
Lynk & Co's engines are: 1. GB15T2 three-cylinder 1.5T engine; 2. JLH3G15TDC three-cylinder 1.5T engine; 3. JLH3G15TD three-cylinder 1.5T engine. An engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines, external combustion engines, jet engines, and electric motors. Lynk & Co's models include: Lynk & Co 01, Lynk & Co 02, Lynk & Co 03, Lynk & Co 05, Lynk & Co 06, etc. Taking the 2021 Lynk & Co 03 manual Pure Lite version as an example, it belongs to the compact car category, with body dimensions of: length 4639mm, width 1840mm, height 1472mm, wheelbase of 2730mm, and tire specifications of 205/60R16.

My Lynk & Co 03 has been running for almost two years now, and the engine has never given me any trouble. It uses Volvo's Drive-E series engine, jointly tuned by and Volvo, with exceptionally solid technical foundations. For instance, the T4 version's 2.0T engine delivers an impressive 190 horsepower, making overtaking in the city particularly exhilarating. In recent years, Lynk & Co has also equipped hybrid models like the 01 EM-F with the Thor hybrid system, achieving a thermal efficiency of up to 43%, reducing fuel consumption by 30% compared to pure gasoline cars during traffic jams. What surprised me most is the excellent sound insulation in the engine compartment—even when flooring the accelerator, you can barely hear any engine roar.

Last time I accompanied a friend to test drive the Lynk & Co 05, the salesperson gave a detailed introduction to that powertrain system. All Lynk & Co models use technology engines, with two common series: the 1.5T three-cylinder and the 2.0T four-cylinder. The former is mostly used in the Lynk & Co 06, with 163 horsepower being sufficient for daily commuting; the latter can reach up to 265 horsepower in performance models like the 03+. The newly launched Lynk & Co 08 is even more impressive, with its EM-P plug-in hybrid system combining the engine with three electric motors, capable of 245 km pure electric range and a combined output exceeding 400 horsepower.

The most essential aspect of Lynk & Co's engines is their modular design. The entire lineup utilizes the CMA platform, with both the 1.5T three-cylinder and 2.0T four-cylinder engines sharing a large number of components, making later maintenance and part replacement very convenient. The engine block is made of aluminum alloy and features direct fuel injection technology. During maintenance, you'll notice the oil filter is positioned in an exceptionally user-friendly location, making DIY replacements effortless.

I remember seeing the technical breakdown display at the Lynk & Co booth during last year's Chengdu Auto Show. Their engine system was jointly developed with Bosch, with the turbo kicking in at just 1500 rpm, delivering quick acceleration at low speeds. The cylinder block features hollow sodium-filled valves, offering 20% higher cooling efficiency than conventional engines. The latest models are even equipped with an electric turbocharger, completely eliminating turbo lag and ensuring exceptionally smooth power delivery during urban driving.

I've been following Lynk & Co engines for several years and noticed their rapid iteration. The early 01 models used Volvo's T4 engine, which was upgraded to the high-power T5 version by the 05 model. Now with the full transition to new energy, engines primarily serve as range extenders in hybrid systems. Take the 09 EM-P system for example - its 2.0T engine was specially optimized for thermal efficiency, making it particularly fuel-efficient when charging batteries during highway cruising. Mechanics say these engines have very low failure rates, with ample space designed into them from the start.


