An injection combustion engine with electrical spark ignition comprises at least one cylinder with an intake duct (1) at least one inlet valve (4) fitted in the cylinder head (2) at least one fuel injector (5) and a heating element (6) provided downstream of said injector. The heating element comprises a plate with electrically insulating properties, such as an enamelled metal plate or a ceramic plate on which a current-conducting meterial with a current supply and a current discharge connection printed. This printed circuit can have PTC properties.