Vw Lupo, the WorldS First 3-Liter Car
2000-01-C044
11/01/2000
- Event
- Content
- After the success of the 4-cylinder 1.9-liter TDI and SDI direct-injection diesel engines in the Passat, Jetta and Polo classes, a new 3-cylinder TDI has been developed for use in the "Lupo 3L,' a compact car with a fuel consumption of 3 liters per 100 km.A new injection system with unit injectors, together with a fully electronically controlled engine management system featuring drive-by-wire- technology, a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and a fully automated mechanical gearbox and clutch, for the first time ensures the potential to meet the stringent D4 exhaust emissions level and to achieve excellent fuel economy.The wheel-torque based engine and gearbox management systems optimize engine operation in terms of efficiency and emissions.
- Pages
- 11
- Citation
- Jelden, H., "Vw Lupo, the WorldS First 3-Liter Car," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-C044, 2000, .