Mazda SKYACTIV Designed For Better Performance With Lower Fuel Consumption

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Published on February 14th, 2015 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez

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Mazda SKYACTIV Designed For Better Performance With Lower Fuel Consumption

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The results of the SKYACTIV program have been two-fold for all new Mazda vehicles.

– 15% better fuel economy
– 15% better performance on regular octane fuel (87)

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Here’s where the real statistics get interesting. Throughout the project, Mazda engineers were able to increase performance by:

– raising compression ratio in the engine with domed pistons
– created innovative direct fuel injector system to prevent the ‘knock’ associated with high-compression engines
– added a longer exhaust manifold (header) without affecting emissions.

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To ensure that the power gains were not lost in the delivery system, Mazda engineers managed to get energy savings by:

– reduced friction in engine (30%) through increased oil pump efficiency (74%) and water pump efficiency (31%)
– reduced friction on pistons, rods, and crankshaft by 25%
– reduced valve-train friction by 54%
– increased air access by 13%

So what does all that mean? More Torque. Increased Performance. Better Efficiency! All contributing towards a winning combination.

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