Fiat and Alfa Romeo to introduce new engine line in Geneva
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Feb 10th 2009 at 11:22AM 
The biggest news of the year so far has been the proposed strategic global alliance between Chrysler and Fiat, two automakers that have drastically differing lines spread across drastically different markets. Certainly, that deal with the American automaker isn't all that Fiat has going on, and the Italian automaker is set to unveil a new line of engines at the Geneva Motor Show next month. So far, all of the engines are expected to be introduced in four cylinder guise, running on both gas and diesel fuel. One of the more eagerly anticipated engines will displace 1.8 liters and will be offered in both Fiats and Alfa Romeos making between 170 and 230 horsepower. New technologies like direct injection and variable valve timing will be included.On the diesel front, Fiat is also expected to debut its latest 1.3 liter Multijet 2 powerplant in either Geneva or Frankfurt. These new engines will use Fiat's Multiair electrohydraulic valve-actuation, which should both increase horsepower and efficiency. Will any of these small powerplants make it Stateside? Time will tell.
[Source: Channel 4]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jharlan 12:02PM (2/10/2009)
I expect there will be many powerful stakeholders sneaking around the halls of congress fighting tooth and nail to keep these engines (especially diesel) out of the US instead of letting the market decide.
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noz 4:51PM (2/10/2009)
That may be true...what you say. But frankly technology like this is getting so old now. This is all we here these days. 1% 5% increases in efficiency. Etc..New Engine..1.3L multi this, that.
It's the same set of teeth but a little whiter. When are we going to see some real changes around here? We need a change in processes....not just tinkering changes like this.
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gorr 11:55PM (2/10/2009)
I won't buy this gadjet if it's not programmable by the driver. This can be tune for gas economy of for increasing the power and must be choosen by the driver along the gears ratios of the transmission.
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