Elasis assisted in production startup for the FIRE T-Jet engine and in the launch of the Bravo 150 HP T-Jet, Grande Punto 120 HP T-Jet and 120 HP Linea cars. For the T-Jet powerplant, Fiat Group Automobiles’ first application of the downsizing concept, Elasis developed the initial concept and was also responsible for design and testing. This engine served as the basis for developing the high-power 180 HP, 270 Nm version for the Punto Abarth Esseesse. Development and product engineering work was also completed on the Fire 8 and 16 valve versions for the Fiat 500, Fiat Group Automobiles’ first application to comply with Euro5 emissions regulations. Development and product engineering work is now under way on naturally aspirated and turbocharged version of the new 1.4 litre Multiair engine, which uses an innovative intake valve control technology to improve performance and fuel economy. In addition, Elasis is working together with the Centro Ricerche Fiat in developing and validating the two-cylinder spark ignition engine, as well as in product engineering for this unit.