The Family 1 is a
straight-four piston engine that was developed by
Opel
Opel Automobile GmbH (), usually shortened to Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since 16 January 2021. It was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Grou ...
, a former subsidiary of
General Motors
The General Motors Company (GM) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the largest automaker in the United States and ...
and now a subsidiary of
PSA Group
The PSA Group (), legally known as Peugeot S.A. (Peugeot Société Anonyme, trading as Groupe PSA; formerly known as PSA Peugeot Citroën from 1991 to 2016) was a French multinational automotive manufacturing company which produced automobiles ...
, to replace the
Opel cam-in-head engine
The Opel cam-in-head engine (CIH) is a family of automobile engines built by former General Motors subsidiary Opel from 1965 until 1998. Both four- and six-cylinder inline configurations were produced. The name derives from the location of the cam ...
s for use on mid-range cars from
Opel
Opel Automobile GmbH (), usually shortened to Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since 16 January 2021. It was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Grou ...
/
Vauxhall
Vauxhall ( ) is a district in South West London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. Vauxhall was part of Surrey until 1889 when the County of London was created. Named after a medieval manor, "Fox Hall", it became well known for ...
. Originally produced at the
Aspern engine plant, production was moved to the Szentgotthárd engine plant in
Hungary
Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia a ...
with the introduction of the DOHC version.
GM do Brasil
General Motors do Brasil is the largest subsidiary of General Motors in South America, one of the oldest and largest car producers in Brazil.
Founded in 1925 and initially located in the historic district of Ipiranga, São Paulo, the company a ...
at
São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos (, meaning Saint Joseph of the Fields) is a major city and the seat of the Municipalities of Brazil, municipality of the same name in the state of São Paulo (state), São Paulo, Brazil. One of the leading industrial and res ...
,
GMDAT
GM Korea Company ( ko, 한국지엠주식회사) is the South Korean subsidiary of multinational corporation General Motors. GMK is also the third largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea. GM Korea's roots go back to the former Daewoo Mot ...
at
Bupyeong and
GM North America at
Toluca
Toluca , officially Toluca de Lerdo , is the States of Mexico, state capital of the State of Mexico as well as the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. With a population of 910,608 as of the 2020 census, Toluca is the fifth most populous city in M ...
also build these engines.
Design
The Family 1 engines are inline-four cylinder engines with belt-driven single or double overhead camshafts in an
aluminum
Aluminium (aluminum in American and Canadian English) is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a density lower than those of other common metals, at approximately one third that of steel. It has ...
cylinder head
In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head (often abbreviated to simply "head") sits above the cylinders and forms the roof of the combustion chamber.
In sidevalve engines, the head is a simple sheet of metal; whereas in more modern ov ...
with a
cast iron
Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content more than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloy constituents affect its color when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impuriti ...
engine block
In an internal combustion engine, the engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders and other components. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was atta ...
. GM do Brasil versions were also capable of running on ethanol. These engines share their basic design with the larger
Family II engine - for this reason some consider the Family I and Family II to be the same series and instead use the terms 'small block' and 'large block' to distinguish between the two. Over the years there has been overlap between the two types as the smallest capacities of the Family II have also been manufactured with larger capacity versions of the Family I block.
GM do Brasil
General Motors do Brasil is the largest subsidiary of General Motors in South America, one of the oldest and largest car producers in Brazil.
Founded in 1925 and initially located in the historic district of Ipiranga, São Paulo, the company a ...
specializes in
SOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
,
petrol
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
-powered and ''FlexPower'' (powered with
ethanol
Ethanol (abbr. EtOH; also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic compound. It is an Alcohol (chemistry), alcohol with the chemical formula . Its formula can be also written as or (an ethyl ...
and/or
petrol
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
, mixed in any percentage) engines. GM Brasil also made 16-valve versions of the 1.0 engine. The 1.0 L 16v was available in the Corsa line-up from 1999 to 2001.
SOHC
1.0
The version has a bore and a stroke.
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Multi-point fuel injection
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Multi-point fuel injection
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, X10YFH (VHC Flexpower), , at 6400 rpm, , at 3200 rpm, , 12.6:1, ,
Multi-point fuel injection
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, N10YFH (VHC-E Flexpower), , at 6400 rpm, , at 3200 rpm, , 12.6:1, ,
Multi-point fuel injection
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Chevrolet Celta
The Chevrolet Celta, also known as the Suzuki Fun, is a low cost supermini car produced by Chevrolet for the Latin American market between 2000 and 2015. A sedan version is marketed as the Chevrolet Prisma. 600,000 Celtas have been built in Gr ...
,
Chevrolet Classic
General Motors used the Chevrolet Classic nameplate for the following vehicles:
* The second generation Chevrolet Corsa, produced in Argentina and Brazil from 2002 to 2016
* The fifth generation Chevrolet Malibu, produced in the United States f ...
,
Chevrolet Prisma
Chevrolet Prisma may refer to:
*The sedan version of the Chevrolet Celta
The Chevrolet Celta, also known as the Suzuki Fun, is a low cost supermini car produced by Chevrolet for the Latin American market between 2000 and 2015. A sedan versio ...
, , Higher outputs when using ethanol
{{Anchor, 12NV, 12NZ, 12ST, A12ST, C12NZ, S12ST, X12ST, X12SZ1.2
There are two iterations of the 1.2-liter Family 1 engine. As originally introduced it was called the 12ST (also A12ST and S12ST in versions for the Austrian, Swiss, and Swedish markets), it used a {{cvt, 77.8, mm, in, 2 bore and a {{cvt, 62.9, mm, in, 2 stroke to produce a displacement of {{cvt, 1196, cc, cuin. This version, only carburetted, was used in the
Opel Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chev ...
