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GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

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I-4 engines. GM is introducing a new generation of Ecotec small-displacement engines (1.0 The new engine family, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants, will make its way into five GM brands and 27 models by the 2017 model year, said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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Clearly, that’s no lazy Rover diesel chugging below the hood—or even a Chevrolet V-8, a current go-to engine for vintage-car fans seeking a contemporary edge. About 60 percent of those cells go into the front engine bay; the rest reside below the cargo hold. The rest are sourced new from Chinese suppliers such as.