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Watch This Gimmicky Illustration of INFINITI’s Variable Compression Turbo Engine

It's like a marathon runner but, you know, different.
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INFINITI’s Variable Compression Turbo engine is a real breakthrough for automotive tech. It’s been praised since its debut for ingenuity and design, just like it should be. Here, we see the company give a short demonstration on how the engine works. The video illustrates the motion inside of the combustion chamber as it expands under load and constricts while off-throttle. They say it was inspired by a runner’s knee, which may be true, but I’m not sure. Either way, this engine is a substantial step forward for improving efficiency as well as performance. Good on you, INFINITI. I like your moxie.

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Caleb Jacobs

Senior Editor

From running point on new car launch coverage to editing long-form features and reviews, Caleb does some of everything at The Drive. And he really, really loves trucks.