.
[{{cite web, url=http://historisk-opelklub.dk/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Motoroversigt.pdf , ref = oversigt , title= Motoroversigt. Opel Benzin- og Diesel-motorer ('57-'86) , trans-title=Engine overview: Opel petrol and diesel engines , publisher = historisk-opelklub.dk , language = da , date = 2011 , page = 2 , access-date=23 May 2014] In around 1990 a new, version with {{cvt, 72.0x73.4, mm, in, 2 bore and stroke, a narrower bore version of the existing 1.3-litre version, displacing {{cvt, 1195, cc, cuin, replaced the original design. This was also available with single-point fuel injection and with catalytic converters.
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, A12ST, , {{cvt, 50, hp-metric, kW, abbr=on at 5600 rpm, , {{convert, 88, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2200 rpm, , rowspan=2 , 9.2:1, , rowspan=2 , ]Carburetor
A carburetor (also spelled carburettor) is a device used by an internal combustion engine to control and mix air and fuel entering the engine. The primary method of adding fuel to the intake air is through the venturi tube in the main meteri ...
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, 12ST/S12ST, , {{cvt, 55, hp-metric, kW, abbr=on at 5600 rpm, , {{convert, 90, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2200 rpm, , Opel Corsa A , , 1982-1988
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, colspan=8 align="left" style="background-color:#EAECF0;" , 1195 cc, {{cvt, 72.0x73.4, mm, in, 1
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A carburetor (also spelled carburettor) is a device used by an internal combustion engine to control and mix air and fuel entering the engine. The primary method of adding fuel to the intake air is through the venturi tube in the main meteri ...
, , rowspan=2 align=center , – , , Opel Corsa A , , 1990-1992
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, 12NZ, , {{cvt, 45, hp-metric, kW, abbr=on at 5000 rpm, , {{convert, 88, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2800 rpm, , rowspan=2 , 9.4:1, , rowspan=3 , Single-point fuel injection, , Opel Corsa B
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet ...
, , 1993-1995
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, C12NZ, , {{cvt, 45, hp-metric, kW, abbr=on at 5000 rpm, , {{convert, 88, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2400 rpm, , align=center rowspan=2 , ● , , Opel Corsa A
Opel Corsa B
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet ...
, , 1990-1993
1993-1995
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, , X12SZ, , {{cvt, 45, hp-metric, kW, abbr=on at 4600 rpm, , {{convert, 88, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2800 rpm, , 10.0:1, , Opel Corsa B
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet ...
, , 1995-1997
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{{Anchor, 13N, 13NB, 13S, 13SB, 13SH, A13S, C13N, S13N, S13S1.3
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The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1936 until 1940 and then from 1962 until 1991 (the Cabrio continued until 1993), when it was succeeded by the Opel Astra.
Kadett I (1936–1940)
...
, Opel Manta B
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, , 13Nb, , {{cvt, 60, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 96, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3200 rpm, , , , , , , , Opel Corsa A
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, , 13S, , {{cvt, 68, -, 75, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 96, -, 101, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3800–4600 rpm, , , , , , , , {{unbulleted list , Opel Ascona C, Opel Kadett D
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1936 until 1940 and then from 1962 until 1991 (the Cabrio continued until 1993), when it was succeeded by the Opel Astra.
Kadett I (1936–1940)
...
, Opel Manta B
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, , 13SB, , {{cvt, 70, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 101, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3800–4200 rpm, , , , , , , , Opel Corsa A
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, , 13SH, , {{cvt, 83, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 108, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 4200 rpm, , 9,5:1, , Multi-point fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
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{{Anchor, 14NV, C14NZ, C14SE, E14LV, X14NZ, X14SZ, X14YFL, X14YFH, B14NZ, N14YF, X14YH1.4
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The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car that was sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall from 1975 to 1995. It was based on a succession of Opel designs throughout its production life, during which it was built in three incarnations. The firs ...
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, C14NZ, , {{cvt, 60, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5600 rpm , , {{convert, 101, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2800 rpm, , 9.4:1, , Single-point fuel injection, , , , {{unbulleted list , 1990–1996 Opel Astra F
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
, 1990–1996 Opel Corsa B
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet ...
, 1994–1996 Opel Combo B, 1990–1993 Vauxhall Belmont
The Vauxhall Belmont is a saloon car sold in the United Kingdom by Vauxhall between January 1986 and September 1991. It was equivalent to a saloon version of the award winning Opel Kadett E, launched in the autumn of 1984, whose other body s ...
, -
, C14SE, , {{cvt, 82, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 116, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3400 rpm, , 9.8:1, , Multi-point Fuel Injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
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The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet ...
, 1991-1996 Opel Astra F
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
, 1994-1996 Opel Combo
The Opel Combo is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle from the German automaker Opel. The Combo first appeared in 1993, a second generation model was introduced in 2001, and the third was manufactured from December 2011 to December 2017, bas ...
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Chevrolet Prisma may refer to:
*The sedan version of the Chevrolet Celta
The Chevrolet Celta, also known as the Suzuki Fun, is a low cost supermini car produced by Chevrolet for the Latin American market between 2000 and 2015. A sedan versio ...
, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Prisma
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, rowspan=2, X14YFH, , {{cvt, 99, hp-metric, kW, 0 at 6000 rpm, , {{cvt, 129, Nm, lbft, 0 at 2800 rpm, , rowspan=2, , , {{ubl , 2007-2012 Chevrolet Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevr ...
