For the second year running, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the engine and transmission development and production division of the Fiat Group, has been awarded the prestigious international Technobest prize, with the 2010 honour going to the new Fiat TwinAir twin-cylinder engine, following last year’s award for MultiAir technology.
The Technobest 2010 prize was awarded by the international, independent Autobest jury made up of 15 specialist journalists from a number of countries whose populations together make up 300 million people: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Turkey and Ukraine.
Autobest was founded in 2000, and in the Automotive sector is considered among Europe’s most important automobile juries.
When it communicated the prize, the Autobest jury acknowledged the absolute technological innovation of the new TwinAir, which by taking the concept of downsizing to an extreme, thanks to innovative technology of electro-hydraulic control of the engine inlet valves, (MultiAir), has made it possible to achieve outstanding efficiency and minimal consumption.
The 85 hp turbo version of the new family of TwinAir engines made its official debut at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. Its distinctive features are its compact size and cutting edge technology, which enables the engine to set new efficiency standards, with consumption that is the lowest in its class, confirming the Fiat Group’s leadership in this sector.
The TwinAir boasts a number of particularly sophisticated technological features, normally only found in higher engine classes. Two examples are the electro-hydraulic control of the inlet valves, (MultiAir), which is installed on all TwinAir engines, and the timing chain which drastically cuts engine running costs because it does not need any maintenance. A balancing countershaft also guarantees that vibrational comfort is maintained in all operating conditions.
Depending on the version (normally aspirated, turbocharged and bi-fuel CNG), the TwinAir can deliver from 65 to 105 bhp. The top-of-the-range versions in particular, stand out for their excellent specific power and torque figures, delivered with a cylinder capacity of just 875 cc.
Because of its extremely small size, the new TwinAir engine is ideally suited to being coupled with an electric engine, producing a hybrid propulsion unit that is particularly suitable for use in town. It maximises the advantages of hybrid propulsion by making it possible to store and recover the energy normally dissipated during frequent deceleration and braking.
The 85bhp TwinAir engine now becoming available in the new Fiat 500, produces CO2 emissions of just 92 g/km with the version with MTA Dualogic gearbox, the lowest offered today in the petrol engine market.
The 2010 Technobest Prize is further confirmation of the attention that the Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technologies focus on respect for the environment, and their consequent and continuous commitment to the reduction of polluting emissions.
Fiat Automobiles has again demonstrated its environmental credentials after registering the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010. The figure of 123.5 g/km was corroborated by leading automotive adviser, JATO, and is one of a succession of landmark results dating back to 2007.
Fiat Group Automobiles also remains in first place in the classification by company, with a value of 126.2 g/km, which underlines yet again its technological leadership in terms of environmental sustainability.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
TWINAIR: the latest in a long line of innovative engines from Fiat
Fiat's new TwinAir engine is no flash-in-the-pan, sudden stroke of genius. Over the years, Fiat has been at the forefront of new engine technology, developing innovations that many other manufacturers have subsequently adopted.
1985: Fiat introduces its Fully Integrated and Robotized Engine (FIRE). Still in production today, its success speaks for itself.
1987: Fiat launches the world's first direct injection diesel engine for cars in the Fiat Croma.
1997: The world's first Common Rail, direct injection Unijet diesel engine - Now in all diesel cars!
2003: UniJet gives way to MultiJet fuel injection, which means up to 5 injections per fuel cycle.
2009: MultiJet II technology delivers 8 fuel injections instead of 5 for even better fuel consumption, lower emissions, smoothness and refinement.
2009: MultiAir technology, with it's revolutionary electro-hydraulic valve control system. It wins 'Technobest 2009' and 'Best New Engine' in the International Engine of the Year Awards.
2010: Now TwinAir, the world's first two-cylinder, turbocharged MultiAir engine. It delivers class leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions along with the kind of performance, refinement and fun that drivers expect from a conventional 4 cylinder petrol engine.
Fiat's credentials for producing inspirational engines are second to none. TwinAir now continues it's traditions of radical thinking and groundbreaking engineering
1985: Fiat introduces its Fully Integrated and Robotized Engine (FIRE). Still in production today, its success speaks for itself.
1987: Fiat launches the world's first direct injection diesel engine for cars in the Fiat Croma.
1997: The world's first Common Rail, direct injection Unijet diesel engine - Now in all diesel cars!
2003: UniJet gives way to MultiJet fuel injection, which means up to 5 injections per fuel cycle.
2009: MultiJet II technology delivers 8 fuel injections instead of 5 for even better fuel consumption, lower emissions, smoothness and refinement.
2009: MultiAir technology, with it's revolutionary electro-hydraulic valve control system. It wins 'Technobest 2009' and 'Best New Engine' in the International Engine of the Year Awards.
2010: Now TwinAir, the world's first two-cylinder, turbocharged MultiAir engine. It delivers class leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions along with the kind of performance, refinement and fun that drivers expect from a conventional 4 cylinder petrol engine.
Fiat's credentials for producing inspirational engines are second to none. TwinAir now continues it's traditions of radical thinking and groundbreaking engineering
TWINAIR - THE PETROL ENGINE REINVENTED
Just two years ago, as part of Fiat's Extreme Downsizing programme, work began on a small, 2-cylinder petrol engine with not only class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions, but also with all the performance of a 4-cylinder unit. This incredible new powerplant is a revolution that has stunned the automotive world. A quick look at the facts and figures explains why:
* 95 g/km CO2 emissions: the lowest of any petrol engine in the world
* 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle: the most fuel efficient petrol engine
* 85 bhp: as powerful as a mainstream B segment vehicles
* Top speed: 108 mph
* 0-62 mph: 11.0 seconds
* 145 Nm at just 1900 rpm: high torque at low rpm, meaning rapid acceleration and responsiveness
Compared to the Fiat 500's popular 1.2 litre engine, the TwinAir delivers 23% more power, a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption!
