The second purpose is to create a general improvement in aspiration: lowering the temperature of the air and, as a consequence, increasing engine
torque at all engine speeds, unlike its predecessor, which featured air vents on the sides.
The naturally aspirated 6.0 - litre V12 hand - built engine produces 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque giving the driver access to high levels of power and
torque at all engine speeds.
Toyota also says, «Compared to existing engines, the new engines achieve increased
torque at all engine speeds — from low to high rotations — and will comply with expected future exhaust regulations in each country in advance.»
The naturally aspirated 6.0 - litre V12 engine provides the driver with instantaneous access to high levels of power and
torque at all engine speeds, while Aston Martin's class - leading, all alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture provides exceptional strength and rigidity.
At the beating heart of every F ‑ TYPE is a powerful engine delivering high levels of
torque at all engine speeds.
The engine makes good use of Dual VVT - i (intelligent variable valve - timing), with timing precisely gauged in line with driving conditions, helping to secure high
torque at all engine speeds.
The system also allows the installation of an innovative electric supercharger for the CRDi engine, in addition to the conventional turbocharger, providing improved power and
torque at all engine speeds.
The 2.0 TFSI produces 380 nm (280lb - ft) of
torque at an engine speed of between 1,800 and 5,700 rpm.
The immense levels of
torque at all engine speeds neutralize its substantial curb mass and a mere prod of the throttle will have the large coupe pressing you into the plush leather seats.
Not exact matches
Strangely, the
engine feels like a diesel, because the six -
speed automatic has been programmed to shift smoothly (although slowly) to ride the wave of
torque at low rpm.
This
engine has better
torque than engine A, you will find this engine better for city driving purposes since at slow speeds / RPMs its the Torque which is more prominent than th
torque than
engine A, you will find this
engine better for city driving purposes since
at slow
speeds / RPMs its the
Torque which is more prominent than th
Torque which is more prominent than the BHP.
It also makes more
torque than the old four - cylinder
at any given rpm, is quieter and smoother, and pulls more strongly
at high
engine speeds.
There's now more
torque at lower
engine speeds, but like most non-turbo
engines, the Vanquish needs revs to give its best.
That
engine remains rated
at 270 hp
at 5600 rpm, 278 lb - ft of
torque at 4400 rpm, and is again available with only a five -
speed automatic transmission.
The six - cylinder is a
torque - rich
engine — it makes 330 pounds - feet of
torque at a low 1,400 rpm — and it helps this big coupe move out assertively, even
at highway
speeds.
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.
And if you turn everything off the D3 turns into a proper tyre - smoking DERV - powered hooligan, although it does take a while to get used to the modest
engine speeds at which the
torque can overwhelm the available grip.
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.
The diesel
engine tested here doesn't feel as keen as its
torque figure suggests, but as a cheap to run company car choice it's hard to fault, with little fuss
at motorway
speeds and just enough grunt to make the odd country lane interesting.
The Nav produces exactly the same numbers as the Cup - S — its blown four - cylinder
engine outputs 271bhp
at 5500rpm and
torque peaks
at 265 lb ft between 3000 - 5000rpm, enabling a six - second 0 - 62mph time and 158mph top
speed for both models — but it also comes with significantly more kit.
At higher speeds, reaching the edge of adhesion results in understeer — at lower velocities the combination of the engine's urge and the quattro system's rear - biased torque split means it can be persuaded into brief bursts of power oversteer; although this isn't a state the car shows any enthusiasm fo
At higher
speeds, reaching the edge of adhesion results in understeer —
at lower velocities the combination of the engine's urge and the quattro system's rear - biased torque split means it can be persuaded into brief bursts of power oversteer; although this isn't a state the car shows any enthusiasm fo
at lower velocities the combination of the
engine's urge and the quattro system's rear - biased
torque split means it can be persuaded into brief bursts of power oversteer; although this isn't a state the car shows any enthusiasm for.
Autos have a
torque converter which
at engine idle
speeds will not drive the transmission, as it is an hydraulic «clutch».
Each drive source has its own power and
torque outputs
at differing
engine speeds, but combined the pair develop 215bhp and 295 lb ft of
torque
Peak power climbs from 641bhp to 710bhp,
torque from 500 lb ft to 568 lb ft and both outputs are produced
at lower
engine speeds — 7000rpm for the former (250rpm lower than a 650S), while the latter is available between 5500 and 6500rpm compared to the 650S where
torque all arrives
at 6000rpm.
