Sentences with phrase «turbocharged engines»

The newly developed four - cylinder turbocharged engines with the customary Porsche horizontally opposed arrangement will surely raise the adrenaline level of the driver.

One of the most popular current Ford models is the Ford Escape, which has combined the great utility of a compact SUV with great economy and uncompromising performance using the innovative EcoBoost turbocharged engines.

Volkswagen says the new engine runs on regular gasoline as opposed to the premium fuel some automakers recommend for small turbocharged engines.

Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards Reviews: * New turbocharged engines deliver impressive amounts of power and fuel efficiency; PDK automatic is still the best automatic transmission in the business; feels incredibly precise and nimble when going around turns; soft top opens in just 10 seconds.

With a dynamic design and efficient turbocharged engines.

There are two types of induction systems on internal combustion engines: naturally aspirated engine (air is sucked in using the engine's pistons), or forced induction engines (see supercharged or turbocharged engines).

One thing Mazda never managed to solve however, was the problem with fuel consumption, and although the latest generation of Renesis rotary engines were far more efficient than its predecessors, it just couldn't deliver the same power, torque and high - mpg ratings as modern conventional turbocharged engines.

The all - new Stinger strikes the perfect balance of power and refinement, featuring your choice of two turbocharged engines matched with an 8 - speed automatic transmission.

So, they better reflect today's vehicle fleet of more fuel - efficient vehicles and advanced technologies such as hybrids and turbocharged engines.

What I found most notable was that, because the transmission has only five gears and downshifts quickly, there was less lag before the power kicked in compared with other turbocharged engines I've driven.

Volkswagen claims the Polo will sip fuel at a rate of 48mpg when driven on the combined cycle, however like most turbocharged engines it will consume significantly more when driven with enthusiasm.

We want to have the best power to weight ratio, so there is no way around turbocharged engines.

Interestingly, Mazda has made a point to not only up its game on the EPA test cycle, but also in real - world driving, where turbocharged engines sometimes don't deliver as advertised.

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.

Porsche has revealed its all - new Panamera four - door super saloon, with a refreshed new look, a tech - laden interior and new, more powerful turbocharged engines fitted with a new eight - speed PDK transmission.

Its turbo four - cylinder, despite using thoroughly modern technology like direct injection, is a throwback to old - school turbocharged engines, meaning that it has lots of lag and a narrow operating range.

While none of the turbocharged engines have quite the character of one of Porsche's naturally aspirated flat - sixes, it's hard to argue with the figures they produce, particularly given the size and weight of the Macan (in Turbo guise it tips the scales at 2000 kg on the dot).

Some turbocharged engines have a lag before they start making acceleration power, and this can mean the engine first feels like it isn't doing anything, then like it's doing everything too fast.

Other possibilities for lesser 911 models, like the Carrera cabriolet spied in these photos, include Porsche's new range of four - cylinder turbocharged engines, the largest of which is said to be a 2.5 - liter boxer four turbocharged to make around 360 hp.

The much - loved normally - aspirated flat - sixes of old have been retired, replaced by downsized, turbocharged engines in the pursuit of reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

A lot has been written about characterless modern turbocharged engines, not least in this magazine, but the 911 Turbo is excused from most of it.

There's meaty grunt from as little as 1500rpm, but unlike some torque - optimised turbocharged engines the ST builds power nicely throughout the mid-range and then seems to find a new lease of life at around 5500rpm.

Each of these entries in this growing segment feature similar specs, with small - displacement turbocharged engines, available all - wheel drive, and hatchback - like profiles that make for reasonably spacious cargo areas.

We started our drive at the top with the Mercedes - AMG C63 S. Where its rivals have been retreating to smaller, six - cylinder turbocharged engines, Benz and its Mercedes - AMG team have stuck to its eight - cylinder guns.

What the DB9 may lack in straight - line performance its V12 makes up for in aural delight, with not only with one of the most scintillating soundtracks of our time, but a reminder that organic, naturally - aspirated torque is still far more rewarding and satisfying to experience than the forced induced wham - bam thank you mam thrust of today's turbocharged engines.