* 95 g/km CO2 emissions: the lowest of any petrol engine in the world
* 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle: the most fuel efficient petrol engine
* 85 bhp: as powerful as a mainstream B segment vehicles
* Top speed: 108 mph
* 0-62 mph: 11.0 seconds
* 145 Nm at just 1900 rpm: high torque at low rpm, meaning rapid acceleration and responsiveness
Compared to the Fiat 500's popular 1.2 litre engine, the TwinAir delivers 23% more power, a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption!
Thursday, 14 October 2010
NEW FIAT 500 TWINAIR - COMMING SOON
Class leading economy from the world's most eco-friendly petrol-powered car
When it goes on sale on the 28th October; the sensational new Fiat 500 TwinAir is destined to be a massive hit with car buyers all over the world. Not only will it delight cost conscious customers with best-in-class fuel economy, it will also please everyone who's concerned with the environment by being the cleanest petrol engined car in the world! But what's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces is the way the Fiat 500 TwinAir performs. It delivers all the fun and excitement that you'd expect of a Fiat 500, plus brilliant response that makes it a sensational car to drive around town. Another first for Fiat, it's the perfect city car.
When it goes on sale on the 28th October; the sensational new Fiat 500 TwinAir is destined to be a massive hit with car buyers all over the world. Not only will it delight cost conscious customers with best-in-class fuel economy, it will also please everyone who's concerned with the environment by being the cleanest petrol engined car in the world! But what's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces is the way the Fiat 500 TwinAir performs. It delivers all the fun and excitement that you'd expect of a Fiat 500, plus brilliant response that makes it a sensational car to drive around town. Another first for Fiat, it's the perfect city car.
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Lowest CO2 manufacturer in Europe
Fiat Automobiles has again demonstrated its environmental credentials after registering the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010.
The figure of 123.5 g/km was corroborated by leading automotive advisor JATO, and is one of a succession of landmark results dating back to 2007.
Of the top 10 brands, Fiat is ahead of Toyota (128.0 g/km), Peugeot (132.3 g/km), Citroen (133.4 g/km), Renault (134.6 g/km), Ford (137.0 g/km), Opel/Vauxhall (141.0 g/km), Volkswagen (142.2 g/km), Audi (154.2 g/km) and BMW (154.5 g/km).
This important outcome is one of three exceptional results recorded in the model and group rankings. Although all the 20 best-selling models in Europe reduced their emissions in the first half of 2010, no fewer than three Fiat vehicles are ranked in high positions: the Fiat 500 is first with 116.0 g/km of CO2, the Fiat Panda comes second (118.9 g/km) and the Fiat Punto is in fourth place (123.5 g/km).
Fiat Group Automobiles was also confirmed first among the groups (126.2 g/km), increasing the gap with respect to Toyota (130.0 g/km), PSA (132.8 g/km), Renault (136.7 g/km) and Hyundai (138.3 g/km). It means Fiat is the only automotive group that is already below the European average goal of 130 g/km set for 2015.
Fiat SpA is also widely recognised as a sustainability leader. For the second consecutive year the corporation has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe indexes, receiving a score of 93/100 compared with the Automobiles sector average of 70/100.
And last month Fiat Group was recognised as the Automobiles sector leader in the Sustainalytics assessment with a score of 79/100. Sustainalytics is a global provider of environmental, social and governance research.
These ecological achievements are the result of a long-term strategy based on a two-pronged approach: implementing technological solutions aimed at containing consumption and emissions, and raising the awareness of motorists to encourage a more responsible, eco-compatible use of their cars.
The figure of 123.5 g/km was corroborated by leading automotive advisor JATO, and is one of a succession of landmark results dating back to 2007.
Of the top 10 brands, Fiat is ahead of Toyota (128.0 g/km), Peugeot (132.3 g/km), Citroen (133.4 g/km), Renault (134.6 g/km), Ford (137.0 g/km), Opel/Vauxhall (141.0 g/km), Volkswagen (142.2 g/km), Audi (154.2 g/km) and BMW (154.5 g/km).
This important outcome is one of three exceptional results recorded in the model and group rankings. Although all the 20 best-selling models in Europe reduced their emissions in the first half of 2010, no fewer than three Fiat vehicles are ranked in high positions: the Fiat 500 is first with 116.0 g/km of CO2, the Fiat Panda comes second (118.9 g/km) and the Fiat Punto is in fourth place (123.5 g/km).
Fiat Group Automobiles was also confirmed first among the groups (126.2 g/km), increasing the gap with respect to Toyota (130.0 g/km), PSA (132.8 g/km), Renault (136.7 g/km) and Hyundai (138.3 g/km). It means Fiat is the only automotive group that is already below the European average goal of 130 g/km set for 2015.
Fiat SpA is also widely recognised as a sustainability leader. For the second consecutive year the corporation has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe indexes, receiving a score of 93/100 compared with the Automobiles sector average of 70/100.
And last month Fiat Group was recognised as the Automobiles sector leader in the Sustainalytics assessment with a score of 79/100. Sustainalytics is a global provider of environmental, social and governance research.
These ecological achievements are the result of a long-term strategy based on a two-pronged approach: implementing technological solutions aimed at containing consumption and emissions, and raising the awareness of motorists to encourage a more responsible, eco-compatible use of their cars.
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