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A Design Study in Aluminum Castings - GM Cylinder Block                                          

Engine Specifications

The performance specifications for the three engines are --

Cylinder Count &
Displacement

6 Cylinder 4.2 Liter

5 Cylinder 3.5 Liter

4 Cylinder 2.8 Liter

Peak Horsepower

275 HP @ 6000 RPM

215 HP @ 5600 RPM

170 HP @ 5600 RPM

Peak Torque

275 FT-LB @ 3600 RPM

225 FT-LB @ 2800 RPM

175 FT-LB @ 2800 RPM

Base Engine Weight

184kg

178 kg

150 kg

The newly designed inline engines are significantly lower 
in weight than previous truck engines with the same performance specifications.


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