Engines

Descriptions and technical characteristics of engines for the most popular car models.

Engine Honda K24W

In 2013, Honda began production of the updated K24W. It was an all-new 2.4L direct injection i-VTEC gasoline engine developed as part of Honda’s Earth Dreams next-generation engine series.

Engine GM LIH

The General Motors LIH 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine has been produced in Korea since 2019 and is installed on crossovers based on the VSS-F platform, such as the Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer 3. There are modifications of this unit for the Opel Astra under the F12SHL, F12SHT, F12SHR indices.

Engine GM L3T

The General Motors L3T 1.3-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine has been assembled in Korea since 2018 and is used in popular models such as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Malibu and Buick Encore GX. There is a separate modification of this power unit for the Opel Astra with the F14SHT index.

Engine Peugeot EP6FADTXD

The 1.6-liter Peugeot EP6FADTXD or 5GF engine was produced in Duvrin from 2018 to 2022 and was installed on models such as 508, DS4, DS7, C5 Aircross in combination with an 8-speed ATN8 automatic transmission. There was a separate modification of this motor for the E-Tense hybrid power plant.

Engine Peugeot EP6FADTX

The 1.6-liter Peugeot EP6FADTX engine was produced at the Duvrin plant from 2017 to 2022 and was installed on models such as 308, 508, DS7, DS9 in combination with an 8-speed ATN8 automatic transmission. There were two different versions of such a unit: 5GC for DS cars and 5GG for Peugeot.

Engine Peugeot EP6FDTR

The 1.6-liter Peugeot EP6FDTR or 5GP engine was produced in France from 2015 to 2018 and was installed on 308 1.6 THP 270 GTi hatchbacks in combination with a 6-speed manual transmission BVM6. After the transition to more stringent environmental standards Euro 6d, this motor received a different index EP6FADTR.

Engine Peugeot EP6FADTR

The 1.6-liter Peugeot EP6FADTR or EGX engine was produced in Duvrin from 2018 to 2020 and was installed on the 308 GTi version under the PureTech 263 index in combination with a 6-speed manual transmission. This power unit is essentially a slightly updated modification of the EP6FDTR motor.

Engine Renault M5R

The 2.0-liter 16-valve Renault M5R engine has been produced at the concern’s factory since 2016 and is installed on the second generation of the Koleos crossover and a number of Korean models such as SM6 or QM6. This power unit with direct fuel injection is a clone of the Nissan MR20DD engine.

Engine Renault 2TR

The 2.5-liter 16-valve Renault 2TR gasoline engine has been assembled by the concern since 2007 and has been installed on the popular Koleos crossover since its first generation. This power unit, in essence, was only a clone of the Japanese Nissan QR25DE engine.

Engine Renault V4U

The Renault V4U 2.5-liter V6 engine was produced at factories in Japan from 2009 to 2019 and was installed on the Latitude sedan, popular in Europe, and its Korean counterparts Samsung SM5 and SM7. The unit is essentially one of the clones of the second generation of the Japanese Nissan VQ25DE engine.

Engine Renault V4Y

The Renault V4Y 3.5-liter V6 engine was produced at factories in Japan from 2002 to 2019 and was installed on such popular models as Espace, Laguna Coupe, Vel Satis and Samsung SM7. Such a power unit is inherently one of the varieties of the Nissan VQ35DE engine.

Engine Renault H5Dt

The 1.0-liter turbo engine Renault H5Dt or TCe 110 has been assembled in Spain since 2020 and is currently only installed on the restyled 4th generation Megan sedan and some Dacia models. On cars from Nissan, this power unit is known under its own index HR10DDT.

