2010 Fiat 500 receives 900cc two-cylinder turbocharged engine
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne gave an official presentation of the long-awaited Small GasolineEngine (SGE), which will hit the market next year in the form of a 0.9 liter turbocharged, twin-cylinder gasoline unit mounted on the Fiat 500. The engine will feature the group's innovative Multiair technology, which controls the intake valves in order to provide the exact amount of power needed. The new unit is also claimed to offer the same performance as a larger naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine while having better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Due to its layout, the engine will be 20% lighter and more compact than a 4-cylinder unit with a similar output. At the presentation, Marchionne said that it was the maximum expression of the concept of downsizing offering lower consumption and emissions without having an effect on performance. Two turbine equipped versions with 80 hp and 105 hp will be made available. There will also be a more modest, naturally aspirated 65 hp version of the engine that also features the Multiair system. In addition, there will be a compressed Natural Gas (CNG) version.
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