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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). mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.2 Compared to the 5.2L

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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 In constant speed driving at 50 km/h (31 mph) in third or fourth gear, fuel savings are as much as one liter per 100 km.

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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 The potential of internal combustion engines is far from exhausted. Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 Click to enlarge. TSI and the 1.6

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 Turbocharged by means of exhaust gas turbocharger with engine load management by means of variable intake valve activation. Turbo TwinAir is also offered in the Fiat 500 L.). Earlier post.).

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi. The twin-scroll technology prevents the exhaust gas flows from influencing each other. The newly developed 4.0 With an average fuel consumption of 10.2

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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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mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. To achieve these results, PureTech development called for a number of changes, chief among which were: Downsizing. The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. liter and 1.2 l/100 km (51.1 l/100km (52.3

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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The turbine housing for the low inertia turbocharger is integrated with the lightweight, thin-walled exhaust manifold, shortening the engine and catalyst warm up times and reducing emissions. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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