Whatever the consequences, I can justifiably say that the RS 7 exceeded my expectations, its 560 horsepower and
twin turbochargers providing many delightful full - throttle runs and many surprises as I glanced down at the speedometer needle spinning round as if the laws of physics had suddenly been repealed.
Not exact matches
From the base 528i's turbocharged - 4 to the
twin -
turbochargers boosting the diesel and V8 models, there is a 5 Series to match just about every demand and price range —
providing your price range starts above $ 50K.
The new crop of C63s begins arriving in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the sedan that will be offered in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S. Both are powered by a 4.0 - liter
twin - turbocharged V8 closely related to the engine that powers the aforementioned GT sports car, which features a «hot inside V» layout for the two
turbochargers, meaning they're mounted inside the V portion of the engine to produce a more compact package and
provide optimal response time.
* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume of air (+ 10 %) to
turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air from engine bay * Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track of the uprated chassis and
provide muscular stance * Distinctive «smoked steel finish» to all exterior «brightware», including the first automotive application of «Physical Vapour Deposition'to stainless steel * Larger,
twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider * 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours * Unique driver - focused, two - seater cabin with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving * Rear seats replaced by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam * AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and «Soft Touch» leather
provide a very different interpretation of Bentley craftsmanship with choice of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations
The 2.3 - liter in question is an upgraded version of the engine found in the base version of the new Mustang, one modified with a new low - inertia
twin - scroll
turbocharger with a larger compressor that
provides greater airflow, in addition to a larger intercooler aimed at maximizing charge density.
Looked great, handled well and
provided lots of power for the money, with or without
twin turbochargers.
Due to its specially designed turbines, the midsize gas engine's
turbocharger provides response that is usually generated by
twin - scroll turbines on larger engines, Opel says.
The 90deg engine delivers 444bhp but, through a series of upgrades that include new
twin - scroll
turbochargers and a higher 10.5:1 compression ratio, it now
provides an added 37 lb ft of torque at 479 lb ft.. This gives the range - topping 7 Series a 0 - 62mph time of 4.4 sec, a 155mph top speed, combined fuel consumption of 34.9 mpg and CO2 emissions of 189g / km.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's
twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate - to - high speed ranges to
provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy.
Much of this is thanks to the efficiency that the
twin turbochargers are able to
provide.
Helped by its
twin - scroll
turbocharger, the 201bhp petrol engine
provides a decent surge of power, but acceleration feels simply rapid rather than rocketship fast.
A new turbine
twin - damper design for the torque converter
provides tighter control and helps reduce
turbocharger lag as the vehicle accelerates.
The 3.4 liter
twin - turbocharged flat six engine
provided 469hp from two large
turbochargers and intercoolers, and had been equipped with a new Bosch Motronic as well as an ignition setup originally designed for Porsche's 962 Group C race car.