Although details are thin on the ground right now, Infiniti says that the VC-T engine can alter its compression ratio from as low as 8:1 (for high performance) to as high as 14:1 (for efficiency).

The engine can vary the compression ratio from 8:1 under high power demand to 14:1 under low demand. The 2.0-liter engine produces 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, good for the ...

Now Infiniti has something new for you dive into, and it's all about changing an engine's compression ratio. The Infiniti VC-T engine can change its compression ratio from a low of 8:1 to a high ...

Nissan varies the compression ratio between 8.0:1, a fairly low number—though typical for a turbocharged engine—and up to 14.0:1, very high for any engine, let alone one with boost.

Edited The MCE-5 engine from MCE-5 Development in Lyon, France (www.mce-5.com), varies its compression ratio and uses a combined gear and rod-crank mechanism.

Nissan's innovative variable-compression-ratio engine makes its debut in the Infiniti QX50. Read more about how it works and get our behind-the-wheel impressions.

ABSTRACT Technologies for improving the fuel economy of gasoline engines have been vigorously developed in recent years for the purpose of reducing CO2 emissions. Increasing the compression ratio is ...

Infiniti is putting the pressure on its competitors. The automaker has revealed plans to introduce the first production-ready engine with a variable compression ratio that promises to improve ...