Renault 1.6L Energy dCi 160 Twin Turbo engine announced – 160 hp, 380 Nm, 2.0L performance

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Renault has announced the latest fruit of its engine downsizing strategy, and it sounds mighty impressive. The Energy dCi 160 Twin Turbo is the first 1.6 litre diesel powerplant to benefit from twin-turbocharging, putting out 160 hp and 380 Nm of torque. That sort of performance is comfortable in the 2.0 litre region, and there’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions savings of 25% to boot.

The use of two turbos ensures a blend of low-end torque and high power at higher revs. The first is a very low inertia turbo which provides high low-end torque for crisp pull-away and mid-range acceleration – 90% of peak torque is available from just 1,500 rpm. The second turbo takes over at the higher-end for higher max power (100 hp per litre) at faster engine speeds to ensure smooth, linear acceleration right till the end.

As we all know, Renault powers the champions in Formula 1, and the French company says that there are various links between the dCi 160 Twin Turbo and the 1.6-litre Renault Energy F1 Power Unit in Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull, especially in cooling and friction reduction aspects.

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The engine’s transverse water flow system permits faster and more efficient cooling of the combustion chamber, while U-Flex piston rings adapt to form changes in the cylinder walls resulting from fluctuations in temperature and pressure. This yields the optimum compromise between efficiency and friction. Friction is further reduced by DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) super-finishing of the cam followers.

The fuel injection system of the Energy dCi 160 Twin Turbo operates at a pressure of 1,800 bar to function with the twin turbocharger. It complies with Euro 6b emissions legislation and incorporates a NOx Trap and particulate filter regeneration system.

By dint of its efficiency, the new motor is comfortably capable of powering larger vehicles, according to Renault, and will be available for the French brand’s forthcoming D- and E-segment models. No chances of something like this appearing here though, not with Euro 2 fuel standards.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • I need this engine into my Preve!!!

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    • dude, preve has campro cfe, they are more than this..

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      • Hadi75 on Feb 22, 2014 at 7:14 am

        If this is use in preve….lower fc compare to campro cfe with better lowdown torque and about the same amount of bhp….

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  • Pinky on Feb 21, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Suprima R3’s fanboys not gonna like this.. :(

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  • Nissan, put this engine in your coming models.

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  • still using timing belt..not advance enough compared to vios.. *sarcasm

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    • Alifz on Feb 22, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Do you think all timing chain engine are doing well so? Ask Pug 306 Turbo what they’re suffering now

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      • brown kid on Feb 22, 2014 at 3:33 am

        read between the line……duh

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        • Alifz on Feb 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

          It’s not matter of using timing chain will make the engine mych matter. It’s the efficiency and reliabilty that’s count. If the engine use timing chain but the chain breaks what’s the point? Some manufacturer will use what they had done based on their RnD and not simply change for other which yet to be solid proof.

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      • Hadi75 on Feb 22, 2014 at 7:11 am

        He’ being sarcastic la….

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  • DrCooper on Feb 21, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I can imagine the engine block looks like a over inflated hot air balloon when its charged to max torque !!

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  • kadajawi on Feb 21, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    D and E segment only? Renault is irrelevant in those segments. This belongs into the Megane. VW offers 105, 150 and 185 hp diesels in their C segment cars.

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  • hadi75 on Feb 21, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Thanks to our “very high quality” diesel…..we will be missing the latest diesel tech…

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  • KROLE on Feb 21, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Better if combine with ERS ( MGU-K & MGU-H )

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  • Simon Hoh on Feb 21, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    As far as I know, Redbull is having reliability issues with their Renault engines. Good luck with the association Renault :p

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  • we need more of these articles to push the local fuel quality scene

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  • Green on Feb 22, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    the higher the rpm after 1800rpm, the lesser the torque.

    I wonder how it feel for the acceleration?

    If the it pair with CVT, have a ECO mode choice.

    this should give best fuel efficiency.

    Max Torque @ 1800rpm.
    All the energy to carry load and going uphill for daily driving style, for the best fuel efficiency output too.

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  • Albert lee on Feb 23, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    PROTONG,this is your last chance to survive.Just eat humble pie,tie up with the French to salvage declining sales.Get this powerful engine and discard your champo engine.Perodua is happy with daihatsu.Protong,with ailing Lotus,you have to tie up with a renown car manufacturer or else SIMPLY CLOSE SHOP.Time is ticking fast………………..

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