Over a year has passed since Toyota has announced one New family of combustion engines with four cylinders, offered both in aspirated and turbo version. 1.5 liter and 2 units, designed not only to offer unparalleled efficiency. The 2.0 in fact ended up in the hands of the Gazoo Racing sports division, giving life to the concept gr Yaris M.
An surprisingly powerful version of the little Japanese, where the “G20E” engine was mounted above the rear axle and, thanks to the new IHI turbocharger, tap 450 cv power. Many. However, it seems that Toyota engineers point even higher “with a larger turbocharger, more than 600 cv they are easily possible, “they told the German newspaper Auto motor and sports.
Beyond all limit
A more than double power compared to what was thrown on the ground by the current GR Yaris, GR Corolla and Lexus LBX Morizo RR, which reach around 300 with their 1.6 3 cylinder. However, while although 600 and passes CV are technically reachable with a larger turbo, Toyota will probably meet an important obstacle: more severe regulations.
It could (and probably will have to be forced to “get the” G20E “engine for Reduce CO2 emissionswith consequent decrease in power. However, you could reach about 500 HP, to then take advantage of all the potential in the cars dedicated to the track.
Record challenge
Currently the engine a Four more powerful cylinders Installed under the hood of a production car is the Mercedes-AMG M139L which on the C63 AMG reaches 476 HP. A little below is the one of the Mitsubishi Lance Evolution X FQ-440 MR, 440 HP coupe.
Now the new 2.0 Toyota aims to become the first of the class leaving the competition behind, which has become a possible pillar for the future Gazoo Racing range, thanks also to the fact that it can be mounted in different positions. It could be adopted by any new Celica and/or MR2, by the heir of the current supra and on the new generation of GR86.
An engineer Toyota has anticipated that the “G20e” will be highly modifiable (A return of 2jz?) While another said that the “Yaris M performance are incredible,” adding that the attack of the hot hatch has been slightly enlarged to be able to accommodate the engine arranged behind the front seats.
Long life to the thermal
It is important to note that the new family of Four cylinders from Toyota It is part of a wider initiative, launched together with two other Japanese producers, to prolong the life of combustion engines. Mazda is developing rotary engines for its electrices with extensive autonomy, Subaru Instead, he is continuing to perfect his boxer engine. Hybridization is a shared objective, but the trio is also exploring carbon -carbon emissions such as liquid hydrogen, biocarbubs and Synthetic fuels.
Source:
Auto Motor and Sport
