This versatile vehicle offers impressive utility for everyday driving, as well as
turbocharged performance for an extra element of excitement.
Not exact matches
The latest Taurus did develop a bit of a cult following, though, especially the 365 - horsepower
turbocharged performance version called S.H.O.
for «Super High Output.»
The price will be equivalent to the premium
for competitors» top
performance models with
turbocharged or supercharged sixes and V - 8s, he said.
Like the Quadrifoglio (Italian
for «four - leaf clover» and representing the highest -
performance trim of any Alfa Romeo model) version of the Giulia sedan on which the Stelvio SUV is based, it features a twin -
turbocharged 2.9 - liter V - 6 making 505 horsepower and 443 pounds - feet of torque.
Based on the naturally aspirated V8 version, the GTS is being pitched as the most dynamically focussed model in the range, sacrificing some of the whizz - bang
performance of the
turbocharged version
for a purer driving experience.
This 2.0 - liter, direct - injection,
turbocharged VTEC powertrain is a significant step forward
for Honda, as the company plans to roll out a whole new lineup of small
turbocharged engines with this
performance - oriented powerplant sitting at the top of the range.
The faithful can get what they wanted
for 2013 as Ford adds the high -
performance Focus ST.. It's powered by a 252 - hp,
turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine with 270 pounds - feet of torque.
Mini has also announced powertrain details
for the new Mini Cooper, which include a 1.5 - liter, 134 hp
turbocharged three - cylinder
for standard Cooper models and a 2.0 - liter, 189 hp
turbocharged four - cylinder
for high -
performance Cooper S models.
With its
turbocharged engine tuned to deliver even more power than the standard JCW (which is rated at 208 hp
for 2013), an adjustable GP - specific suspension, «race - spec» brakes, unique aerodynamic aids, and high -
performance tires, the new GP achieves Mini's best - ever Nuerburgring time of 8:23 (besting the previous GP by nearly nineteen seconds).
New
for 2013 A manual transmission is newly available
for the Focus» top - of - the - line Titanium trim level and the high -
performance turbocharged Focus ST hatchback joins the lineup.
To balance
performance and efficiency, we opted
for the midlevel engine — the 3.0 - liter
turbocharged in - line six we already know and love from the 3 - series.
Extra
performance is just a pleasant side - effect of the trend
for smaller,
turbocharged engines, so it's something of a joke that cars aren't delivering on their apparent gains.
Pushing the boundaries of high -
performance technology today means something very different from what that original car embodied, so the formula
for the New Sports eXperience is considerably different in the 2017 Acura NSX: The basics include a hybrid powertrain made up of three electric motors, a lithium - ion battery pack, a mid-mounted twin -
turbocharged V - 6 engine and a dual - clutch nine - speed automatic transmission.
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Performance and 0 - 60mph time - Refined as it is, the Swift Sport's naturally aspirated four - cylinder can't beat smaller
turbocharged rivals
for output.
As
for the
turbocharged four, it would make sense
for it to be the more fuel - efficient option, but if it ends up being the
performance option, who knows what kind of gas mileage it will get.
Packing an all - new 2.9 - litre twin -
turbocharged V6 it also offers greater
performance than its predecessor, while a rear - biased all - wheel drive system, an optional locking differential
for the rear axle and a 60 kg weight reduction compared to the old model give the latest RS5 extra credibility as a driver's car.
VC - T,
for Variable Compression -
Turbocharged, can raise or lower the stroke of the pistons allowing the compression ratio to vary between 8:1 and 14:1 — providing
performance benefits at low compression and efficiency improvements at high compression.
Standing in
for the previous ST's extra cylinder and 500cc is a four - pot engine more overtly
turbocharged in character with «boosty»
performance that makes it a little difficult to modulate the throttle pedal at a constant speed.
Unlike some of its more effortless
turbocharged rivals, the Swift thrives when thrashed, so extracting its peak
performance doesn't leave you feeling guilty
for not exploring the car's abilities afterwards.
The German
performance cars feature a twin -
turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline - six engine rated
for 425 hp and 406 lb - ft.
