Why Are Sports Cars Naturally Aspirated?
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Sports cars are naturally aspirated because their engines have high power and torque, eliminating the need for turbocharging. Below are methods to determine the grade of an engine: Determining by Cylinder Count: Generally, based on different displacement sizes, car engines can be categorized into three-cylinder, four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and eight-cylinder types. Currently, three-cylinder engines are nearly extinct, while L4 (inline four-cylinder engines) and V6 (V-type six-cylinder engines) are the more common types in mainstream mid-to-high-end models. The more cylinders an engine has, the higher the technical requirements, and consequently, the higher the grade of the car it is equipped in. On the other hand, the key factor determining engine performance is still technology. Transmission: Looking at automotive transmission technology, traditional automatic transmissions have begun to evolve from 'stepped' to 'stepless'—this is the 'continuously variable' transmission, also known as 'CVT,' which refers to a transmission system that does not use gears in the speed-changing system, providing smooth and 'stepless' speed ratio conversion. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, CVT continuously variable transmissions can eliminate the sense of impact during gear shifts and torque transmission, ensuring the engine maintains optimal torque during driving, thereby further enhancing the vehicle's ride comfort.