Peugeot once again puts driving pleasure at the forefront with the new Turbo 100 engine. This is, to all intents and purposes, a petrol unit designed to elevate performance and driving sensations. It’s not at all obvious: in a landscape where electric, hybrid, and traditional engines coexist, the Lion brand chooses to strengthen the driving experience through a “third-generation” powertrain, even if it doesn’t have much to do with the two previous PureTech versions. The new Turbo 100, in fact, integrates a very large proportion of new components, about 70% by value, with the aim of improving engine responsiveness and its robustness over time.
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The new Peugeot Turbo 100
Among the distinctive elements of the new Turbo 100 are the timing chain, the turbocharger, the injection system, pistons, and cylinder block, all designed to work in a coordinated manner. The engine is a three-cylinder 1.199 cm3 unit that develops a maximum power of 101 HP at 5.500 rpm and delivers a system torque of 205 Nm at 1.750 rpm. The variable geometry turbocharger helps make the boost more immediate, especially at low revs, facilitating city driving and overtaking with smoother and more controlled behavior.
Efficiency first
Efficiency is another pillar of the new Turbo 100 project. The new high-pressure direct injection system (350 bar), together with a valve timing system that reduces internal friction, contributes to improving combustion management. In addition, the adoption of the Miller cycle with a high compression ratio aims to increase thermal efficiency, optimizing consumption and emission control. The mechanics are also revised to support this approach, with new piston heads and overall work focused on performance.
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Reliability: what changes
Peugeot also emphasizes reliability and ease of use, as the new engine uses a longer-lasting timing chain. Furthermore, it introduces components such as the engine block, pistons, and rings designed for robustness and oil consumption control. Validation, explains the French manufacturer, also involves resistance tests under demanding conditions, with thousands of hours of testing and very high overall mileage on prototypes. We remind you that the Turbo 100 engine is available on the 208 from March and on the 2008 from May: in both cases, customers can benefit from the Peugeot CARE program (up to 8 years/160.000 km) and reduced maintenance, with a single maintenance every 2 years/25.000 km, in addition to an intermediate annual check.
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