Three Things to Know about Infiniti's VC-T technology

Every automaker is looking to differentiate itself in terms of technology in the industry. By being innovative in terms of safety, connectivity or efficiency, it is possible for a manufacturer to impress consumers and thus take some market share away from the competition. That said, it is not easy to find the right technology to differentiate our products from others. Proof can be found in Infiniti's VC-T technology, which took more than 20 years to develop.

Yes, it took a long time for the engine, also known as Variable Compression Turbo, to emerge. That said, the wait was worth it. Available notably in the all-new 2022 Infiniti QX50, the VC-T turbo engine is nothing short of a revolution in the automotive industry. Here are three things to know about this unique engine.

It's the Only Engine in the World that Can Vary its Compression Ratio

The VC-T engine is indeed the only engine in the world to be able to vary its compression ratio. By adjusting the stroke length of the cylinder, it is possible to change the compression ratio from 8: 1 to 14: 1.

This is important because the compression ratio has a direct impact on performance as well as fuel economy. With a lower compression ratio, better performance is achieved while fuel economy is improved when the compression ratio is increased. When a motor is able to do both, we get basically the best of both worlds.

Impressive Performance with Low Consumption

In the case of the Infiniti QX50, the end result is an engine that develops 268 horsepower and delivers very high performance with an average fuel consumption of only 10.0 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. That’s pretty impressive. 

There is No Other Similar Engine on the Market

With its Infiniti QX50 and VC-T engine, Infiniti truly offers a unique product to consumers. It will be able to meet the needs of every consumer in terms of performance as well as efficiency. The handling of the 2019 QX50 is equally balanced, offering both dynamic accelerations and agile driving combined with impressive comfort.