General Motors looks set to copy-paste Ford's engine approach by replacing the V6 of its midsize sedans with a new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-banger.
The latter will be an evolution of the powerplant currently found in the Buick Regal Turbo and GS – the same that used to drive the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline.
According to GM estimates, output will range between 270 and 280 horsepower, which is slightly less than the V6's 306 ponies. However, fuel economy promises to be significantly higher.
The 2.0L turbo will first appear next year in the Cadillac ATS and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. It will be part of the new family of Ecotec engines at GM, joining the recently-announced 2.5-litre unit.
Based on the success of Ford's EcoBoost engines, such a change will likely get a positive response from customers while helping GM meet stricter CAFE standards.
Source : GM Inside News
The latter will be an evolution of the powerplant currently found in the Buick Regal Turbo and GS – the same that used to drive the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline.
According to GM estimates, output will range between 270 and 280 horsepower, which is slightly less than the V6's 306 ponies. However, fuel economy promises to be significantly higher.
The 2.0L turbo will first appear next year in the Cadillac ATS and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. It will be part of the new family of Ecotec engines at GM, joining the recently-announced 2.5-litre unit.
Based on the success of Ford's EcoBoost engines, such a change will likely get a positive response from customers while helping GM meet stricter CAFE standards.
Source : GM Inside News