Volvo 2L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection Engine

Volvo has revealed its new 2.0 liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) four-cylinder engine for the S80, V70 and XC60.

The engine has been equipped with a turbocharger, direct injection and twin variable camshafts to be able to offer a unique combination of low fuel consumption, low emissions and high performance across a wide rev range. It is also outfitted with the world’s first exhaust manifold and integrated turbine system made of sheet steel. While this sound pretty boring, Volvo says “The sheet (steel) is lighter and more compact and, above all, this system generates less heat owing to its extra insulating layer. This allows high gas flow temperature and thus…