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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Blue VW Polo GT's applied Cylinder Deactivation Technology features
The car that was present at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 was also believed to be highly effective in suppressing the use of fuel. Apart from a small body, the car is also very good for the environment.
VW Polo GT itself based Blue Polo hatchback platform, following an engine capacity of 1400 cc 4-cylinder. It's just 1400 cc 4-cylinder engine is embedded in the VW Polo Blue GT modified to only be moved by two cylinders only, while the other two cylinders are not working.
Motorauthority Launched on Monday (3/12/2012) it was because 1400 cc 4-cylinder engine in the VW Polo Blue GT has applied Cylinder Deactivation Technology features or similar features Active Fuel Management is embedded in the car or the Chrysler V8 Holden V8.
The greatness of these technologies is turning 2-cylinder, while the two other cylinders will be active when the car is running at high engine speed or stepping on a certain speed.
According to VW engineer, four-cylinder will return to work when the engine speed 4000 RPM. These features are proved to be very environmentally friendly. Research carried out the VW, the constant speed driving at 31 mph (52 km / h) in three or four tooth positions, fuel savings could be as much as 16 mpg.
Even at 43 mph (70 km / h) in five gears, fuel consumption dropped dramatically to 11 mpg.
1400 cc engine turbocharging and direct-injection that can generate power of 140 hp. This car is also available features engine stop-start and brake energy regeneration system.
Pressure from outsiders to create environmentally friendly cars faster and faster. In addition to saving fossil oil as well to keep the environment clean. VW also manufacturers responded by creating the Blue Polo GT could run with 2 cylinders.