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It’s called the Energy dCi 130 and it’s a highly efficient package featuring Renault’s ‘square’
architecture from their experience in Formula One, in addition to over 30 patents for this size
engine displacement.
It’s also the world’s most powerful engine of its size, combining performance and fuel
efficiency with ultra low CO2 emissions.
Some of those advanced technologies include:
•Stop/Start system with deceleration/regenerative braking

•Cold-loop, low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Renault is the first car
manufacturer in Europe to use this technology
•Thermal management technology

•Variable displacement oil pump
•Variable swirl technology

•A multi-injection system designed to optimise particulate filter regeneration.
The 1.6-litre dCi 130 powerplant develops just on 97 kW (130hp) and 320 Nm of torque from
1750 rpm. Up to 80 percent of peak torque is available from 1500 rpm.
Fuel consumption has been measured at 4.4L/100km and emissions of 115g/km in the Scenic
and Grand Scenic, which makes those vehicles the segment’s most fuel efficient MPVs.
Reliability too is said to be impeccable with the timing chain and particulate filter being
maintenance free.
The key figures of this project are as interesting as the engine itself.
•Investment - €230 million

•Project duration – 32 months
•Number of components – 246 (75 percent new)
•Staff – 160 engineers and technicians
•Bench testing – 15,000 hours (simulated a whole engine life cycle of 300,000 hours/20 years)
•Track testing – 700,000 km
The technology transfer from F1 to the Energy dCi includes the so-called ‘square’ architecture,
which essentially means that larger diameter valves can be used in the cylinder head, which of
course favours performance.
Transverse water flow is a cooling technique that is common in Formula One, but Renault has
combined this technique with a double water jacket design for the cylinder head. The system
cools the cylinder head effectively without the need for water to flow around the combustion
chambers. This feature allows the engine’s power output to be raised.
The Energy dCi engine also takes advantage of Super-finishing and special surface
treatments to reduce internal friction. It’s called UFLEX oil control ring technology, and
Formula One have been using it for years to achieve the best compromise between efficiency
and friction.
With the downsizing of powertrains becoming a necessary evil for the future of automotive
design and development, Renault gives hope to the countless millions who still enjoy their
time behind the wheel.
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Slimit • 8 years ago

When will this vehicle arrive in Aus with the new 1.6 turbo TD engines? It is mid August 2012
now and still no sign of it.
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Fozo > Slimit • 8 years ago

I went into Nissan showroom today, the salesman new nothing about the diesel, I knew
more than he did, ha ha. He thought that it might be a 2 ltr td, I needed to correct him,
so he was no help whatsoever
TBS260Z • 9 years ago

I have seen this tech before its basically the same as a turbo without the pressure/vacuum.
The fundamentals are what make turbos more efficient.
dailydriver • 9 years ago

I want this in a 308 GTi ;o)
Doctor • 9 years ago

All sounds good - lets just hope that Renault has fully developed this before release unlike the
recent Nissan Patrol & Navara TD engines. Its not nice to find out after the warranty has run
out that you're driving a time bomb!
K20A • 9 years ago

This is definite cold-rattle sexy! Bring it on, bring it here, and share it with Nissan!
F1MotoGP • 9 years ago

In Europe everybody is going down with engine size but you have same power and better fuel
economy. You can not beat technology. USA and here we still want to drive 6 and 8 cylinder
engines. 320Nm and 80% from 1500 rpm is very good!!
Karl > F1MotoGP • 9 years ago

It's not that Europeans don't like V8s, it's that they can't afford to run them (with the
cost of fuel and taxes on engine capacity).
Shak > Karl • 9 years ago

True, if anything its the European marques who make the best V8's(in terms of
technology and usability).
Robert > Shak • 9 years ago

so True Mercedes Benz always wins awards for their V8's and they're
still at it
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NEWS 12 May 2011

Renault’s new ‘Energy dCi 130’ Diesel engine –

French Car Company Renault is on a downsizing mission, but before

Some of those advanced technologies include:

•Stop/Start system with deceleration/regenerative braking

•Thermal management technology

•Variable swirl technology

•Investment - €230 million

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