Chrysler 2008 Annual Report Download - page 86

Report on Operations FPT Powertrain Technologies 85
Powertrain Technologies was honoured by
Autodata in two
major categories: “Engine Producer of the Year” and
“Enterprise of the Year”.
Innovation and Products
Passenger & Commercial Vehicles
In 2008, FPT continued to develop innovative powertrain
systems (engines and transmissions combined) for Fiat Group
Automobiles.
For gasoline engines, work continued on development of both
naturally aspirated (1.4-litre - 105hp) and Turbo (1.4-litre – 135
hp and 165 hp) versions of the Fire engine family using the
new Multiair technology. This technology was also applied to
the new 2-cylinder Small Gasoline Engine (SGE), also
developed in both naturally aspirated and turbo versions.
Development on the new direct-injection 1.8-litre turbo B family
engine was completed during the year and entered production
at the Pratola Serra plant in February 2009.
There were also major advances in alternative fuel engines.
The new 1.4-litre 8V bi-fuel (gasoline-natural gas) engine went
into production on the Grande Punto and development
continued on the Fire 1.4-litre Turbo CNG version. LPG versions
of the Fire 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre engines are also under
development.
For diesel engines, the new 1.6-litre 105 hp and 120 hp engines
(initial application on the Fiat Bravo) were introduced to the
market in January 2008. Designed and developed with cutting-
edge technology for ultra-low consumption and emissions,
these Euro 5-compliant engines are ideal for B and C-segment
vehicles.
The new 2.0-litre, 165 hp, B family engine, offered for the first
time on the Lancia Delta and developed using the latest
technology to reduce consumption, emissions and NVH (Noise,
Vibration, Harshness) was launched in June. The new 1.9-litre,
190 hp Twin Turbo Multijet engine for the Lancia Delta was also
presented to the market. This engine’s distinguishing feature is
the twin turbo compressors which produce more uniform
torque, enhanced performance at low rpm and at maximum
power. Both engines comply with Euro 5 emission standards.
New engine development projects were also launched in 2008.
This included the final stage in the development of a Euro 5,
1.3-litre engine, which uses the new Multijet II common rail
injection system. Commercial launch is scheduled for 2009.
For transmissions, development continued on a new
transmission capable of delivering 350 Nm of torque in both
the manual and innovative DDCT versions. In addition, the M32
six-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) was
introduced on the Fiat Bravo, where it is combined with the
1.4-litre T-jet and 1.6-litre JTD engine packages, while in
September, the new M38 transmission for the Ducato’s F1A
powerplant was launched.
In the competition world, FPT is the sole supplier to the Italian
Formula 3 championship until 2010 with an engine designed for
open-wheel racing developed by FPT Racing (which designs
and manufactures racing engines and sport versions of
standard production engines).
Industrial & Marine
The Industrial & Marine business line designs and
manufactures engines for on-road vehicles and off-road
industrial and agricultural applications.
For light diesel engines, in the first quarter of 2008, production
started on the F1C 4-cylinder, 3-litre, 146 hp and 176 hp
common rail turbodiesel engines for the Iveco Massif and new
Campagnola.