Certain vehicles are highly demanded and appreciated in the used car market, due to the notable performance of their engines.
They have earned the trust of being virtually indestructible, as long as the owner faithfully follows the maintenance schedule specified in the owner's manual. vehicle.
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Therefore, check four examples of engines that stand out for their durability, along with the advantage of an affordable maintenance cost and ease of repair.
In 1985, the national automobile industry was honored with the debut of one of the most iconic and revered engines.
The set, known by its real name EA827, made its first appearance in the 1986 vehicle lines, including Goal, Voyage, Saveiro It is For you.
The AP-600 1.6, powered by alcohol, delivered a respectable 85 hp. Simultaneously, the AP-800 1.8, with its 94 hp, powered models such as Santana, Quantum, Passat GTS Pointer It is VoyageSuper.
The AP engine (whose acronym stands for “High Performance”) also won over car enthusiasts. Goal GT, which boasted the robust AP-800 S engine, with a declared power of 99 hp.
Interestingly, Volkswagen developed a “trick” when claiming such power, since the engine actually generated 106 hp, an adjustment the manufacturer used to circumvent a higher tax applied to older vehicles. potent.
Volkswagen generation 3, one of the models that came equipped with the AP. (Image: disclosure)
Despite facing criticism, the CHT engine had a long history of use by Ford. Interestingly, its origins can be traced back to France.
This set was acquired by Ford as part of its purchase of Willys-Overland, which owns the rights to “Project M.”
The initiative had its origins in a project conceived by the engineering teams at Renault and Brazilian Willys. O Steed, released in 1968, featured a 1.3-liter engine that produced 68 hp.
The following year, the sports GT started to have a Solex double barrel carburetor (imported from France) and a new intake manifold, increasing its power to 80 hp.
When it comes to durability, it's undeniable that Japanese manufacturers dominate any benchmark list.
Honda's K-series engines made their debut in 2001, finding their way into models Civic EP3 Type R, Integra Type R and in the minivan Honda Stream.
The notorious K20, however, gained prominence in Brazil with the launch of the first Honda Civic Si nationally, in 2007.
Equipped with a 2.0 16V i-VTEC aspirated engine, it delivered an impressive 192 hp at a remarkable 7,800 rpm.
Due to its ability to spin much higher revs than most engines, the set soon became an object of admiration and is, today, a preferred target for automotive tuners.
This engine made its notable debut in the Chevrolet Monza, a project with global reach that, in the Brazilian market, was inspired by the Opel Ascona.
The first version of this engine, which powered the Monza, was a 1.6 liter with a single body carburetor, offering 75 hp with gasoline and 72 hp when fueled with ethanol. Later, the 1.8 (with 86 hp) and 2.0 (with 110 hp) engines were introduced for the streets.
The last of these received the welcome addition of electronic injection in 1990, raising the power of the Monza Classic SE 500EF to 116 hp. Thus, the Family II engine left its lasting mark on the history of vehicles Chevrolet.
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