VM Motori Engine Diesel Engine : RA 315 SOHC

1500 cc - 3 Cyl. - 12 Valve

Always ahead of the times, VM Motori long ago realised that diesel engine demand in passenger cars would increase not only in terms of volume but also that customers would require them to be fitted across a wider range of vehicles.

As a result, VM have developed this compact, smaller capacity engine. The latest in multi-valve technology with common rail and EU. 4 capability, turbocharged 90 CV.

Technical features include a belt-driven single overhead camshaft with four valves per cylinder. Finger followers on the camshaft operate two valves at a time, and each cylinder has a central vertical direct injector. Developed specifically for torque and driveability, the new 1.5 litre matches inherent high standards of NVH with class-leading driveability. The flat torque curve demonstrates just how effortless driving a vehicle fitted with this engine can be.The 180 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm is impressive enough, but add an optional VGT turbocharger and torque and power increases to a class leading 200 Nm and 105 CV respectively.

This engine is not currently produced by VM Motori but is produced in Korea under license by Hyundai M.C. in versions suitable to the respective applications.