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The new Ford Duratec 1.6 I Ti-VCT engine

Der neue Ford Duratec 1,6-I-Ti-VCT-Motor

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A new variable cam timing variant of the 1.6 I Duratec gasoline engine known from Fiesta and Focus has further enhanced efficiency compared to the base engine. This Ti-VCT engine (Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing) offers less consumption as well as improved torque characteristics and peak power. This report leads through the design of the new engine. Furthermore the thermodynamical development of this concept is introduced.

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  1. Harald Kaufeld
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  2. Ulrich Kölsch
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  3. Manfred Rechs
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Kaufeld, H., Kölsch, U., Rechs, M. et al. The new Ford Duratec 1.6 I Ti-VCT engine. MTZ Worldw 66, 2–6 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03227739

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