VW 1.2 Diesel. What does MAX TORQUE 18k-24k mean ???

Check out the VW 1.2 liter diesel. Max torque 1800-2400 rpm.

Does that mean DIRECT drive is possible? Is that where you want to run the
thing, at max torque?

Does that maybe mean 61 hp can be found around 2400 rpm?

Clueless but curious.

Info on the engine copied below, and can be found in the link. Fun site.

http://www.geocities.com/plane_diesel/index2.html
Scroll down. Next on, under the Mini and Toyota Yaris.

"VW Lupo 1.2-litre and 1.4 three-cylinder engine the first diesel direct
injector to have not only its cylinder head but also its cylinder block in
aluminum. At just 220 lbs

Because of inherent design issues with a three cylinder design, Volkswagen
used a balancer shaft to qwell vibrations and the result is an extremely
smooth engine. Injection is via pumpe duse high-pressure unit injector
elements arranged in the cylinder head and driven by the camshaft. The
higher pressure permits a more efficient burn with improved performance and
economy.

The 1.2l TDI also utilizes a Garrett turbocharger with variable-vane turbine
geometry. The 1.2-liter TDI has an output of 61hp and a maximum torque of
140 Nm (103 lb-ft) is available between 1,800 and 2,400 rpm."


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