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Suzuki's New Engine: A Game-Changer for Maruti with 125 bhp, E100 to CNG Compatibility.
- •Suzuki is developing a new DITC engine compatible with E100 flex-fuel, CNG, and CBG, aiming for better fuel efficiency and performance.
- •The 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine will produce 125 bhp of power and 230 Nm of torque.
- •Based on Suzuki's Z12E architecture, it features a variable-geometry turbocharger and a water-cooled intercooler designed for hot climates like India.
- •Suzuki targets over 40% thermal efficiency, with efforts to reach 50% by reducing various losses, emphasizing both power and fuel economy.
- •This new engine could power cars like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, significantly boosting its power and torque compared to current models.
Key Questions Answered
Suzuki's new DITC engine is a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine based on the Z12E architecture that generates 125 bhp of power and 230 Nm of torque. It features a variable-geometry turbocharger and a water-cooled intercooler designed specifically for hot climates like India.
The new Suzuki engine supports multi-fuel capabilities and can run on petrol, E100 flex-fuel, compressed natural gas (CNG), and compressed biogas (CBG). The E100 compatibility means the engine is completely ready for fuel containing up to 100 percent ethanol.
The new 1.2-liter turbo engine could be a strong fit for vehicles like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Implementing this engine could significantly increase the Brezza's power by about 16 bhp and boost its torque by up to 60 Nm compared to its current 1.0-liter Boosterjet engine.
