NISSAN VARIABLE COMPRESSION TURBO ENGINE
What is the highest compression ratio available from the Variable Compression Turbo Engine?
14:1
The Variable Compression Turbo Engine has
A single control shaft
The multi-link mechanism in the Variable Compression Turbo Engine _____, thus varying the compression ratio.
Adjusts how far up the piston travels
Higher compression ratios result in _____, like a marathon runner.
Better fuel efficiency
Which friction-reducing technologies are used in the Variable Compression Turbo Engine?
Diamond-like coating on valve lifters Mirror bore coating on cylinder walls Microfinishing on crankshaft and camshafts
What two fuel delivery systems are used in the Variable Compression Turbo Engine?
Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) and multi-port fuel injection (MPI)
Conventional production automobile engines have a ____ connecting rod.
Fixed-length
What is the purpose of the turbocharger in the Variable Compression Turbo Engine?
Increase the air charge entering the engine
Balance shafts are commonly used in conventional 4-cylinder engines to
Counteract engine vibration
When does the Variable Compression Turbo Engine use lower compression ratios?
Under hard acceleration or heavy loads