Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Geneva 2011: Nissan Micra petrol engine with only 96 grams

At the Geneva Motor Show (3 to 13 March 2011) to introduce the Nissan Micra is the first time with a new gasoline engine. The three-cylinder engine emits on average (according to EU standard) with a displacement of 1.2 liters of only 96 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. With gasoline direct injection and mechanical supercharging the DIG-S engine is (DIG-S stands for Direct Injection Gasoline Supercharger) designed to meet the daily transportation needs in urban centers.

The 1198 cm3, three-cylinder develops a power on par with a conventional four-cylinder engine with 1.5 liters of displacement. The compressor ensures a spontaneous response and extra pulling power. The engine delivers 72 kW / 98 hp and a maximum torque of 142 selected Newton meters. Its average CO2 emissions, the version with a manual five-speed manual transmission is not over 96 g / km and for those out with a stepless CVT transmission is not over 115 g / km.

The top speed is 180 km / h, the average consumption for the entry-level Visia with manual transmission is just 4.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Even in the slightly heavier because lush equipped Acenta version remains the CO2 emissions of 99 g / km or below the 100 gram limit. Nissan Micra offers throughout the five-door and in the equipment level Visia, Acenta and Tekna.

In addition to the DIG-S engine is available as a second engine a 1.2-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated 59 kW / 80 hp) to choose from. (Ampnet / Sm)

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