All are welcomed and stand in stark juxtaposition to the Viper's still simple cornerstones, including steel brakes, hydraulically assisted steering, side - exit exhaust pipes that burn your calves as you exit the car, and a naturally aspirated 645 - hp, 8.4 - liter, odd - firing V - 10 that's a Neanderthal among today's advanced turbocharged engines.

AUTOMOBILE: Are turbocharged engines the only way forward given the performance and emissions requirements?

The unapologetically aggressive styling of the updated Geneva show car, pictured above, wouldn't hurt either, particularly if it's backed by one of Subaru's explosive turbocharged engines.

Interestingly, Autocar also speculates that the Porsche 911 GT will use the naturally aspirated 3.8 - liter flat - six from the current Porsche 911 GT3, going against the 911 lineup's move towards turbocharged engines that's scheduled for later this year.

They join the naturally - aspirated 102bhp 1.6 - litre, 130bhp 2 - litre and 163bhp 1.8 - litre turbocharged engines.

The no nonsense, undramatic, linear delivery from really low - down in the rev range that we're used to from modern turbocharged engines, does not characterise the 1750cc unit in the 4C.

However as our team has found, real world economy is not obviously better than the old car's, with the turbocharged engines consuming considerably more in reality than the unrealistic European test cycles suggest.

Engine options are likely to stay similar to the current model with small - displacement turbocharged engines to make up the bulk of the engine choices.

Preuninger says he wanted the car to «really feel like a turbo,» rather than the industry trend of turbocharged engines that try to mimic normally aspirated ones, and while the throttle response isn't GT3 sharp, neither is it laggy in any meaningful way.

The extra torque from the turbocharged engines really allows you to indulge in the chassis» balance and poise — more so than the old naturally aspirated engine.

It's offered with rear - or all - wheel drive and comes with a choice of three turbocharged engines, including a turbo - diesel six - cylinder.

We'll see the 2015 Volvo XC90 fully revealed this August, when we'll get a total look at its new infotainment system, swanky interior, and lineup of turbocharged engines.

These turbocharged engines are as much as 25 per cent more powerful and 15 per cent more efficient than the units they replace, and are accompanied by a naturally aspirated 123bhp / 117 lb ft of torque (at 6000 / 4000rpm) 1.6 - litre in the petrol line - up.

Generally, most automakers are expected to switch to downsized turbocharged engines in future years, as it helps meet tighter emissions and fuel - economy regulations without sacrificing power.

Earlier reports indicated that the 2015 Audi TT might offer an assortment of turbocharged engines: a 180 - hp 1.8 - liter four - cylinder, a 220 / 280 - hp 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, a 180 - hp 2.0 - liter turbodiesel, and a 2.5 - liter inline - five with up to 380 hp.

We learned plenty about these new, small turbocharged engines way back in 2013, and even got a chance to drive a Euro - market Honda Civic equipped with one of these powertrains (pictured above) at Honda's Tochigi test facility in Japan.

The Japanese automaker also let journalists loose with Honda Civics powered by its new lineup of small turbocharged engines.

This new twin - turbocharged V6 model replaces the naturally aspirated V8 SLK55 and the introduction of the # 45,950 AMG SLC45 completes AMG's switch to turbocharged engines for all its models.

But over the years, turbocharged engines have become both ubiquitous and mundane, playing a growing role in fuel economy over horsepower.

As of right now, there is no official confirmation of the Lexus IS200t making its way to our shores, but several reports suggest that Lexus will expand its use of turbocharged engines here.

I'm familiar with the use of air intercoolers / charge air coolers to cool the intake charge (usually on turbocharged engines).

While most automakers are switching to smaller, turbocharged engines to achieve higher EPA numbers and entice buyers (as well as meet new government - mandated CAFE requirements), Acura has chosen instead to drop the RDX's turbocharged four - cylinder in favor of a normally aspirated V - 6.

It's an immense powertrain and because it doesn't have the torque - heavy delivery of the turbocharged engines it feels and sounds even more electric, even more alive, even more extreme.

Though there have been some mixed emotions (here at Automobile HQ, and the Internet at large) about Ford's choice to move towards turbocharged engines, a victory at a grueling 24 hour endurance race will likely sway a few naysayers.

The BMW X3 compact luxury crossover is available with a choice of turbocharged engines and comes standard with all - wheel drive.