I have a TDI170 common rail engine (2 weeks old) and it is so fast. am i imagining things as its only 170bhp
Why does the torque on my car make it feel sooooo fast?
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I think you will find it's because large amounts of torque are produced from relatively low revs right through the range. Unlike a petrol engine which needs to be reved to make it go, a diesel 'goes' at much lower revs.
It's quite simliar in some ways to a larger petrol engine which can produce lots of power without the need for high revs. I once owned a 2.8 Golf VR6 and that was able to produce the power in a relatively lazy way.
Glad you're liking you new A3 and the s-tronic. It certainly adds a new dimension and lots of enjoyment to driving.
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Torque gets you there, bhp keeps you there. The classic diesel mantra.
The new CR 170s are seriously good in the torque stakes.
The new CR 170s are seriously good in the torque stakes.
S-tronic also ads to the feeling.
Had the same feeling when i drove mine. I used to drive similar powered card but with manual gearbox.
With DSG thoug, you can relax and just feel the car accelerating.
Had the same feeling when i drove mine. I used to drive similar powered card but with manual gearbox.
With DSG thoug, you can relax and just feel the car accelerating.
