Sentences with phrase «torque during acceleration»

Sometimes called a «mild» hybrid, eAssist provides additional torque during acceleration via a motor / alternator / generator located on the gasoline engine itself.

They also say it's possible GM could be working on an eAssist style Corvette as proof of concept, or even for select markets the way 1500 - series trucks are being sold on the West Coast with a small electric motor adding another 13 horses and 44 lb - ft of torque during acceleration, along with regenerative braking and Stop / Start.

Not exact matches

Likewise, the sDrive35is gets a more heavily boosted N54, which results in jumps of 35 hp and 69 lb - ft of torque — and also results in the nose of the car jumping upward during hard acceleration.

I also agree that the Edge's driving experience is fairly anodyne, although I did notice a fair bit of torque steer during hard acceleration.

It not only improves acceleration and fuel economy, but also allows for torque vectoring during cornering.

The steering is good, but the car pulled to one side during rapid acceleration, a phenomenon known as torque steering, with the V - 6 engine.

This provided the sensation of being at the wheel of a really sporty car by providing positive longitudinal acceleration during upshifts, rather than the torque drop - off and subsequent re-acceleration that has characterised manual gearboxes.

The Mercedes - AMG G 63 is standardly fit with the AMG Performance 4MATIC all - wheel drive, with a rear - biased torque distribution split of 40 to 60 percent, for improved traction during acceleration.

There is still the same side - to - side moderate torque steer pull of the steering wheel during hard acceleration.

A lockable central differential and low ratio gears increase torque and the traction control during acceleration.

Traction Control System (TCS) Helps to keep driving wheels from spinning during acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual brakes alone or in combination with engine torque limitation to prevent wheel slip.

Vehicles that experience torque steering pull the steering wheel slightly during acceleration.

Despite pumping all that power through only the front wheels, Honda's magical suspension engineering nullifies the torque steer that makes lesser front - wheel - drive vehicles feel as if they tug to one side during heavy acceleration.

Case in point: the higher - trim LT model Cruze gets a smaller - but - turbocharged 1.4 - litre engine that not only makes the same 138 hp, but gives the Cruze a bit more go during acceleration, thanks to an extra 23 lb - ft of torque (bringing the total to 148).

The e-tron Spyder can combine the powerful torque of its TDI — the diesel engine generates 650 Nm (479.42 lb - ft) and the total of 352 Nm (259.62 lb - ft) of its two electric motors during acceleration in a process known as «boosting.»

During cornering, the rear drive unit pre-emptively diverts torque to the outer rear wheel immediately based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and speed.

The continuous power delivery of the DCT minimises the loss of torque and forward motion by the powertrain during gear shifts, resulting in more decisive acceleration and a smoother drive.

We can say with some confidence, though, that the manual transmission is a crisp little number that, although no faster to 100km / h, does seem to offer more gusto during roll - on acceleration, and is flexible enough that torque seems nearly endlessly accessible — just leave it in gear and give it some gas.

The recuperation potential in the NEDC test cycle allows use of electric assistance in accelerations up to 30 km / h [18.6 mph] and potentially to provide torque assist at other road speeds including during engine - off coasting.

of torque from 1750 to 2500 rpm, which is what you really feel during acceleration.

Audi's quattro all - wheel drive system allows more traction than most drivers will ever need to call upon during hard acceleration, and a revised torque split in all models sends 60 percent of torque rearward, allowing a neutral feel that mimics rear - wheel - drive cars.

The car's accessories continue to operate using battery power, and the 11 kW electric motor - generator provides a small amount of torque to the wheels during acceleration.

Managing the impressive levels of torque is a wet - type dual - clutch transmission (DCT), delivering quicker responses during gear shifting and direct coupling to provide dynamic acceleration.

During moderate acceleration, up to 40 % of torque goes to the rear wheels to put extra energy into your takeoffs.

The system resists the engine's rotational torque inputs to the chassis, reducing idle vibration and mid - and high - frequency engine noise during acceleration.

