Ricardo and Chongqing Lifan Automobile Engine (Lifan) announced they have signed a contract that will see the two companies work together to develop a new one litre, three cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engine.
Ricardo engineers based at Ricardo Shanghai and the company’s UK technical centres will work with counterparts at Lifan to develop the new motor which will help the company meet China’s Stage 4 Fuel Economy (FE) legislation requirements.
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NVH will be a significant focus of the project, including simulation and development of the engine as well as NVH performance when integrated into the vehicle.
Commenting on the new contract with Lifan, Ricardo Asia president Gary Tan said: “The award to Ricardo of this contract marks a further development of the positive relationship between our two companies.
“Meeting China Stage 4 FE legislation is a significant challenge. While downsizing is one of the mainstream engine technology solutions, it causes difficulty in achieving sufficient vehicle refinement in terms of drivability, transient response and NVH, especially for three cylinder engine architecture.”
