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.
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.»
That follows the decision
for the 2017 Porsche 911 range to move to all -
turbocharged engines, starting with twin - turbo 3.0 - and 3.4 - liter units in the Carrera and Carrera S. Porsche hasn't given out any specifics on the new Cayman and Boxster engines, but reports suggest that base
versions of the cars will have a 2.0 - liter mill with around 285 hp, while S models will get a 2.5 - liter turbo - four cranking out closer to 360 hp.
Say goodbye to the old, naturally aspirated 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine that still powers base
versions of the Volkswagen Jetta, and hello to a new 1.4 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder that joins the lineup
for 2016.
For starters, the base model will receive a detuned
version of the 1.5 - liter,
turbocharged three - cylinder engine we sampled in the BMW i8 preproduction model.
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.
Chevrolet Sonic RS Chevrolet, which hasn't offered a sport compact since the Cobalt SS and the HHR SS, is dipping its toe back in the water with a handling and appearance package
for the
turbocharged, hatchback
version of the Sonic.
Based on that, the new base mill
for the new 7 is almost certainly a
version of BMW's well - worn
turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline - six.
Although two different
versions of the V - 8 may be under development, our inside source at Bentley has led us to speculate that the Continental V - 8 will only get a twin -
turbocharged V - 8, as per the norm
for the Bentley lineup.
It uses a
version of Peugeot's 1.6 - litre THP
turbocharged engine and a chassis breathed upon by Peugeot Sport, and it's a real return to form
for Peugeot.
While Honda hasn't confirmed the powerplant
for the Si model, rumors suggest it could be a more powerful
version of the
turbocharged 1.5 - liter (174 hp, 162 lb - ft of torque) found in the standard Civic sedan and coupe or a detuned
version of the
turbocharged 2.0 - liter (305 hp, 295 lb - ft) from the Type R model.
To go toe - to - toe with the Mustang EcoBoost, the ’16 Camaro will be offered with a
turbocharged four - cylinder engine
for the first time; in this case, it's a
version of Cadillac's 272 - hp, 295 lb - ft 2.0 - liter.
All gas - only Q50 and Q60
versions use a
turbocharged engines (the Q50 Hybrid is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5 - liter V - 6), and given that
turbocharging tends to subdue exhaust noise, drivers should welcome the option
for a deeper and throatier note.
The RLX Sport Hybrid SH - AWD prepares Acura enthusiasts
for the return of the NSX, which will have a longitudinal V - 6, in this case twin -
turbocharged, and connected to a
version of the seven - speed DCT with a built - in electric motor, plus two electric motors powering the front wheels.
For the Abarth
version, the same 1.4 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder is tuned to 170 hp (up from 160 hp), while retaining its 184 lb - ft of torque.
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.
All
versions of the new 2015 Volkswagen GTI use an upgraded EA888 2.0 - liter
turbocharged inline - four engine rated
for 210 hp and 258 lb - ft of torque, increases of 10 hp and 51 lb - ft compared to the outgoing hot hatch.
Although some may be wishing
for news on a next - generation Focus RS, chances are that we'll be hearing more concreteinformation pertaining tothe upcoming Focus ST.. The production
version of that car is expected to receive a
turbocharged, 2.0 - liter EcoBoost four - cylinder producing around 246 hp and at least 250 lb - ft of torque.
The Golf R features an uprated
version of the GTI's 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder engine, good
for 256 hp and 243 lb - ft of torque, and will only be available with a manual transmission when it comes to the states early next year.
A four - door
version of the 2014 M6 coupe, the swoopy M6 Gran Coupe is powered by a 4.4 - liter, twin -
turbocharged V - 8 rated
for 560hp.
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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A few years back we had heard Lexus was working on a twin -
turbocharged version of that engine
for the LC good
for around 600 hp.
For the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, the
turbocharged and intercooled
version of this engine has been tuned to develop 210 hp @ 4500 rpm and 258 lb - ft of torque @ 1500 rpm.
In global markets, the Eos is said to get a few other touches
for 2011, including the full 208 horsepower of the newest
version of the GTI's 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder engine, along with standard Hill Start Assist, Vienna heated leather seats, and 17 - inch wheels.
The 2.0 - liter turbo, 3.0 - liter supercharged, and 4.0 - liter
turbocharged gasoline engines will receive a significant horsepower upgrade, while a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission will now be offered as standard
for the base, front - wheel - drive
version of the 2016 Audi A6.
The powertrains offered
for the European model at launch include one TDI diesel and the familiar 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, as well as a 1.4 - liter and 1.8 - liter
version of Audi's TSFI
turbocharged, direct - injected gasoline four - cylinders.
Both
versions of the Regal will get Buick's familiar 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder, tuned
for 250 hp and driving a new nine - speed automatic transmission.
