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Knock control - N18: Notes

At 10.5:1 the N18 engine's compression ratio is relatively high for an engine with forced induction. For this reason a knock-control system monitors the combustion process. The knock control features extended functionality. The DME control unit also recognizes super-knocking (a special kind of auto-ignition).