Descriptions and technical characteristics of engines for the most popular car models.
Introduction: From the First Engine to the First Virtual Prototypes When the first internal combustion engines appeared at the end of the 19th century, it seemed like real magic: metal, fuel, and a spark suddenly turned into motion. Automobiles became one of humanity’s greatest inventions, changing cities, economies, and the way people lived.
The 2.0-liter Geely JLH-4G20TD turbo engine has been produced at the Chinese plant since 2018 and is installed on the popular Preface sedan, Xingyue S crossover and many Lynk & Co. models. This power unit is essentially a modification of the famous Volvo B4204T19 engine.
The 2.0-liter Geely JLH-4G20TDJ turbo engine has been produced at a plant in China since 2021 and is installed on such popular models in the local market as Xingyue, Xingyue L, Boyue L. In some markets, this engine appeared only in 2023 and is installed on Tugella crossovers or Atlas 2.
The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine Geely BHE15-AFD has been produced in China only since 2023 and is so far installed only on the fourth generation of the rather popular Emgrand 7 sedans. This power unit was created as part of a joint venture with Volvo called Aurobay.
The 1.5-liter Geely BHE15-AFZ turbo engine has been produced by the Chinese concern since 2021 and is installed on the popular Livan X6 Pro crossover, as well as the Livan S6 Pro sedan. This power unit was created as part of a joint venture with Volvo called Aurobay.
The 1.5-liter Geely BHE15-EFZ turbo engine has been produced at a Chinese plant since 2021 and is installed on the restyled Coolray and local versions of the Icon or Atlas 2. This power unit was created as part of a joint venture with Volvo called Aurobay.
The 3.7-liter V8 Audi BFL engine was produced at the concern’s enterprises from 2002 to 2006 and was installed only on the pre-restyling modification of the A8 executive sedan in the D3 body. This engine was distinguished from its predecessor by the presence of new cylinder heads with 5 valves per cylinder.
The 4.0-liter bi-turbo engine Audi DCUE was produced by the German concern from 2020 to 2022 and was installed on the SQ7 and SQ8 crossovers until it gave way to the new DWRB unit. A more powerful modification of this engine for the Audi RS Q8 has its own DHUB index.
The 4.0-liter 8-cylinder bi-turbo engine Audi CXYA has been produced by the company since 2020 and is installed on the A8 D5 executive sedan, popular in a number of countries, in the 60 TFSI modification. A more powerful version of this power unit for the Audi S8 has its own CWWB index.
The 2.3-liter Ford N38H or 2.3 EcoBoost engine was produced in Ohio from 2014 to 2017 and was installed only in the American version of the popular sixth-generation Mustang coupe. There is an export modification of this turbo engine with 317 hp under its symbol N48H.
The 1.2-liter turbo engine of the Mercedes M200 was assembled at a plant in Spain from 2013 to 2021 and was installed only on the first generation Citan in modification 112 BlueEFFICIENCY. This power unit was a clone of the Renault-Nissan engine with the index H5Ft or HR12DDT.
The 2.0-liter turbo engine of the Mercedes AMG M139 has been assembled at a German plant since 2019 and is installed on AMG versions of models with a transverse or longitudinal arrangement of the unit. There are hybrid modifications with electric motors of 14 hp / 150 Nm and 204 hp / 320 Nm.
The 2.0-liter turbo engine Mercedes AMG M133 was produced in Germany from 2013 to 2019 and was installed on charged versions of such popular models as A‑Class, CLA‑Class and GLA‑Class. This engine was intended for cars with a transverse power unit.
The 6.3-liter V8 engine Mercedes M156 was produced at a plant in Germany from 2006 to 2015 and was installed on AMG versions of such models as C‑Class, CL‑Class, E‑Class, S‑Class, SL‑Class. There was a version of this engine with a dry sump for sports cars under the symbol M159.
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the Mercedes M177 has been assembled in Germany only since 2015 and is installed on AMG versions of such models as the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, and GLS-Class. In addition to the standard one, there is a hybrid modification with an electric motor producing 22 hp and 250 Nm.
The 4.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine Audi DHVA was produced only from 2019 to 2020 and was installed on particularly powerful modifications of the popular Audi SQ8 4.0 TDI crossover. A similar engine was installed on the Audi SQ7 TDI under the designation DMVA and on the Audi A8 60 TDI as CVXB.
The 4.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine Audi CZAC was assembled in Germany from 2016 to 2020 and was installed on the most powerful modifications of the Bentley Bentayga or Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI crossover. There is a version of this engine without an electric turbine with the index CZAA and developing 422 hp.
The General Motors L32 3.8-liter compressor V6 engine was produced from 2003 to 2007 and was installed only on the 8th generation Pontiac Grand Prix sedans in GT and GTP modifications. There was a naturally aspirated version of this engine under the symbol L26 with a power of 200 hp / 310 Nm.
