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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 The design of the pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft is optimized to limit weight.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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In order to counteract engine vibration and maintain smooth operation, the EA288’s crankshaft is connected to two gear-driven counter-rotating balance shafts that spin at twice engine speed. In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft. This means we have on the one camshaft one intake valve and one exhaust valve.

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Fiat Launches New 1.8L Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo in Lancia Delta

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Di TurboJet, the Lancia Delta can reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 The system defines the angle and overlapping time of the valves with precision in order to generate direct air flow from the intake to the exhaust manifolds and start the turbocharger in very short times. Scavenging.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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But over a 240-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged an impressive 37.5 The LED tail lights connect across the trunk by a distinctive dashed light pattern. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8 now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Generational progress with the EA888. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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New Engines for Mercedes S-Class; First 4-Cylinder Engine Delivers 5.7 L/100km Fuel Consumption

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seconds, and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). These are connected in series, and each has a turbine and a compressor driven by this turbine. The HP turbine is located directly at the exhaust manifold and initially allows exhaust gas to flow through it; it then rotates at up to 215,000 revolutions per minute.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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We did a bit better on a 110-mile freeway run, with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 30.7 The LED taillights have an attractive LED design–imagine the letter “T” lying on its side–that are connected by a red reflector strip. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV.

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