Engines

Low-consumption direct injection petrol engines from Volkswagen with new output levels and seven-speed DSG with common rail technology for the 2.0l TDI engine in compacts

Wolfsburg, 19 August 2008 -- Volkswagen is standardising the engine range in the VW Golf segment. For the models Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Estate and Jetta there are now two TSI versions: a turbocharged 90 kW / 122 hp direct injection petrol engine as well as a 118 kW / 160 hp version of the same engine, but with turbocharger and compressor. Furthermore, the TDI programme will also be extended to include the first common rail engine in Golf models.

Lotus conducts research study into engine efficiency when utilising sustainable second and third generation bio fuels

August 12, 2008 -- Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE concept will employ novel engine architecture to achieve a high thermal efficiency when fuelled on any alcohols or gasoline.

Latest Turbo FSI engine joins Audi coupé range and reiterates that fun and frugality are far from mutually exclusive

Jun 25, 2008 -- A newly developed Turbo FSI petrol engine available from this week for the 2008 Audi A5 provides the sought after Coupé with yet another choice blend of pace and pence-per-mile efficiency. The new 211PS A5 2.0T FSI can be ordered in either front-wheel drive or quattro permanent four-wheel drive forms for £28,760 OTR or £30,285 OTR, and will reach its first UK customers in August.

2008 Audi A5

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June 2008 -- Mahle Clevite Inc. is proud to announce new High Performance H-Series Rod and Main Bearings for Big Block Oldsmobile engines. These new rod bearings are narrowed on one side for increased crank fillet clearance and don't contain any dowel holes. The main bearings for positions 2, 3, 4, and 5 are full annular grooved, bearings for position 1 have a grooved upper half and plain lower half.

400 CID (6.6L), Oldsmobile V8 cyl, 3.875 in/98.4mm Bore, 1968-1969
400 CID (6.6L), Oldsmobile V8 cyl, 4.000 in/101.6mm Bore, 1965-1967
425 CID (7.0L), Oldsmobile V8 cyl, 4.125 in/104.8mm Bore, 1965-1967
455 CID (7.5L), Oldsmobile V8 cyl, 4.125 in/104.8mm Bore, 1968-1976

Part Numbers
CB-542HN STD, X, -1, -10, -20
MS-804H STD, X, -1, -10, -20

Pricing and Specifications

June 2008 -- Mahle Clevite Inc. is proud to announce new High Performance H-Series Rod and Main Bearings for Big Block Pontiac engines. These new rod bearings are narrowed on one side for increased crank fillet clearance and don't contain any dowel holes. The main bearings for positions 4 and 5 are full annular grooved, bearings for position 1, 2, and 3 have grooved upper halves and plain lower halves.

421 CID (6.9L), Pontiac V8 cyl, 4.094 in/104mm Bore, 1963-1966 428 CID (7.0L), Pontiac V8 cyl, 4.120 in/104.6mm Bore, 1967-1969 455 CID (7.5L), Pontiac V8 cyl, 4.151 in/ 105.4mm Bore, 1970-1976

Part Numbers
CB-758HN STD, X, -1, -10
MS-667H STD, X, -1, -10

Pricing and Specifications
See current price list and performance catalog.

Interchanges

2008-06-05 -- GM Holden today confirmed a timeframe for ending production of its Family II, four cylinder cast iron engine at Fisherman’s Bend, Melbourne.

GM Holden will continue to build the Family II engine, which has been in continuous production for 27 years, into the final quarter of 2009. The Family II facility, which includes the foundry, will then cease operations. There are 531 people directly employed in Family II production.

Short Style Non–Adjustable

Bowling Green, KY, 5/1/2008 --Weiand is announcing the availability of their new short style non-adjustable Team G™ aluminum water pump for Chevy small block V-8, P/N 9220. The 9220 water pump is designed specifically for competition built engines found in circle track and drag racing.

Team G Short Style Non–Adjustable Aluminum Water Pump for Chevrolet Small Block V–8

The 9220 Team G water pump features a ¾” impeller shaft and fan locator with a ½” thick dual bolt pattern billet hub. The dual bolt pattern hub means added versatility. Another option added for the racer is an adjustable cam trust stop.

Higher output and torque with lower consumption and emissions

Rüsselsheim, 2008-05-15 -- In 2009, Opel will introduce one new 1.6-liter turbo CNG engine (Compressed Natural Gas) with around 110 kW/150 hp and 210 Nm of torque. Developed by GM Powertrain in Turin, the new unit joins Opel’s current aspirated CNG engine, which has the same displacement and an output of 69 kW/94 hp.

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG

General Motors Powertrain Europe opens its doors for Tech Show

Turin, Italy 2008-05-15 -- GM Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprint encompasses 15 facilities in 7 European countries, employing 9,000 people and producing on average more than 17,000 engines and transmissions per day.

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Highlights:
• A variety of concepts for upcoming propulsion needs

1.4-Liter Turbo for Global Applications and 1.6-Liter CNG Turbo To Debut in Opel Zafira

Turin, Italy, 2008-05-15 – General Motors Corp. (GM) will introduce, starting in 2009, two new engines with significant fuel efficiency gains for vehicles marketed in Europe and other regions. The announcement was made this week at a GM Powertrain Europe event showcasing its comprehensive line-up of advanced propulsion technologies currently under development.

The 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will be used in vehicles worldwide starting in 2010. The 1.6-liter Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will be introduced in the Opel Zafira in 2009. Both engines are new variants of GM’s existing engine families used globally.