, 2007-2012 Chevrolet Montana
The Chevrolet Montana is a front-wheel drive coupé utility (first two generations)/crossover pickup (third generation) manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2003. Mainly produced in Brazil and marketed throughout Latin ...
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The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt replaced both the Cavalier and the Toyota-based Geo/Chevrolet Prizm as Chevrolet's compact car. The Cobalt was available as both a coupe a ...
, Chevrolet Agile
The Chevrolet Agile is a subcompact car that was developed by Chevrolet in Brazil and built in Argentina.
Based on the "GPiX Concept" which was introduced at the 2008 São Paulo Auto Show, the Agile went on sale in 2009 and competes with the Vol ...
{{Anchor, 16SV, 16LF, C16LZ, C16NZ, C16SE, C16SEI, E16SE, E16NZ, L73, X16SZ, X16SZR, Z16SE1.6
The {{convert, 1598, cc, cuin, 1, abbr=on version has a {{convert, 79.0, mm, in, abbr=on bore and an {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on stroke.
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, , C16NZ, , {{convert, 72, -, 75, hp, kW, abbr=on at 5200 rpm, , {{convert, 125, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2800 rpm, , 9.2:1, , Single-point Fuel Injection
, , , , {{unbulleted list , Opel Corsa A, 1988-1992 Opel Vectra A/Vauxhall Cavalier
The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car that was sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall from 1975 to 1995. It was based on a succession of Opel designs throughout its production life, during which it was built in three incarnations. The firs ...
, Opel Kadett E, Opel Astra F
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
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, , C16SE, , {{convert, 100, hp, kW, abbr=on at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 135, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3400 rpm, , 9.8:1, , multi-point fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
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, , , , {{unbulleted list , Opel Astra F
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
, Opel Corsa A
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, , L73, , {{convert, 74, hp, kW, abbr=on at 5600 rpm, , {{convert, 90, lbft, Nm, abbr=on, order=flip at 2800 rpm, , 8.6:1, , throttle-body fuel injection
Manifold injection is a mixture formation system for internal combustion engines with external mixture formation. It is commonly used in engines with spark ignition that use petrol as fuel, such as the Otto engine, and the Wankel engine. In a mani ...
, , , , {{unbulleted list , 1991–1993 Asüna SE/GT, 1988–1993 Pontiac LeMans
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VL/LE, 1988–1991 Passport Optima
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, 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans LS
1988-1991 Passport Optima
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, , Z16SE, , {{convert, 64, kW, hp, abbr=on at 5400 rpm, , {{convert, 133, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 2600 rpm, , , 9.6:1, , multi-point fuel injection
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, L91, , , , , , , , , , , , , {{unbulleted list , Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo ( ) is a subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors since 2002. Originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, takeover of Daewoo Motors by General Motors (GM) also saw the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, ...
, -
, X16SZ
, 52 kW (72 hp) at 5000 rpm
, 128Nm at 2800 rpm
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, Single-point fuel injection
, Multec-SZ
, Opel Vectra A
Opel Astra F
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, 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) @ 2600 rpm
,
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, Vauxhall Cavalier MK3
MK2 Astra
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, , , , {{ubl , Chevrolet Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevr ...
, Chevrolet Montana
The Chevrolet Montana is a front-wheel drive coupé utility (first two generations)/crossover pickup (third generation) manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2003. Mainly produced in Brazil and marketed throughout Latin ...
Applications:
* Chevrolet Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevr ...
* Chevrolet Montana
The Chevrolet Montana is a front-wheel drive coupé utility (first two generations)/crossover pickup (third generation) manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2003. Mainly produced in Brazil and marketed throughout Latin ...
* Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, w ...
* Fiat Palio
The Fiat Palio is a supermini car which was produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1996 until 2018. It is a world car, developed by Fiat Automóveis and aimed at developing countries. It has been produced in various countries worldwide, ...
* Fiat Siena
The Fiat Siena is a subcompact car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1996 to 2022. It is the four-door sedan version of the Fiat Palio, a supermini car especially designed for developing countries. It was introduced for the first ...
* Fiat Strada
The Fiat Strada is a supermini coupé utility produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1998. It is based on Fiat's world car "project 178", the Palio. It is produced by Fiat Automóveis in Brazil, and has been marketed worldwide, exclud ...
* Fiat Idea
The Fiat Idea is a car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 2003 to 2012 over a single generation with one intermediate facelift. It has a five-door, five passenger, front-engine, front-wheel drive, high-roof mini MPV design.
Internally design ...
* Fiat Punto
The Fiat Punto is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed between 2005 and 2009 as the Grande Punto, and between 2009 a ...
* Fiat Stilo
The Fiat Stilo (Type 192) is a small family car available as a three- and a five-door hatchback, as well as an estate (Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon), produced by Italian automaker Fiat. The Stilo hatchbacks were presented in March 2001, at the Bologna ...
SPE / 4
The SPE / 4 or (''Smart Performance Economy 4 cylinders'') engines are an evolution of the Econo.Flex engines that were made in Brazil at the ''Joinville'' plant. There are two available displacements: 1.0 L and 1.4 L. They feature an SOHC head with 2-valves per cylinder, and is fed by a multi-point fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
All compr ...
system, which allows it to run on either E100 (pure ethanol
Ethanol (abbr. EtOH; also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic compound. It is an Alcohol (chemistry), alcohol with the chemical formula . Its formula can be also written as or (an ethyl ...
) or E25 gasoline (standard in Brazil). Major differences between previous engines include reduced friction, lowered weight, individual coil-near-plug ignition, and a new cylinder head
In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head (often abbreviated to simply "head") sits above the cylinders and forms the roof of the combustion chamber.
