| 429 HP GDI V8
The Tau® 5.0L GDI V8 won a Ward's 10 Best Engines award in 2011. The high-pressure die-cast engine block is entirely aluminum. A Variable Induction System (VIS) improves both low-end torque and high-end horsepower, while Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) maximizes power. Further details like the timing chain drive system, serpentine belt and iridium double-tipped spark plugs help make Equus one of the most fuel-efficient luxury cars in its class.
8 Speed Electronic Automatic with SHIFTRONIC Manual Shift ModeA high-performance transmission specifically for Equus. Precise gear ratios and lightweight components make the 8-speed a highly responsive and a perfect complement to the Tau® 429 GDI hp V8. Whether in automatic or SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode, it also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up in top gear which dramatically closes the fuel-efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.
|