Powerful, elastic, economical engines
 

Comfort on the road also means being able to count on sparkling engines with a smooth torque delivery. Since it was launched, the Scudo has always offered a comprehensive choice of engines which have been constantly updated. Today the New Scudo range is available with three Multijet engines that guarantee extremely enjoyable driving (and outstanding elasticity), superb performance and low running costs (consumption and maintenance), as well as reliability and respect for the environment.

The following engines are available, combined with sturdy, reliable 5 or 6-speed gearboxes:  1.6 90 Multijet (5 speeds); 2.0 120 Multijet (6 speeds) and 2.0 140 Multijet Power (6 speeds). Achieving a perfect balance between power and consumption in all types of mission and load conditions, the New Scudo equipped with the 90 Multijet – maximum power output of 66 kW (90 bhp) at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 180 Nm at 1750 rpm – has a top speed of 145 km/h and fuel consumption of 7.2 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

The performance of the two variable geometry two litre engines is also excellent: the 140 bhp version takes the New Scudo to a top speed of 170 km/h, with fuel consumption of just 7.4 l/100 km in the combined cycle (the same values are 160 km/h and 7.2 l/100 km for the 120 bhp versions). The 2.0 120 Multijet delivers a maximum of 88 kW (120 bhp) at 4000 rpm (peak torque of 300 Nm at 2000 rpm), while the 2.0 140 Multijet delivers 100 kW (136 bhp) at 4000 rpm and torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm.
 

The secret of the three Common Rail turbodiesels is the second generation Multijet system; this is the state-of-the-art technology that manages high injection pressure (up to 1600 bar) independently of the engine speed and the quantity of fuel injected. Compression is not linked only to engine speed but to several parameters which are communicated to the control unit by specific sensors (air and diesel fuel temperature, engine revs, position of the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals, vehicle speed, air and diesel oil pressure).

The key element of this system is the electronic control unit, which commands a series of injections very close together (hence the name ‘Multijet’). During each engine cycle, there may be as many as 5 injections instead of the usual two. Inside the cylinder, the same quantity of diesel fuel is burned, but it is broken down into numerous small bursts, making combustion more gradual. This guarantees ‘smoother’ operation in all use situations, outstanding elasticity and prompt reactions that make these engines very similar to petrol engines. The other advantages include quiet operation, reduced emissions and boosted performance, accompanied by engine efficiency that improves the driveability of the vehicle.