2-stroke engine with turbocharger / OPOC (Opposed-Piston Opposed-Cílinder) configuration / 2- or 4-cilinder versions are available / the dual-OPOC engine can be partly shut off in case of light throttle situations / electric and/or exhaust-driven turbocharger (at low gas pressure the boost can be created by the electric motor, when being spun by the turbocharger, the electric motor acts as a generator and produces electricity) / runs on gasoline, diesel and ethanol as well / compact design, simple structure, lower exhaust emissions
Design: Prof. Peter Hofbauer, ex-VW head of powertrain development
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200 Eleventh Avenue, New York, USA
16 limited-edition homes, 14 with en-suite “sky garage”
Architect: Selldorf Architects
Residences range: 1.300 sq ft (120 m2) – 3.511 sq ft (350 m2) ( $2,5 – $14 million)
Best-known resident: Domenico Dolce (Dolce & Gabbana) – Penthouse 4
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