I know that the Centurion 2.0 diesel is being substituted for the Lycoming 0-320 in Cessna and Piper aircraft in Texas. The 0-320 is also used in the Cozy. Has anyone heard of a diesel Cozy? With a fuel burn rate of about 4-5 gal./hour, it would seem like a good fit to make a very long range cruiser. While the Centurion 2.0 is rated at only 135HP, the torque is what turns the prop and the performance is equivalent or better to a 160HP AVGAS Lycoming.
If you look at the performance numbers it 135hp Centurion 2.0 is equal to a 150hp Lycoming at sea level. Max speed is higher because of the turbo.
Performance
» Take off run in 1,000 ft AMSL: 265 m 869 ft
» Take off distance (to clear 50 ft): 547 m 1,794 ft
» Rate of climb, MSL: 690 ft/min
» Rate of climb at 10,000 ft: 560 ft/min
» Max. speed at 10,000 ft: 129 KTAS
» Consumption of diesel at 10,000 ft, 110 KTAS: 17.5 l/hr 4.62 gal/hr
» Range at 10,000 ft, standard tanks,
45 min reserve at load 55% : 898 NM
» Range at 10,000 ft, long range tanks,
45 min reserve at load 55% : 1,053 NM
As far as a Centurion 2.0 powered Cozy, I have not seen one. I have seen a 160hp Deltahawk diesel in a Standard Velocity. The fuel burn was ~5.5gal/hr@ 165kts and performed the same as the 180hp lycoming powered Deltahawk. I like their Idea of a 2cycle engine. With 4 power pulses/cyl it should be smoother than a 4cyl diesel and should have less stress on the mounting and on the prop. The parts count and reliability will also be a lot less without the valvetrain. I'd like to see someone put the Centurion 4.0 (350hp) in a Lancair 4 and cruise at 275kts with a fuel burn of 14gal/hr