«We know that a central injection system is a prerequisite for future global fuel economy upgrades such as
stratified lean operation, homogeneous charge compression ignition or HCCI, and premium injection system technology if the market demands,» said Martin Wirth, a Ford Direct Injection Gasoline Systems and Combustion technical specialist.
While
stratified charge
operation was previously only possible in the low part - load range, the new Mercedes direct - injection engine can still operate in this
lean - burn
stratified mode at speeds in excess of 120 km / h (75 mph).