Blue turbo on stream
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IE turbocharged version of the Bedford Blue Series engine is now ailable as a commercial power unit.
Previously for military applica11 only, the engine is now fea-ed in various TM chassis and the YNT long-distance coach ass is.
The Blue Series engine in turally aspirated form was reised last February at power /els up to 120kW (160bhp). In turbocharged form, it proces 155kW (208bhp) for lorry plication and 154kW (206bhp) the YNT.
The minor variation in power tput is due to the different et installed" requirements of two types of vehicle.
rhe new engine features CAV /fuel injection equipment with turbocharger being dual sourced from Holset and Garrett AiResearch.
Sump oil temperatures are maintained below 121°C (250°C) by an engine-mounted full-flow oil cooler and a large sump capacity.
Below: The turbocharged version of the Bedford Blue Series engine is now available for civilian application in the YNT coach and certain TM models.