«BMW claims that three years ago a powertrain this powerful, therefore this car, wouldn't possible due to the rear axle being unable to cope with
such high levels of torque.»
Not exact matches
Especially in off - road conditions a
high level of torque at low revs is necessary and can be guaranteed only by
such an engine, providing optimal engine responsiveness and efficiency.
In certain driving situations,
such as when exceeding the µ - jump limit (i.e., limited grip),
higher levels of torque may be allocated to the rear axle to avoid unstable operating conditions.
The spontaneous throttle response and the
high torque characteristics
of this diesel engine deliver the required performance
levels for a sporty all - terrain vehicle
such as the Cayenne.