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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter lb-ft), with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, engine in the concept featured twin independent variable camshaft timing (TI-VCT)—a powertrain system also being used in the production 2.0L At the debut of the 3.5L

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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The concept of an “effective octane number” calculates overall knock resistance of fuel in modern engines, including the effects of charge cooling. Shelby, and William M. Premium-grade gasoline is listed as 91−93 AKI minimum, corresponding to 96−98 RON. —Leone et al. Leone, James E. Anderson, Richard S. Reese, II, Michael H.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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EcoBoost engine made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January, it was shown with a Lincoln C concept car powered by a 1.6litre, four cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a powershift transmission. With the variable camshaft timing the intake and exhaust cams vary independently improving airflow through the engine. When the 3.5l

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