Powerful New 4-Cylinder Engine from Toyota Aims for 450 Kilowatts of Power
Toyota, along with partners Subaru and Mazda, is making a bold move to keep petrol engines relevant in the face of growing electric vehicle adoption. At the heart of this strategy is the development of a new 2.0-litre, four-cylinder G20E engine.
The G20E engine, initially used in the GR Yaris M concept, has been designed with tuning in mind. Its cylinders have enough space to be bored out considerably, opening up the possibility for increased power output. With a beefier turbocharger, the G20E engine can produce more than 600 horsepower (approximately 450kW), a figure that could rise even higher with a larger turbo.
The GR Yaris M's mid-engine layout had to be modified to accommodate its incredible performance, with engineers admitting they had to stretch the wheelbase slightly to make it work. The concept vehicle produces around 300 to 340kW, a testament to the engine's potential.
Roadgoing versions of the engine will have to contend with ever-tightening emissions regulations, but Toyota engineers hint that output starting with a "4" or "5" could make production for these versions. This suggests that the G20E engine could be a foundation for future high-performance GR machines.
Toyota's top brass remain sceptical that battery electrics will ever claim more than 30% market share globally. In response, Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda are exploring carbon-neutral fuels (including hydrogen and synthetics) as well as hybridization to extend the life of combustion engines.
The automotive brand involved in the development of the G20E engine is BMW. This partnership underscores Toyota's commitment to pushing the boundaries of engine technology.
In motorsport, the uncorked G20E engine could potentially be an absolute monster. Toyota has teased potential revivals of the GR86, MR2, Celica, and a Supra successor, using the G20E engine. These plans indicate a continued focus on performance petrol engines, despite the growing trend towards electric vehicles.
In conclusion, the performance petrol engine isn't ready to bow out just yet, according to Toyota's latest combustion plans. The G20E engine is a testament to this commitment, offering the potential for high power output while remaining adaptable to both longitudinal and transverse applications.
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