New sedan will take performance, fuel efficiency and comfort to new level
All-New Buick LaCrosse
SAIC-GM’s new-generation Buick LaCrosse sedan, which goes on sale in China next month, will come with new high-efficiency powertrains and an upgraded chassis. It will take performance, fuel efficiency and comfort to a new level in the premium passenger car segment.
Highly Efficient Powertrains
The new Buick LaCrosse is being offered in China with a choice of powertrains. The top-of-the-line LaCrosse 28T is powered by GM’s high-performance 2.0T SIDI engine, which was named a Ward's 10 Best Engine. The engine incorporates advanced technology such as a twin-scroll turbocharger, intelligent inline direct injection, a tooth camshaft drive chain, a variable displacement oil pump and an integral balance shaft mounted low in the oil sump to maximize efficiency.
New Buick LaCrosse 28T is powered by GM’s high-performance 2.0T SIDI engine.
Paired with an upgraded intelligent six-speed DSS transmission and incorporating start/stop technology, it generates a maximum output of 192 kW and peak torque of 350 Nm. The powertrain combination enables the new Buick LaCrosse to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds while achieving combined fuel consumption of 7.6 liters/100 km.
The new Buick LaCrosse 20T is equipped with GM's new-generation and efficient 1.5T SIDI engine, which features an advanced structural design and cutting-edge technologies. They include mid-mounted direct injection, a variable displacement oil pump, an integrated cylinder head/exhaust manifold, a patented ultra-quiet inverted-tooth camshaft drive chain and an all-aluminum split cylinder block.
New Buick LaCrosse 20T is equipped with GM's new-generation 1.5T SIDI engine.
The engine is matched with a seven-speed intelligent dual-clutch gear transmission and includes fuel-saving start/stop technology. The powertrain combination produces a maximum output of 125 kW, peak torque of 252 Nm and combined fuel economy of 6.2 liters/100 km. The new Buick LaCrosse 20T is eligible for the Chinese government’s 50 percent purchase tax cut for vehicles with small-displacement engines.
Enhanced Chassis System
The new Buick LaCrosse has an upgraded chassis system. It comes with GM’s second-generation Continuous Damping Control (CDC). A sensor monitors road conditions 100 times per second to maximize comfort and handling. Younger drivers will appreciate the specially tuned Sport mode, which ensures better handling – especially in cornering.
New Buick LaCrosse’s upgraded chassis.
The optimized MacPherson front suspension in the new Buick LaCrosse has a class-leading decoupled three-link upper suspension structure that independently passes on the load of the springs, bumper blocks and dampers to the body for faster response. A redesigned eight-point full-length sub-frame connects the body using four vibration isolation joints and four enhanced connecting points.
A multi-link independent rear suspension isolates vibrations while offering sufficient lateral rigidity and stability. An upgraded Electric Power Steering (EPS) system provides precise and highly efficient steering control by boosting the motor power by 39 percent and enhancing transmission efficiency to over 85 percent.
New Buick LaCrosse’s upgraded chassis.
The LaCrosse has been a key member of Buick’s lineup in China since the nameplate’s local introduction in 2006. Last year, more than 83,000 LaCrosse sedans were sold nationwide.
New 1.6-liter gasoline and diesel turbo engines deliver class-leading performance
Downsizing for more power, reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2
Extensive ‘sound engineering’ measures give class-leading refinement
Revised manual gearboxes offer superior shift quality
CDTI Engine Development in Torino
Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines
between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80 percent of its engine portfolio. In
the same period the company will also launch a host of new
transmissions. Opel is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio
now, by introducing all-new 1.6 liter gasoline and diesel engines,
together with next generation five and six-speed gearboxes. They will be
joined by the end of this year by a new small displacement gasoline
engine family. All are developed to deliver class leading performance
and refinement.
Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range.
Best-in-class power densities and levels of refinement define both
1.6 liter engine families, while the further improved gearboxes provide a
smooth gear shifting quality which matches the benchmarks amongst
Opel’s competitors. An all-new six speed gearbox and a new automated
manual transmission follow in the near future. Class leading: All-new gasoline engine
Featuring Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI), this all-new, four cylinder gasoline engine comes in two configurations.
New Opel ECOTEC 1.6 SIDI 125 kW (Eco Turbo) engine in Opel Cascada
The Eco Turbo version,
delivering 125 kW/170 hp and 280 Nm peak torque, is focused on
optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity.