The Golf TDI's 140 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter turbo - diesel I - 4 is also available, but buyers seeking GTI - like
performance can always opt
for the gasoline 2.0 - liter
turbocharged I - 4, which places nearly 210 horsepower on tap.
Eventually, there could be a high -
performance BMW X4 M version that would employ the
turbocharged six - cylinder engine rumored
for the forthcoming M3 / M4
performance cars.
Aston Martin is yet to divulge any
performance stats
for the DBS Superleggera, however expect a substantial power hike over the DB11 V12's 600bhp, with changes to the induction, exhaust, injection system and
turbocharging and intercooling resulting in a near 700bhp peak power output.
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.
Unfortunately
for enthusiasts, the car's
turbocharged Ralliart trim has been canceled, following the demise of the high -
performance Lancer Evolution.
In a first
for the GTI, the model is available in two power levels from the factory: both models use a 2 - litre
turbocharged four - cylinder petrol engine, producing 217bhp in the GTI and 227bhp in the GTI
Performance.
No drivetrain details have been revealed, but as the UX is similar in size to the Toyota C - HR, it's likely any production model would use the same mix of hybrid and
turbocharged petrol engines, perhaps with a larger displacement
turbocharged option to offer a
performance model suitable
for Lexus customers.
The 2009 Audi TTS arrived in America at the end of last year as the
performance version of an already very capable coupe.I hope it applies
for citizenship.A powerful
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Not all Elan «M100's were
turbocharged, but the majority were, and the unusual choice of front - wheel drive was - as you might expect from Lotus - selected
for sound
performance reasons, with more predictable high - speed handling than a rear - drive car and improved traction.
The
turbocharged 2 - litre four - cylinder Mini Cooper SD is set to be a popular choice
for buyers of the classic hatch looking
for a mix of
performance and economic motoring.
Whatever your view on the rise of
turbocharging as a catalyst
for more power, there's no doubt it's allowed the
performance of everything from city cars to supercars to climb at a huge rate over the last decade or two.
The new
turbocharged, all - wheel drive hot hatchback will go on sale in the U.S. in spring 2016, and this prototype spotted testing on our shores likely means that Ford
Performance is finalizing tuning
for the U.S. - spec version of the car.
For $ 35,000, you get a spacious sedan with a 305 - hp,
turbocharged boxer engine and
performance that merits a higher price.
While the regular 2002 Tii was renowned
for its sporting character and immense tossability, the 2002 Turbo took outright
performance seriously, and served as one of the first
turbocharged performance cars to be offered to the buying public.
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.
There was outrage from purists and enthusiasts back when BMW's M - division revealed its first
performance SUV, the X6 M. Not only was it a cumbersome SUV, it was four - wheel drive and
turbocharged — the antithesis of what BMW M had previously stood
for.
The coupe - style hatchback combines the GT's 201bhp, 1.6 - litre GDI
turbocharged engine with a 44bhp electric motor, the latter powering the rear wheels
for additional
performance, or in electric - only mode.
Unlike many rivals, Mazda employs a «right sizing» policy
for its engines rather than «downsizing» - the company believes that greater efficiency and
performance will come from matching a car with a suitably - sized engine, rather than trying to squeeze more
performance from a smaller
turbocharged unit.
The automaker has taken its high -
performance model, the Stelvio Quadrofoglio powered by a 505 - horsepower twin -
turbocharged V6, and challenged the Nurburgring, where it ran the 12.9 - mile Nordschleife circuit in just under eight minutes, faster than any other production SUV and a respectable time
for any production vehicle.
The stylish and roomy 2018 CR - V hauls passengers and cargo with confidence, thanks to its available
turbocharged engine that can be paired with Honda's Real Time AWD system
for all - weather
performance.
This van is perfect
for any organization or business, boasting a
turbocharged engine and a host of convenient features, including Driver Comfort and Efficiency Packages, an additional curbside folding seat in the second row, a rearview camera, high
performance air conditioning, and plenty more!
The entry - level Jaguar F - Type convertible with the new 2.0 - litre Ingenium petrol engine costs # 55,385 and manages, through a combination of strong
performance and achingly well judged driving dynamics, to provide stiff competition
for the newly
turbocharged Porsche Boxster.
