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Nissan's brand new Golf-rivaling hatchback, the Pulsar, just got a little bit more interesting with the introduction of the most powerful engine yet available. It's called the DIG-T 190 and as the name suggests, it produces 190 PS.
Of course, Nissan fans already know what engine we're talking about. Codenamed the MR16DDT, the 1.6-liter turbo was first seen on the Juke crossover back in 2011. But its most famous application is of course the "M5M", otherwise known as the 200 horsepower mill used by the Clio RS 200 EDC.
If a Clio RS engine doesn't make the Pulsar sound cool, nothing will. Besides the power, this engine also makes 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque from 2,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Official acceleration figures state 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes only 7.7 seconds, so it's pretty fast.
Unfortunately, they haven't designed a new body kit for the car, but changes were apparently made to the steering system and suspension, with the typical promise of sharper handling being made. The Pulsar hatch also benefits from new rear dampers and can be optioned with larger 18-inch wheels.
Fuel economy isn't bad either, as when the owner stops hooning about, he can expect the car to return an average 4.75 l/100km (59. mpg UK) and emits 134 grams of CO2 per kilometer. That makes it slightly more economical than a SEAT Leon 5-door with a 1.8 TSI making 180 PS (47.9 mpg UK).
The Nissan Pulsar DIG-T 190 is already available for order in Britain, where it's also made, with prices starting at £19,645. Volkswagen doesn't make a Golf with as much power, but the Nissan is noticeably cheaper than the £21,040 Leon model we just mentioned.
If a Clio RS engine doesn't make the Pulsar sound cool, nothing will. Besides the power, this engine also makes 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque from 2,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Official acceleration figures state 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes only 7.7 seconds, so it's pretty fast.
Unfortunately, they haven't designed a new body kit for the car, but changes were apparently made to the steering system and suspension, with the typical promise of sharper handling being made. The Pulsar hatch also benefits from new rear dampers and can be optioned with larger 18-inch wheels.
Fuel economy isn't bad either, as when the owner stops hooning about, he can expect the car to return an average 4.75 l/100km (59. mpg UK) and emits 134 grams of CO2 per kilometer. That makes it slightly more economical than a SEAT Leon 5-door with a 1.8 TSI making 180 PS (47.9 mpg UK).
The Nissan Pulsar DIG-T 190 is already available for order in Britain, where it's also made, with prices starting at £19,645. Volkswagen doesn't make a Golf with as much power, but the Nissan is noticeably cheaper than the £21,040 Leon model we just mentioned.
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