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Buickā€™s Ecotec 2.0L Turbo makes Wards Best Engines list; 2.0L turbo coming for Malibu

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turbo offers the highest specific output of any GM production engine, and at 135 hp per liter, is the most power-dense engine certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. GM now has two different 2.0L At 270 hp (201 kW) The Ecotec 2.0L

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves.

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L

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Cadillac twin-turbo V6 and 8-speed transmission debut in 2014 CTS sedan

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GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow. greater fuel economy. It is also the most power-dense six-cylinder engine in the midsize luxury segment, with 118 hp/liter (88 kW/liter). Large, 38.3-mm

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The intake and exhaust cams can be phased up to 60 crankshaft degrees.

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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Cadillac expects the combination to enhance fuel economy by up to an estimated 6%. V-6, GM said. This new, parallel-flow design maximizes heat extraction in the area of the upper deck, intake and exhaust valve bridges in the heads and integrated exhaust manifold with a minimal amount of coolant. All-new V-6 architecture.

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