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In Geneva a new
engine will make its production debut: the 105 bhp 1.3
Multijet 16v; and unusually it is the Lancia brand that has
been chosen to give a world première to this evolutionary
and highly potent little turbodiesel engine, as it will
appear under the bonnet of the new Ypslion Sport by
MomoDesign. The new 105 bhp version of the robust 1.3
Multijet engine family will take its place in the Fiat and
Lancia ranges' positioned above the current 75 and 90 bhp
versions which have already been in production for sometime.
The new
1.3 Multijet 16V is an extremely aggressive little engine,
delivering 105 bhp at 4000 rpm and torque of 200 Nm (20.4
kgm) at 1750 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed gearbox, this will
take the new Ypsilon Sport by MomoDesign to a top speed of
177 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10.3
seconds. These are excellent performance that make this the
most powerful compact in its segment, while fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions remain impressive, the hallmark of the
Multijet: 4.5 l/100 km in the combined cycle and 119 g/km.
The 1.3 Multijet
16v is a masterpiece of technology in miniature: complete
with all its accessories, it weighs just 130 kg, and is also
small in size, just 50 centimetres long and 65 centimetres
high, with the components laid out to take up as little
space as possible.
Designed to criteria of maximum rationality, efficiency and
reliability, the engine is capable of excellent performance,
and is practically built 'for life': it was designed to
travel 250,000 km without any maintenance to the mechanical
components. What is more, the oil change intervals have been
extended from 20,000 to 30,000 km (the 1.3 Multijet 16v uses
low viscosity oil, which means more fuel economy, and it
respects the environment). This compact, technologically
sophisticated engine is also environment-friendly, because
it meets Euro 4 emissions limits even without a particulate
trap, which is available on request for certain markets.
The 1.3 Multijet 16v (whether 75, 90 or 105 bhp) therefore
represents a real leap forward in technological terms, and
this translates into lower fuel consumption and emissions
for the customer. The engine boasts increased quietness (due
to the multiple injections) annd enhanced comfort (fewer
alternating masses mean less vibration). |
