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Engines
16
SSP297/021
5-Liter V10 TDI Diesel Engine
(Late Availability for the
North American Market)
The 5-liter V10 TDI engine is a recently
developed diesel engine. Combining an
innovative lightweight construction with
enormous power, it is equipped with the
pump-jet injection system.
Mechanical Innovations
• Cylinder block made of aluminum with a
gray cast iron bearing tunnel.
• Joining of cylinder head and cylinder
block via tie-rod screw connection.
• Balancer shaft for reducing vibrations.
• The oil pump, water pump, generator,
and camshafts are gear driven.
Engine Management
• Dual control module concept.
• Charged by two adjustable
turbochargers.
• Pneumatically-controlled exhaust gas
recirculation valves.