Sentences with phrase «response at low speeds»

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.

Throttle response at low speeds is lively without being overeager and the transmission provides a gradual surge of power well toward redline.

In urban environments, the Vue Green Line is an adequate all - round performer: handling is tighter than that in the 2007 model, while throttle response at low speeds is passably brisk.

The Alfa Romeo 4C's new mid-engine, all - aluminium power unit adopts specific optimised intake and exhaust systems, to enhance both response at low speeds and extension, with the assistance of a crankshaft with eight counterweights.

Yes, you get significantly sharper throttle response at low speeds and better torque feel around town; and, of course, off the line performance feels significantly better.

Partly it's the torque converter of the six - speed ZF auto, which fuzzes the throttle response at low speeds, partly the variable - assistance steering, which offers less resistance than expected as you twirl the wheel.

It adds stability at high speeds and improves response at lower speeds.

Not exact matches

As a few of my colleagues have noted, however, throttle response is not progressive at low speeds.

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 revised steering is much heavier than I remember, especially at idle and low speed, but it's also less jumpy and more linear in its response, so you feel much more connected to this SLR than the standard car.

The familiar chuntering of the diffs at low speed remains, the steering is immediate and direct, and the throttle response keen.

Each low - beam lamp can swing out up to twenty degrees in response to vehicle speed and movement at the steering - wheel rim.

It alters the steering ratio for easier turning at low speeds and more gradual response at higher speeds.

In addition to increasing with engine size, the torque output also characteristically comes at lower engine speeds for better accelerator response.

At low speeds this turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to those at the front to improve response; above 50mph the rears turn in the same direction as the fronts to increase stabilitAt low speeds this turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to those at the front to improve response; above 50mph the rears turn in the same direction as the fronts to increase stabilitat the front to improve response; above 50mph the rears turn in the same direction as the fronts to increase stability.

Our first taste of the car is exclusively on track and behind a pace car that appears to be on a qualifying lap, so the subtleties of ride quality, low rev response, and the finesse of the controls at low speeds will have to wait.

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.

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.

The Q5's steering feels a bit over-weighted to us at low speeds, but once up and running there's better response without tendency to drift.

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.

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 «Rocks» setting on the Terrain Response dial radically remaps the Sport's throttle and gearing algorithms - you can rev the V - 8 up to nearly two grand in 1st gear, and still keep vehicle speed at near - idle levels in low - range.

This reduces the steering effort required for low - speed maneuvering, for example, and provides precise responses and clear feedback at high speeds.

The gearbox is quick in its responses but sometimes at low speeds the tranny tends to get a bit confused.

Performance is sprightly at lower speeds and it offers a tight turning circle and sharp responses although competitors like the Fiat 500 feel far more accomplished for a similar outlay.

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.

When driving in four - wheel - drive «Low,» the throttle response softens and the idle speed increases by 100 rpm (from 650 to 750 rpm)-- providing added control when ascending and descending off - road obstacles at slow speeds.

S mode is quicker as the gear box holds the lower gears to serve instant response as soon as the accelerator pedal is depressed.This DSG «box is quick to shift and responds extremely well, however, there is a tendency for it to make the power output jerky, especially at lower speeds.

This active system counters steers the rear wheels at low speeds (80km / h or 60km / h in Sport mode) to sharpen response and «virtually» decrease the wheelbase.

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 responLow 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 responlow - 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.

The steering is very light at low speeds but responses are predictable.

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.

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.

This means that at higher speeds it will give a consistently sharp, confidence - inspiring response, while at low car park type speeds the system will provide a more comfort - biased pedal feel.

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.

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.

The GTC Speed's suspension is lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear for improved handling, while the retuned speed - sensitive steering system and solid - mounted front subframe, shared with the standard GTC, benefit steering respSpeed's suspension is lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear for improved handling, while the retuned speed - sensitive steering system and solid - mounted front subframe, shared with the standard GTC, benefit steering respspeed - sensitive steering system and solid - mounted front subframe, shared with the standard GTC, benefit steering response.

The Terrain Response system remains but with two new features — the «Sand» mode incorporates a new traction control mode to prevent loss of traction when starting off and stopping in soft sand, and the «Rock Crawl» mode gains a feature that applies gentle brake pressure at low (less than walking pace) speeds to improve grip and stability on slick rock.

I liked the low - speed throttle response — the MDX felt like wanted to be first off the line at every stop light.