The 3.8-liter General Motors L36 engine was produced at the Michigan plant from 1995 to 2005 and was installed on such popular models as the Pontiac Bonneville, Buick Regal or Chevrolet Impala. There was a compressor version of this engine with the index L67 with a power of 240 hp / 380 Nm.
The 3.8-liter compressor V6 engine GM L67 was produced in Michigan from 1990 to 2005 and was installed on charged versions of the Buick Park Avenue, Pontiac Bonneville or Chevrolet Monte Carlo. There are two versions of the unit: Series I with a power of 205 – 225 hp and Series II with a power …
The 2.0-liter turbo engine Toyota S20A-FTS or 2.0 D-4ST has been assembled by the concern since 2022 and will be installed on the Chinese version of the Highlander crossover, including its modification Crown Kluger. This power unit is a slightly smaller version of the famous T24A-FTS turbo engine.
The 3.2-liter V6 engine Alfa Romeo 939A000 was produced at GM factories from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on such popular models of the Italian concern as the Brera and the similar Spider. The motor is based on the GM LU1 block, but it has its own cylinder heads, plus Twin Phaser phase regulators.
The 2.2-liter A22DM engine or Opel Antara 2.2 diesel was produced from 2010 to 2015 and was installed on the updated version of the popular 1st generation Antara crossover. A modification of this engine for the Chevrolet Captiva is known under its index LNQ or Z22D1.
The 2.2-liter A22DMH engine or Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi was assembled in Korea from 2010 to 2015 and was installed on a restyled modification of the popular Antara crossover. The version of this power unit for the Chevrolet Captiva C140 is known under the index LNQ and Z22D1.
The 4.0-liter V6 engine Ford 99E or 4.0 SOHC was produced in Germany from 1997 to 2010 and was installed on the second, third and fourth generations of the popular Explorer SUV. A similar engine, but with its own index, was installed on the fifth Mustang and Ranger pickup truck.
The 4.0-liter V6 Ford 99X or 4.0 OHV engine was produced in Germany from 1990 to 2000 and was installed in the first two generations of the Explorer SUV, popular in a number of markets. A similar engine, but under a different designation, was installed on the Aerostar minibus and Ranger pickup truck.
The 2.9-liter V6 Ford BRF engine was produced at a plant in Germany from 1986 to 1994 and was installed only on the first generation of the Scorpio model, popular on the European market. There are modifications of this motor with slight differences under the symbol BRC, BRD, BRE.
The 2.4-liter Subaru FA24D engine has been produced at the group’s Japanese plant since 2021 and is installed only on the 2nd generation BRZ sports coupe or the similar Toyota GR86. This naturally aspirated power unit is distinguished by the presence of a D-4S combined injection system.
The Ford Nano engine line has been produced at the Lima plant in Ohio since 2014 and is installed on many of the group’s major models, such as the Bronco, Edge, Explorer and F-Series pickups. There are two generations of these turbo engines with direct and combined fuel injection.
The 2.6-liter Opel Y26SE or LY9 engine was assembled in the UK from 2000 to 2003 and was installed on restyled versions of such popular models as the Vectra B and Omega B. This gasoline engine belongs to the very extensive General Motors 54° V6 engine family.
The 3.2-liter V6 engine of the Opel Y32SE or LA3 was produced in England from 2001 to 2005 and was installed on the Omega, Signum and Vectra C, and during the transition to Euro 4 it was already under the Z32SE index. There is a compressor modification of this engine from Irmscher with a power …
The 1.2-liter Opel X12XE or LW4 engine was assembled at a plant in Austria from 1998 to 2000 and installed on basic modifications of such popular models as Astra G or Corsa B. The unit belonged to the GM Family 0 engine series and, during the transition to Euro 4, changed the index to Z12XE.
The Volvo D4204T11 2.0-liter diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2015 to 2018 and was installed on the second generation of the S60 sedan, the similar V60 station wagon and the XC90 crossover. This power unit was distinguished by the presence of a BorgWarner R2S twin turbocharging system.
The 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine Audi DAZA has been produced by the company since 2017 and is installed on a number of charged models such as the RS3 hatchback, TT RS coupe and RS Q3 crossover. A modification of this power unit with a particulate filter has its own DNWA index.
The 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine Audi DNWA has been produced by the concern since 2018 and is installed on such charged models as the RS3 hatchback, TT RS coupe and RS Q3 crossover. The modern Audi RS3 is equipped with a unit designated DNWC with a capacity of 400 hp and 500 Nm.
The Ford Cologne V6 engine series was produced at a plant in Cologne from 1964 to 2011 and was installed on many popular models of the American concern, better known for the Explorer. These power units are conventionally divided into three generations, the first two being OHV and the third being SOHC.
