In Turkish, "değişken supap zamanlaması". VVT is process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combination with variable valve lift systems. There are many ways in which this can be achieved, ranging from mechanical devices to electro-hydraulic and camless systems.

Increasingly strict emissions regulations are causing needed many automotive manufacturers to use VVT systems.