2.0 T with FSI technology is Engine of the Year

Last year’s success confirmed

Audi’s pioneering work in the domain of petrol direction injection technology is receiving worldwide recognition. A specialist jury made up of 56 respected journalists from 26 countries voted the 2.0 TFSI winner of the “Engine of the Year” award for the second year in a row.

Audi is the first manufacturer in the world to have combined petrol direct injection with turbocharging in the sphere of volume production. The
2.0 TFSI embarked on its success story in the Audi A3 Sportback. It is now also on offer in the Audi A4 and A6. It is available in three output versions ranging from 170 bhp to 220 bhp.

The jurors were impressed by the engine’s pulling power and high level of everyday suitability. The exceptionally broad torque plateau on the one hand permits a fuel-efficient driving style, and on the other hand means that only light accelerator action is needed to produce assertive thrust and a spontaneous unleashing of power.

With FSI technology, fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. The injector, located on the admission side in the cylinder head, is served by a high-pressure pump driven by the camshaft and a pressure reservoir shared by all cylinders – the common rail system.

The turbo engine achieves a compression ratio of 10.5:1, a figure that is otherwise typically achieved only by naturally aspirated engines. This, coupled with the advantages of petrol direct injection, plays a crucial role in boosting thermodynamic efficiency compared with both manifold injection engines and conventional turbo engines.

Source: Audi Press

PlanoA4 - 5/16/2006 10:41:29 AM

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FSI makes preignition and detonation a thing of the past. It simply delivers the fuel in the chamber at the EXACT time the chamber needs. If it is not there before it needs to be, it can not preignite. Awesome increase power and economy in one advance.

Who ever says racing technology never comes down to the production level needs to look here. Audi makes it happen! Everything they do comes with conviction to the driver on the street.

PlanoA4 - 5/16/2006 11:15:44 AM

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So if it doesn't have a BMW logo on it, it isn't valid? Hmm I guess the RS4 is just aberration? It is called advancement, most german companies do that. Take it to the next step. It is a good thing.

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 11:20:05 AM

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I congratulate Audi, but you my friend are really misinformed. The only reason MB used 3 valves from 98-05 was for emission reasons. The engines use two spark plugs per cylinder. A month ago I did an emission test for my E320 and the guy couldn't believe the emission results @ 90k miles. He told me the car is cleaner than most new cars.

Improved emission technology has allowed MB to build 4 valve engines again.

Do I need to remind you who built the world's first direct injection Piezo engine?
Or maybe I need to remind you who builds the world's most powerful NA V8 factory engine?

Don't bash a technology that you know nothing about. After all, the 55 kompressor engine uses 3 valves and we all know MB won numerous worldwide awards for it. Even today many tuners consider it the holy grail of engines.

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 3:49:09 PM

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Really?

"Best New Engine 2003
Mazda RENESIS Rotary (RX-8)

Best Fuel Economy
Honda 1.3-liter IMA (Civic Hybrid)

Best Performance Engine
Mercedes-AMG 55 V8 (E55, SL55, S55, CL55, CLS55)"

Junk? Care to expalin why is it one of the most decorated high performance engines.

BTW, the new 63 engine is the world's most powerful NA V8 engine (stock form).

Which 1996 Mitsubishi has Piezo direct injection?

Maybe you should read this:

"The world’s first direct petrol injection system with spray-guided combustion points the way ahead for passenger car petrol engines, and will be available in the new CLS 350 CGI from the third quarter of 2006."

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 4:57:14 PM

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You really want me to dig up all the awards MB received for their AMG kompressor engines?

The Mitsubishi definitely had some type of direct injection, but nowhere do I see the use of Piezo injectors.

Maybe you should learn to read. What does my first post say? Do you see Piezo?

BTW, everybody knows that diesels have been using piezo for a while. That's why the article states
"World’s first direct petrol injection system"

FYI, petrol stands for gasoline.

Any way you look at it, this is all German engineering. Starting with the car, motorcycle, 4 stroke internal combustion engine, diesel engines, rotary engines, the list keeps going and going.........