Our heroes will have plenty of performance
at their disposal, as the Mini Cooper S is equipped with a 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline - four
engine rated for 189 hp and 207 lb - ft of
torque, enough to rocket the cars to 60 mph in 6.4 or 6.5 seconds, depending on whether buyers pick the six -
speed automatic or manual transmission.
Peak
torque arrives
at 4,700 rpm, though it's higher than 200 lb - ft across essentially the entire
engine speed range.
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.
There are two ways to increase the horsepower: increase the
torque at any given
engine speed or by increasing the
engine speed itself (the second works to a point where the
torque value decreases to a point where there are diminishing returns... but that is for another discussion).
The six -
speed's top three ratios are very tall, but this
engine is flexible enough to pull decently from very low revs, as peak
torque arrives
at only 1250 rpm.
The V - 8 delivers adequate acceleration in the city and
at highway
speeds, but it doesn't produce the kind of thrust you'd expect from an
engine with 360 horsepower and 390 pounds - feet of
torque, which makes you wonder, «Is that all you've got?»
In addition to increasing with
engine size, the
torque output also characteristically comes
at lower
engine speeds for better accelerator response.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio, which was unveiled earlier this year and makes its U.S. debut
at the Los Angeles auto show, is powered by a 2.9 - liter twin - turbo V - 6
engine that puts out 505 hp and 443 lb - ft of
torque through a six -
speed manual transmission.
Mated to a seven -
speed dual - clutch automatic transmission, the
engine's meaty 343 lb - ft of
torque is always
at the ready, hurtling the glittering blue coupe down North Carolina's Highway 215 with aplomb.
In automatics: Low automatic transmission fluid (causing excess
engine load from
torque converter
at low driving
speeds) or failing
torque converter.
Thanks to the motor's instantly available 199 pound - feet of
torque, it can be clutched in without kicking the
engine on to propel the M35h for up to 1.2 miles
at speeds up to 62 mph.
In addition to a 3.3 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 6
engine rated
at 365 hp and 376 lb - ft of
torque, an eight -
speed automatic transmission, and all - wheel drive, our Four Seasons 2017 Genesis G90 also includes adaptive cruise control, lane - keeping assist, a head - up display, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and a host of other electronic safety features.
He gets a car with a more reliable
engine that won't frag itself after 10,000 miles, doesn't veer for no reason
at 70mph when accelerating (no
torque steer comments please - read the
speed again before you post!)
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.
The 6.0 - litre quad - cam V12 is a delight, and in a sea of turbocharged
engines that sacrifice character for headline power and
torque figures delivered
at frankly unbelievable low
engine speeds, it serves to remind us just how exciting and engaging normally aspirated
engines are.
A twin - turbocharged 5.5 - liter V - 8
engine rated
at 577 hp and 561 lb - ft of
torque drives all four wheels through an AMG - optimized seven -
speed automatic transmission.
The diesel
engine's abundant
torque means that acceleration
at any
speed is available on demand, and a comparatively small turning circle means that you can maneuver in tight spaces.
Kia said the turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder
engine was retuned for 2016 with a smaller turbo and a
torque curve that produces more
torque at lower
engine speeds.
The motors provide enough
torque at any revs and are able to spin
at a larger variation of
speeds than an internal combustion
engine, there is no need for a gearbox.
Mini's stability control system decides when power is required
at the rear, based on acceleration forces as well as
speed, accelerator position,
engine torque and steering angle.
The 2.5 - liter's peak also occurs 400 rpm lower than in its smaller - displacement Japanese counterpart — whose peak
torque happens
at the same
engine speed as the previous - generation U.S. - spec WRX.
The new V8's soundtrack is seductively full and powerful even
at low
speeds and increases in volume and clarity as revs rise, underscoring the
engine's exceptional responsiveness,
torque and performance.
With an uncompromising, computer - controlled Ingenium
engine, the XE diesel maximizes peak
torque at a lower
engine speed and goes from 0 to 60mph in 7.5 seconds.
Vehicle type: five - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 43,995 Price as tested: $ 54,090
Engine: 2.0 - liter inline - 4, 280 horsepower
at 5,200 rpm, 306 pound - feet of
torque starting
at 2,000 rpm Transmission: 8 -
speed automatic Wheelbase: 111 inches Overall length / width: 184.6 inches / 74.9 inches Curb weight: 4,044 pounds EPA mileage estimates: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined Assembled in: Cassino, Italy
This helps to deliver high specific power and high
torque — even
at low
engine speeds — and, above all, reduced fuel consumption and low emissions.
So the transmission uses gears to make more effective use of the
engine's
torque, and to keep the
engine operating
at an appropriate
speed.