The truly cool thing about internal combustion engines is there's always another creative way to skin the power/efficiency/emissions cat. Fiat's Multiair technology is a prime example. Even though ...

The US magazine Popular Science nominated MultiAir technology “Best of What’s New” 2010. Fiat’s revolutionary system was chosen for ts innovative features that raise the bar in terms of fuel ...

As cars would not be worthy of the name without engines, research and development into improving powerplant performances is a vital part of the manufacturer's strategies. Events such as the 2009 ...

Nobody ever objected to more horsepower or more miles per gallon. So how about both? It's an offer you can't refuse, especially if you're Chrysler. A senior Fiat powertrain exec confirmed to Motor ...

Jeremy Weber March 7, 2009 Comment Now! Already a leader in advanced diesel engine technology, Fiat has added to its arsenal a new advancement for petrol engines the company claims will significantly ...

March 8, 2009 Fiat Group used the Geneva Auto Show to launch a new engine technology which could ultimately be as important as the common rail diesel technology it invented 15 years ago. Dubbed ...

Surging gas prices and impending regulations are causing automakers to hunt for ways to increase the efficiency of gasoline engines. One of the chief inefficiencies of these engines is the restriction ...

Nelson Ireson August 3, 2009 Comment Now! Getting more out of the current generation of hardware is becoming increasingly important for the major carmakers as fuel and emissions standards tighten, but ...

Fiat’s 1.4L family of engines utilizes “MultiAir” technology. Dave Schmidt is chief engineer for Chrysler’s North American 1.4L engine program, and here’s how he described MultiAir to this writer, and ...

Shallow it may be, but did the Punto really need facelifting? The sleek little Grande Punto has always been one of the finest-looking city cars and - though these things are subjective - I can't help ...

1.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, Multiair variable valve control, intercooled turbo, premium unleaded, engine with 177HP (1) 1.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, Multiair variable valve ...

MultiAir: how does it work? The system developed by Fiat is made up of a piston moved by a mechanical intake cam. The other end of the piston acts on a small oil-filled chamber. The volume of oil in ...