The process of finding the most appropriate concept design builds on the requirements of the subsystems. Design variants are compared and benchmarked in view of cost, function, and production process.
The optimum is sought for the entire vehicle as a system when deciding for the concept of any subsystem.
In a simultaneous engineering approach, the expertise from all areas of powertrain engineering is included ranging from analysis through to production engineering.
System FMEA and continuous risk management guide the concept finding and build the basis for a balanced engine design.