Inside Koenigsegg Cam-less engine
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Inside Koenigsegg Cam-less engine
I just watched this video and thought I'd share. I've never heard of this technology and it seems pretty awesome. Anyone else have thought's/opinions on this?
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I have watched that entire series.
I would smuggle my way into Sweden and work as a slave if I could be involved in Koenigsegg's R&D department.
I work for a small machine automation design company that is very tight knit and hands on. To work in that same atmosphere but in the field of hypercars would be my dream.
So who is making a standalone system for this camless system on the 99-00 head? lol.
I would smuggle my way into Sweden and work as a slave if I could be involved in Koenigsegg's R&D department.
I work for a small machine automation design company that is very tight knit and hands on. To work in that same atmosphere but in the field of hypercars would be my dream.
So who is making a standalone system for this camless system on the 99-00 head? lol.
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I would love to see how much it would cost for something like that. Clearly it can be retrofitted to other engines. I'm sure it'd be cost prohibitive but I can't help but wonder...It would definitely be fun to play with.
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It's impressive how they seem to have developed a reliable alternative to solenoid activated valves but what kind of compressor load is placed on the engine by this system? I can't imagine that the addition of a compressor for pneumatic driving of the valves is substantially more efficient than a timing belt and mechanical cam. I can easily see their efficiency gains coming from tuning the valve timing / lift / duration though.
The regen braking / accumulator idea sounds pretty cool especially if they are using small n/a engines and could momentarily improve acceleration.
Disclaimer: I may have missed the SAAB air source part, listened to it very quietly.
The regen braking / accumulator idea sounds pretty cool especially if they are using small n/a engines and could momentarily improve acceleration.
Disclaimer: I may have missed the SAAB air source part, listened to it very quietly.