SAIC Kavachi engine

Kavachi engine
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC Motor
Layout
Displacement 1.8 L
Cylinder head alloy Aluminum
Combustion
Fuel system MPFI
Fuel type Unleaded
Cooling system Watercooled
Output
Power output 158hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque output 215nm @ 2,500-4,500 rpm
Chronology
Predecessor Rover K-series engine

The Kavachi engine was developed by SAIC Motor, based on a re-engineering of the Rover K-series engine.[1] It is used in Roewe and MG Motor vehicles.

The 1796cc Kavachi engine is produced in two versions, a naturally aspirated producing 98 kW (131 bhp; 133 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm, and a turbocharged version producing 118 kW (158 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. It is Drive-by-wire.

UK engineering firm Ricardo plc were tasked with remedying the well known faults of the K series by SAIC Motor for its introduction into the Chinese marketplace. With a redesigned head and case, as well as changing the manufacturing process and quality of material, the Kavachi is seen as the pinnacle of K-series development. As of 2015, with more than half a decade in the market, there have been no reported issues of head gasket failure on cars using the Kavachi engine.

Applications

References

  1. ↑ "Dongfeng to launch own-brand Joyear SUV in '10". Gasgoo. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Features & Specs". MG. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
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