3.6L Alloytec V6 Engine
July 26, 2006 by Alborz Fallah
3.6 Litre Alloytec V6
- More aggressive pedal map for a livelier and more responsive launch feel
- New variable intake manifolds on both engines to increase peak power and peak torque
- New 7.7mm inverted tooth chain and newly-tuned harmonic balancer to reduce drive noise
- New diecast oil pan isolates driver from noise and vibration
- New Bosch E77 engine control system with digital sensors for crank and camshaft positions
- Front and rear oxygen sensors provide better cold start and cold running performance and assist fuel economy
- New engine covers feature acoustic insulation
- High Output Alloytec matched to dual exhaust with dual outlets
- Alloytec matched to single exhaust with single outlet
- Internal muffler design and resonators for improved noise quality
| Specifications | |
| Type | 60 degree DOHC 3.6L V6 |
| Displacement | 3564cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Assembly site | Port Melbourne, Australia |
| Valve lifters | Roller follower with hydraulic lash adjusters |
| Firing order | 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 |
| Bore x stroke | 94mm x 85.6mm |
| Fuel system | Sequential fuel injection |
| Peak power (ECE) |
High Output Alloytec (LY7) 195kW @ 6500rpm Alloytec (LE0) 180kw @ 6000rpm |
| Peak torque (ECE) | High Output Alloytec (LY7) 340Nm @ 2600rpmAlloytec (LE0) 330Nm @ 2600rpm |
| Materials | |
| Block | Sand-cast aluminium with cast iron bore liners |
| Cylinder head | Semi-permanent mould aluminium |
| Intake manifold | Aluminium |
| Exhaust manifold | High-silicon moly ductile iron |
| Pistons | Aluminium, polymer-coated skirts, full-floating wristpins |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel |
| Camshaft | Cast nodular iron |
| Connecting rods | Forged powdered metal |
| Additional features |
Four-cam continuously variable cam phasing Pressure-actuated piston cooling jets Torque-based engine management system Secondary throat cut inlet ports Internal front cover damper plates Cartridge-style oil filter |