Unlike previous
versions, Koenigsegg replaced its «standard» 1,000 horsepower twin -
turbocharged V - 8 engine
for the One Megawatt engine that was first included in the Koenigsegg One: 1.
Powertrains
for the European
version include 1.6 - liter gasoline four - cylinders, both naturally aspirated and
turbocharged, along with 1.7 - liter and 2.0 - liter turbodiesel four - cylinders.
Available
for both manual and automatic
versions of the
turbocharged Mustang, the Shelby GT package gives the car an aggressive aftermarket look and more horsepower.
Though the BlueSport concept debuted with a 2.0 - liter diesel I - 4 making 180 hp and 258 lb - ft of torque, a production
version was expected to get a
turbocharged 170 - hp 2.0 - liter gasoline I - 4
for a base engine, with a twin - charged 200 - hp 1.4 - liter arriving shortly after.
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.
But the big news in the powertrain department is the premium engine
for EX-T, EX-L, and Touring
versions: a
turbocharged 1.5 - liter I - 4 with 174 horsepower, a 31 - hp increase.
A launch
version of the all - new 2016 Volvo XC90 with a 316 - hp, 2.0 - liter
turbocharged and supercharged I - 4, all - wheel drive, and an eight - speed automatic transmission will be limited to 1927 copies globally, and is available
for order at volvocars.com/us beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern, September 3,
for $ 66,825.
Essentially an underbored
version of the 2927cc unit used by the 308 and Mondial, the capacity of the GTO's engine was arrived at because, once multiplied by the FIA's 1.4 «equivalency factor»
for turbocharged cars, it would see the new Ferrari squeeze neatly under the 4 - litre engine - size limit.
It uses an uprated
version of the 154bhp
turbocharged 1.6 - litre THP engine that appears in the DS3 Sport (as well as the Mini Cooper S and various Peugeots), and with 203 lb ft of torque to partner that power figure we reckon it should be good
for 0 - 60mph in 6.5 secs.
The engineer from Subaru Tecnica International (STI) is mum
for a minute before showing a little skin, and then he tells us that this car's
turbocharged 2.0 - liter flat - four resembles the engine from the U.S.
version of the WRX, but it's been upgraded with blueprinted internals, a set of carefully weighed and balanced pistons, and a larger capacity ball - bearing turbocharger.
If 187bhp is not quite enough
for you, SEAT has been spotted testing an even hotter Cupra
version with what could be up to 300bhp from it's Leon based 2.0 - litre
turbocharged four - cylinder.
It is powered by a newly developed
version of the four - cylinder 2.0 - litre
turbocharged EA888 TSI petrol engine used in the latest Golf GTI (and Audi S3), but in this application producing 300 PS (296 bhp; 206kWs
for «hot climate» markets such as Australia, South Africa, Japan, USA) from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm and 380 Nm (280 lbs ft) from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm.
It features a
turbocharged version of the 2.3 L MZR I4 which produces 272 PS (200 kW)(European
version is detuned to 260 PS (191 kW); the North American
version, at 274 hp (204 kW), revised to 270 hp (200 kW)
for 2007).
A 3.0 - liter
turbocharged V - 6 will serve as primary motivation
for the Q4, Q5, and Q6 and should burn twenty percent less fuel than the current supercharged
version of that engine.
There is no Subaru BRZ STI, and it's very unlikely there ever will be a Subaru BRZ STI, a production
version of the rear - wheel - drive,
turbocharged coupe you've pined
for.
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 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.
S70 and V70 T5s will continue to be offered with a more powerful
version of the high - pressure
turbocharged engine, rated
for 1999 at 247 hp, with 243 lb / ft of torque.
Even larger than its predecessor — which accounted
for 25 per cent of all Mini sales — the 2017 Countryman is built on the same platform as the new BMW X1 and offers an all -
turbocharged engine lineup with the go - kart driving dynamics typical of the brand, not to mention the added traction that comes from the latest
version of the standard All4 all - wheel drive.
BMW 3 Engine line starts from the weakest
versions of 1.6 - liter 4 - cylinder engines ending up with powerful V8, I6 and 6 - cylinder
turbocharged engines which are produced specially
for M3 E36 / E46 / E90 / E92 / F30 models.
Chevrolet is adding a performance
version of the HHR wagon
for 2008: the HHR SS, powered by a
turbocharged and intercooled four - cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower.
Created in response to customer demand
for an edgier
version of the McLaren MP4 - 12C offering greater levels of driver engagement, the 650S runs a more heavily tuned
version of McLaren's twin -
turbocharged 3.8 - liter V8 direct - injection engine producing a claimed 25 hp more than the variant used by standard sibling
for a total of 641 hp (as its name suggests 650 ps — metric hp).
The Golf GTI's 2.0 - liter
turbocharged four - cylinder engine delivers 210 horsepower in the base S model and 220 hp in all other
versions, though torque
for both
versions stands at 258 lb - ft of torque.