Vw Lupo, the WorldS First 3-Liter Car Volkswagen AG

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Jelden, Hanno, author.

Conference Name:

Convergence 2000 International Congress on Transportation Electronics (2000-10-16 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Troy, MI Convergence Transportation Electronics Association 2000

Summary:

After the success of the 4-cylinder 1.9-liter TDI and SDIdirect-injection diesel engines in the Passat, Jetta and Poloclasses, a new 3-cylinder TDI has been developed for use in the"Lupo 3L,' a compact car with a fuel consumption of 3liters per 100 km.A new injection system with unit injectors, together with afully electronically controlled engine management system featuringdrive-by-wire- technology, a turbocharger with variable turbinegeometry and a fully automated mechanical gearbox and clutch, forthe first time ensures the potential to meet the stringent D4exhaust emissions level and to achieve excellent fuel economy.The wheel-torque based engine and gearbox management systemsoptimize engine operation in terms of efficiency and emissions

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-C044

Access Restriction:

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