Where is the engine of the Bestune T77 produced?
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The engine of the Bestune T77 is produced in China. It is independently developed by FAW Group. The engine model is CA4GA12TD, and there are two different configurations available: one is a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine, and the other is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. Below are the details about these two engines: 1. The 1.2-liter turbocharged engine delivers 143 horsepower and a maximum torque of 204 Nm. The maximum power is achieved at 5500 rpm, and the maximum torque is available between 1600 to 4200 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum cylinder head and cast iron cylinder block. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 2. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers 169 horsepower and a maximum torque of 258 Nm. The maximum power is achieved at 5500 rpm, and the maximum torque is available between 1300 to 4350 rpm. This engine also features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum cylinder head. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I'm quite interested in domestic cars. The Bestune T77 is equipped with an engine independently developed by FAW (China First Automobile Works), primarily manufactured at their engine plant in Changchun. This 1.2T turbocharged engine, codenamed CA4GA, belongs to FAW's third-generation technology. Its direct fuel injection combined with a small-inertia turbo design makes it particularly suitable for urban driving conditions. I remember visiting the factory last year and seeing their automated production line, which handles everything from cylinder block casting to final assembly independently. As an owner of a domestic brand vehicle, I believe current self-developed core components are fully competitive with joint-venture products, especially with thermal efficiency exceeding 36% and excellent fuel consumption control – it doesn't feel strained even when climbing hills with AC on.
The Bestune T77 we bought last year, after checking the engine specifications, confirms it was produced at FAW's Changchun plant. The 1.5T engine is tuned to be quite linear, with turbo engagement starting at 1500 rpm. During the first maintenance, the mechanic mentioned that this engine uses an all-aluminum valve cover, offering significantly better heat dissipation than older models. After driving 20,000 km, the urban fuel consumption remains stable at 7.8L, dropping to 6.5L on highways. The only drawback is the slightly louder noise during cold starts, but it becomes quiet once the engine warms up. Domestic engines have shown remarkable progress in recent years, and with core components being locally produced, maintenance costs are lower—replacing spark plugs costs just around a hundred yuan.
