Volkswagen has introduced a high-powered four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine during a technical presentation held at their home in Wolfsburg, Germany.
A few months ago, Volkswagen came out with the all-new Passat which among many engines is offered with a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter TDI bi-turbo rated at up to 238 HP (176 kW). The same engine has now received a two-stage electrically operated turbocharger which has managed to bump output to 268 HP (200 kW). There’s no word yet about the torque figure yet but chances are it’s a bit higher than the 500 Nm available in the Passat.
The additional power was obtained not only by implementing an electric turbocharger but also by installing a new variable valve timing system and a Piezo common rail injection system working at pressures of up to 2 500 bar.
Volkswagen has also provided some preliminary details about its forthcoming 10-speed DSG transmission which will be able to cope with up to 550 Nm (405 lb-ft) of torque. Codenamed DQ551, the ‘box is actually an evolution of the six-speed unit and will feature a coasting function to save fuel along with a new brake energy recuperation system which promises to be more efficient than before.
It all forms part of a range of measures that VW would like to introduce in order to become the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018, reducing energy and water consumption, waste generation and CO2 emissions by 25% across the board.
Just imagine that – a four cylinder diesel that puts out power figures similar to the upcoming Civic Type R.
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