* 3.0 litre V6 diesel engine with Compacted Graphite Iron cylinder block and bedplate
* Cylinder block production underway at the Tupy foundry in Brazil
* Engine to be available in 2011 Model Year vehicles in Europe
Independent engine manufacturer, VM Motori
SpA of Italy has awarded the Tupy foundry of Brazil, the world's leading CGI producer, a
series production contract for the cylinder block and bedplate of its new 3.0 litre V6
diesel engine. The CGI cylinder blocks and bedplates began series production at the
Tupy Joinville foundry during mid-2010 using the SinterCast process control technology.
Following pre-machining of the cylinder blocks and bedplates at Tupy, final machining
and engine assembly is performed in a purpose-built manufacturing facility at VM Motori
in Cento, Italy. The Euro 5 compliant engine is capable of 240 horsepower (59 kW/litre)
and 550 Nm of torque and will be available in the 2011 model year vehicles in the
European market.
"The launch of VM Motori's first CGI engine reinforces the benefits of CGI for high
performance and fuel efficient diesel engines and further increases Tupy's leadership
position for CGI casting and machining" said MrLuiz Tarquínio, President and C.E.O. of
Tupy. "The new V6 cylinder block and bedplate represent Tupy's sixteenth and
seventeenth CGI components to be launched into series production, while VM Motori
becomes Tupy's seventh CGI customer. Tupy remains committed to leading the global trend
toward CGI cylinder blocks and heads."
"The VM Motori engine confirms that CGI has become the standard material for passenger
vehicle V-diesel engines, providing the best combination of lightweight and compact
design, performance, NVH, durability and environmental efficiency" said Dr. Steve
Dawson, President & CEO of SinterCast. "Together with Tupy, we are pleased to have been
the development partner for VM Motori on this project and look forward to supporting the
series production of this state-of-the-art engine."
SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process control technology for the
reliable high volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI). With at least 75%
higher tensile strength, 45% higher stiffness and approximately double the fatigue
strength of conventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows engine designers to
improve performance, fuel economy and durability while reducing engine weight, noise and
emissions. SinterCast produces a variety of CGI components ranging from 2 kg to 17
tonnes, all using the same proven process control technology. The end-users of
SinterCast-CGI components include Aston Martin, Audi, Caterpillar, Chrysler, DAF Trucks,
Ford, Ford-Otosan, General Electric Transportation Systems, General Motors, Hyundai,
Navistar, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, MAN, MAN Diesel, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën,
Renault, Rolls-Royce Power Engineering, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and Waukesha Engine.
The SinterCast share is quoted on the Small Cap segment of the Nordic Exchange,
Stockholm.
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