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Old 05-20-2011, 05:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Skyactiv-G: New Mazda Hi-Tech for gas
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MAZDA:Mazda Develops Highly Efficient "SKYACTIV-G 1.3" Direct-Injection Gasoline Engine | News Releases

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Old 05-20-2011, 11:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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...a regular potpourri of acronyms! GDI = SIDI = Skyactiv-G = ???
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The biggies:

14:1 C.R.
Direct gasoline injection
Miller cycle
Cooled EGR
Long stroke
30% reduction in mechanical friction
Idle-stop system

Looks like all good stuff to me.
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Now if they could add an automated stop-while-the-car-is-still-moving system.
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3 shaft manual grearbox looks lifted straight out of an old volvo.
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