Petronas engines to power Proton cars?

Interestingly to found this news from Thestar Online, the full article as below,

Published: Tuesday December 11, 2012 MYT 12:40:00 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has acquired all engine technologies and knowledge developed by Petronas since 1997 through its technology commercialisation arm, Petronas Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd, for RM63mil.

Proton Chairman Datuk Seri Khamil Jamil said the national car maker will have immediate ownership of a more powerful yet fuel efficient family of naturally aspirated and turbocharged 2.0L engines, as well as a 2.2L turbocharged version to complement its existing Campro engine line-up.

"Proton and Petronas initiated the engine technology exploration in 1996.So, it is time now to take over from Petronas, since the company decided in 2010, to exit completely from all engine development activities.

"Proton Holdings, through Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd, is taking over seven engine technologies with 117 technology patents from Petronas," he told reporters after the Assets and Technologies Acquisition Agreement signing, here today.

The exchange of documents was witnessed by the advisor to Petronas and Proton, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. - Bernama

Actually the news on Petronas design engine can be trace way back to the year 2005, which you may found some info in Paultan blog as in this link http://paultan.org/2005/07/08/the-petronas-e01/

For this Petronas E01e engine specification is shown below,

enjin Petronas E01 :
Valve mechanism: Continuous Control VVT (Variable Valve Timing)
Camshaft: Double OverHead Camshaft (DOHC)
Displacement: 2 litres
Induction: Natural Aspirated
Cylinders: 4, In-line
Valves per cylinder: 4
Block: Aluminum
Weight: 108.9kg
Max Horsepower: 204.3 PS @ 7300rpm
Max Torque: 203Nm @ 5300rpm
Power Output per litre: 100 PS/litre
Volumetric Efficiency: 107.8%
Emission Standards: EURO 2

Honda R18A and R20A engine gasket

First know the Honda R18A engine when the Honda Civic 1.8 is introduce into Malaysia market, which the engine is quite new at the time, before this Civic 1.8, the engine that come in before R18A is K20A and K24A which is on Honda Stream, CRV and Accord model.

Just after I thought that the CRV will be using the K20A engine for a while because this is consider new engine, suddenly a new model which come with newer engine R20A caught me by surprise.

Although R18A and R20A is a difference code for difference cc of engine, the engine gasket actually are same which the cylinder head gasket also using the same bore diameter, difference in cc is just because of the difference height of the piston.

For one who really interested to know more deeply on R18A and R20A engine, you may click on the below link which is the info given is very detail.

R18A engine info link http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/R18A/index.html

R20A engine info link  http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/R20A/index.html

Ford Escape 2.3 or Mazda 6 2.3 Engine?

It is normal to link Ford engine with Mazda engine, they might share similar engine on their difference model, and the engine code that stated by that similar engine is difference also.

For Ford Escape 2.3 engine which normally Ford will name it as Duratec engine, with code such as CJBA, CJBB, CJBC, A0DA, A0DB and N4JB.

And in Mazda case, you may find similar engine model on Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Atenza, Premacy and Roadstar which may carry with engine code such as LF-DE, L3-VE or L3.

Chevrolet Spark Engine Gasket

Not really familiar with this Chevrolet Spark model, what engine is it using? Initially may found it looks like in Suzuki family, but more precisely may be it is under Daewoo engine family, or may be it actually it is originated from Chevrolet and use by other.

Daewoo range of model that use similar engine with Chevrolet Spark have Tico, Labo and Matiz, which in Daewoo side they put the engine code as F8CN, quite a cute car but not so popular at here.

How about this? Renault 3 cylinder turbo TCE 90 engine.

Because of the Perodua range of vehicle, there are quite a number of driver like to play on 3 cylinder turbo engine modified on their vehicle, and how about you think on this Renault new Energy TCE 90 engine?


The Energy TCe 90 engine is the first three-cylinder turbo petrol engine developed by Renault. It boasts the best driving enjoyment/fuel economy equation on the market and its user cost is reduced. The Energy TCe 90 will be launched in the future Clio and will gradually replace the current TCe 100, without sacrificing driving pleasure despite its 25 per cent reduction in cubic capacity. 

Renault's first three-cylinder turbo engine 

First three-cylinder engine by Renault, the Energy TCe 90 is the product of a brand-new Renault design. This 899cc turbo petrol engine is all-aluminium. 

Featuring a very low inertia turbo (the lowest on the market) combined with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), the Energy TCe 90 boasts the best driving enjoyment/fuel economy equation on the market.

The new engine develops 90hp at 5,000rpm and torque of 135Nm available across a broad rev-band, guaranteeing all the driving enjoyment of a 1.4-litre naturally aspirated engine. With 90 per cent of torque available from 1,650rpm, it delivers smooth response from low engine speeds. Driving is smoother with less frequent gear-changes in built-up areas. Peak torque of the sprightly, free-revving Energy TCe 90 is 5,500rpm. 

The Energy TCe 90 delivers the market’s fastest airflow ‘tumble’ effect inside the cylinders. Combustion is virtually instantaneous and takes full advantage of the downsizing to three cylinders:

- downsizing is a technique which involves reducing the cubic capacity of an engine in order to reduce fuel consumption, while maintaining performance thanks to turbocharging. The resulting saving in fuel consumption is estimated to be five per cent ;

- removing a cylinder reduces friction by 20 per cent compared with a four-cylinder engine architecture of the same cubic capacity, leading to a four per cent saving in fuel consumption ; 

- the three-cylinder pulse, combined with a longer exhaust phase, is twice as powerful as that of an equivalent four-cylinder engine. This natural turbocharging means that less demand is made of the turbo which is in turn more efficient, directly benefiting fuel consumption. 

The Energy TCe 90 will be launched in the future Clio and will gradually replace the current TCe 100, without sacrificing driving pleasure despite its 25 per cent reduction in cubic capacity.

Source and full article: http://www.renault.com/en/innovation/gamme-mecanique/pages/energy-tce-90.aspx

Suddenly fall in love with Sa DingDing voice

Actually first known the name of Sa DingDing (萨顶顶) few years back when my wife recommended to her music to me, that time not take it too seriously, until 2 movies theme song which sung by her caught my ears and from that time on I know that I already fall in love with her voices.

Thanks to this 2 movies Reign of Assassins (剑雨) and 14 Blades (锦衣卫) that let me not miss this great voice of the world.

World Engine Databook 2012-2013 finally release.

So the book is finally finish printed and will going to release soon.

出来上がってきました！
World Engine Databook2012-2013
嬉しい！
発売は12/1です。1995円（1900円＋税）。
ぜひ、書棚に一冊！
(スズキ）

電子ブック内容

世界の自動車メーカーの全てのエンジンの技術を掲載した、自動車エンジンの辞書的存在の最新版が登場！ 2011年秋に発売された「ワールド・エンジン・データブック」がリニューアル！ 2012年に新しく登場したエンジンの情報を加えた最新版。 日本、米国、欧州、韓国――――世界の自動車メーカーの全てのエンジンの技術を、 図版&スペックとともに解説した、自動車エンジンの辞書的存在です。

表紙
目次
エンジン大変革期を読み解くキーワード
World Engine Databook 2012 to 2013
Introduction
BMW
Chrysler
Daihatsu
Daimler
Ferrari
Fiat Group
Ford
GM Group
Honda
Hyundai-Kia
Jaguar-Land Rover
Lamborghini
Mazda
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Porsche
PSA
Renault
Ssangyong
Subaru
Suzuki
Toyota
Volkswagen-Audi
Volvo
全エンジンデータ集

Source: 

http://www.as-books.jp/books/info.php?no=MFS20121201