In sidevalve engines, the head is a simple sheet of metal; whereas in more modern ov ...
design.
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The Chevrolet Onix is a subcompact car launched by American automaker Chevrolet in Brazil at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show and the second generation in China at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. In Brazil, it was launched to succeed C ...
, 2013-present Chevrolet Prisma
Chevrolet Prisma may refer to:
*The sedan version of the Chevrolet Celta
The Chevrolet Celta, also known as the Suzuki Fun, is a low cost supermini car produced by Chevrolet for the Latin American market between 2000 and 2015. A sedan versio ...
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DOHC
{{Infobox automobile engine
, name = DOHC
, production = (1.4, 1.6L engines):1992-present, (1.8L x18xe1):1999-2000, (1.8L z18xe):2000-2008
, aka =
, image = X18XE1.JPG
, caption = X18XE1
, configuration = {{unbulleted list , Straight-4
A straight-four engine (also called an inline-four) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
, displacement = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 1389, cc, cuin, abbr=on, {{convert, 1598, cc, cuin, abbr=on, {{convert, 1796, cc, cuin, abbr=on
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, stroke = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 73.4, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 88.2, mm, in, abbr=on
, compression = {{unbulleted list , 10.5:1
, management =
, valvetrain = Dual overhead cam
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
, fuelsystem = {{unbulleted list , Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
All com ...
, fueltype = {{unbulleted list , Gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
Pre-Ecotec{{Anchor, C16XE
This was the first engine in this family, featuring a Lotus-developed 16-valve cylinder head
In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head (often abbreviated to simply "head") sits above the cylinders and forms the roof of the combustion chamber.
In sidevalve engines, the head is a simple sheet of metal; whereas in more modern ov ...
and a cast-iron
Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content more than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloy constituents affect its color when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impuriti ...
cylinder block
In an internal combustion engine, the engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders and other components. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was attac ...
which was essentially the same as in Opel's 8-valve engines. C16XE was available only in Corsa GSi, model years 1993 and 1994. C16XE was not yet badged Ecotec, and for later model Corsas and Opel Tigra
The Opel Tigra name has been applied to two different cars engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel, both based on different iterations of the Corsa supermini, the first built in Spain, the second in France. The first Tigra was a sma ...
s it was replaced with X16XE Ecotec engine. The main difference between C16XE and X16XE Ecotec is emission control, C16XE lacks EGR and AIR
The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, known collectively as air, retained by Earth's gravity that surrounds the planet and forms its planetary atmosphere. The atmosphere of Earth protects life on Earth by creating pressure allowing f ...
-system, although the cylinder head is designed to enable these features. Other differences between C16XE and later versions of the engine include intake manifold
In automotive engineering, an inlet manifold or intake manifold (in American English) is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. The word ''manifold'' comes from the Old English word ''manigfeald'' (from the ...
, C16XE has a plastic upper intake manifold, which was replaced with a cast aluminium manifold, and fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
All comp ...
system, C16XE uses Multec fuel injection with MAF sensor and later models used Multec fuel injection with MAP sensor
The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP sensor) is one of the sensors used in an internal combustion engine's electronic control system.
Engines that use a MAP sensor are typically fuel injected. The manifold absolute pressure sensor provi ...
. Also, while C16XE had its own exhaust front section design, for X16XE it was replaced with a front section used also in Opel Astra, probably as a cost-saving measure.
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Applications:
* 1993–1994 Opel Corsa GSi
Ecotec{{Anchor, X14XE, X16XEL, X16XE, X18XE1
The first generation Ecotec engines are belt-driven 16-valve DOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
engines, with cast-iron
Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content more than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloy constituents affect its color when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impuriti ...
cylinder block
In an internal combustion engine, the engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders and other components. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was attac ...
s and aluminum
Aluminium (aluminum in American and Canadian English) is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a density lower than those of other common metals, at approximately one third that of steel. It has ...
cross-flow cylinder head
In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head (often abbreviated to simply "head") sits above the cylinders and forms the roof of the combustion chamber.
In sidevalve engines, the head is a simple sheet of metal; whereas in more modern ov ...
s. They feature sodium-filled exhaust valves, a cast steel
Steel is an alloy made up of iron with added carbon to improve its strength and fracture resistance compared to other forms of iron. Many other elements may be present or added. Stainless steels that are corrosion- and oxidation-resistant ty ...
crankshaft
A crankshaft is a mechanical component used in a piston engine to convert the reciprocating motion into rotational motion. The crankshaft is a rotating shaft containing one or more crankpins, that are driven by the pistons via the connecting ...
, and a spheroidal
A spheroid, also known as an ellipsoid of revolution or rotational ellipsoid, is a quadric surface obtained by rotating an ellipse about one of its principal axes; in other words, an ellipsoid with two equal semi-diameters. A spheroid has circ ...
graphite
Graphite () is a crystalline form of the element carbon. It consists of stacked layers of graphene. Graphite occurs naturally and is the most stable form of carbon under standard conditions. Synthetic and natural graphite are consumed on large ...
flywheel
A flywheel is a mechanical device which uses the conservation of angular momentum to store rotational energy; a form of kinetic energy proportional to the product of its moment of inertia and the square of its rotational speed. In particular, ass ...
. They also feature exhaust gas recirculation
In internal combustion engines, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is a nitrogen oxide () emissions reduction technique used in petrol/gasoline, diesel engines and some hydrogen engines. EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine's exhaust ...
