What is a CVVT engine?
Eleanor Gray
Updated on May 27, 2026
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Also to know is, how does a CVVT engine work?
The CVVT, which is installed on the exhaust camshaft controls intake valve open and close timing in order to improve engine performance. The intake valve timing is optimized by CVVT system depending on engine rpm.
Subsequently, question is, what is the advantage of VVT engine? Benefits of VVT One benefit is an increase in maximum engine speed (and therefore more peak power) – as much as a 25% increase. Low speed torque is also increased, providing better handling and drivability.
Simply so, what is a Cvvt transmission?
CVT is Continuous Variable Transmission – so is related to the gearbox. CVVT is Continuous Variable Valve Timing – so is related to the valvetrain in the engine.
What cars have VVT engines?
Following is a list of terms used by each automaker to denote an engine with VVT technology:
- Alfa Romeo - Twinspark technology.
- Audi - VVT.
- BMW - Valvetronic, VANOS and Double VANOS.
- Ford - Variable Cam Timing.
- GM - Double Continuous Variable Cam Phasing (DCVCP), Alloytec and Variable Valve Timing (VVT)