Maruti Suzuki ready with the heart of Ritz

Maruti Suzuki, unveils the all-new K12M engine for its soon-to-be-launched hatchback Ritz in its Gurgaon plant. K12M engine is BS-IV compliant and this is the first time that a BS-IV compliant engine will power any Passenger car in the country.

Ritz will be fitted with this all new four cylinder, 1197cc all aluminum engine, which will produce 85 BHP at 6000 RPM and 113 NM of Torque at 4500 RPM. The is relatively higher on the revs due to its shorter strokes of 71.5mm as compared to its bore which is 73mm and hence the power-band is peaky at 6000 RPM.

The engine will run on a Semi Synthetic engine oil providing improved changeover time from 1,000 km to 10,000 km. Another added technological advancement is the use of the timing chain instead of the conventional belt design which hinders performance and durability of the engine.

“The K12M engine is another example of Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to take engine technology in India to the next level. The K12M engine further strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s efforts for fuel efficient, green engine technology for Indian customers,” Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Maruti Suzuki said”

The engine promises to be a best in class fuel efficient, high performance, low emission, light weight, with lower NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness). The skirt area of the piston has been shortened to make the aluminum engine lighter, whereas the resin-coated piston helps reduce friction and increase fuel efficiency