The 1.8-liter Peugeot EC8 engine has been assembled by the company since 2012 and is installed on a number of budget models of the concern intended for the markets of South America or China.
Engines of the ET/EC family: ET3J4, EC5, EC8.
The engine was installed on:
- Peugeot 408 I (T73) since 2012;
- Citroen C4 Sedan II (B7) since 2012.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1813 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 135 – 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 – 175 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 – 11.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VTi |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Peugeot 408 2014) — city — highway — combined |
9.2 5.6 6.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
Disadvantages of the Peugeot EC8 engine
- The motor is intended for China and South America and we do not know anything about it.
- Judging by similar PSA units, this engine should not be a problem.
