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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. Technologies such as plate honing are used during assembly of the V8 at the Audi plant in Györ, Hungary. The piston pins have a fine, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating.

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Opel presents new 1.0 SIDI Turbo engine at Aachen Colloquium; below 100 gCO2/km and ~59 mpg in the Adam

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liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance. The cylinder head features a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated within the aluminum casting. Water-cooling of the exhaust reduces temperatures for improved emissions control, while also reducing heat build-up around the turbine.

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