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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter liter V8 gasoline units. Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 But even when driving at 70 km/h (43 mph) in fifth gear, fuel consumption is still reduced by 0.7

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter liter TSI gasoline engine and the 1.6-liter Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph).

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Volkswagen Taigun concept SUV features new 3-cylinder, direct-injected, turbo 1.0L TSI

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The four-seat Taigun is powered by a new 1.0-liter liter TSI engine (turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engine) with 81 kW / 110 PS / 108 hp (from 5,000/min). Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world.

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. liter with power ranging from 68 hp to 82 hp (50 to 60 kW). The specifications also stipulated a specific power of 50 kW per liter. PureTech 3-cylinder engine.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range.

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