GM small gasoline engine

Small Gasoline Engine
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors SAIC Motor
Also called	Microtec
Production	2013 (2013)–present
Layout
Configuration	Straight-3 Straight-4
Displacement	999 cc (1.0 L; 61.0 cu in) 1,117 cc (1.1 L; 68.2 cu in) 1,399 cc (1.4 L; 85.4 cu in) 1,490 cc (1.5 L; 90.9 cu in)
Cylinder bore	74 mm (2.91 in)
Piston stroke	77.4 mm (3.05 in) 77.7 mm (3.06 in) 81.3 mm (3.20 in) 86.6 mm (3.41 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminium
Cylinder head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Valvetrain drive system	Chain
Compression ratio	10.0:1 - 12.5:1
RPM range
Max. engine speed	6500
Combustion
Turbocharger	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries one-stage single-scroll (some versions)
Fuel system	Sequential multi-port FI Direct injection
Fuel type	CNG E85 E100 Gasoline LPG
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water cooled
Output
Power output	55–130 kW (74–175 hp; 75–177 PS)
Torque output	95–275 N⋅m (70–203 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight	98 kg (216 lb) [specify]
Chronology
Predecessor	S-TEC Family 0
Successor	GM E-Turbo engine (1.4 Version)

The GM Small Gasoline Engine (SGE) is a family of small-displacement three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines ranging from 1.0 L to 1.5 L, developed by Adam Opel AG, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), MG Motor (MG), Shanghai GM (SGM) and the Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC).^[1]

The new global family is designed to improve fuel economy, performance, and emissions, reduce noise and vibrations. To achieve this, it features lightweight design and advanced technologies like gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, variable length intake manifold and alternative fuel compatibility. It uses a modular approach with interchangeable components that can be suited to specific application.

The initial engine variants include

• 999 cc (1.0 L; 61.0 cu in) I3 DI DCVCP turbo 77.4 mm (3.05 in) stroke,
• 1,118 cc (1.1 L; 68.2 cu in) I3 PFI 86.6 mm (3.41 in) stroke,
• 1,399 cc (1.4 L; 85.4 cu in) I4 DI DCVCP turbo 81.3 mm (3.20 in) stroke and
• 1,490 cc (1.5 L; 90.9 cu in) I4 PFI 86.6 mm (3.41 in) stroke. All are derived from just two blocks (three and four cylinder) sharing a common 74 mm (2.91 in) bore with 81 mm (3.19 in) bore spacing. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries provides one-stage single-scroll turbocharger.^[2]

To reduce NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) levels the direct injection fuel rail mounts to the cylinder head and valve cover via bushings that isolate the loud ticking noise that injector pintles make. GM claims that the 1.0-liter turbo is 25 percent (3 dBA) quieter than the Ford Fiesta's 1.0-liter turbo, and the 1.4-liter is up to 50 percent (6 dBA) quieter than the VW/Audi 1.4-liter turbo. Other silencing measures include a bed-plate cylinder block that increases stiffness and a stiffened aluminum front cam cover. Three-cylinder variants get a balance shaft that is integrated with the oil pump and located inside the two-piece aluminum oil pan to prevent radiated noise. The shaft counter-rotates at engine speed. GM claims that the EcoTec triple will idle more smoothly than Ford's three-cylinder, which does not use a shaft.^[2]

All turbocharged variants will provide 90 percent of their maximum torque between 1500 and 5000 rpm, with peak power arriving between 5600 and 6000 rpm. The MHI turbochargers are sized to provide quick torque response, and are mounted very close to the cylinders, thanks to cylinder heads that incorporate the exhaust manifolds in the head.^[2]

To reduce mass, the engines are compact in all directions, made almost entirely of aluminum, and feature composite intake manifolds. This removes 44 pounds (20 kg) from the existing 1.4-liter turbo in the Cruze and makes it 8 pounds (4 kg) lighter than the 1.4-liter VW turbo. GM says this engine weighs 216 pounds (98 kg), ready for installation.^[2]

The engines will debut in the 2014 Opel Adam^[3] and will be produced in Szentgotthárd, Hungary^[4][5] and GM's Flint Engine plant.^[6] The new engine family will spread to other brands and markets by the end of the decade and will replace three separate engine families (S-TEC, Family 0, and Family 1).

The engine is used in:

• 2014 Opel Adam
• 2014 MG GT^[7]
• 2014 Opel Corsa E
• 2014 Roewe 360
• 2015 MG GS
• 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring^[8]
• 2015-16 Chevrolet Cruze
• 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
• 2016 Chevrolet Volt^[6]
• 2016 Chevrolet Spark^[9]
• 2016 Buick Envision
• 2016 Roewe e950 plug-in hybrid
• 2016 Roewe RX5
• 2017 Roewe i6
• 2017 MG 6
• 2017 Roewe i5
• 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
• 2018 MG HS
• 2018 MG ZS

The assembly lines for North American facilities were manufactured by Hirata Corporation at their powertrain facility in Kumamoto, Japan.

Non-Opel Variants

1.4

LV7

The LV7 is the multi-point fuel injection 1.4L naturally aspirated variant of the SGE engine, with a 74 mm × 81.3 mm (2.91 in × 3.20 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,399 cc (1.4 L). Compression ratio is 10.6:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Assembly is in Changwon, South Korea.

LE2

The LE2 is the direct-injection 1.4L turbocharged variant of the SGE engine, with a 74 mm × 81.3 mm (2.91 in × 3.20 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,399 cc (1.4 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and the engine can run on regular grade gasoline. The LE2 is also paired with Start-Stop technology in some vehicles.

1.5

L3A

The L3A is the direct injection 1.5L naturally aspirated variant of the SGE engine used in the second generation Chevrolet Volt, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). The compression ratio is 12.5:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Maximum engine speed is 6000 rpm.

LFV

The LFV is a direct-injection cast aluminum DOHC 1.5 L turbocharged SGE variant, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Maximum engine speed is 6500 rpm. Automatic Start-Stop is available with this engine. Assembly is in Shanghai (China), Changwon (South Korea), Toluca (Mexico), Spring Hill (Tennessee) and Flint (Michigan).

LYX

The LYX is a direct-injection cast aluminum DOHC 1.5 L turbocharged SGE variant, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and uses regular unleaded gasoline.

LSD

The LSD is a direct-injection cast aluminum DOHC 1.5 L turbocharged SGE variant, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and uses regular unleaded gasoline. This variant has a higher pressure fuel system than the LYX, increasing to 35 MPa from 20 MPa.

Opel Variants

See also

• GM Family 0 engine
• GM Family 1 engine
• Daewoo S-TEC engine
• GM Medium Gasoline Engine
• GM Medium Diesel engine
• GM Ecotec engine
• List of GM engines

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to General Motors Small Gasoline engine.

• http://gmpowertrain.com
• http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2013/opel/08-07-newall-aluminium-3-zylinder-turbo.html
• http://articles.sae.org/12970/

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