo V6 now produces 530 horsepower (versus the previous 485 horsepower) and 488 lb - ft of torque (versus the previous 434 lb - ft)-- a result of modifying the
boost pressure of the turbocharger, valve timing and air mixture ratio, and through
reducing intake air resistance by enlarging the inlet pipe diameter.
The back
pressure is
reduced when
turbo boost is not necessary by opening the waste-gate, which improves fuel efficiency.
That electrical technology also spreads to the turbochargers, one of which is an electric compressor that can be spun to build up
boost pressure and
reduce «
turbo lag» — that annoying pause between pressing the accelerator and power being delivered.