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Automotive Engineering International 2010-01-19
- Magazine Issue
- 10AEID0119
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- English
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- Top new engines
AEI editors highlight the most significant powerplants of the new year and beyond. - Ferrari V8
The new 4.5-L engine for the 458 Italia challenges turbo units on power and specific output. - Ford V6
Significant changes to the Duratec 37 for the 2011 Mustang result in Camaro-beating power with 30-mpg efficiency. - Hyundai 2.4 Theta II GDI
The company revs output of its four-cylinder family with its first application of gasoline direct injection. - Porsche Turbo flat six
Direct injection and special dry-sump lubrication boost power and torque of the latest 911 Turbo powerhouse. - Toyota V10
Nine years in development by Toyota and Yamaha, the 9000-rpm engine for Lexus' new LFA supercar boasts an abundance of titanium and a unique counterbalancer system. - Biomaterials boost sustainability
New car models will feature ever greater numbers of biologically based plastic components, but increased use of renewably sourced parts faces unique challenges. - hitting the ground running
Delphi technology chief Dr. Andrew Brown Jr. ascends the SAE's highest office and helps position the organization for long-term success. - Cooperation conquers design conflict
Designers and engineers often disagree over how new models can and should look, but the earlier they start cooperating the better the outcome for both.