The Performance Turbo, packing 147 kW/200 hp and 300 Nm peak
torque, boasts an exceptional specific power output of 125 hp per liter
which is best in class amongst Opel’s competition.
Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6 liter turbo engine, CO2 emissions
and fuel consumption have been cut by 13 percent, while peak power and
torque are increased by up to 30 percent. The Eco Turbo’ssuperb
elasticity is demonstrated by a 20 percent improvement in fifth gear
acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h, while the 200 hp Performance Turbo
adds an even sportier edge to the new engine’s character.
Technical highlights include:
Class leading refinement: only engine in its class to feature
balance shafts for smooth running. Innovative thin wall cylinder block
with mass saving, two piece crankcase and diecast aluminum bedplate.
Host of ‘sound engineering’ measures for low noise and vibration,
including fine tuning for specific vehicle applications.
Optimum fuel efficiency with minimal emissions: spark plug/fuel injector units centrally located at top of combustion chamber.
Fast throttle response: dynamic turbocharger boost strategy giving
rapid response comparable to twin-scroll design, plus improved
packaging. Compressor with low and high-pressure resonators to suppress
airborne hiss and pulsation noise.
Class leading: All-new 1.6 CDTI diesel engine
Opel’s all-new, 1.6 liter turbo diesel delivers class leading
performance across all key engine parameters. It is launched in the
Zafira Tourer and will be rolled out to replace the current 1.7 liter
and lower powered 2.0 liter diesel engines in a wide range of Opel
models, with even more powerful versions to come.
New Opel 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC Euro 6 engine in Opel Zafira Tourer MPV
Packing 100 kW/136 hp and strong torque of 320 Nm, Opel’s first
all aluminum diesel engine boasts an exceptional power density of 85 hp
per liter which is unrivalled in its class. Its low fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions are already demonstrated by the Zafira Tourer’s best-in-class figures.
In common with its gasoline counterpart, the 1.6 CDTI benefits from a
series of ‘sound engineering’ measures in its design and fine tuning to
minimize noise, vibration and harshness. It has recorded the lowest
sound ratings in testing with the Zafira Tourer against other vehicles
using 1.6 liter Turbo Diesel engines.
With Opel’s BlueInjectionSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system
or Lean Nox Trap (LNT) technology enabling compliance with Euro 6
emissions standards, the 1.6 CDTI is as clean as a gasoline engine in
operation.
Technical highlights include:
Aluminum cylinder block and bedplate, saving more than 20 kilograms in weight.
Optimized performance with closed-loop combustion control and
multiple fuel injections, up to 10 per cycle, for efficient, clean and
quiet running.
Rapid throttle response with variable geometry, water cooled turbocharger operating at high peak boost pressure of 1.7 bar.
Lowest internal engine friction rating, switchable water pump and
variable displacement oil pump all contribute to fuel economy and
reduced CO2 emissions.
Enhanced manual and automatic transmissions portfolio With numerous revisions to internals and the shifter mechanism,
Opel’s next generation five and six-speed gearboxes have been
benchmarked against competitor offerings for superior shift quality.
They are now being rolled out for ADAM, Corsa, Meriva, Mokka, Astra,
Antara, Zafira and Insignia models with engines exceeding 130 Nm of
torque.
New medium torque 6-speed manual transmission (MT6)
For small and sub-compact vehicles, with engines rated up to 235 Nm
maximum torque, Opel has designed an all-new six-speed gearbox. It is
significantly lighter than similar gearboxes and incorporates many of
the modifications from the next generation units.
Manual Transmission Automated (MTA)
For the ADAM and Corsa, a new automated manual transmission offering
sequential style gear shifting and start/stop functionality, as well as
five-speed automatic operation, is under development.
In the longer term, improvements to Opel’s current generation
six-speed automatic transmission will be followed by the debut of an
all-new, eight-speed transmission. The wider gear spread will enable an
average improvement in fuel economy of more than three percent.
Pictures from undergoing tests on Nuerburgring shows little restyled Insignia OPC/VXR. With the test car runs often Opel Performance Center chief Mr. Volker Strycek.
Inside cabin you can see reworked dashboard, completely new center console with big touchscreen multimedia system called by Opel “My Media” “Intellilink”.
But major changes wait for us under hood. According to verified information is approved mega powerful version with 294 kW / 400 hp !!! Performance will be increased certainly with bigger, high-pressure TwinScroll turbo. This version gets other suspension and of course enhanced brakes. But maybe this super strong Insignia come only as limited 'Nürburgring Editon'.
