Blackseal 1st Gear September 20, 2011 Share September 20, 2011 If it's an engine with more than four cylinders, Volvo doesn't want it in its lineup. Within the next 10 years, the Swedish automaker plans to eliminate any engine options greater than four cylinders in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and C02 emissions. No more five- and six-cylinder mills. In their place, Volvo will employ three- and four-cylinder units in both gasoline and diesel form. The new engine family is called Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA), and the automaker says the new powertrains will be nearly 200 pounds lighter than its current engines. In addition, the new mills will improve fuel economy by 35 percent. That will be an impressive boost, and Volvo believes it can accomplish this feat without a reduction in performance. The 1.5-liter three-cylinder and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines will start to make their way into production models by 2013. By 2020, the entire lineup will be filled with them. News Source: Automotive News ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alheych 6th Gear September 20, 2011 Share September 20, 2011 does that mean the end of the R-line? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear September 20, 2011 Share September 20, 2011 If it's an engine with more than four cylinders, Volvo doesn't want it in its lineup. Within the next 10 years, the Swedish automaker plans to eliminate any engine options greater than four cylinders in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and C02 emissions. No more five- and six-cylinder mills. In their place, Volvo will employ three- and four-cylinder units in both gasoline and diesel form. The new engine family is called Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA), and the automaker says the new powertrains will be nearly 200 pounds lighter than its current engines. In addition, the new mills will improve fuel economy by 35 percent. That will be an impressive boost, and Volvo believes it can accomplish this feat without a reduction in performance. The 1.5-liter three-cylinder and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines will start to make their way into production models by 2013. By 2020, the entire lineup will be filled with them. News Source: Automotive News I cannot imagine a Phaeton or Touareg in 1.5L or 2.0L engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear September 20, 2011 Author Share September 20, 2011 does that mean the end of the R-line? There may still have a R-line...but will not sound as good... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged September 20, 2011 Share September 20, 2011 I cannot imagine a Phaeton or Touareg in 1.5L or 2.0L engine It is Volvo,not V.W.! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo 1st Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 haha 3 cyl engine making a comeback after 30 yrs ? i remember my 1st car charade had a 3 cyl engine. when i had it in 1994, it was already >10 yrs old..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles 4th Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 new BMW F30 3 series will be 3 cylinder 1.5L turbo too. The new direction towards eco friendliness to meet EuroV emission (by 2013) and Euro VI by 2017 force manufacturers to downsize the engine to control emission. Just 8 years ago F1 cars are 3.0 V10 ... today it is 2.4L V8. I understand (tho still under deliberation) by 2013, they will downsize to 2.0 V6 turbo or 1.6 I4 turbo. While the engine size is being reduced, the speed of the cars remain the same. So performance was not compromised at all. but emission and consumption is reduced a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 They should also seriously consider reducing weight of cars. Modern cars just get heavier and heavier with lotsa electric motors and gadgets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 They should also seriously consider reducing weight of cars. Modern cars just get heavier and heavier with lotsa electric motors and gadgets. not juz gadgets but the way it's constructed too for crash test safety. last time, 1.3L manual oredi feels quite nippy but i wouldn't wanna be in them during a crash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 new BMW F30 3 series will be 3 cylinder 1.5L turbo too. The new direction towards eco friendliness to meet EuroV emission (by 2013) and Euro VI by 2017 force manufacturers to downsize the engine to control emission. Just 8 years ago F1 cars are 3.0 V10 ... today it is 2.4L V8. I understand (tho still under deliberation) by 2013, they will downsize to 2.0 V6 turbo or 1.6 I4 turbo. While the engine size is being reduced, the speed of the cars remain the same. So performance was not compromised at all. but emission and consumption is reduced a lot. I thought they were complaining about being forced into 1.5L FI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ner000 Neutral Newbie September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 There may still have a R-line...but will not sound as good... The previous batches of R-line had stopped production sometime ago ord... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 (edited) I wonder how smooth an modern 3 cyls is,idling any vibrations.?? Edited September 21, 2011 by ER-3682 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullifi3d 4th Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 Funny how the reverse is true for bikes - phasing out 2 strokers to encourage manufacturers to create 4 strokers. Superbikes going from inline 4 to V-twin engines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 ford is also intended to get not 4 but 3 cylinders engine! wonder if any car makers going for 2 or even 1??? haha. once all are done, our beloved govt will change road tax rule. no longer see cc, see size of the car. =P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecontle 1st Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 by the look of it soon we need little to no fuel too , maybe 1L 98 cost $1k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 Aiya... 2 cylinder I4.. lub 2 to 4 snails.. as good as 3lit V6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alheych 6th Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 There may still have a R-line...but will not sound as good... old days of 850 T5R... unforgettable. in the past 15 years i've only seen one, in interlaken in switzerland. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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