If you read or have heard from the news tonight, Proton’s MD has announced that Proton will unveiled its turbo engine which is engineered together with Lotus next year. Based on the news, the engine will first to be powered on the Proton Exora MPV and we have seen some spy pics that Proton currently test the turbo engine with its new CVT gearbox. So far there is no firm dates that when the engine will be launch but rumours has been circulating around that we might see the glimpse of this new engine during the KL International Motor Show 2010. Based on the tonight’s news, there is no further information has been revealed about this new engine except the engine will have the same output as what we see in a 2 litre car.
Well lucky you readers of Auto Insider Malaysia, my sources have sent me this set of photo’s of what Proton turbocharger will look like. Looks like the turbocharger is manufactured by the world renowned turbo charger company BorgWarner and this turbocharger reportedly can spool its turbine and makes 150hp and 200Nm of torque. This is the initial numbers that has been told to me, but the final numbers still vague and Proton is still testing the engine for its part durability and also reliability and also accumulates a real world mileage apart for the test bench running mileage. Apart from a turbo charger installed to this new engine, my sources also indicates that this new engine will features a VVT technology that helps increase the power while achieving good fuel consumption. Well enjoy the pics that I have installed for you. Hopefully we can see the engine during KLIMS shown this December.
wow!! good info & pics..thanks dude... hopefully we can see the actual engine unit at KLIMS by the end of this year.. :)
ReplyDeletenice job!
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ReplyDelete200Nm of torque for a 1.6 Turbo engine that can generate 150HP is kind of low by industry standard. I believe the torque figure would be higher.
ReplyDeleteAs I said, the figures is not final yet as what has been informed to me by my insider. Proton are still testing the engine and final figures will be known once all the durability and reliablity test was done. Anyway, its better to have then nothing right
ReplyDeletewow...wonder if this turbocharged could be an accessories to be fitted with current Exora...mmm...the price?....hehe
ReplyDeleteIt would be great if this turbo changer can be fitted as accessories, but I don't its going to happen as lots of parts needs to be strenghten in order for the engine to bear the extra power generated by the turbo charger.
ReplyDeletemmm....i do think that some of the existing owners don't know it....so probably Proton needs to share this info to public to prevent any misleading modifications...
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