The 3.5-liter V6 engine Honda JNC1 was produced by the Japanese concern from 2016 to 2022 and was installed only on the sports model Honda NSX and the American modification Acura NSX. This hybrid unit was distinguished by the presence of a combined injection and three electric motors.
The 3.0-liter 24-valve Honda C30A engine was produced in Japan from 1990 to 2005 and was installed only on the Honda NSX sports model, including those produced under the Acura brand. There were two versions of this unit: for a manual transmission with 274 hp and for an automatic transmission with 256 hp.
The 1.8-liter Audi JN engine was produced at a German plant from 1984 to 1991 and was installed on the Audi 80 in the B2 and B3 body, as well as on the second generation Volkswagen Passat. This power unit was distinguished by the presence of a KE-Jetronic distributed fuel injection system.
The 2.0-liter 8v Volkswagen BSX or 2.0 EcoFuel engine was produced from 2006 to 2015 and was installed only on gas modifications of the third generation Caddy or the first Touran. This power unit was essentially a factory conversion of the famous AQY engine for methane.
The Volkswagen AWC 1.8-liter turbo engine was produced by the concern from 2000 to 2010 and was installed on the restyled version of the first generation Sharan and the similar Alhambra. This motor is distinguished by the presence of a proprietary controlled hydraulic tensioner-phase regulator.
The 2.5-liter VW AET or T4 2.5 gasoline engine was produced by the concern from 1996 to 2003 and was installed on the fourth generation Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California after restyling. There are also updated modifications of this power unit under the APL and AVT indices.
The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AAF or T4 2.5 gasoline engine was produced from 1990 to 1993 and was installed on the fourth generation of Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan minibuses. Updated versions of this power unit are known under their ACU, AEN and AEU indices.
The 2.0-liter Mazda HF-VPH or Skyactiv-X 2.0 engine has been produced in Japan since 2019 and is installed on the fourth generation of the Mazda 3 model and the CX-30 crossover platform. It is distinguished by a system of ignition of fuel from compression, unique for gasoline units.
The 3.0-liter Isuzu 4JJ3 diesel engine has been assembled at a plant in Japan since 2019 and is installed in the popular MU-X SUV, D-Max pickup truck or similar Mazda BT-50. This power unit is essentially a seriously upgraded version of the 4JJ1 engine.
The 3.0-liter Isuzu 4JJ1 diesel engine has been assembled at the Japanese plant since 2004 and is installed on the popular D-Max pickup truck or the MU-X off-road vehicle. There are OHV engine versions: 4JJ1-T, 4JJ1-X, 4JJ1-TCN, 4JJ1-TCS for commercial vehicles.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen DAUA diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2016 to 2019 and was installed on the second generation of Crafter minibuses or a similar MAN TGE. An updated version of this power unit appeared in 2019 and has its own DNAE index.
The Volkswagen CKUB 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine was produced from 2011 to 2013 and was installed on restyled versions of the popular first generation Crafter model. An updated version of this power unit appeared in 2013 and had its own CSNA index.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CFHC diesel engine was assembled by the concern from 2010 to 2020 and installed on such popular company models as the Jetta, Touran or Skoda Superb. Most of the engines in the series were produced until 2015, and this engine was installed on the Caddy until 2020.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CKTB diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2011 to 2015 and was installed on the very popular Crafter minibuses and small trucks. An updated version of this power unit appeared in 2015 and had its own CSLA index.
The Hyundai G4FU or Smartstream MHEV 1.6-liter turbo engine has been produced since 2020 and is installed only on the popular Tucson crossover in Europe and its similar Sportage. The motor is a mild hybrid version of the G4FP unit with a 48-volt starter-alternator.
The 2.5-liter Volkswagen BJM or Crafter 2.5 diesel engine was assembled from 2006 to 2010 and was installed on the pre-styling version of the famous first generation Crafter minibus. After upgrading to more stringent EURO 5 environmental standards, this unit changed the index to CECB.
The 2.5-liter Renault S8U diesel engine was produced at the Sofim plant from 1980 to 2001 and was installed in both Safrane sedans and Trafic and Master commercial minibuses. The version of this diesel engine with direct fuel injection is known under its own index S9U.
The 2.9-liter General Motors LLV engine was assembled at a plant in America from 2006 to 2012 and was installed on pickup trucks of the GMT355 platform, that is, the Chevrolet Colorado and the similar GMC Canyon. The predecessor of this 2.8-liter power unit is known under its LK5 index.
The 4.2-liter General Motors LL8 engine was produced at the Michigan plant from 2001 to 2008 and was installed on GMT360 platform models such as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X. This inline 6-cylinder engine is highly reliable, but its consumption is high.
The 3.7-liter General Motors LLR engine was assembled at a plant in America from 2006 to 2012 and installed on GMT345 / 355 platform models such as the Chevrolet Colorado and Hummer H3. This inline 5-cylinder engine is distinguished by enviable reliability, but its consumption is high.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
