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Volvo to Unveil New T3, T4 Direct-Injection Engines at Paris

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In a bid to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance Volvo will bdegin fitting two new gasoline turbocharged direct-injection (GTDi) engines in two of its cars later this year. Both a turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder will be offered for the new S60 and V60 wagon.
The 1.6-liter GTDi T3 makes 148-hp with as much as 177 ft-lbs of torque. As for the T4 powerplant, it will produce 177-hp and 177 ft-lbs, with an overboost function that delivers up to 199 ft-lbs of torque. Both engines will be made entirely from aluminum to minimize weight.

Volvo expects the new engines to cut fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 20 percent.

The new engines will be fitted exclusively to the S60 and V60 models at first and there’s no word on if Volvo plans to offer either in No

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i4runner Veteran Author Orlando Posts:278 Points:59,910 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 10:16:12 AM Ignore i4runner Report Abuse I really do not understand why everone is not turning to turbo chargers. Saab did this back in the early 80's and has had great success with it. Small engines, huge power, great mileage.
Mooseman1 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:7,301 Points:1,381,745 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 2:17:45 PM Ignore Mooseman1 Report Abuse Everyone is trying to out-due another.
realtorguzzler Champion Author Florida Posts:1,488 Points:259,210 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 10:47:57 AM Ignore realtorguzzler Report Abuse Chinese technology?
GingoutMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,312 Points:475,730 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 9:01:25 AM Ignore GingoutMD Report Abuse Good for Volvo. This shows that there are still tons of ways to improve the existing ICE engine and reduce emissions and increase mileage.
Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,988 Points:1,233,040 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 8:47:59 AM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse Are these Volvos made in China???