중소형 차량용 고성능 가솔린 엔진 개발

This paper describes high performance 4-cylinder gasoline engine for small and middle car that Hyundai has been new developed lately. This engine was installed it on a passenger car model named "NEW AVANTE" in May, 2006, and introduced into Korea, Europe and General market. And this paper presents various technologies used in this engine in order to increase the power and reduce the noise, fuel economy, weight. Major items described in this paper are as follows; -Center Feed Plastic Intake Manifold -Long branch SUS Exhaust Manifold -Offset Crank -Variable Valve Timing System In addition to the above, this engine seeks to achieve weight reduction by applied light material.