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Buick’s Ecotec 2.0L Turbo makes Wards Best Engines list; 2.0L turbo coming for Malibu

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Our continuously variable valve timing is tuned to work in tandem with direct injection and twin scroll turbocharging to achieve optimum fuel economy, lower emissions, and instant performance when needed. The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods.

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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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The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. It is complemented by strong connecting rods and aluminum pistons that are designed for the performance parameters of turbocharging. The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3

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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. Features of the four-cylinder engines’ new combustion system deliver improved knock resistance and higher-flowing intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder head, helping increase efficiency, power and torque. Earlier post.) Like the 2.5L, the 3.6L

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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The selectable actuators are integrated into the cylinder heads, and keep the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders two, three, five and eight closed. Each connecting rod journal on the crankshaft carries two forged, cracked connecting rods. At the same time their fuel supply and ignition are deactivated.

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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. Connecting rods and pistons. The Ecotec 1.4L Turbo Airflow. Click to enlarge.

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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 Strengthened connecting rods. The cylinder block casting is unique to the turbocharged engine with cast-in provisions for turbocharger coolant and oil connections, as well as positive crankcase ventilation passages. l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4

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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%. 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. Features shared by the 3.0L Twin Turbo and 3.6L

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