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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. An additional short-term boost of 10 kW (14 hp) from the RSG in available in certain driving situations. This technology comes from Formula 1.

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New BMW 218i Coupe to offer new 3-cylinder gasoline engine

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New BMW 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for the 218i. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder gasoline engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family ( earlier post ) for the first time in the compact model. Click to enlarge. With a displacement of 1.5 With a displacement of 1.5

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VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

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The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! It also comes with a gasoline particulate filter. GTI—available since spring this year—is the latest addition to the EA211 range of engines. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Volkswagen Golf with new 1.5 TSI Evo engine now available to order in Europe; new 1.5 TSI variant coming

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TSI Evo (110 kW / 150 PS) ( earlier post , earlier post ), is now available to order in Europe. The four-cylinder gasoline engine features common rail direct injection, turbocharger and Active Cylinder Management (ACT). TSI is available for purchase immediately and from the Comfortline equipment line upwards. The new Golf 1.5

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. SPORT mode: Available power is increased, allowing for improved acceleration response. Hybrid Exclusives.

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Toyota revamps 1.0L 3-cylinder engine for new AYGO; up to 60 mpg in ECO version

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liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ What was already one of the lightest engines of its type was made even lighter by fitting a cylinder head with a built-in exhaust manifold. 85 N·m 63 lb-ft) of torque is available from as little as 2,000 rpm.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).