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Cool New High Efficiency Mahle Engine |
jd74914 |
Dec 4 2007, 10:10 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I got my monthly AEI Powertrain Tech newsletter today and there was an article on Mahle's new 1.2L boosted gas engine. I didn't know how many of you guys get SAE stuff so I figured I would post it for all to read. Its a pretty interesting engine; there aren't too many revolutionary individual parts, but all combined they are claiming to get 160hp/L with reduced emissions and higher efficiency.
The most interesting part for me was that the valves are actually formed sheet metal which besides reducing weight also has helped them attain higher possible burn temperatures. Anyways, here's the article (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) : Mahle Technologies Boost Engine Efficiency |
Brando |
Dec 9 2007, 02:37 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
I'd drop one in. I bet the retail price of one of these engines would be in the 100k neighborhood. We're talking benchmark-setting technology here.
I think the purpose of their R&D was to incorporate a few new technologies and show they can cost-effectively produce the required tooling to mass-produce these parts for others. Mahle has always been a devloper of parts for others. This shows they have the tech to make cost-efficient and energy-efficient engine mechanicals. Would like to see those roller main bearings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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