New Generation N62 Engine
Chapter 3 P.38
Course Contents/Background Material
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Service Training
Summary of the Valvetronic system
- Valve lift adjustment
- VANOS for intake and outlet
- Variable intake manifold
- Mixture control with DME 9.2 ignition control
- Other individual engine-related measures
These features currently represent the best in the field of petrol
engine construction.
The main benefits of these features are:
- Improved cylinder filling with fuel-air mixture
- Improved mixture control before the cylinder inlet
- Improved combustion procedure
This results in:
- Improved engine idling
- Improved engine torque
- Improved engine torque curve
- Fewer pollutant emissions
These benefits result in a clear improvement in handling charac-
teristics and fuel consumption reduction (14%) for the driver.
