Method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine

A processor (30) operates active valves to control their displacements following one classic mode: such as a control of opening and control of closing of the valves, or one accelerated or non-uniform speed mode. This also includes specific control of opening or closing of the inlet valve, according to information (R, Cbrut, G, T, Q, CV) concerning the motor and the conduct of the vehicle.