Objective
SMA currently manufacture a 4 cylinder air cooled diesel engine. It will render this product more competitive in the market place if it has a higher power output (+20%) and is lighter (10%). This proposal by Ilmor Engineering Ltd presents a program of work to achieve these objectives.
It is proposed to use start of the art analysis techniques and invent solutions for:-
a. Cooling the cylinder head.
b. Improved strength coupled with simplified assembly and manufacturing of the crankcase.
c. Improved layout of the engine with regard to the turbocharger position.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
CS2-IA - Innovation actionCoordinator
ILMOR ENGINEERING LIMITED
Net EU contribution
€ 500 000,00
Address
QUARRY ROAD
NN6 9UB BRIXWORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
United Kingdom
NN6 9UB BRIXWORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
United Kingdom
SME
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
Yes
Region
East Midlands (England)
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 825 357,50