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Z 10 XEP DOHC-0 petrol engine

The Z 10 XEP engine replaces the former Z 10 XE engine and is the entry level, three-cylinder member of the new 2nd generation DOHC-0 engine family.

Overview of the main features of the Z 10 XEP engine:

  • Port shut-off with the Twinport system
  • Maintenance-free camshaft drive via timing chain
  • Cylinder head with optimised combustion chambers and oil circuit
  • New cylinder head gasket
  • Oil pump with higher delivery rate, optimised for friction
  • Noise-optimised pistons
  • Hollow-cast crankshaft for weight optimisation
  • Capacity increased to 998 cm 3
  • Cylinder bore enlarged to 73.4 mm
  • Maximum torque increased to 88 Nm
  • Compression ratio increased to 10.5:1
  • Modified camshafts
  • Friction-optimised timing chain and linings
  • Performance-optimised coolant pump with new sliding ring gasket

Engine-specific data

Engine

 

Z 10 XEP

Number of cylinders

 

3

Capacity

cm3

998

Bore diameter

mm

73,40

Stroke

mm

78,60

Power output

kW

44

 

rpm

5600

Torque

Nm

88

 

rpm

3800

Compression ratio

 

10,5 : 1

Engine management system

 

Bosch Motronic ME 7.6.1


View of engine Z 10 XEP

Cross-sectional view

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1. Hollow-cast crankshaft - Z 10 XEP
2. Pistons - Z 10 XEP

Torque and power curves - Z 10 XEP

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  1. Torque curve - 88 Nm at 3800 rpm
  2. Power curve - 44 kW at 5600 rpm

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