With a responsive turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine good for 210 - horsepower hooked to a standard seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, the GTI has incandescent throttle
response at any engine speed, and its sport - tuned chassis provides a nice balance between comfort and control.
And with a variable aspect ratio at the turbine, it gives the driver a strong, smooth and rapid throttle
response at all engine speeds.
Although the SC weighs about 70 pounds more than other versions — bigger wheels are a factor — the 2.4 - liter, 166 - horsepower engine is terrific, with good
response at engine speeds as low as 2,200 rpm.
Not exact matches
That direct drive did pose an issue when it came to
engine response at high
speeds, so Koenigsegg then developed a clutch - slip mechanism that allows the
engine to gain revs while in gear.
The Z's 332 - horsepower, 3.7 - liter V6 has immediate throttle
response and a wide powerband, with good punch
at both low and high
engine speeds.
The Pista's torque output is higher
at any
engine speed than the GTB's, and the
response from the turbochargers is said to be even quicker.
Other tweaks to the
engine, transmission and throttle
response are said to give a more spirited drive, especially
at higher
speeds, but Rolls - Royce is keen to point out that the Dawn Black Badge is every bit as luxurious as any other Dawn.
In addition to increasing with
engine size, the torque output also characteristically comes
at lower
engine speeds for better accelerator
response.
Unlike the gasoline models, the 4S Diesel diverts all of its exhaust gas to one turbo
at lower
engine speeds to improve
response.
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.
It pulls with real determination and good
response from very low
engine speeds — which tallies with peak torque arriving
at just 1450rpm — and the mid-range is strong.
This gives the turbocharger the
response of a smaller turbo
at low
engine speeds with the power of a bigger turbo
at higher
engine speeds.
It sharpens throttle
response, increases steering weighting and performs gearshifts
at higher
engine speeds.
Impressively efficient, packed with power and delivering a direct
response even
at low
engine speeds — this all - conquering drive train is destined to delight every driver of a BMW.
Resultantly, the throttle
response has sharpened and the power has become available
at even lower
engine speeds, claims the company.
Advanced turbo technology enables the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider to maximize torque
at low
engine speeds and deliver more
response to driver input by increasing combustion efficiency and turbine
speed, all while eliminating turbo lag.
Advanced scavenging technology enables the Alfa Romeo 4C to maximize torque
at low
engine speeds and deliver more
response to driver input by increasing combustion efficiency and turbine
speed, all while eliminating turbo lag.
The turbo
engines have great throttle
response, deliver plenty of kick to get up and go, and are remarkably efficient, rated
at 35 miles per gallon on the highway with the 6 -
speed manual transmission and 34 mpg with the 6 -
speed automatic.
Trimmer dimensions and an edgy
engine response made this Volvo more engaging
at lower
speeds than the muscle cars, and every ounce of the Polestar seemed to want to go faster than you already were.
The auto» box feels more convincing than that of the Clio R.S., shifting unobtrusively by itself (with only the occasional shunt through the driveline
at parking
speeds — common to almost all twin - clutch transmissions), while in manual mode the
engine's keen rev
response allows snappy - feeling downshifts.
The system also allows the installation of an innovative electric supercharger for the CRDi
engine, in addition to the conventional turbocharger, which helps to boost torque and
engine response at low
engine speeds.
Also, the layout of the exhaust pipes greatly facilitate overall air outflow by canceling interference and increasing airflow between the exhaust port and the turbo charger to deliver optimal torque and
engine response at various
speeds.
Still a twin - turbo, the inline four in the E250 features one small turbocharger that aids
response off the line and helps bolster the larger turbo, which takes over
at higher
engine speeds.
Critical Knowledge: New model name for 2010Based on the outgoing LR3's platformNew 5.0 - liter V - 8
engine rated
at 375 horsepowerNew 6 -
speed automatic transmissionFreshened exterior designAll - new interior with optional seating for 7Innovative LCD driver information screenEnhanced «Terrain
Response» vehicle settingsIntroductionLand Rover is a British company historically famous for its all - terrain sport utility vehicles.
judging panel made particular reference to the Ghost's dynamics, declaring: «The light steering is accurate and lets you guide the nose precisely
at most
speeds, the pedal
responses are easy to modulate, and the twin - turbocharged V12 is as silken in its delivery and refinement as an
engine gets.»
