Infiniti teases its new VC-T engine ahead of Paris Motor Show reveal
Infiniti has teased its new VC-T four-cylinder engine which it claims is “one of the most advanced engines ever created”.
INFINITI WILL REVEAL its all-new VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) four-cylinder engine at the Paris Motor Show next month. The premium car maker claims its new engine is “the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine and one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created”.
“VC-T technology is a step change for INFINITI,” said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company. “It is a revolutionary next-step in optimizing the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. This technological breakthrough delivers the power of a high-performance 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine with a high level of efficiency at the same time.”
The key with a variable compression-turbocharged engine is all in the name, variable. This means it’s able to alter the height of the pistons based on load (read: driving situation), meaning its compression ratio can vary from 8:1 (high performance) to 14:1 (for improved economy).
Infiniti has said much more than this about the new engine, but we understand it will likely make its way into the just-arrived-in-Australia Infiniti Q30.
Have just read the description of the method in another article. Geez, lotsa luck with doing it the hard way.
“To simplicate, add lightness.” –old engineering proverb.
Thanks dannyR. Infiniti was light on for details that’s for sure.