The AVL demonstrator vehicle incorporates an advanced 2-litre 4-cylinder engine with gasoline direct injection (GDI), double cam phasing and single-scroll, waste-gated turbocharger to deliver high power and torque outputs of 197bhp and 40.7kgm respectively. A system of cooled, external exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Lambda =1 operation at all engine loads up to 4000rpm and advanced thermal management further enhance the CO2 reduction potential of the powertrain.
18 May 2009 | 3300 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
The philosophy of ‘down-speeding’ is fully employed through the fitment of gear ratios more normally associated with turbocharged diesel engines.
Successful down-speeding relies heavily on the immediate availability of high torque levels at very low engine speeds in response to driver inputs. The integration of CPT’s variable torque enhancement system ...
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