), Grande Punto, Bravo.
The new T-JET family
A new family of turbocharged petrol engines, known as the T-JET, will make its debut on the Bravo soon after the launch, featuring outstanding performance, prompt response to the accelerator, low consumption, constructional simplicity, sturdiness and reliability. The new 1.4 16v turbo engine will be available in two versions: the first is more sporty, delivering a maximum of 110 kW (150 bhp) at 5500 rpm, while the second is more of a 'tourer', and delivers 90 kW (120 bhp) at 5000 rpm. Both offer a peak torque of 206 Nm (at 2000 rpm on the 110 kW, and at 1750 rpm on the 90 kW), but 230 Nm (at 3000 rpm on the 110 kW) is available, simply by pressing a key on the facia (the SPORT 150 bhp version). The engine is very elastic, requiring fewer gear changes, for an enjoyable, relaxed driving style, but it will respond assertively if the driver puts his foot down. This is one effect of the low inertia of the turboblower, which makes it possible to obtain top performance by acting on the accelerator, with none of the annoying delays typical of this type of engine. The result is outstanding sportiness combined with fuel economy.
The outstanding reliability of the engines is guaranteed by the hundreds of thousands of kilometres driven by prototypes during the development stage, in addition to thousands of hours of static and dynamic tests on the bench. The first maintenance is programmed after 30,000 km, and there is no need for any intermediate servicing. The oil/water heat exchange guarantees these results. The oil filter is of the environment-friendly type.
The computerised engine control system manages all functions using sophisticated calculation algorithms. The accelerator control is of the 'drive-by-wire' type, without mechanical connections, so that the driver can obtain the relaxed or sporty response he wants from the engine, without wasting energy.
These excellent results have been obtained by painstaking design and development of all the engine components, demanding over 120,000 hours of activity. State-of-the-art computer-assisted design and calculation systems were used, making it possible to simulate the greatest stress caused by the turboblower. All the major components have been re-designed, so that we could describe the engine as completely new. Particular attention was paid to fluid dynamics and combustion, to minimise energy losses and to obtain top performance and low consumption, and the results were guaranteed by sophisticated experimental analysis.
Основной конкурент, как я понимаю, Фольксвагеновский 1,4 TFSI. Пока по характеристика оба мотора примерно равны.
Фольксваген: 125 kW (170 PS) at 6000 rpm, 240 N·m (MEP 21.7 bar) from 1750 to 4500 rpm , 200 N·m from 1250 to 6000 rpm, 7000 rpm max in the Golf GT
ФИАТ: 110 kW (150 bhp) at 5500 rpm, 206 Nm (at 2000 rpm on the 110 kW, and at 1750 rpm on the 90 kW), but 230 Nm (at 3000 rpm on the 110 kW) is available, simply by pressing a key on the facia (the SPORT 150 bhp version).
Версия 150 л.с. с непосредственным впрыском топлива.
