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mechanical and durability development

capability

• Gasoline & diesel engine development
• Turbocharger durability experience
• OHC & push-rod valvetrain optimisation 
• Complex system dynamics modelling 
• Multiple engine projects now in volume production 

technology

• 1-D simulation tools
• Combustion analysis equipment
• Dedicated engine test cells at Tickford  
• Special in-house instrumentation expertise
• System dynamics modelling
• Extensive engine in-vehicle performance & CO2 simulation

references

• '07MY Bentley Arnage valvetrain upgrade & validation
• '05MY diesel FEAD design & validation
• Race engine crank durability improvement
• Aero engine torsional vibration concern resolution
• Cylinder head themal fatigue concern resolution