Engine Toyota 1GZ-FE

The 5.0-liter V12 Toyota 1GZ-FE engine was hand-built in Japan from 1997 to 2017 and was installed only in the Century executive sedan or the Royal limousine based on it. This motor is often used for swapping to other models of the concern or for tuning projects. There is a gas version with the index …

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Engine Porsche MCT.MA

The 3.0-liter Porsche MCT.MA turbo engine was produced by the concern only from 2014 to 2018 and was installed on the pre-styling version of the very popular Macan S crossover. A more powerful modification of this engine with its MDC.NA index was installed on the Macan GTS.

Engine Peugeot XU7JB

The 1.8-liter 8-valve Peugeot XU7JB or LFX engine was produced from 1995 to 2001 and was installed on many well-known models of the concern: Peugeot 406, Partner, Citroen Xsara and Xantia. This power unit, in fact, was only a slightly deformed version of the XU7JP motor.

Engine Mitsubishi 3G81

The 0.5-liter 3-cylinder Mitsubishi 3G81 engine was produced only from 1987 to 1993 and was installed on such popular kei cars of the Japanese concern as Minica, Minicab and Bravo. There are five versions of the unit, many were equipped with a cylinder head with five valves per cylinder.

Engine Mazda CY-DE

The 3.5-liter V6 CY-DE or Mazda MZI engine was assembled at the US plant from 2006 to 2007 and installed in the full-size CX-9 crossover, but only in its first year of production. This motor belongs to a huge series of Ford Cyclone Engine gasoline power units.

Engine Mazda CA-DE

The 3.7-liter V6 CA-DE or Mazda MZI engine was produced in the USA from 2007 to 2015 and was installed on the first generation CX-9 crossover, as well as the American versions of the Mazda 6. This gasoline power unit belongs to the huge series of Ford Cyclone Engine engines.

Engine Jeep EXJ

The 3.0-liter diesel V6 Jeep EXJ or 3.0 EcoDiesel engine has been produced since 2019 and is put on the popular Jeep Wrangler in the US market or a pickup truck based on it Gladiator. A similar diesel engine is installed on RAM 1500 pickups, but under its own EXH index.

Engine Jeep EXN

The 3.0-liter diesel V6 Jeep EXN engine has been produced at the concern’s factories since 2016 and is put on the restyled Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 and Maserati Levante under the B630WM index. This power unit is an updated modification of the famous VM Motori A630 diesel engine.

Engine Hyundai J3

The 2.9-liter diesel engine Hyundai J3 or 2.9 CRDi was produced from 1998 to 2016 and installed both on commercial vehicles and on the Carnival minivan and Terracan SUV. There were two versions of this engine: with direct fuel injection and Common Rail system.

Engine Hyundai G4FL

The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4FL or Smartstream G 1.5 MPi engine has been in production since 2018 and is installed on models for the Indian and Chinese market, such as Kia Carens, Seltos or Sonet.

Engine Hyundai G4FS

The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4FS or Smartstream G 1.5 T-GDI engine has been produced since 2019 and is installed on Chinese versions of such popular models as Sonata, Tucson and Sportage. This power unit is also found on concern cars for a number of other Asian countries.

Engine Hyundai G3LD

The 1.0-liter Hyundai G3LD or Smartstream G 1.0 MPI engine has been assembled only since 2020 and is installed only on the most compact models of the Korean concern such as i10 and Picanto. They offer two versions of this engine: with distributed injection MPI, combined DPI.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G3LE

The 1.0-liter Hyundai G3LE engine has been produced by the Korean concern only since 2020 and is installed on such popular models as i10, i20, Bayon, as well as Kia Rio, Ceed and Stonic. This unit belongs to the Smartstream line and is often combined with the iMT manual transmission.

Engine Hyundai G3LF

The 1.0-liter Hyundai G3LF or Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDI engine has been produced since 2020 and is installed on such popular concern models as Kona, Bayon, as well as Kia Stonic, Ceed and Rio. This motor is usually produced as a Mild Hybrid 48V and is combined with an iMT manual transmission.

