Torquey
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006076
Describing an engine that produces a high amount of torque, particularly at lower engine speeds, providing strong pulling power and acceleration. This characteristic is desirable in vehicles that need to move heavy loads or accelerate quickly from a standstill. Diesel engines are often known for their torquey nature.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006076 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Torquey; Spanish: par motor; French: coupleux |
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"definition": "Describing an engine that produces a high amount of torque, particularly at lower engine speeds, providing strong pulling power and acceleration. This characteristic is desirable in vehicles that need to move heavy loads or accelerate quickly from a standstill. Diesel engines are often known for their torquey nature.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Torquey",
"es": "par motor",
"fr": "coupleux"
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}
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