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liter, 3-cylinder gasoline engine pumping out 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. mph with a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 No production information was given, but we were told to Stay tuned for more information coming fall 2025. The top speed is listed at 142.9
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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). Information display. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron display concept supplies information on the drivetrain status.
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liter gasoline powered Ray CUV, which went on sale in Korea last month. Although the Ray EV weighs 187 kg more than the gasoline model, the electric motor’s generous torque—167 N·m (123 lb-ft), an increase of 77%—ensures responsive performance. seconds), while top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
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Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).
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The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top track speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). Its range in purely electric mode is approximately one mile, with electric-only acceleration possible up to just over 50 mph (85 km/h).
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