Variable compression ratio (VCR) is a technology to adjust the compression ratio of an internal combustion engine while the engine is in operation. This is done to increase fuel efficiency while …

Jul 16, 2018 · Infiniti's VC-Turbo is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that can operate at a very high compression ratio without knocking, thanks to the variable compression.

A VC-Turbo engine uses a multi-link system in place of a traditional connecting rod to rotate the crankshaft, and an actuator motor changes the multi-link system endpoint in order to vary the …

Jan 31, 2018 · This turbocharged gasoline engine can switch compression ratios on the fly. Here's how it works—and how it achieves better power and efficiency.

Mar 14, 2025 · Engines run more efficiently at higher compression ratios, but the higher you go, the more you introduce the chance for detonation, when the air/fuel mixture is compressed so much it …

The VC-Turbo engine is nothing short of a revolutionary industry breakthrough. Utilizing an advanced multi-link system, the VC-Turbo is able to automatically adjust its compression ratio on-the-fly and at …

Feb 21, 2025 · What is the VC-Turbo Engine? The VC-Turbo engine, short for Variable Compression Turbocharged engine, is a first-of-its-kind technology developed by Nissan. The engine features an …

A Variable Compression (VC) engine is an advanced internal combustion engine that possesses the unique ability to continuously alter its compression ratio while operating. This technology overcomes …

A variable compression ratio (VCR) engine is able to operate at different compression ratios, depending on the particular vehicle perform-ance needs. The VCR engine is optimized for the full range of …

The new Infiniti VC-Turbo engine (code-named KR20) is chock-full of interesting details that come with its seemingly new idea of a variable-compression-ratio trick.