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MAY 31, 2023
V8 installed in rigs like the last-gen Range Rover Sport SVR. Lightweight carbon ceramic Brembos are an option for whoa’ing things up in a hurry, paired with eight-piston clampers the size of bread loaves. Under the& hood & bonnet is a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine belting out those 626 ponies plus 553 lb.-ft
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OCTOBER 12, 2012
The air in the cabin is recycled automatically to reduce the nuisance caused by exhaust gases from other vehicles. The Furtive eGT features a carbon-fiber body; an aluminum rear cradle supports the motors, gearbox and power electronics.
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JUNE 24, 2013
The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. Manufacturing and installing swivel door (CFRP – Prepreg). inches thick.
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MAY 16, 2013
To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Furthermore, the Porsche Universal Charger (AC) can be installed at home in the garage using the Charging Dock. The car’s unladen weight of approximately 3,715 lbs.
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MARCH 27, 2015
A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. The combustion efficiency of the now lighter and more rigid 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine has been increased.
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MARCH 5, 2012
The Vortec engine features hardened exhaust valves and hardened intake and exhaust valve seats. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbon fiber wrap. The Silverado and Sierra will be available in standard and long box, with either two- or four-wheel drive.
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JUNE 29, 2015
Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. Emissions stay low due to high- and low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation and multi-stage exhaust-gas aftertreatment including an SCR system (selective catalytic reduction). Click to enlarge. Millerized 2.0
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