Engine materials

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The LS7 V8 engine of the 2014 Camaro Z28

The LS7 7.0L V-8 powers the all-new 2014 Camaro Z/28. It’s matched with a TREMEC TR6060 six-speed manual transmission with unique gearing tailored to the LS7’s performance characteristics for optimal track performance. The Z/28 engine is adapted from the LS7 used in the C6 Corvette Z06, which was developed in conjunction with Corvette Racing. It

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Opel 1.6l SIDI Turbo engine

Opel initiates a complete powertrain renewal in Europe

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2013 and 2016, renewing 80 percent of its engine portfolio. In the same period the company will also launch a host of new transmissions. Opel is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now, by introducing 1.6-liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with

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SKF-Insight ball bearing

SKF innovates with intelligent wireless bearing technology

SKF launches SKF Insight™, an innovation in intelligent wireless technologies that are integrated into SKF bearings. SKF developments in various smart technologies now enable bearings to communicate their operating conditions continuously, with internally powered sensors and data acquisition electronics. “These innovations are set to revolutionize condition monitoring for bearings, especially in critical machinery and technically

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Corvette C7 Stingray

Video: New Chevrolet Corvette C7 assembly process

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is engineered to be unexpected. A solid aluminum space frame. Advanced lightweight materials. Innovative joining processes. A revolutionary new 6.2L LT1 V8 engine. All machined for precision: [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/l5Q7KwNPgD8″ fs=”1″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″]   Discover more at http://www.corvettestingray2014.com.

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