Since 2011, a Korean factory has assembled the 1.8-liter Renault M5Pt or 1.8 TCe turbo engine, which is installed in vehicles like the Espace, Talisman, Alpine A110 coupe, and charged Megane models. The engine has a 225 horsepower civilian version and a 250–300 horsepower sports version.
The following engines are part of the TCe line: H4Bt, H4Dt, H5Dt, D4Ft, H5Ft, H5Ht, H4Jt, M5Mt, M5Pt, and F4Rt.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 225 (civilian) 250 – 300 (sports) |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 (civilian) 320 – 420 (sports) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no (civilian) on both shafts (sports) |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Renault Espace 2019) — city — highway — combined |
8.7 5.6 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 136 |
The engine was installed on:
- Renault Espace 5 (JFC) since 2017;
- Renault Megane 4 (XFB) since 2018;
- Renault Talisman 1 (L2M) since 2018;
- Alpine A110 2 (AS1) since 2017.
Disadvantages of the Renault M5Pt engine
Since the installation of this turbo engine has just begun, no failure data has been gathered.
Here, the use of a direct injection system suggests the need for high fuel quality;
The timing chain on TCe series forced engines typically has a short lifespan.