(EGR), secondary air injection
Secondary air injection (commonly known as air injection) is a vehicle emissions control strategy introduced in 1966, wherein fresh air is injected into the exhaust stream to allow for a fuller secondary combustion of exhaust gases.
Development
...
, and ''Multec M'' engine control with sequential multiport fuel injection. The 1.6 L version was also exported for use in the Brazilian Corsa GSi.
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Applications:
* 1994–2000 Opel Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chev ...
* 1994–2000 Opel Tigra
The Opel Tigra name has been applied to two different cars engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel, both based on different iterations of the Corsa supermini, the first built in Spain, the second in France. The first Tigra was a sma ...
* 1999–2005 Opel Zafira
The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.
The Zafira was also marketed unde ...
using Siemens Simtec ECU
* Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadet ...
* Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car (large family car) that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque i ...
* 2004–2008 Chevrolet Viva
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
* Fiat Stilo
The Fiat Stilo (Type 192) is a small family car available as a three- and a five-door hatchback, as well as an estate (Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon), produced by Italian automaker Fiat. The Stilo hatchbacks were presented in March 2001, at the Bologna ...
* Chevrolet Corsa GSi/GLS
* Buick Excelle
The Buick Excelle () is the common name for the subcompact cars marketed by Shanghai General Motors Company Limited () under GM's Buick brand. It is classified as a compact in china, but by international standards it is a subcompact car.
The ori ...
{{anchor, Z14XE, Z16XE, Z18XE, Z16XEP Electronic throttle
Updated version introduced from 2000, with lighter cast-iron
Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content more than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloy constituents affect its color when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impuriti ...
cylinder block and camshaft
A camshaft is a shaft that contains a row of pointed cams, in order to convert rotational motion to reciprocating motion. Camshafts are used in piston engines (to operate the intake and exhaust valves), mechanically controlled ignition systems ...
driven by toothed belt
A toothed belt; timing belt; cogged belt; cog belt; or synchronous belt is a flexible belt with teeth moulded onto its inner surface. Toothed belts are usually designed to run over matching toothed pulleys or sprockets. Toothed belts are used in ...
. Features EGR valve and electronic throttle for reduced emissions.
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The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevr ...
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, , ''Z16XE'', , 1.6 L (1598 cc), , {{convert, 79, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 74, kW, hp, abbr=on, , {{convert, 150, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on, , {{unbulleted list , Opel Astra G , Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, w ...
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, , ''Z18XE'', , 1.8 L (1796 cc), , {{convert, 80.5, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 88.2, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 90, kW, hp, abbr=on, {{convert, 92, kW, hp, abbr=on , , {{convert, 167, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on, , {{unbulleted list , 2006–2008 Chevrolet Niva
The Lada Niva Travel is a compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) produced since 1998 by the AvtoVAZ Group. Originally called the VAZ-2123 (1998–2002), the SUV was marketed as the Chevrolet Niva from 2003 to 2020, when AvtoVAZ (the parent comp ...
, 2004–2009 Saab 9-3
The Saab 9-3 (pronounced ''nine-three'') is a compact executive car initially developed and manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab.
The first generation 9-3 (1998-2003) is based on the GM2900 platform, changing to the GM Epsilon platform ...
, Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadet ...
, Opel Corsa C
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chevr ...
, Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, w ...
, Opel Tigra
The Opel Tigra name has been applied to two different cars engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel, both based on different iterations of the Corsa supermini, the first built in Spain, the second in France. The first Tigra was a sma ...
, Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car (large family car) that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque i ...
, Opel Zafira
The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.
The Zafira was also marketed unde ...
, -
, , ''Z16XEP'', , 1.6 L (1598 cc), , {{convert, 79, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 77, kW, hp, abbr=on, , {{convert, 150, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on, , {{unbulleted list , Opel Astra G , Opel Astra H
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. ...
, Opel Zafira B , Opel Meriva A , Opel Vectra C
Ecotec TwinPort Family 1 engine (Z16XEP) is used in:
* Opel Zafira
The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.
The Zafira was also marketed unde ...
2005-2007
* Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, w ...
2005-2010
* Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadet ...
2003-2004 2004-2007
* Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car (large family car) that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque i ...
2006-2008
E-TEC
{{Infobox automobile engine
, image = GM_E-TEC_1.5_16V_DOHC_engine_in_Daewoo_Lanos.jpg
, caption = 1.5 L ''E-TEC 16V''
, name = E-TEC
, aka = {{unbulleted list , E-Tec , E-TEC II , E-TEC 16V , E-TEC II 16V
, production = -2009
, valvetrain = {{unbulleted list , Single overhead cam
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
, Double overhead cam
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
, fueltype = {{unbulleted list , Gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
, displacement = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 1300, cc, cuin, abbr=on, {{convert, 1498, cc, cuin, abbr=on, {{convert, 1598, cc, cuin, abbr=on
, bore = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 76.5, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 77.6, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 79.0, mm, in, abbr=on
, stroke = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 73.4, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on
, compression =
, fuelsystem = Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
All com ...
, management =
, power =
, specpower =
, torque =
, length =
, width =
, height =
, weight =
Daewoo Motors
Daewoo Motors ( ) was a South Korean automotive company established in 1937 as "National Motors". The company changed its name several times until 1982 when it became "Daewoo Motors" following its acquisition by the Daewoo Group. After running ...
licensed and produced a variant of the ''Family 1'' engine. These engines were built exclusively at Bupyeong engine plant and marketed as ''E-TEC''. Like all ''Family 1'' engines they feature a toothed belt
A toothed belt; timing belt; cogged belt; cog belt; or synchronous belt is a flexible belt with teeth moulded onto its inner surface. Toothed belts are usually designed to run over matching toothed pulleys or sprockets. Toothed belts are used in ...
driven valvetrain, a cast-iron engine block
In an internal combustion engine, the engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders and other components. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was atta ...
and an aluminum cylinder head
In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head (often abbreviated to simply "head") sits above the cylinders and forms the roof of the combustion chamber.
