Infiniti's new Variable Compression Turbo is the centerpiece of this crossover. Variable compression engine sounds like something you’d hear from a super villain describing his latest contraption. At ...
For more than a century now, automotive engineers have struggled with an unavoidable balancing act when it comes to engine compression. Now, thanks to an innovation from Infiniti, they may get to ...
The compression ratio can vary from a highly boosted 8:1 ratio, to an Atkinson-cycle running 14:1 ratio. What this means is the engine can produce significant horsepower by using the low compression ...
Infiniti launched its first crossover coupe back in 2003, dubbed the FX45, putting Infiniti ahead of the curve when it came to high-riding personal luxury vehicles. Eventually, the FX fell in line ...
As the internal combustion engine sheds displacement and cylinders on the auto industry’s journey toward electrification, there are challenges that arise in terms of power and refinement.
This week, we’re driving the all-new 2020 Infiniti QX50 SUV, delivered in Essential trim with AWD and featuring an all new design and first ever variable compression (VC) 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder ...
Nissan is recalling 443,899 models for VC-Turbo engines that could possibly fail. The Nissan Altima, Rogue, and the Infiniti QX50/QX55 are models that have or had the complex variable-compression ...
The Infiniti QX60 is a midsize, three-row luxury SUV and the brand's best-selling model. I was impressed by the QX60's sleek design, quiet ride, and well-designed cabin. I was disappointed by the QX60 ...
The new engine is based on the 2.0-liter variable compression engines found in the Infiniti QX50 and Nissan Altima but sports one less cylinder. The new engine makes 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, ...
Yes, you read that headline correctly. As part of a big electrification push, Infiniti is creating a series of EVs, some of which will be powered by gas. At first blush this may seem completely ...
Nissan’s Rogue sees a new 1.5-liter turbocharged, variable-compression engine for 2022. The new engine is based on the 2.0-liter variable compression engines found in the Infiniti QX50 and Nissan ...
"Nothing is going to be revolutionary for ICEV from now till the day the last one is made. It is technology which has been continually refined for 160 years." 1) How about free piston engines (gets ...