Volvo announces new 2.0L GTDi engine

Volvo own turbocharged engines were always good, especially the five-cylinder ones, but during the recent years, up to 2.0 litres, the engines were coming from Ford. If you ask me, not a good thing at all.

Volvo at last introduced  an all-new four-cylinder 2.0L GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine, which will be fitted in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60.

The new petrol engine produces 203 hp and pumps out 300 Nm of torque from 1750 rpm. The engine utilises variable timing for both camshafts and will be offered in combination with Volvo's automatic six-speed Powershift transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.

According to Volvo, "the turbine housing is integrated into the manifold, an efficient solution with which Volvo already had previous good experience. The difference is that the new manifold and turbine housing are made of sheet steel instead of a casting. The sheet is lighter and more compact and, above all, this system generates less heat owing to its extra insulating layer. This allows high gas flow temperature and thus more efficient combustion."

"A manifold made of sheet steel is admittedly nothing new but so far it has only been used in combination with cast turbine housing. The new, fully integrated turbo package made entirely of sheet steel is a world innovation and has been patented by Volvo."

Now, why this engine will not be fitted in the C30 and S40??? I don't get it...