In sidevalve engines, the head is a simple sheet of metal; whereas in more modern ov ...
. Most models feature Euro III
The European emission standards are vehicle emission standards for pollution from the use of new land surface vehicles sold in the European Union and EEA member states and the UK, and ships in EU waters. The standards are defined in a ser ...
-compliancy, and the 1.4 L (1399 cc) and 1.6 L (1598cc) versions employ variable intake
In internal combustion engines, a variable-length intake manifold (VLIM),variable intake manifold (VIM), or variable intake system (VIS) is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology. As the name implies, VLIM/VIM/VIS can vary ...
geometry. With the release of Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car that is produced by General Motors since 2008. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and ...
, the factory has been converted to produce the Ecotec Family 1 ''Gen III'' block.
SOHC{{Anchor, A15SMS, F15S3, LV8, A13SMS
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, , LV8, , 1.5 L (1498 cc), , {{convert, 76.5, mm, in, abbr=on, , {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on, , , , , , ,
Applications:
* Daewoo Lanos
The Daewoo Lanos is a compact / sedan car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Daewoo from 1997 to 2002, and thereafter produced under license agreements in various countries worldwide. It has also been marketed as the Daewoo Sens, ZAZ Sens ...
* Daewoo LeMans
The Daewoo LeMans is a compact car, first manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea between 1986 and 1994, and between 1994 and 1997 as Daewoo Cielo — a car mechanically identical to the LeMans, differentiated only by its modified styling cues. Li ...
* Daewoo Espero
The Daewoo Espero (also known as Daewoo Aranos in Spain) is a four-door, five-seater mid-sized saloon produced by the South Korean company Daewoo Motors from September 1990 to 1997. The Espero was the first car entirely developed by Daewoo, wh ...
* Daewoo Nexia
Daewoo ( ; Hangul: , Hanja: , ; literally "great universe" and a portmanteau of "dae" meaning great, and the given name of founder and chairman Kim Woo-choong) also known as the Daewoo Group, was a major South Korean chaebol (type of conglomera ...
* Chevrolet Lacetti
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled b ...
* Chevrolet Nubira
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled ...
* Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo ( ) is a subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors since 2002. Originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, takeover of Daewoo Motors by General Motors (GM) also saw the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, ...
DOHC{{Anchor, F18D3, A15DMS, A16DMS, F16D, , L95, L91, LXT, LDT
The ''E-TEC II 16V'' is an updated version of the ''E-TEC'' engines with DOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
.
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, , (L95), , rowspan=2, 1.4 L (1399 cc), , rowspan=2, {{convert, 77.9, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=2, {{convert, 73.4, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=5, 9.5:1, , {{convert, 94, hp, kW, order=flip, abbr=on at 6200 rpm, , {{convert, 127, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3400 rpm
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, , (LDT), , {{convert, 74, kW, hp, abbr=on at 6400 rpm, , {{convert, 131, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 4200 rpm
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, , A15MF, , 1.5 L (1498 cc), , {{convert, 76.5, mm, in, abbr=on, , rowspan=3, {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on, , {{convert, 63, kW, hp, abbr=on at 5400 rpm, , {{convert, 131, Nm, lbft, abbr=on at 3000 rpm
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, , (L91), , rowspan=2, 1.6 L (1598 cc), , rowspan=2, {{convert, 79, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , {{convert, 103, hp, kW, order=flip, abbr=on at 6000 rpm, , {{convert, 107, lbft, Nm, order=flip, abbr=on at 3600 rpm
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, , (LXT), , {{convert, 103, hp, kW, order=flip, abbr=on at 5800 rpm, , {{convert, 107, lb·ft, N.m, order=flip, abbr=on at 3400 rpm
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Applications:
* Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo ( ) is a subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors since 2002. Originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, takeover of Daewoo Motors by General Motors (GM) also saw the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, ...
* Daewoo Lacetti
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled ...
* Daewoo Lanos
The Daewoo Lanos is a compact / sedan car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Daewoo from 1997 to 2002, and thereafter produced under license agreements in various countries worldwide. It has also been marketed as the Daewoo Sens, ZAZ Sens ...
* Daewoo Espero
The Daewoo Espero (also known as Daewoo Aranos in Spain) is a four-door, five-seater mid-sized saloon produced by the South Korean company Daewoo Motors from September 1990 to 1997. The Espero was the first car entirely developed by Daewoo, wh ...
* Daewoo Nexia
Daewoo ( ; Hangul: , Hanja: , ; literally "great universe" and a portmanteau of "dae" meaning great, and the given name of founder and chairman Kim Woo-choong) also known as the Daewoo Group, was a major South Korean chaebol (type of conglomera ...
* Daewoo Tacuma
The Daewoo Tacuma (or Rezzo) is a compact MPV that was produced by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo. Developed under the U100 code name, it was designed by Pininfarina and is based on the original Daewoo Nubira J100, a compact car.
Following the p ...
