The first engine from Honda’s ground breaking new Earth Dreams Technology range will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The 1.6litre i-DTEC is the first in a new generation of engines being introduced to Honda models over the next three years. Lining up next to the new 1.6litre i-DTEC is the stunning Honda NSX Concept and European CR-V Prototype.
Honda will also have the European premiere of the EV-STER, the next-generation electric small sports concept model in the form of an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car.
Two new Jazz derivatives will be displayed for the first time. The Jazz Si features an upgraded sporty suspension package and styling changes to the interior and the exterior. The second variant, the Jazz 1.2 with Idle Stop, delivers a reduction in CO2 emissions of 3g/km compared to the standard 1.2 model.
Honda is also displaying the rest of its model line-up comprising of the new Civic, the hybrids – Jazz, CR-Z and Insight – as well as the Accord range in Saloon and Tourer guise. In addition, the FCX Clarity, the world’s first production fuel-cell vehicle, makes another appearance to the public.
New 1.6litre i-DTEC engine for Europe
At the Tokyo Motor Show in December 2011, Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda is developing a new generation of drive trains named ‘Earth Dreams Technology’. This new series of engines and transmissions will deliver excellent performance and environmental values and will be gradually introduced throughout the Honda range.
Number one in fuel economy
With the exceptional environmental values of Earth Dreams Technology, Honda strives to achieve industry leading fuel efficiency within 3 years.
The first engine from this series will be a newly developed 1.6litre i-DTEC engine. Designed for the European market, this new smaller diesel engine will be first introduced to Honda’s new Civic in late 2012. It is lighter than any other diesel engine of its size and with CO2 emissions of 95g/km and a maximum power output of 120 PS (at 4000rpm), the engine delivers a class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance. Plus, the 300Nm of torque (at 2000rpm) results in excellent driveability.
Specification
New 1.6litre i-DTEC engine specification:
Displacement 1596 cc
Max Power 88kw (120PS)/4000rpm
Max Torque 300 Nm/2000rpm
CO2 95g/km of CO2 (to be confirmed)
Honda NSX Concept
Honda presents the new Honda NSX Concept for the first time in Europe, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar.
Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system.
Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, who was part of the development team of Honda’s first NSX supercar, recently explained the values of the new NSX; “Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities.”
While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept represents the true racing philosophy of an extremely favourable power-to-weight ratio.
Utilising a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering, which Honda anticipates will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a powerful next-generation VTEC V-6 engine with direct-injection, works together with a dual clutch transmission and a third electric traction motor integrated within the transmission housing, to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
The new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio, USA.
Source : DistroCar
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