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Honda is rumored to have been arming the latest generation Civic with new technology. This machine is claimed in addition to more powerful yet environmentally friendly. The car is scheduled to be carried off during the exhibition Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
Japanese manufacturers are now carrying the 2.2-liter i-DTEC has been updated. This machine is capable of producing power claimed 147 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. For emissions, the engine produces CO2 of 110 g / km. This means that 2.2-liter diesel engine can power an additional 10 horsepower.
To achieve this figure, the Honda engineers have done with the use of wind tunnel testing intensively to improve the aerodynamics, to reduce friction and improve stability at top speed. The flow of oil to the engine have also been arranged in order to reduce poor circulation, while raw materials and machine components have been revised to reduce friction.
"To achieve CO2 figures are good, you need to optimize every aspect of the car." said Katsushi Watanabe, head of Honda's engine development.
Watanabe added, reduce exhaust emissions are the main target and we are proud to say that we have achieved without sacrificing the high performance of the machine. LATEST CAR NEWS.
