Comments on: Nissan to turbocharge future engines – report

By: Al

Al — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:48:13 +0000

Why would Nissan rely on Renault for turbo technology? During the late 80s and 90s, virtually every nissan was turbocharged yet I can’t think of a single Renault that’s turboed. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think Renault’s ever produced anything even close to a GT-R technology wise so why go to them for advice?

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:56:20 +0000

Jester – I think your comments apply to Victoria. In NSW each person has to apply to the RTA to get approval to drive a turbo’d car.

Swampdawg – maybe if the RTA eased up on turbo cars and used power/weight as in Vic the Insurance Companies may drop into line. Just a thought.

Lukaas – the current Golf with the 1.4L is very fuel efficient and when required has a goodly amount of poke. I believe diesel Golf sales will suffer as the 1.4L turbo/supercharged Golf kills it in most areas and is almost as fuel efficient: TDI 5.6l/100k, TSI 6.2l/100k (both using DSG gearbox)

By: Lukaas

Lukaas — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:53:34 +0000

Main reason japanese manufacturers “ditched” turbo charged 2.0~1.8~1.6 litre engines is due to the globalizing its availability. And due to the many regulations developed recently that manufacturers must meet, it meant re-engineering the drive trains… which takes away resources from the manufacturers. That and the fact that turbo charging vehicles isnt really ideal for “economy” vehicles and trend that the market is going towards.

I love the 90s turbo crazed, I had a couple of turbo coupes that sadly today we dont have replacements for at the moment.

but the fact is, manufacturers tend to use resources on profit making features and not performance…

hopefully it changes and some do spend money on development.. Nissan are crazy though, that they always opt for sports cars.. gotta love em.!

By: Flying High

Flying High — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +0000

hmmm… a turbo charged 370Z. Could only be a good thing,,,,

By: Jester

Jester — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:01:44 +0000

Law has been returned back to the original – its up to the power to weight again now for P platers: 125KW per metric tonne. I’m not 100% sure on this so don’t quote me if you get pulled over and I was wrong, but I could bet my beer on it – oh well, bottom up.

By: swampdawg

swampdawg — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:47:15 +0000

Great Idea Nissan however,
Insurance companies will love the idea, the word Turbocharger or Supercharger gets their billing departments into a feeding frenzy.

By: Shak

Shak — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:20:37 +0000

The RTA is so stuck in their ways that they think if they change the laws know they will look stupid. I mean just because a car has a small turbo i cant drive it. The Honda S2000 manages awesome acceleration without turbos, but im allowed to drive that. I mean i cant even drive my grnadparents C Class because it has a supercharger. This governmnet over regulates us and then cant fess up for their failures.

By: MGH

MGH — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:02:27 +0000

I agree Sgt.Sweetchuck. It seems the RTA has no knowledge of the mechanicals of cars. They seem to forget that F/I raises the torque output of an engine allowing it to have a smaller displacement and run at a lower RPM (for a given power output), all of which saves petrol. Arbitrarily banning all turbochargers suggests to me that they are largely a political organization, more concerned about influencing public opinion than any alleged ‘dangers’ of turbocharged vehicles.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:55:34 +0000

Once more manufacturers use turbos the RTA will be forced to make amendments.

By: Sgt.Sweetchuck

Sgt.Sweetchuck — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:13:06 +0000

Pity for VW and Nissan that the dopey RTA still bans small turbo charged engines from P platers.
Tiguan 2.0 turbo 147kw…banned
Toyota RAV4 V6 201kw..exempt