| G-Type engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | 2.2 d/dT/dTi/dCi (GxT) 2.5 dTi/dCi/DTI/CDTI (GxU) |
| Production | 1993-2011 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L; 133.5 cu in (2,188 cc) (GxT) 2.5 L; 150.4 cu in (2,464 cc) (GxU) |
| Cylinder bore | 87 mm (3.43 in) (GxT) 89 mm (3.5 in) (GxU) |
| Piston stroke | 92 mm (3.62 in) (GxT) 99 mm (3.90 in) (GxU) |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 3 valves x cyl. (G8T) DOHC 4 valves x cyl. (G9T and G9U) |
| Compression ratio | 23.0:1 (non-turbo G8T) 22.0:1 (turbo G8T) 18.0:1 (G9T) 17.1:1 (G9U) |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | No (some versions of G8T) Yes (all others) |
| Fuel system | Indirect injection (G8T) Common rail direct injection (G9T and G9U) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 83–150 PS (61–110 kW) |
| Torque output | 142–327 N⋅m (105–241 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Douvrin engine (GxT) Sofim 8140 engine (GxT and GxU) |
| Successor | Renault M9R engine |
The Renault G-Type was a family of naturally aspirated and turbocharged straight-four indirect injection and common rail injection diesel engines. They feature an iron block and aluminum head. The engines were in production for nearly two decades, with improvements in power and torque output and fuel efficiency.[1]