Introducing Volvo's New Drive-E Powertrain Family
Volvo's new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family offers customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 which has 306hp and the new 8-speed automatic is the first car in the segment to deliver over 2hp per gram of CO2 from a combustion engine only. The D4 with 181hp and a manual gearbox, is the first diesel vehicle on this power level in the premium D-segment with CO2 emission lower than 100g/km. The new 2-litre, four cylinder T6 engine features a supercharger and a turbo charger. The supercharge is used to fill in the bottom end torque, giving the petrol engine a big and natural aspirated feel. The mechanically linked compressor starts to function immediately at low revs, while the turbocharger kicks in when the airflow builds up. The car accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds.
The Volvo S60 T5 with 245 hp and the new 8-speed automatic is also exceptionally competitive. CO2 emissions are down at 137 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of 5.9 l/100 km.
The Volvo S60 D4 has class-leading CO2 emissions at 99 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of 3.8 l/100 km. A Volvo V60 D4 with up to 17-inch tyres also breaks the 100-gram barrier according to the NEDC certification with CO2 emissions at 99 g/km.
The Drive-E diesels feature world-first i-ART technology with pressure feedback from each fuel injector instead of using a traditional single pressure sensor in the common rail. Each injector has an intelligent chip on top of it that monitors injection pressure. Using this information, the self-adapting i-ART system makes sure that the ideal amount of fuel is injected during each combustion cycle.
The Drive-E engines are prepared for future electrification from the start. The compact size of the four-cylinder engines means that the electric motor can be fitted in the front or rear of the vehicle. The battery pack will be located in the centre of the car.
“We have created a range of smaller, more intelligent engines with power curves that give exciting drivability compared with engines with more cylinders. At the same time we continue to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” said Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at Volvo Car Group.
Credits: Oneshift News Team
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