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