Chrysler may use Fiat’s Multiair technology
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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Chrysler cars will soon be built with Fiat's Multiair technology, which Fiat claims is so advanced that competitors will take at least 2 years to catch up. This technology gets more power out of smaller, less expensive engines. That's what makes it so advantageous from a cost perspective. Retrofitting the Multiair valve system to an existing engine is also surprisingly easy, making Chrysler all the more adamant to using it. Stated simply, the system is an electronically controlled valvetrain that enables more efficient and dynamic control of the air coming into the engine. This improves efficiency for a given displacement and load and reduces emissions. Aside from that, power gains of up to 10% are expected. Fiat says the software that controls the intake valve events and how they change dependent upon driving conditions is quite complex, giving it an edge that other manufacturers are far from enjoying just yet.
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