Engine Hyundai G4LF

The 1.2-liter Hyundai G4LF or Smartstream G 1.2 MPI engine has been produced only since 2020 and is installed on such models of the Korean concern as i10, i20, Bayon, as well as Kia Picanto and Stonic. There are two versions of this engine: with distributed injection MPI, combined DPI.

Engine Hyundai G4LG

The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4LG or Smartstream G 1.5 DPi engine has been produced since 2020 at a plant in Zilina, Slovakia, and so far is installed only on the third generation of the i30 hatchback. This engine is distinguished by combined fuel injection, that is, it has two rows of nozzles.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G6DT

The 3.5-liter Hyundai-Kia G6DT or Smartstream G 3.5 GDi engine has been produced since 2021 and is currently installed only on the top versions of the popular Kia K8 sedan in the Korean market. The motor is distinguished by the presence of combined injection, that is, both direct and distributed.

Engine Hyundai G6DV

The 3.5-liter Hyundai G6DV or Smartstream G3.5T e-S/C engine has been produced since 2022 and is currently only installed on long-wheelbase versions of second-generation Genesis G90 sedans. This engine, in addition to twin turbocharging, is also equipped with an electric compressor.

Engine Hyundai G4NN

The 2.0-liter Hyundai G4NN or Smartstream G 2.0 T-GDI engine has been produced since 2019 and is installed on Chinese versions of such models as Custo, Sonata, as well as Kia K5 and Carnival. This turbo engine is found on some concern cars for other Asian countries.

Engine Great Wall GW4N20

The 2.0-liter Great Wall GW4N20 turbo engine has been produced at the Hycet factory since 2020 and is installed on popular models such as the Dargo or the third generation of the H6 crossover. This gasoline engine stands out in its lineup for its work on the Miller economical cycle.

Engine Great Wall GWE20CB

The 2.0-liter Great Wall GW E20CB engine has been produced at Hycet factories since 2020 and is installed both on SUVs with a longitudinal engine, such as the Tank 300, and on models with a transverse engine, such as Wey VV5, VV6 or VV7 crossovers.

Engine Great Wall GW6Z30

The 3.0-liter Great Wall GW6Z30 V6 engine has been produced at the Hycet plant since 2021 and is installed only on the largest models of the concern, such as the Tank 500 SUV and the Pao pickup truck. The unit is distinguished by the presence of dual turbocharging, as well as combined fuel injection.

Engine GM LSJ

The 2.0-liter General Motors LSJ compressor engine was assembled in the USA from 2003 to 2007 and installed on charged modifications of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Saturn Ion Red Line Edition. This motor was distinguished from its predecessor LK9 by the presence of an Eaton M62 compressor instead of a turbine.

Engine GM L61

The 2.2-liter General Motors L61 or 2.2 Ecotec engine was assembled in the USA from 1999 to 2008 and installed on such well-known models as the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am and Saturn VUE. This power unit on Opel cars is known under its own Z22SE index.

Engine GM LDK

The General Motors LDK 2.0-liter turbo engine was produced in the USA from 2008 to 2013 and was installed on charged Buick Regal modifications, including Hirsch Performance versions. This turbo engine on Opel cars was known under its own index A20NHT.

Engine GM LHU

The General Motors LHU 2.0-liter turbo engine was produced in the USA from 2010 to 2017 and was installed on charged versions of such popular models as the Buick Verano or Regal. This power unit on Opel cars is known under its own index A20NHT.

Engine GM LNF

The 2.0-liter General Motors LNF turbo engine was produced by the concern from 2006 to 2010 and was installed on charged versions of such models as the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and Chevrolet HHR. On Opel GT or Daewoo G2X cars, this power unit is known as Z20NHH.

Engine GM LAF

The 2.4-liter General Motors LAF engine was assembled at a facility in the United States from 2009 to 2014 and installed on the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, and also the Canadian version of the Orlando minivan. This unit differed from its predecessors by the presence of a direct fuel injection system.