Generation III{{Anchor, F16D4, F18D4, 2H0, A16LEL, A16LER, A16LES, A16LET, A16XER, A18XER, LFH, N18XFF, P18XER, U18XER, LGE, LLU, LUW, LWE, LXV, Z16LEL, Z16LET, Z16LER, Z18XER
{{Infobox automobile engine
, name = Generation III
, production = 2005–present
, aka = {{unbulleted list , Fam1 Gen3 , Gen III , Gen 3 , Generation 3
, image =
, caption =
, configuration = {{unbulleted list , Straight-4
A straight-four engine (also called an inline-four) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
, displacement = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 1598, cc, cuin, abbr=on, {{convert, 1796, cc, cuin, abbr=on
, bore = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 79, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 80.5, mm, in, abbr=on
, stroke = {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, abbr=on, {{convert, 88.2, mm, in, abbr=on
, compression =
, management =
, valvetrain = Dual overhead cam
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
, fuelsystem = {{unbulleted list , Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Fuel injection is the introduction of fuel in an internal combustion engine, most commonly automotive engines, by the means of an injector. This article focuses on fuel injection in reciprocating piston and Wankel rotary engines.
All com ...
, fueltype = {{unbulleted list , Gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
, CNG
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a fuel gas mainly composed of methane (CH4), compressed to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in hard containers at a pressure of , usually in cy ...
, turbocharger = Some version
The new ''Generation III'' or Gen III engine entered production in Spring 2005. These engines replaced both the previous generation ''Ecotec'' engines as well as Daewoo's ''E-TEC 16V'' engines. These engines are manufactured at Szentgotthárd, Hungary, Bupyeoung, Korea, Toluca, Mexico and Yantai, PRC (SGM).
In contrast to their predecessors, the ''Gen III'' engines feature lighter cast-iron blocks, as well as higher compression ratios. These engines also implement DCVCP (Double Continuous Variable Cam Phasing technology, a variant of VVT), piston cooling by oil jets, and an integrated catalytic converter
A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants by catalyzing a redox reaction. Catalytic converters are usually ...
. Non-turbocharged variants feature the ''TwinPort'' (Variable-length intake manifold
In internal combustion engines, a variable-length intake manifold (VLIM),variable intake manifold (VIM), or variable intake system (VIS) is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology. As the name implies, VLIM/VIM/VIS can vary ...
) technology.
Reliability improvements include a wider camshaft drive belt, and a water pump no longer driven by it.
The LDE engine meets Euro VI
The European emission standards are vehicle emission standards for pollution from the use of new land surface vehicles sold in the European Union and EEA member states and the UK, and ships in EU waters. The standards are defined in a ser ...
and KULEV emission standards. With the addition of secondary air injection
Secondary air injection (commonly known as air injection) is a vehicle emissions control strategy introduced in 1966, wherein fresh air is injected into the exhaust stream to allow for a fuller secondary combustion of exhaust gases.
Development
...
to the LUW engine, the LWE achieves PZEV A partial zero-emission vehicle, in the United States, is an automobile that has zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system, has a 15-year (or at least 150,000-mile) warranty on its emission-control components, and meets SULEV tailpipe-emissio ...
status.
These engines like their DOHC predecessors feature bucket tappet
A tappet is most commonly a component in an internal combustion engine which converts the rotating motion of the camshaft into linear motion of the valves, either directly or indirectly.
An earlier use of the term was for part of the valve gear ...
s in contrast to the roller finger followers found on GM's other 4-cylinder engines.
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!Name!!Displacement!!Bore!!Stroke!!Compression Ratio!!Power!!Torque
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, , ''A16XER'' (LDE), , rowspan=10, 1.6 L (1598 cc), , rowspan=10, {{convert, 79, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=10, {{convert, 81.5, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=2, 10.8:1, , {{convert, 85, kW, hp, abbr=on at 6000 rpm, , {{convert, 155, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 4000 rpm
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, , (LXV), , {{convert, 81, kW, PS, , abbr=on at 6400 rpm, , {{convert, 105, lbft, Nm, order=flip, abbr=on at 4000 rpm
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, , (LGE), , 10.5:1, , {{convert, 110, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5000 rpm, , {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 210, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 2300–5000 rpm (CNG
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a fuel gas mainly composed of methane (CH4), compressed to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in hard containers at a pressure of , usually in cy ...
), {{convert, 180, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 2300–5000 rpm (Gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
)
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, , ''Z16LEL'', , rowspan=7, 8.8:1, , rowspan=2, {{convert, 110, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5000 rpm, , rowspan=2, {{convert, 210, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 1850–5000 rpm
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, , ''A16LEL''
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, , ''Z16LET'', , rowspan=2, {{convert, 132, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5500 rpm, , rowspan=2, {{convert, 230, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 2200–5400 rpm
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, , ''A16LET'' (LLU)
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, , ''Z16LER'', , {{convert, 141, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5000 rpm, , {{convert, 230, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 1980–5800 rpm
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, , ''A16LER'' (LDW) (B16LER), , {{convert, 141, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5850 rpm, , {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 230, Nm, abbr=on, {{convert, 266, Nm, abbr=on at 1980–5850 rpm ( Overboost)
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, , ''A16LES'' (B16LES), , {{convert, 154, kW, PS, abbr=on at 5850 rpm, , {{unbulleted list , {{convert, 250, Nm, abbr=on, {{convert, 280, Nm, abbr=on at 2250–5850 rpm ( Overboost)
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, , ''X18XF'' (Flex), , rowspan=6, 1.8 L (1796 cc), , rowspan=6, {{convert, 80.5, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=6, {{convert, 88.2, mm, in, 1, abbr=on, , rowspan=6, 10.5:1, , {{convert, 84, kW, hp, abbr=on at 5600 rpm, , {{convert, 175, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 2800 rpm
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, , ''Z18XER'', , rowspan=4, {{convert, 103, kW, PS, abbr=on at 6300 rpm, , rowspan=4, {{convert, 175, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 3800 rpm
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, , ''A18XER'' (2H0) (F18DA)
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, , ''P18XER'' (LWE)
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, , ''U18XFR'' (LUW)
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, , ''N18XFF'' (LFH), , {{convert, 107, kW, hp, abbr=on at 6300 rpm, , {{convert, 185, Nm, lb·ft, abbr=on at 3800 rpm
Applications:
* 2005-2008 Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car (large family car) that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque i ...
