Looks like Fiat S.p.A has become the Master of Greatest ever Engines. It has got best performance engines in Ferrari as well as got the best Fuel Efficient & Low Emission producing engines for small car. Fiat’s Multijet Diesel engine has already been very famous for its amazing fuel efficiency and performance and now its time for a Gasoline(Petrol) engine.
Fiat showcased its 1st TwinAir Gasoline at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show. Later on it went on sale in Europe, North & South America, Japan, etc. India is not on the list of TwinAir Engines as of now. Fiat’s TwinAir Engine has been awarded the title of International Engine of The Year 2011. The Judge panel consisted of 76 expert motoring journalists from 36 countries, including USA, Japan, China,Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa,Mexico, UK, etc.
The 875cc Gasoline fueled engine churns out massive 85HP(63kw) power! Yes, that’s massive while considering the swept volume of the engine. So the power-to-weight ratio is a very big advantage for zippy yet fuel efficient driving. The Two-Cylinder Turbo Engine features a small size turbine. This turbine combined with the dedicated valve management strategies, reduces transient response times and keeps the maximum power output levels high.
The TwinAir is equipped a number of features usually found in higher engine classes, such as the electro-hydraulic control of the Multiair inlet valves and an innovative timing chain that cuts engine running costs because it does not need any maintenance. A counter rotating balancer shaft also guarantees that lower Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) level is maintained in all operating conditions.
The Fiat 500’s TwinAir engines weighs 85kg, emits just 95g/km of CO2 and delivers fuel efficiency of54mpg in USA. The TwinAir engines will soon be launched in 65HP version, 105HP version and also economical Turbo BiFuel 80HP version.
The award winning TwinAir engine may land in India as well. Fiat India is considering launch of an all new small car which sits below Grande Punto. If the project goes well we think TwinAir will definitely make it’s presence in India as well. As gasoline price is reaching alarming levels more and more car buyers are forced to spend some extra bucks to compensate running cost of their wheels. In this situation, needless to say arrival of TwinAir engine from Fiat will be a boon for all small car buyers…!
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