Development of a New 5.6 L V8 Gasoline Engine
2010-01-1320
04/12/2010
- Event
- Content
- This paper describes the new VK56VD engine, which was developed in response to growing demand for cleaner automobiles, better fuel economy, and improved engine performance. A 5.6 L V8 engine, the VK56VD will go into the new Infiniti M56 premium sport luxury sedan. To boost power and efficiency and lessen its environmental impact, this engine will utilize key technologies such as Continuous Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG).Details of the VK56VD are presented here along with highlights of the applied technologies and the development means.
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- 10
- Citation
- Amari, K., Ando, S., Chujo, K., Sakai, T. et al., "Development of a New 5.6 L V8 Gasoline Engine," SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-1320, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-1320.