That means maximum engine power, hence Michael Schumacher's warning that BMW Williams will be a force.
The engine gives 800 CV and revs to a maximum of 9, 250 rpm, a record for an engine of this displacement.
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On release, SS2 will then ignite a rocket engine to climb to a maximum altitude of about 361, 000ft (110km).
What that means is that you don't have to wind the engine out to eight grand to extract maximum performance.
If you're after performance, you can stay in lower gears longer for maximum acceleration and you can downshift, using drag from the engine to help slow the car.
In this case, the TDI engine is also shut off and decoupled from the drivetrain to ensure maximum regeneration.
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An electric boost function helps in instances where maximum acceleration is desired, when the electric motor works in tandem with the combustion engine during acceleration.
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It has a 5.9 litre Cummins turbo diesel engine (2) at the front that allows it to reach a maximum of 65 kph (40mph) on roads.
Maximum fuel economy is achieved in ECO mode, with the stop-start on and engine response and output dialed way back.
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Newly programmed engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all new components and ensures not only maximum power yield but also exemplary low emissions that meet the latest emission limits.
Vettel, who retired with an engine failure, has slipped to fourth place 25 points adrift of Button with a maximum of 60 points available from the remaining six races.
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