Hyundai Motor announces next generation engines

Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its newest innovative engines during the company’s annual powertrain conference in Korea. The Gamma 1.6 T-GDI engine and Euro 6 R-2.0 diesel engine were developed by the company’s in-house powertrain development program. The 69.5 million won (US$69,640) Gamma 1.6 T-GDI engine was developed over a period of 52 months and gives the best performance figures in the tough and competitive class. The new engine meets California’s stringent ULEV-2 (Ultra–Low Emission Vehicle) and Euro 5 standards. Hyundai claims that the engine outperforms its rivals because it has a maximum output of 152.1 kW at 6,000 rpm and torque of 264.8Nm at 1,750 rpm. The engine also uses an exhaust manifold integrated turbocharger, designed to maximize fuel efficiency and performance. The turbocharger has a twin scroll, air-guided intercooler, direct fuel injection system and dual CVVT. To enhance engine reliability, the engine has a bed plate and a serpentine auxiliary belt.
In order to maximize fuel efficiency and performance, the Gamma 1.6 T-GDI engine uses an exhaust manifold integrated turbocharger with twin scroll, air guided intercooler, direct fuel injection system and dual CVVT, while a bed plate and a serpentine auxiliary belt enhance engine reliability.
The Euro 6 R-2.0 diesel engine applies low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation amongst other technologies and delivers world-class performance with a maximum output of 110.3 kW and maximum torque of 382.5 Nm.
Euro 6 reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 56%, compared to Euro 5. By introducing the Euro 6 R-2.0 diesel engine, Hyundai Motor is expected to lead the eco-friendly passenger car diesel engine technology field, satisfying the standards more than two years ahead of their implementation.
“Due to stricter environmental regulations and policies that vary from nation to nation, competition in the development of powertrains and other core technologies is intensifying,” said Woong-Chul Yang, Hyundai Motor company vice chairman. “Hyundai Motor will accelerate its efforts to develop future powertrains that feature high-performance and eco-friendly engines and transmissions.”
Hyundai Motor Group also displayed its motor-integrated six-speed front wheel drive automatic transmission, as well as the petrol Theta T-GDI engine, petrol Kappa bi-fuel engine, diesel R-2.2 2-stage turbo-charger and the six-speed double clutch (DCT).
Hyundai Motor Group’s annual powertrain conference is designed to offer industry experts an opportunity to discuss next-generation powertrain development directions and share innovative technologies, in response to tougher environmental policies worldwide.
Some 1,000 world-class powertrain experts and academics attended the conference to view Hyundai Motor Group’s latest powertrain technologies and discuss industry trends. Participants included members from Bosch, Continental, Delphi, Magna Powertrain and Denso. (Ooctober 26, 2011)