As new car models are being designed and released by the different car manufacturing companies, so does the engines fitted in them get upgraded and improved for better performance. With the growth in technology, the propulsion system gets modified to become more powerful and efficient of the car engine since the engine performance is considered if a buyer is to determine car value before the car purchase. Many people don’t think of engines beyond the options available for a particular vehicle however they are those who put invest their time and energy into testing and investigating all kinds of options available.
A list of the containing a variety of different configurations and systems in the vast kinds of engines includes:
- a 127-kW Electric motor from the BMW i3 which is able to generate 170 horsepower and 184-pound feet of torque. This engine enables the car to efficiently and swiftly cruise around the city.
- The 6.2 Liter V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray makes the car blast to top speed of more than 200 miles per hour. The new v8 will deliver drivers a 460 horsepower in the base model, allowing for a true supercar experience for a relatively low car price.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a 6.2-liter V8 makes it the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car on the car market with the supercharged engine producing over 700 horsepower and complimentary torque that can threaten to break the car if unleashed irresponsibly.
- The 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder motor that Ford is using in the new Fiesta is also honored. It’s a fuel efficient, lightweight and fun to drive with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
- The 100-kW fuel cell from Hyundai’s Tucson FCV where a fuel-cell stuck under the hood to convert hydrogen into electricity to turn wheels with ease. This is all work done by the Hyundai engineers.
- The mini cooper has done a great job at perfecting the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder it equips its small and stylish cars with.
- The Ram 1500 Eco Diesel is fitted with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 delivering both punishing performance and high efficiency.
- Subaru’s 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four cylinder engine used in the company’s popular WRX which pairs up perfectly with a 6-speed manual that makes rowing through gears a thrill.
- The 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is a great example of how VW continues to make cars that are sharp in terms of performance.
- Finally BMW’s clever i8 hybrid from all the categories won the “International Engine of the Year”. The i8’s 1.5liter 3-cylinder has a 357 horsepower hybrid powertrain out competed the super fast sport cars (read more in http://www.sellanycar.com/cars-related/uae/bmws-clever-i8-hybrid-wins-international-engine-year/)
