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Hyundai Nu engine

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Manufacturer
  
Hyundai Motor Company

Cylinder block alloy
  
Valvetrain
  
DOHC 16V D-CVVT

Displacement
  
1.8L2.0L

Cylinder head alloy
  
Aluminium

Compression ratio
  
1.8L 10.3:12.0L MPI 10.3:12.0L GDI 11.5:1

The Hyundai Nu engine was introduced in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra to replace the previous Beta engines. It was designed to fill the gap between the new Gamma 1.6L and the 2.0L Theta II.

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Nu MPi 1.8L

The 1.8L (1797cc) Nu features a bore x stroke of 81mm x 87.12mm. This engine features MPI, and Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing aka D-CVVT pushing power output to 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) at 6,500 rpm with 131 lb·ft (178 N·m) of torque at 4,700 rpm.

Hyundai Nu engine Specification:

  • Displacement: 1.8L (1797cc)
  • Bore x stroke of 81mm x 87.12mm (offset crank to cylinder bore)
  • Compression ratio 10.3:1
  • Power: 148hp (110 kW; 150 PS) @ 6500rpm on 87-Octane
  • Torque: 131 lb•ft (178 N•m) @ 4700rpm
  • Redline 6800rpm
  • Combustion Fuel system: MPI
  • Valvetrain: Chain driven roller DOHC 16V D-CVVT
  • Cylinder block & head: Aluminum
  • Intake: Valve controlled Variable Induction System
  • Applications

    2011–2016 Hyundai Elantra
    2012–present Hyundai i30
    2013–2016 Kia Forte LX
    2014–present Hyundai Mistra

    Nu MPi 2.0L

    The Nu 2.0L (1999cc) version of this engine features the same 81mm bore but with a longer stroke of 97mm that produces 164 hp (122 kW; 166 PS) @ 6,500rpm and 148 lb·ft (201 N·m) at 4,800rpm.

    An Atkinson Cycle version was released for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra that makes 147 hp (110 kW; 149 PS) @ 6,200rpm and 132 lb·ft (179 N·m) at 4,500rpm.

    Applications

  • 2014–2015 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2012–present Kia Soul
  • 2012–present Hyundai i40
  • 2013–present Kia Forte
  • 2014–present Kia Sportage
  • 2014–present Hyundai Mistra
  • 2014–present Kia Optima
  • 2016–present Hyundai Elantra
  • 2016–present Hyundai Creta
  • 2017–present Kia Forte LX
  • Nu GDi 2.0L

    The Nu GDi 2.0L (1999cc) version of this engine features the same 81mm bore but with a longer stroke of 97mm that produces 174 hp (130 kW; 176 PS) at 6,500rpm with 157 lb·ft (213 N·m) of torque at 4,700 rpm.

    Applications

  • 2014–present Hyundai Elantra
  • 2012–present Kia Soul
  • 2012–present Hyundai i40
  • 2014–present Kia Forte EX
  • 2014–present Hyundai Mistra
  • 2016–present Kia Sportage
  • 2016–present Kia Optima
  • 2016-present Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
  • References

    Hyundai Nu engine Wikipedia