Not to be confused as just a «start - stop» system, the electric motor also assists somewhat during initial launch, during torque smoothing and when under heavy acceleration.

Traditionally, front - wheel drive has not been an ideal setup for high - powered cars, which have a tendency to torque steer, a slight pulling to the left or right during quick acceleration.

The 2011 Honda Accord is now equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden maneuvers by applying braking to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and modulating the engine torque output as required.

During normal driving, the GT - R behaves like a rear - drive vehicle, with the torque split set at 0:100, but it can be automatically diverted up to 50:50 depending on speed, lateral acceleration, steering angle, tire slip, road surface and yaw rate.

The early lock - up between engine and transmission by the torque converter (which enables engine output to be sent directly to the drive wheels) inhibits the characteristic loss of power during acceleration, delivering a more direct driving feel.

When engine speed is low and engine load is large, such as during initial acceleration, the amount of overlap is increased to boost the scavenging effect, which improves torque and responsiveness.

(Torque steer is the tendency of a front - drive car to turn toward the wheel that is getting the power during hard acceleration, and it can be scary if it comes unexpectedly during a turn.)

• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.

The Trackhawk is further helped by a «Torque Reserve» system which fiddles with the supercharger bypass valve and spark timing during the launch control sequence to generate «a reserve of torque that can be instantaneously delivered upon acceleration from a standing stop&rTorque Reserve» system which fiddles with the supercharger bypass valve and spark timing during the launch control sequence to generate «a reserve of torque that can be instantaneously delivered upon acceleration from a standing stop&rtorque that can be instantaneously delivered upon acceleration from a standing stop».

During acceleration from a stop, the motor kicks out 90 pound - feet of torque for the V - 6 and 130 pound - feet of torque for the V - 8.

Torque vectoring Torque vectoring makes it possible for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio to achieve higher performance during lateral acceleration.

The new, wider spread means less shifting during acceleration, and the third - generation Coyote has the torque to deal with it.

When the vehicle requires additional tractive power during rapid acceleration or while climbing gradients, the system can deliver an instant peak torque boost of up to 3400 N · m (2,508 lb - ft) for a short period.

These changes ensure that the wheel position during vertical movement remains unaffected by lateral forces or by torque reaction during braking and acceleration.

«The torque curve is such that you'll probably notice little difference between the base and high - output four - cylinders during initial acceleration,» Bierley said.

The continuous power delivery of the DCT minimizes the loss of torque and forward motion by the powertrain during gear shifts, resulting in more decisive acceleration and a smoother drive.

This technology uses advanced electronics to manage engine torque for optimal traction during acceleration.

Specifically, Chevy's engineers have all but eliminated torque steer, that nagging tendency for the car to pull to the left or right during fast acceleration.

The system operates predominately in front - wheel - drive mode during dry - pavement cruising conditions and continuously proportions torque to the rear wheels during acceleration and low traction situations.

By bypassing the mufflers during acceleration, the system increases both the torque and sound generated by the LS7 engine.

Ford says the engine revs to 6800rpm and maximum torque of 440Nm is delivered between 2000 and 4500 rpm, with 470Nm available for up to 15 seconds on transient overboost during hard acceleration in its European state of tune.

Besides ensuring optimal traction during acceleration, the system also permanently monitors a wide range of sensory inputs — for example steering angle, lateral acceleration, yaw angle and speed — to distribute torque so as to achieve optimum propulsion and safety for example on snow or to counteract sudden changes in road surface friction.

Audi's quattro all - wheel - drive system allows more traction than most drivers will ever need to call upon during hard acceleration, and a revised torque split in all models sends 60 percent of torque rearward, allowing a neutral feel that mimics rear - wheel - drive cars.

Using technology developed for hybrid vehicle motor control, these allow the motor angle to be monitored and adjusted in units of 1/1, 000 - second, for precise control of torque distribution during acceleration and deceleration.

The torque distribution algorithm communicates with the ALPINA DME and the adaptive suspension system to increase driving dynamics and agility, particularly during high lateral acceleration, creating unexpected sporty and neutral handling despite all - wheel drive.