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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter liter V6 that is part of a new engine family which will be introduced within the next two years. Combined engine and motor system torque is 750 N·m (553 lb-ft). L/100 km (42.8

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. Earlier post.)

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New Audi S models to feature new downsized 4.0L V8 with cylinder deactivation, energy recuperation and start-stop

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This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Both models have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). V10 engine in the previous model, the 4.0L mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. naturally aspirated V10.

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter liter TSI gasoline engine and the 1.6-liter Both engines will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year. liter 77 kW (103 hp) TSI engine.

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Audi introducing 5-door A1 Sportback; fuel consumption as low as 62 mpg US for diesel versions

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Buyers in Europe will be able to choose between three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel four-cylinder direct-injection engines producing between 63 kW (86 hp) and 136 kW (185 hp). Audi pairs some engines with the seven-speed S tronic transmission. The base engine, the 1.2 lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (51.1 Three cylinders. Reduced internal friction.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist.

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