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 5:00:35 PM

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Title should be gsh not JT

Anim8or - 5/16/2006 5:55:59 PM

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2.0T not a VW engine.

For the record, Audi designed and manufactures the 2.0TFSI. VW had nothing to do with it.

Audi sells the 2.0T at cost to VW.

Audi and VW split technology divisions a few years back.

KeyserSoze - 5/16/2006 6:03:20 PM

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Audi deserves this accollade and I give it up to them as this FSI technology is superb.

I Drive a BMW 320D I have clocked 28000 KM and it has been to the dealer 4 times 1st the turbo went bust, 2nd the airconditioner (climate control) mulfunctioned, 3rd suroof mulfuntioned and rattling sound on the door panels, now the turbo is f*$%^d up again, this sucks these guys need to get their reliability issues in order.
I have had it with this Company, their service is bad and they are arrogant!!

Yesterday I test drove both the Audi A4 20T FSI/20TDI and the Lexus IS250. I am highly impressed at both cars I was totally taken by surprise as I was never really a fan of both these brands as I own BMW 320D and an ML500, I am sorry to say this but most German cars are overhyped, they used be renowned for superior Engineering but this is now very questionable, I hate this company (BMW) they really suck and I am trading that piece of overhyped German trash in for either the Lexus or The Audi. I have to admit though that it has superp road handling and road manners(the Beemer) but the Lexus and Audi have very inviting interiors but they drive differntly. The lexus's suspension is more tuned towards a plush soft ride whereas the Audi is more between sport/plush.

It is going to be a more tough decision fo me to decide which car to buy , but the sooner i get rid of that piece of junk the better.I am angry @ BMW their car sucks!!

Audi Rules!!

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 6:49:21 PM

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You should read my first post and then read your
reply. That should give you some answers.

My post: "Do I need to remind you who built the world's first direct injection Piezo engine?"

Your reply: "MB wasnt the first in using piezo direct injection (direct injection dating way back in 1996 by Mitsubishi), Siemens can claim that."

Were you referring to Mitsubishi with Piezo or Siemens? I hope you're not implying that Siemens is an auto manufacturer. Most of these innovations are a collaboration between Audi/Bosch, MB/Bosch, MB/Siemens, BMW/Bosch, etc.

Ben55 - 5/16/2006 9:46:35 PM

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Whatever floats your boat buddy. In the end it's all German engineering.
Let me know when Toyota and Sony come up with something significant for the automotive world.

Ben55 - 5/17/2006 3:47:07 AM

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Save it buddy. I don't think you want me to start listing everything MB brought to the table. It would put every other manufacturer to shame. They have more patents and innovations than all the other manufacturers combined.

Ben55 - 5/17/2006 4:00:56 AM

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I'm going to assume from your little description that you drive an LS. AKA, Mercedes W140 S class clone.
Maybe we should get together and compare rides. You as a Lexus owner shouldn't bother calling any car a boat because there is no bigger boat than a Lexus LS.

BTW, when you hit 200mph and have the seat massagers going at the same time give me a call.

One more thing, I wouldn't brag too much about a touch screen. There is a reason the Germans don't use it. Since you claim to be an engineer maybe you can figure out why.

JUGNU - 5/17/2006 12:58:49 PM

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2.0TFSI won the best engine in it's category.
"1.8-liter to 2.0-liter"
Not overall.

It's the BMW's V10 engine which won the international engine of the year Award.

"BMW’s V10 named best engine for second year".

BMW’s 5.0-liter V10 engine was crowned the “International Engine of the Year” at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany for the second year in a row. The engine is used in both the BMW M5 and M6, offering an impressive 500 horsepower. In total, BMW walked away with five awards, with honors going to the Z4 M’s 3.2 liter inline-six engine (from the BMW M3) and the automaker’s turbodiesel 3.0-liter.

