• DRIVELINE
15th December 1988, Page 49
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The iron-block/alloy-head blown diesel sits transversely under the bonnet and low in the body. The direct-injection fourcylinder Solim unit is also fitted to the Iveco Turbo Daily and Renault Master in its naturally-aspirated form.
Without the turbocharger the unit has a reputation for being a powerful though clamorous performer, but in this turbo application we find the former is true, without the latter.
Even without the bulkhead, normal con
versation is possible at motorway speeds. The VW LT35E we tested in January (CM 17 January), had an an in-cab noise level of 83dB(A) at 112km/1 (70mph) — the Ducato's noise level at the same speed is only 79dB(A).