TOKYO, Japan, November 19, 2013
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today
announced that it has newly developed VTEC TURBO, a direct injection
gasoline turbo engine most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles.
The VTEC TURBO is a new addition to the Earth Dreams Technology, the
next-generation powertrain technologies which achieve both the fun of
driving and excellent fuel economy at a high level.
With the application of variable valve motion technology such as
Honda's unique VTEC along with direct injection turbocharging with
highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction,
this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental
performance, while downsizing engine displacement.
Along with existing hybrid technology and diesel engine, the VTEC
TURBO that features displacement size variation of 2.0 L, 1.5 L and 1.0 L
will be adopted by Honda's future global models in accordance with
characteristics of each model and needs of local customers.
Lineup of direct injection gasoline turbo engines
■2.0 L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine
High output and high response were achieved by VTEC, a high-output turbocharger, direct injection technology, and a high-performance cooling system. This is an innovative high-performance engine that realizes the maximum output of more than 280 HP as well as high environmental performance that complies with the EURO 6, European emission standards which will become effective in 2014.
High output and high response were achieved by VTEC, a high-output turbocharger, direct injection technology, and a high-performance cooling system. This is an innovative high-performance engine that realizes the maximum output of more than 280 HP as well as high environmental performance that complies with the EURO 6, European emission standards which will become effective in 2014.
1.5l VTEC-TURBO 1.0l VTEC- TURBO
■1.5 L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine / 1.0 L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine
These are next-generation compact engines that combine a base engine with a newly designed framework, the VTEC variable valve train system with thoroughly reduced friction, a turbocharger with a low moment of inertia and high responsiveness, and direct injection technology to achieve good balance between high output and torque, above those of conventional naturally-aspirated engines, along with excellent fuel economy.
These are next-generation compact engines that combine a base engine with a newly designed framework, the VTEC variable valve train system with thoroughly reduced friction, a turbocharger with a low moment of inertia and high responsiveness, and direct injection technology to achieve good balance between high output and torque, above those of conventional naturally-aspirated engines, along with excellent fuel economy.
NOTE from TOVA : According to some sources, the 2.0 VTEC TURBO will be powering the new Civic Type-R in its effort to re-establish the Type-R legend. It will be over 300ps, thus making the specific output of the new engine at over 150ps/L ! Meanwhile, the 1.0l 3-cylinder engine is said to be powering the export variant of Honda's soon to be announced S660 convertible sports car. As for the accuracy of these sources, YMMV of course !
1 comment:
Sadly I would say Honda has finally surrender to the fact that turbo + downsize is currently the more efficient way to achieve high power with low emission. Hope that their turbo engine is competant enough to go toe to toe against european competitors.
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