Lamborghini Approach to Engine Downsizing Engine Friction Modeling Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Meloni, Meloni, author.

Contributor:

Cacciatore, Diego

Dohmen, Jurgen

Hermsen, Franz-Gerd

Ring, Felix

Conference Name:

11th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles (2013-09-15 : Capri, Italy)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2013

Summary:

Downsizing, down speeding and hybridization are becoming a standard in the automotive industry. This paper was initiated to answer Automobili Lamborghini R&D's question: what does downsizing mean In technical literature downsizing is often referred to as reducing displacement and, sometimes, cylinders. Through a methodological approach, analysis and experimental activities Automobili Lamborghini, with FEV's support, shows that downsizing in terms of engine friction reduction means only reduction of displacement. Using the Aventador V12 6.5 liter engine as a baseline, two 4.3 liter engines were designed, a V8 and a V12.The engine friction losses of these two engines were calculated all over the engine speed range and during the NEDC cycle utilizing a simulation tool and verified through FEV's "Strip-Method" database.This approach gives us the holistic understanding on engine components design and which technologies should be introduced for the next Lamborghini engine generation

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Publisher Number:

2013-24-0088

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Restricted for use by site license