Engine GM LEA

The 2.4-liter General Motors LEA engine was produced at the US plant from 2011 to 2017 and was installed on the Canadian version of the Chevrolet Orlando minivan, Equinox crossover and Verano sedan. As part of the eAssist hybrid installation, this power unit is known under its LUK index.

Engine GM LE5

The 2.4-liter 16-valve General Motors LE5 engine was produced in the USA from 2005 to 2012 and was installed on such popular models as the Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Aura. The modification of this power unit for hybrid vehicles is known under the LAT index.

Engine GM LE9

The 2.4-liter General Motors LE9 gasoline engine was produced in the USA from 2008 to 2018 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Chevrolet Captiva, HHR, and also the Malibu. This power unit was only an updated version of the LE5 engine and is similar to the Opel A24XE.

Engine GM LCV

The 2.5-liter General Motors LCV engine was produced at the American plant from 2012 to 2022 and was installed on such popular models as the Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Malibu and Buick Envision. This power unit has received a huge number of improvements to reduce noise and vibration.

Engine GM LKW

The 2.5-liter General Motors LKW gasoline engine was produced in the United States from 2013 to 2019 and was installed only on the tenth generation of the Chevrolet Impala sedan and on the eighth generation of the Malibu. This unit was distinguished by the presence of a proprietary iVLC valve lift adjustment system.

Engine GM L3B

The 2.7-liter V6 General Motors L3B engine has been produced at the Tennessee plant since 2018 and is installed in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive models such as the Cadillac CT4 or Chevrolet and GMC pickups. The modification of this motor, derated to 237 hp / 353 Nm, is known under the index L2R.

Engine GM LFY

The General Motors LFY 3.6-liter V6 engine has been produced at the American plant since 2017 and is installed on the Chevrolet Traverse full-size crossover, as well as the similar Buick Enclave. The motor differs from its predecessors with a new intake manifold and the presence of a start-stop system.

Engine GM LV7

The 1.4-liter General Motors LV7 engine was produced at a plant in Korea from 2015 to 2022 and was installed only in the fourth generation of the popular Chevrolet Spark compact model. This atmospheric unit is highly reliable and has a fairly decent resource.

Engine GM L3A

The 1.5-liter General Motors L3A engine was produced at the concern’s plant from 2015 to 2019 and was installed in the second generation of the Chevrolet Volt hybrid and its Chinese counterpart Buick Velite. After the end of the release, the license was sold to MG for use on its car.

Engine GM LSD

The 1.5-liter General Motors LSD turbo engine has been produced at a plant in Mexico since 2022 and is installed on restyled versions of the GMC Terrain 2 and Chevrolet Equinox 3 crossovers. This engine differs from its predecessor in the series with an upgraded fuel system.

Engine Jeep ERC

The 3.6-liter V6 Jeep ERC engine has been assembled at the company’s American plant since 2016 and is installed on rear- and all-wheel drive models such as the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The unit is distinguished by the presence of a two-stage system for changing the height of the VVL valves.

Engine Chevrolet B12D2

The 1.25-liter Chevrolet B12D2 or LL0 engine has been produced at the concern’s factory since 2012 and is installed on the third generation of the popular Spark model and the similar Ravon R2. The unit differs from its predecessor by the presence of hydraulic compensators and DCVCP phase regulators.

Engine Mercedes OM622

The OM622 engine is a 1598 cc 3 inline 4-cylinder diesel engine with common rail direct injection technology. The cylinder diameter is 80 mm and the piston stroke is 79.5 mm. The Compression ratio is 15.4:1. The engine crankcase is made of cast iron, the cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy.

