Suzuki K Series Engines

Suzuki's new K Series engines replace the G series engine which till 2010 used to power the Swift in India. In India the previous generation (2005-11) Swift was sold with a 1.3 liter engine derived from the G13BB engine from the Maruti Esteem, but by around mid 2010 the famed G13BB engine got replaced with the smaller and efficient K12M engine. The newer engine even though being frugal and efficient didn't win the hearts of the enthusiasts like the older G13BB engine which had a lot of aftermarket support. But the K12M engine didn't fail to impress and it continues to deliver performance with efficiency in the market. The Indian car market moved on to 1.2 liter Petrol engines in sub 4 meter class cars to avail the excise benefit and all players in this segment has a hatchback offering with a 1.2 liter Petrol engine and among its peers the Suzuki K12M is one of the best 1.2 liter normally aspirated engines available in India and in power output figures comes in 2nd after the Honda 1.2 i-VTEC.

Highlights

• Low friction 
• DOHC Valve train with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on the intake camshaft 
• Short skirt piston 
• Low friction bearings 
• Low weight and polymer intake manifold which reduces heat transfer to air 
• Lighter cylinder block 
• Stiff cast Aluminium oil pan 
• Silent chain camshaft timing 
• Reduced CO2 emission 
• High Power 
• High torque at low RPM

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