A list of all the other winners:

International Engine of the Year:
BMW 5.0-liter V10 (BMW M5/M6)

Best New Engine:
Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger (Volkswagen Golf)

Best Fuel Economy:
Toyota 1.5-liter Hybrid (Toyota Prius)

Best Performance Engine:
BMW V10 (BMW M5/M6)

Sub 1.0-liter:
Honda 1-liter IMA (Honda Insight)

1-liter to 1.4-liter:
Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI (Volkswagen Golf)

1.4-liter to 1.8-liter:
Toyota 1.5-liter Hybrid (Toyota Prius)

1.8-liter to 2.0-liter:
Volkswagen 2.0-liter Turbo (Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Audi A6)

2-liter to 2.5-liter:
Subaru 2.5-liter Turbo (Subaru Impreza, Subaru Forester, Saab 9-2X)

2.5-liter to 3.0-liter:
BMW 3.0-liter Twinturbo Diesel (BMW 535d)

3.0-liter to 4.0-liter:
BMW 3.2-liter (BMW M3, BMW Z4 M)

Best Over 4.0-liter:
BMW 5.0-liter V10 (BMW M5/M6)

JUGNU----->THE CARMAN

JUGNU - 5/17/2006 12:58:49 PM

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Ben55 - 5/17/2006 11:06:38 PM

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Shows how much you know. Ever heard of a S55? All the 55 kompressor cars are capable of +200mph with a small $200 mod. All you need to do is to remove the speed limiter with a simple ECU flash.

Sure I mean it. We can exchange emails anytime you like.

Ben55 - 5/17/2006 11:26:31 PM

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You are so ignorant you're not even aware of what other manufacturers offer.
While you're researching the S55 you might also want to check the S65. MB had to put a limiter on that beast just to preseve the transmission. Stock 612hp delimited ECU is good for 700hp.

Ben55 - 5/18/2006 4:31:29 PM

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These stories never end. When MB started using supercharges then the die hard BMW fans were accusing them of cheating. Now they develop the WORLD's MOST POWERFUL NA V8 and in your eyes it's a failure.

What exactly do you want?

FYI, the 6.3L V8 will eventually get turbos for the bigger models SL, S, CL good for +600hp.

JUGNU - 5/19/2006 4:20:57 PM

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Yes Turbos with 6.3 will become 65 AMG.

JUGNU

JUGNU - 5/19/2006 4:20:57 PM

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Yes Turbos with 6.3 will become 65 AMG.

JUGNU

Ben55 - 5/19/2006 11:40:26 PM

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Jugnu please stick to Toyota posts. After all, you are JUGNU THE TOYOTA MAN.

FYI, the new 6.3L engine in a V8. The 65 enigne is a V12 my friend.

Ben55 - 5/19/2006 11:42:30 PM

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is a V8

JUGNU - 5/20/2006 5:19:36 AM

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I mean turbos with the old 600 V12 engine will become the 65 AMG.

MB haven't done much.

Look at their line-up 5.5 V8,6.3 V8,6.0 V12 and 6.5 V12.
So many engines.Very confusing.

U MB Man

JUGNU - 5/20/2006 5:19:36 AM

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I mean turbos with the old 600 V12 engine will become the 65 AMG.

MB haven't done much.

Look at their line-up 5.5 V8,6.3 V8,6.0 V12 and 6.5 V12.
So many engines.Very confusing.

U MB Man

Ben55 - 5/20/2006 1:48:40 PM

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That is what makes them great. They offer 3 times as many cars and engines as Lexus and are still the best.

If Lexus expanded their lineup and engines 3 fold their reliability would go down the toilet.

jutsusho - 9/28/2006 6:38:45 AM

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Audi's FSI is the first direct injection with piezo in gasoline engines. Stratified injection technology is applied.
Mitsubishi is the first motor manufacturer applying direct injection to gasoline engines though, piezo technology is not employed there.
Mercedes-Benz is not the first to use piezo and stratified direct injection technologies in their gasoline engines, but they are the first to apply the spray-guided direct injection system, which has advantages to the wall-guided direct injection system that most other manufacturers use, including mitsibishi's GDI, Audi/Volkswagen's FSI etc. The DI in BMW's 335Ci is also of spray-guided, but it's proved by Siemens-VDO, other than Bosch for MB.