The Lifan 1.8-liter VVT engine.

China automaker Lifan will apply its new 1.8L VVT gasoline engine, China’s first domestically produced variable valve technology engine, in the new Lifan 620 sedan.
The engine (B4L18), which has been in development for two years with support from Ricardo, delivers maximum power of 100 kW (134 hp) and maximum torque of 172 Nm (126 lb-ft), while meeting Euro 3 emission standards.
The Lifan 620.
The Lifan 620 is due to go on sale in April, and will also offer a 1.6L Tritec engine option.

In 2006, Lifan entered a strategic cooperation with Ricardo on the design and development of a completely new family of car engines of 0.8-2.4 liters displacement meeting Euro 4 standards and beyond, and new transmissions featuring technologies such as automated manual transmissions (AMT) and dual-clutch transmissions (DCT). (Earlier post.)
The first engine resulting from the partnership reportedly will be a 1.3L Euro 4 engine that can reach Euro V standards through an upgrade.















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