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* The Actionable global trade insightsimpact of engine compression ratio on automobile performance The engine is the heart of the automobile and one of the important determinants of automobile performance. The compression ratio of the engine is one of the key parameters affecting the performance of the car. Here, we will discuss in depth the impact of the compression ratio of the engine on the performance of the car. The compression ratio refers to the ratio of the pressure in the cylinder to the atmospheric pressure outside the cylinder when the engine compresses the intake. The higher the compression ratio, the more heat energy can be converted into mechanical energy when the engine burns the mixture, which improves the efficiency of the engine. However, with the increase of the compression ratio, the temperature and pressure in the cylinder will also rise, which will lead to unstable combustion process, explosion, and even engine damage.Therefore, for different types of engines, the most suitable compression ratio is also different. For traditional gasoline engines, the most suitable compression ratio is usually between 8:1 and 12:1. For diesel engines, the most suitable compression ratio is higher, usually between 15:1 and 20:1. So, what is the impact of the compression ratio of the engine on the performance of the car? First of all, high compression ratio can bring higher power output. When burning mixtures, high compression ratio can convert more thermal energy into mechanical energy and improve the efficiency of the engine. Therefore, engines with the same displacement can output higher horsepower and torque under higher compression ratios. Secondly, high compression ratio can improve fuel economy. Because the engine is more efficient under higher compression ratios, the same fuel consumption can output more power.At the same time, it can reduce the emission of pollutants to a certain extent. However, high compression ratio will also bring certain negative effects. On the one hand, the high compression ratio will increase the noise and vibration of the engine, affecting the ride comfort. On the other hand, high compression ratio will also increase the failure rate of the engine, especially for high-performance engines, which require higher mechanical strength and structural rigidity, which makes the design and processing of parts more difficult, resulting in higher maintenance costs of the engine. Therefore, in practical application, we need to comprehensively consider the usage scenarios and performance requirements of the engine and choose the most appropriate compression ratio. For some daily city cars, they pay more attention to fuel economy and ride comfort, so they usually choose a lower compression ratio; but for some high-performance sports cars or racingAs for the car, it focuses on the ultimate power output and performance, so it usually chooses a higher compression ratio. In a word, the compression ratio of the engine is one of the important factors affecting the performance and economy of the car. Choosing the appropriate compression ratio can not only improve the power performance and fuel economy of the car, but also reduce the failure rate and maintenance costs, providing users with a better car driving experience.

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