Mazda Z engine

rdf:langString Mazda Z engine

rdf:langString Mazda Z engine

rdf:langString Mazda Z engine

rdf:langString DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVT

rdf:langString Mazda ZY-VE engine

rdf:langString Aluminum

rdf:langString The Mazda Z-series is a smaller gasoline inline-four engine ranging in displacements from 1.3 L to 1.6 L. They are the evolution of the cast-iron block B-engine. The Z-engine has 16-valves operated by dual overhead camshafts, which are in turn driven by a . The block of the 98-02 Z5, ZM and ZL engine is cast iron same as the earlier B series of engines. Other Z engines have aluminum alloy block and head, with cast-iron cylinder liners.The block features split upper and lower block assembly for added strength and rigidity, special long intake manifold for added torque, S-VT continuous variable valve timing, and a stainless steel 4:1 exhaust header. In 2011, Mazda started to introduce the SkyActiv G-engine as a new, more economical option with vehicles that also ran the Mazda Z-engine. Production was finally halted in 2014, being the last year of the Demio/Mazda2, Verisa as well as Axela/Mazda3 of their generations. From here on in, Mazda moved on to the full SkyActiv architecture vehicles including running only the aforementioned SkyActiv G-engine but now offering it in also larger displacements, as well as a new SkyActiv D-engine turbo-diesel.