The Fiat 500 range moves to an all turbo line up for 2018 in an announcement from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

The Fiat 500 range will cease using normally-aspirated engines in favour of  a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo powerplant capable of producing up to 135 horsepower along with 150 lb-ft of torque. The engine will come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission in both models, with a 6-speed automatic available as an option.

“With an all-turbo lineup, the iconic Fiat 500 now offers an even more dynamic driving experience and more standard horsepower than any of its competitors,” says Fiat Chrysler’s new Head of Passenger Car Brands in North America, Steve Beahm.

“In fact, the entire FIAT brand lineup now comes standard with turbocharged power, adding to our roster of fun-to-drive, Italian-designed vehicles.”

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Spring 2018 marks the first time a diesel engine will be found under the hood of Ford’s F-150 full-size truck, with the inclusion of a newly-developed 3.0-litre V6 Power Stroke turbodiesel engine.

For decades, the Power Stroke nomenclature has been synonymous with the Super Duty lineup of heavy-duty pickup trucks Ford produces. The new 3.0-litre V6 Power Stroke turbodiesel engine found in 2018 F150 models was developed by the same powertrain team as the Super Duty trucks, so it only makes sense for the powerplant to deliver a best-in-class 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque.

Source: NY Daily News

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Governments across the globe and segments of the automotive industry alike are tolling the bell for internal combustion engines.

Key industry players, such as General Motors, Continental, and Honda, believe electricity to be the propulsion method of the (near) future, whereas others like Lamborghini and Mazda, think that internal combustion will remain viable for some time.

So whilst electric vehicles appear to be the future for most drivers, these technologies may keep fossil-fuelled cars on the road.

Original article: www.thedrive.com

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When it comes to Turbocharged engines, there is that one thing that comes associated with it, just like bread and butter – Turbo lag.

You might have experienced a short delay in power delivery when you floor a turbo car (predominantly a diesel) hard. This is the reason why some automotive enthusiasts prefer a naturally aspirated engine over a turbocharged engine.

Volvo PowerPulse prevents turbo lag. The patented system is present in Volvo’s D5 Diesel engine having two sequential turbos. It employs compressed air to spool (process of unloading the air from a turbo at high pressure) the turbo within no time.

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50 years ago this month the Saab 99 made its inaugural debut at the Teknorama auto show in Sweden.

It ushered in a new era for the company. The 99 changed the perception of SAAB and eventually pioneered the use of turbocharging in production cars.

In 1978 the 99 Turbo debuted, coupling the 2.0-litre engine, with a turbo that produced 143 hp, and boasted a top speed of 124 mph. The 99 effectively ushered in a whole era of turbocharging and made its successor, the 900 Turbo, a legend at home and overseas

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