This is a prototype of a direct injection diesel engine dated 1977, four cylinders, with three valve distribution, two intake and one exhaust.
Characteristics:
- Total displacement: 1476 cm3 – 3 valves/cylinder
- Power: 38 kW at 4300 rpm
- Torque: 95 Nm at 3000 rpm
- Specific consumption: 250 g/kWh
The incoming air flow is separated into two cross-flow intake ducts, one of which is with swirl: this solution, together the help provided by the pre-chamber, necessary for the shortcomings of the diesel injection systems of the time.
The engine has the peculiarity to be sectioned into different parts for exhibition purposes. The sections of the engine show the liquid cooling system (sections in blue) with the water circulation pump highlighted, the intake ducts (sections in white), the view of the cylinder including the sectioning of the piston and the exhaust ducts (sections in red).
