BMW, PSA to study new petrol engines

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have agreed to extend their successful co-operation in the field of petrol four-cylinder engines. They will jointly conduct a feasibility study on a new family of engines with advanced technology features aimed at...

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have agreed to extend their successful co-operation in the field of petrol four-cylinder engines.

They will jointly conduct a feasibility study on a new family of engines with advanced technology features aimed at delivering excellent power and torque characteristics combined with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

If the study confirms the expected technological, industrial and financial benefits, the two companies intend to enter into a joint development project.

PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW Group already enjoy a co-operation agreement on the development and production of a family of 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines, encompassing two technologies: fully variable valve drive and direct injection, with power ranking from 75 hp to 175 hp.

The engines sport the newly launched Mini as well as Peugeot and Citroën vehicles.

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