Tata Motors launched advance technology sophisticated Turbotronn engine 2.0

January 29, 2024 5:59 pm

Highly fuel-efficient and reliable, this indigenously developed, versatile engine will power Tata trucks in the 19–42 tonne range for multiple applications across categories.

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, introduced its technologically advanced engine, Turbotronn 2.0, to deliver a new benchmark of excellence in trucking. Highly fuel-efficient and reliable, this indigenously developed, versatile engine will power Tata trucks in the 19–42 tonne range for multiple applications across categories. Perfectly suited for rapidly growing e-commerce, logistics, parcel, and courier segments, the Turbotronn 2.0 engine is designed to address specific needs expressed by customers, offers an enhanced driving experience, and is engineered to deliver robust performance with the inherent benefit of lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). It has been rigorously tested for over 30 lakh km and 70,000 cumulative hours across diverse duty cycles and harsh terrains. Fully compliant with the BS6 Phase 2 emission norms, the Turbotronn 2.0 is platform-agnostic, offered with the Signa, Ultra, LPT, and cowl platforms, and comes with a warranty of 6 years and 6 lakh km.

A 5-liter turbocharged diesel engine, the efficient and versatile Turbotronn 2.0 is offered in multiple states of tune ranging from 180–204 PS and engineered to offer a flatter torque curve in the range of 700–850 Nm for better drivability. With longer oil drains and service intervals of 1 lakh km, its distinctive attributes ensure more vehicle uptime to generate higher revenues.

Introducing the Turbotronn 2.0, Rajendra Petkar, President and Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors, said, “The Turbotronn 2.0 is one of our most advanced internal combustion engines. Engineered with latest technologies, it enables trucks to cover longer distances in shorter time. Its robust performance and high fuel efficiency has set new industry benchmarks for trucking in India.”

As part of a reliability test, Tata Motors kicked off a 30-day endurance run with its Tata Ultra T.19, powered by the Turbotronn 2.0 engine. The goal was to conduct a continuous run on the Golden Quadrilateral, a vital national highway network connecting India’s metros, ensuring the highest standards of durability and efficiency. The Tata Ultra T.19 not only completed nine rounds of the Golden Quadrilateral successfully but also secured nine records in both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. These amazing achievements were made possible by the economical and dependable Turbotronn 2.0 engine-powered Tata Ultra T.19, which represents a key milestone in the commercial vehicle industry.