Renault has introduced a new 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol engine, which was co-developed as part of a partnership between the Alliance and Daimler. The mill is currently being offered for the Scenic as well as the Grand Scenic in Europe, and will be progressively introduced in other Renault models from 2018.
The four-cylinder unit features a range of technologies including Bore Spray Coating, a cylinder coating technology from the Nissan GT-R, as well as direct injection and Dual Variable Timing Camshaft, which is said to provide more torque at low revs and more linear torque delivery at higher revs.
Available in three different configurations, the base Energy TCe 115 offers 115 hp at 4,500 rpm and 220 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm. Moving up, we arrive at the Energy TCe 140 with 140 hp at 5,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,600 rpm.
At the top is the Energy TCe that serves up 160 hp at 5,500 rpm and 260 Nm from 1,750 Nm when paired with a six-speed manual transmission. With an efficient dual-clutch (EDC) automatic transmission, peak torque goes up by 10 Nm, available at 1,800 rpm. While the Energy TCe 115 is mated only to a six-speed manual, all other engine variants can be had with the optional EDC.
Given Daimler’s involvement in the engine, it is likely the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class could adopt the turbocharged mill. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi models might receive the engine as they are also part of the Alliance.
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Will dis fit in my d old savvy, lol
Try p1 new 1.5l tgdi engine, lol
Savvy uses Renault engine unlike other P1 cars that used Campro based engine. A savvy wud have more in common to this Renault Daimler engine than Ricardo based Campro evolved engine being developed.
A small coupe / cabriolet would benefit massively
I am surprised by this move ie downsizing and turbocharging. Real world experience shows that a turbocharged small mill will not offer fuel efficiency nor reduce environmental pollutants. On the contrary, it spews out more pollutants. Only time will tell if this engine has what it takes.
At least smaller engine reduce weight, reduce friction and burn less fuel during idling as well as when less power is required
Aih, the same Getrag DCT transmission again. I’m so totally put off by Ford-gate.
Renault?: think of spoilt crank sensor and burnt ECU. Waja renault asyik burn ECU only. first they mount it where flood water will hit the ECU. then ppl move it up, still always burn. Stupid french SAGEM ECU.