Manufacturers are obsessed with trying to improve fuel economy, and lower engine capacities while at the same time increase the amount of power available. And many car makers are succeeding at this task quite well – some more than others. But right now French car maker Renault has just announced that they will be launching a brand new engine series that will provide the power and feel of a 2.0 litre and improve fuel efficiency by 25 percent. As a successful engine maker in the world of F1, Renault makes full use of its experience by continuously refining the energy efficiency of its road car engines to deliver even greater driving enjoyment. The latest fruit of the firm’s downsizing strategy is the Energy dCi 160 Twin Turbo, the first 1.6-litre diesel powerplant to benefit from twin-turbocharging. This 1,598cc block delivers 160hp and a generous 380Nm of torque, which catapults it into the domain of 2-litre engines in terms of performance. This important breakthrough combines with fuel consumption and CO2emissions savings of 25%. The use of ‘Twin Turbo’ technology for this diesel engine ensures a blend of low-end torque and high power at higher revs, the obvious benefit of which being enhanced driving enjoyment.
