Volvo three-cylinder engine to be developed

The increasing proliferation of three-cylinder engines is continuing apace, with Volvo announcing a production programme to develop a lightweight, three-pot petrol engine.

The engine, wholly developed in Sweden, will join the four-cylinder Drive-E engines in displaying Volvo’s engineering prowess and commitment to efficient power.

“We have come a long way in the last few years at Volvo. Investments from our parent company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, have enabled us to recapture our position as a leader in the field of powertrain engineering,” says Dr Peter Mertens, senior vice-president researchand development at Volvo Car Group.