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Audi boosts output from 2.0L EA888 engine to 400 hp (200 hp/liter) for Audi TT Sportback concept; 33.6 mpg US

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Among its many offerings at the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the Audi TT Sportback concept—a car that leverages but elongates the design idiom of the classic TT. Dr. Hackenberg noted that the “ TT Sportback concept unites two concepts to form a new member of a potential TT family. ” wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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Qoros Auto unveils drivable engineering development car with QamFree engine; near +50% boost in power & torque, -15% fuel consumption

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Qoros debuted the Qamfree engine with FreeValve technology in a concept car at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2016. This results is much more precise and completely customizable control over valve duration and lift, on both the intake and exhaust sides. Earlier post.) FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive.

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Peugeot and Total unveiling 208 HYbrid FE concept at Frankfurt; leveraging motorsports

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HYbrid FE concept. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, PEUGEOT and Total will unveil the hybrid 208 HYbrid FE concept. Based on a production 208 hatchback, the HYbrid FE accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8 seconds, with CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km (NEDC combined cycle). HYbrid FE concept. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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The Brotherhood will appreciate its 0-to-60-mph acceleration time: just 3.3 Every Daytona model comes with all-wheel drive as standard, along with a “Power Shot” feature that delivers an extra 40 horsepower for 15 seconds (a similar concept is called “Boost” on the Kia EV6 GT). Top speed is 137 mph. Exhaust noise?

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.

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Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Mazda introduces 3rd-generation Mazda3

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It greatly improves dynamic performance and fuel economy over the MZR 1.5 Introduces a high tumble port and 4-2-1 exhaust system that increase engine output. produces ample power, exhibits excellent fuel economy and low NVH. Such improvements also reduce rolling resistance, all improving fuel economy.

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