This means fast, crisp gear shifts
at higher
engine speeds to aid throttle
response.
The electric supercharger in particular helps to boost torque and
engine response at low
engine speeds.
The twin - scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single - scroll turbocharging systems, including: • Improved combustion efficiency • Low
engine -
speed efficiency • Kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped • Cooler cylinder temperatures • Lower exhaust temperatures • Leaner air / fuel ratio • Better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine Veloster's twin - scroll turbo has superior handling of exhaust gas separation
at the turbine leading to improved low - end torque and faster transient torque
response.
Proton claims that there is better
response and torque
at low
engine speeds of between 2000 - 2500 rpm.
As a result of the benefits these technologies bring, a mono scroll turbocharger can be used to produce a class - leading peak output, while maintaining
response at lower
engine speeds and a high - revving power delivery.
Capable of rapid acceleration up to a top
speed of 230 km / h, its 8 -
speed Sport Direct Shift transmission was developed for the high - performance RC F. Featuring a breakthrough combination of water - cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin scroll turbocharger, this all - new Lexus 2.0 - litre turbo
engine delivers fast throttle
response, performance and high torque
at low
engine revs.
I found the throttle
response of the GLK 250 a bit laggy, and acceleration to be a bit quirky
at varying
engine speeds.
A lot of work was focused on what occurs inside the
engine's cylinders, in a bid to reliably extract more performance and
response, and this has also resulted in smoother running
at low
speeds.
At low to moderate
engine speeds, the entire stream of exhaust gas is directed solely through one of the two turbochargers, which improves throttle
response — the otherwise passive second turbocharger doesn't become active until the
engine speed reaches 2,700 rpm or more.
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.
At that time, even while
engine speed is up, sometimes a downshift of two gears is required for decent highway passing
response.
And, the
response doesn't end there,
at highway
speeds when you punch the accelerator the
engine downshifts and provides a surge of forward motivation.
However, the manual model's altered gearing and slightly delayed throttle
response at lower
engine speeds did see a very slight touch of understeer come in to play when pushed a little hard.
If you drive carelessly change
speeds with the
engine at low or midrange
engine response is too poor for overtaking or climbing a steep slope, this makes get off our fuel economy.
The MRZ 2.0 - litre petrol
engine has been completely revised and now has electric throttle and sequential valve timing (S - VT), which makes maximum torque available
at a much lower
engine speed than before for quick
engine response in every gear.
Although thirstier than its steel and aluminium predecessor (8.3 L / 100 km v 8.1), the new mill's combination of direct and manifold injection, and sustained exhaust valve opening, ensures faster fuel ignition and improved throttle
response, especially
at higher
engine speeds.
So, it doesn't exactly feel hot - hatch - like and the diesel
engine can sound a bit rough
at higher rpms, but in terms of driveability, the throttle
response and in fact the way the steering feels
at high
speeds, we have no complaints.
It is tuned for crisp throttle
response, and generous torque output
at low and medium
engine speeds.
Initial
response from the motor is strong, there is no lag whatsoever and the
engine pulls strongly
at low
speeds to get this Lexus ahead of traffic.
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.
Variable Camshaft Phasing produces faster
response and performance
at all
engine speeds — with more torque
at low
speeds and maximum power
at high
speeds.
At low to moderate
engine speeds, the entire stream of exhaust gas is directed solely through one of the two turbochargers, which improves throttle
response.
The paired nine -
speed automatic never skipped a beat during my test and my only drivetrain complain has to do with slow
engine response on throttle tip in
at low
speeds.
An electric actuator adjusts the turbine blades
at split - second
speed in
response to changes in
engine loads, enabling the unit to respond with the same lightning
speed at low rpm as it does under full loads.
Nissan Motor Co. says it has developed a new turbocharging system that provides improved torque and
engine response at low
speeds in city driving.Nissan says the new system will give a 2.5 - liter
engine the same fuel efficiency as a 2.0 - liter
engine and the same low -
speed torque as a naturally aspirated 3.5 - liter
engine.The new system will be introduced in new models for the Japanese market later this year.The system is based on what Nissan calls a «linear charge concept,» which allows boost pressure to rise gradually with acceleration, increasing on a linear level from low to high
speeds.