* Maserati produces first diesel engine, co-developed with Ferrari
* 3.0 litre V6 diesel with SinterCast-CGI Cylinder block and bedplate
* Fifth vehicle application for versatile VM Motori diesel engine
For pictures, see PDF
[Stockholm, 19 June 2013] - Maserati has announced its first diesel offering, to
be available in the 2014 Ghibli Sports Sedan, with sales beginning during the
summer of 2013. The 3.0 litre V6, which is based on the VM Motori diesel engine
with a SinterCast-CGI cylinder block and bedplate cast at the Tupy foundry in
Brazil, was co-developed between Ferrari and Maserati and is assembled at the
Ferrari engine facility in Maranello, Italy. The purpose-built engine provides
202 kW (275 horsepower), 570 Nm (420 ft-lbs) of torque and a top speed of 250
km/hr (155 mph), while consuming less than six litres of fuel per 100 kilometres
(more than 39 mpg US) in the combined driving cycle. In comparison to the 3.0
litre petrol engine option, the diesel offering provides at least 35% better
fuel economy and 29% less CO(2) emissions, despite delivering 14% more torque.
"The application of the 3.0 litre diesel to the top end sports sedan sector
demonstrates the versatility of the VM Motori base design, and showcases the
advantages of the higher strength and stiffness of CGI in providing a full
spectrum of performance, durability and refinement" said Dr Steve Dawson,
President & CEO of SinterCast. "The availability of the VM Motori engine in
five diverse vehicles, ranging from off-road jeep and pick-up applications to
full size sedans and luxury sport vehicles, provides another powerful example of
the design benefits of Compacted Graphite Iron."
Dr Steve Dawson
President & CEO
Tel: +46 8 660 7750
e-mail: steve.dawson@sintercast.com
SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process control technology for the
reliable high volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI). With at least
75% higher tensile strength, 45% higher stiffness and approximately double the
fatigue strength of conventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows engine
designers to improve performance, fuel economy and durability while reducing
engine weight, noise and emissions. The SinterCast technology is used for the
production of more than 50 CGI components, ranging from 2 kg to 17 tonnes, all
using the same proven process control technology. The end-users of SinterCast-
CGI components include Aston Martin, Audi, Cameron Compression, Caterpillar,
Chrysler, DAF Trucks, Ford, Ford-Otosan, General Electric Transportation
Systems, General Motors, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land Rover, MAN,
Maserati, Navistar, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Renault, Rolls-Royce Power
Engineering, Scania, Toyota, VM Motori, Volkswagen, Volvo and Waukesha Engine.
The SinterCast share is quoted on the Small Cap segment of the NASDAQ OMX stock
exchange (Stockholmsbörsen: SINT). For more information: www.sintercast.com
END
[HUG#1707291]