(Z18XER)
* 2005–2019 Opel Zafira
The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.
The Zafira was also marketed unde ...
* 2005–2012 Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadet ...
* 2008–2016 Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car that is produced by General Motors since 2008. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and ...
(1.8L LUW/2H0/LDE/LWE)
* 2009–2017 Opel Insignia
The Opel Insignia is a large family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel since 2008. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship Opel car line, slotted above the ...
* 2009–2014 Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo ( ) is a subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors since 2002. Originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, takeover of Daewoo Motors by General Motors (GM) also saw the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, ...
(1.6L in Europe, 1.6L LXV)
* 2012–2018 Chevrolet Sonic
The Chevrolet Aveo ( ) is a subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors since 2002. Originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, takeover of Daewoo Motors by General Motors (GM) also saw the car being marketed under seven brands ( Chevrole ...
(1.8L LUW/LWE in North America)
* 2011–2015 Chevrolet Orlando
The Chevrolet Orlando is a three-row compact MPV manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2011. The first-generation model was mainly developed and manufactured by GM Korea, while also assembled in four other countries. Its ...
(1.8L 2H0)
* 2007–2009 Holden Astra
The Holden Astra is a small car formerly marketed by Holden. The first couple of generations of Astra were made only for Australia, and was a derivative of the locally produced Nissan Pulsar. With the Button car plan coming into effect, it was ...
(AH)
* 2012–2013 Baojun 630
The Baojun 630 is a small family car/compact four-door notchback saloon and was the first car produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 630 is manufactured in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. It was launched at the 2011 Shanghai Auto ...
* Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 (Type 939) is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo between 2004 and 2011. Introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, as a replacement for the 156, the 159 used the GM/Fiat Premium platform, sha ...
* 2005-2011 Fiat Croma
The Fiat Croma name was used for two distinct large family car by Fiat, one a five door liftback manufactured and marketed from 1985 to 1996, and after a nine year hiatus, a crossover station wagon manufactured and marketed from 2005 to 2010.
...
* 2012-2018 Opel Mokka
The Opel Mokka is a subcompact crossover SUV that has been produced by German automaker Opel since 2012. Sales began with the model year of 2013, at the end of 2012. The first generation was developed by GM Korea as the U200 Chevrolet Trax. B ...
Turbocharged ''Gen III'' engines are used in:
* 2006-2009 Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, w ...
(OPC Model)
* 2007–2018 Opel Corsa
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. Throughout its existence, it has been sold under a variety of other brands owned by General Motors (most notably Vauxhall, Chev ...
(GSi and OPC Models)
* 2008–2012 Opel Insignia
The Opel Insignia is a large family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel since 2008. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship Opel car line, slotted above the ...
* 2010–2015 Buick Excelle GT
The Buick Excelle GT () is the name for the compact car manufactured by SAIC-GM under GM's Buick brand.
The original Buick Excelle () was based on the Daewoo Lacetti developed by Daewoo Motors. Parallel to the Lacetti-based Excelle, Shanghai ...
* 2010–2015 Buick Excelle XT
* 2011–2012 Saab 9-5
The Saab 9-5 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab from 1997 to 2012.
The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, as the replacement to the Saab 9000. At the time, the car repres ...
* 2007–2012 Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadet ...
* 2012–2017 Buick Verano
The Buick Verano (Chinese: 威朗) is a compact car manufactured by SAIC-GM for the GM's Buick brand since 2010. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model.
...
(1.6 Turbo)
* 2012–2020 Chevrolet Sonic (LT, LTZ, RS Turbo Models)
* 2011–2020 Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car that is produced by General Motors since 2008. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and ...
(China, North America) and Holden Cruze (Australasia)
* 2016–present Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and again since 1997. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle, becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive ...
See also
* Family II engine
The Family II is a straight-4 piston engine that was originally developed by Opel in the 1970s, debuting in 1979. Available in a wide range of cubic capacities ranging from 1598 to 2405 cc, it simultaneously replaced the Opel OHV, Opel CIH a ...
* Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by Opel, at the time a subsidiary of General Motors, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall.
These engines feature a light-w ...
* GM Medium Gasoline Engine
GM or Gm may refer to:
Companies
* General Motors, US automobile manufacturing company which was founded in 1908
** Motors Liquidation Company, the US automobile manufacturing company known as General Motors Corporation from 1916 to 2009
* ...
* List of GM engines
This list of GM engines encompasses all engines manufactured by General Motors and used in their cars.
Divisions
When General Motors was created in 1908, it started out with Buick and soon after acquired Oldsmobile, Cadillac and Oakland. There we ...
References
{{reflist
External links
{{Commons category, Family 1 engine
* http://www.gmpowertrain.com
{{General Motors
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gm Family 1 Engine
Family 1
Family 1 is a group of Greek Gospel manuscripts, varying in date from the 12th to the 15th century. The group takes its name from the minuscule codex 1, now in the Basel University Library, Switzerland. "Family 1" is also known as "the Lake Grou ...
Gasoline engines by model
Straight-four engines