The new engine offers more power and improved performance, alongside better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Fuel economy is better by 13-17 percent and reduces CO2 by 12-15 percent, compared to the current 2.7HDi V6 208hp unit.
Fuel saving features in the new engine include a piloted alternator, which recovers energy during deceleration and braking. The engine also fully complies with future Euro V standards, ahead of the compulsory introduction to production vehicles in January 2011.
Mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, the new engines comes with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS).
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