“The engine has a higher output, greater torque, lower weight, lower fuel consumption, and therefore lower CO2 emissions. It has excellent acoustic and vibration properties due to a clever solution we implemented in this engine,” describes Dr Martin Hrdlička, head of chassis and powertrain development at ŠKODA.
“Of course, it was not easy to achieve these parameters,” says Hrdlička, who points out such innovative solutions as, for example, better materials for the turbocharger to withstand higher temperatures and improved alloys for the cylinder heads. He also points out that the oil pump can fine‑tune the oil system pressure and that due to the two-circuit engine cooling the cylinder heads are cooled to a lower temperature than is the engine block.