For those who put a premium on
performance, the all - aluminum 2.0 L
turbocharged four - cylinder engine delivers a Best - in - Class 280 horsepower < span data - component =» DisclosureBubble» title =» Based on the Alfa Romeo Premium Import Midsize Sedan Segment.» > .
The first three versions are available with a
turbocharged 4 - cylinder or a V - 6 engine, while the Sport is exclusively equipped with a twin -
turbocharged V - 6 engine
for maximum
performance.
The sports exhaust not only enriches the sound of the 650S's twin -
turbocharged V8 engine,
for instance, but it's also lighter; similarly, super-lightweight alloys not only look great, but they also reduce weight to improve handling and
performance.
Chevrolet
Performance takes the economical LSX Bowtie standard - deck block, adds blower - friendly 9.0:1 forged pistons and combines them with the LS3's high - flow, rectangular - port heads to create an affordable foundation
for supercharged and
turbocharged combinations.
This Cadillac includes: CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE AND NAVIGATION Navigation System Premium Sound System INTELLIBEAM, AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM ON / OFF CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE WITH EMBEDDED NAVIGATION AM / FM Smart Device Integration Navigation System AM / FM Stereo Auxiliary Audio Input MP3 Player DRIVER AWARENESS PACKAGE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Rear Side Air Bag Lane Departure Warning Front Side Air Bag Lane Keeping Assist Intermittent Wipers Blind Spot Monitor Cross-Traffic Alert Rain Sensing Wipers AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE, BOSE PREMIUM SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS Premium Sound System AIR BAGS, REAR THORAX
FOR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS Rear Side Air Bag Front Side Air Bag TRANSMISSION, 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC 8 - Speed A / T A / T BLACK RAVEN WIPERS, FRONT INTERMITTENT, RAINSENSE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Intermittent Wipers Rain Sensing Wipers JET BLACK, LEATHER W / SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS AND SEATBACKS Leather Seats Premium Synthetic Seats REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR WHEELS, 18 Aluminum Wheels PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP ENGINE, 3.6 L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more informati
FOR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS Rear Side Air Bag Front Side Air Bag TRANSMISSION, 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC 8 - Speed A / T A / T BLACK RAVEN WIPERS, FRONT INTERMITTENT, RAINSENSE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Intermittent Wipers Rain Sensing Wipers JET BLACK, LEATHER W / SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS AND SEATBACKS Leather Seats Premium Synthetic Seats REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR WHEELS, 18 Aluminum Wheels PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP ENGINE, 3.6 L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more informati
FOR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS Rear Side Air Bag Front Side Air Bag TRANSMISSION, 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC 8 - Speed A / T A / T BLACK RAVEN WIPERS, FRONT INTERMITTENT, RAINSENSE Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Intermittent Wipers Rain Sensing Wipers JET BLACK, LEATHER W / SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS AND SEATBACKS Leather Seats Premium Synthetic Seats REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR WHEELS, 18 Aluminum Wheels PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP ENGINE, 3.6 L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
Turbocharged LUXURY PACKAGE Navigation System Universal Garage Door Opener Rear Bench Seat Telematics Pass - Through Rear Seat SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, 18 - WAY
PERFORMANCE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER Power Passenger Seat Power Driver Seat Bucket Seats MEMORY PACKAGE Mirror Memory Seat Memory * Note -
For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more informati
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For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer
for more informati
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for more information.
The award - winning
turbocharged 875cc TwinAir offers spirited
performance and emits just 95g / km, so it qualifies
for free road tax and is exempt from the London Congestion Charge.
The BMW 5 Series
for 2014 represents one of the most complete luxury car lines in the industry, offering a base
turbocharged sedan, a powerhouse high -
performance M version, diesel - powered and V8 models, a hybrid and a somewhat controversially styled Grand Touring wagon / SUV.
And not surprising
for BMW, the 2010 550i Gran Turismo gets very advanced
performance tech, such as the
turbocharged V - 8, eight - speed automatic transmission, and adaptive suspension.