torquey

Strong low-end pull

Torquey describes an engine or vehicle that produces strong torque—rotational force that accelerates from low speeds without needing high RPMs.

A torquey engine pulls hard when you step on the gas: That diesel is incredibly torquey off the line.

The term is casual, mostly found in automotive discussions and reviews.

mechanical

engine

Machine producing motion

drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
transmissionSending of information
differentialRelative difference between things

crankshaft · gears · clutch · axle · flywheel · camshaft · horsepower · turbocharged · diesel · V8

rotational

twisting

Rotating with distortion

rotationTurning on an axis
spiralCurve winding around center
spinRapid rotation around axis

torsion · wrench · leverage · pivot · angular · coil · helix · gyration · screw · crank

powerful

brawny

Physically powerful, well-muscled

muscularHaving well-developed sinews
robustStrong and durable
potentHaving great effect

strong · punchy · gutsy · forceful · hefty · vigorous · responsive · aggressive · meaty · burly

Opposites

power delivery characteristics

torqueypeaky

Slightly ill-looking

top-end · breathless · anemic · screamer · gutless

engine temperament

torqueyhigh-strung

Nervously sensitive temperament

peaky · screamer · buzzy · frenetic · nervous

Phrases

torque wrenchCalibrated tightening instrument
torqued upSecured by rotational force
torque convertersHydraulic clutch replacements
torque wrenchesTools controlling fastener tightness
torqued offSlang for very angry
engine torqueMotor's rotational force output

Family

torque, torques, torqued, torquing, torqueing

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