Renault R-Type engine

R-Type engine[1]
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz & Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance
Also called1.6 dCi, 1.7 dCi, Mercedes-Benz OM626
Production2011-present
Layout
ConfigurationInline-4
Displacement1.6 L; 97.5 cu in (1,598 cc) (R9M)
1.7 L; 106.7 cu in (1,749 cc) (R9N)
Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke79.5 mm (3.13 in)
ValvetrainDOHC/4 valves x cyl. (R9M)
SOHC/2 valves x cyl. (R9N)
Compression ratio15.4:1
Combustion
TurbochargerYes
Fuel systemCommon rail Direct Injection
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output130–180 PS (96–132 kW; 128–178 hp)
Torque output320–400 N⋅m (236–295 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
Predecessor1.9 dCi, 2.0 dCi
SuccessorMercedes-Benz OM 622/OM 626 (Mercedes-Benz)

The R-Type is a family of straight-4 turbocharged diesel engines developed by both Nissan and Renault, and also Daimler in regarding the R9M/OM626 engine. Released in 2011, it replaced the 1.9 dCi engine in Renault's range and the 2.0 dCi in the Nissan Qashqai, and in 2015, it also replaced the 2.0 dCi in the Renault Mégane as well. When launched, the engine produced 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp). Renault later introduced a higher-powered twin-turbocharged variant producing 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp).

  1. ^ "RENAULT WILL MAKE THE NEW ALLIANCE 1.6 dCi ENGINE IN CLÉON, FRANCE" (PDF). Renault - Direction de la communication / Corporate Communications. Retrieved 2012-09-06.[permanent dead link]

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