Engine Mercedes OM607

The Mercedes-Benz OM607 is the first diesel engine developed from a collaboration between German Daimler AG and French car manufacturer Renault. The OM 607 engine is a 4-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 90-110 hp, equipped with a Common Rail system. Installed on Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

Engine Mercedes OM615

A series of diesel engines Mercedes OM615 has been produced since 1967 and, after numerous upgrades, is still on the assembly line in third world countries. This series has the following modifications: versions 2.0 l and 2.2 l – were installed on passenger cars Mercedes W115, W123, minibuses, as well as trucks 207D, 307D, 407D …

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Engine Mercedes OM621

The 2.0 liter OM621 engine belongs to the second generation of lightweight diesel engines. Introduced in 1956 and later replaced by a new engine family in 1968. It is based on the M121 gasoline engine but has redesigned camshafts, cylinder head, pistons and fuel injection system.

Engine Mercedes OM661

The OM661 engine is a collaboration between SsangYong Motors and Mercedes-Benz. It has 4 cylinders, a split combustion chamber and a working volume of 2.3 liters. Engines of the 661 series were equipped with such cars as SsangYong Musso (Tagaz Partner), SsangYong Korando (Tagaz Tager), as well as some Mercedes models.

Engine Mercedes OM626

The OM626 engine is a 4-cylinder in-line diesel engine. Displacement 1.6 liters, common rail direct injection, piezo injectors, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, (dual) turbocharging, intercooler. Cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head. For vehicles with a longitudinal power unit.

Engine Mercedes OM636

The OM636 is a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel engine. It was introduced in 1949. This engine has been installed in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, vans and small trucks since the late 1940s.

Engine Mercedes M102

The Mercedes M102 engine is an inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine from Mercedes-Benz for passenger cars W123, W124, W201 and SUV W460/461. The engine appeared in 1980 to replace the M115 series motors and was produced in different volumes and configurations until 1996.

Engine Mercedes M111 E18

In 1993, the 4-cylinder Mercedes M111 E18 engine replaced the E18 engine from the M102 series. Compared to its predecessor, the engine has become more compact, but the block is also made of cast iron, and the cylinder head is made of light alloy metal. According to the owners, this engine is one of the …

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Engine Mercedes M111 E20

In 1992, the Mercedes M111 E20 engine replaced the outdated 4-cylinder E20 engine from the M102 series. The new 2.0-liter engine differs from its predecessor primarily in a completely new cylinder block, which is made of cast iron, a new crankshaft, and a new connecting rod and piston group.

Engine Mercedes M111 E22

The Mercedes M111 E22 engine is a 2.2 liter petrol engine with 150 hp. E22 was installed from 1992 to 2000 on Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class. This very reliable German engine has an impressive resource up to 500 thousand kilometers.

Engine Mercedes M111 E23

The Mercedes M111 E23 engine appeared in 1995 and replaced the 2.3-liter M102 E23, which by this time was completely outdated. The new M111 E23 has acquired a compact cast-iron cylinder block, as on the M111 E20, but with a cylinder diameter increased by 1 mm and a different crankshaft, with a piston stroke increased …

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Engine Mercedes M166

4-cylinder Mercedes M166 engines from 1.4 to 2.1 liters were produced from 1997 to 2005 and were installed only on the compact A-class model and the Vaneo compact van, created on its basis. After upgrading to the next generation A-class, these units changed their index to M266.

Engine Mercedes M254

Mercedes M254 engines with a volume of 1.5 and 2.0 liters were first introduced in 2020 and are distinguished by plasma sprayed cast iron with Nanoslide coating and an ISG starter generator. So far, these power units are put only on the fifth generation of the popular C-Class model.

Engine Mercedes M260

The 2.0-liter Mercedes M260 engine has been produced at the Sindelfingen plant since 2018 and is installed on models with a transverse powertrain, such as the A-Class and B-Class. This is a motor with cast iron liners, and its longitudinal version has the M264 index.

Engine Mercedes M264

Mercedes M264 engines with a volume of 1.5 and 2.0 liters have been assembled at a factory in Germany since 2018 and installed on many models with a longitudinal engine, such as the C-Class or E-Class. This is a unit with cast iron sleeves, and its transverse version has the M260 index.

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