The 1.4 liter engine Opel X14XE was produced from 1994 to 2001 at the Hungarian plant and was installed on many popular compact models of the concern such as Corsa, Tiger, Astra. This power unit after upgrading to EURO 4 emission standards received another index Z14XE. (more…)
The renowned Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engines have been produced at both U.S and Japan plants since 2004, powering an array of front/four-wheel drive vehicles in the Camry, Avalon, Sienna, Venza and Lexus series’. Not to be outdone by its predecessors – such as 1GR-FE ,3GR-,4GR FSE 5GAR & 6GRA FE models – this engine stands strong for reliability in performance. (more…)
Volkswagen’s 1.4-liter CAXA TSI engine was a technological tour de force, powering their vehicles from 2006 to 2016 and becoming one of the most widely used engines in its generation. Featuring eight models with varying designations – including EA111-TSI, CAVD, CBZA, CBZB ,BMY , BWK,,CAVA CDGA and CTHA — this robust motor truly revolutionized propulsion technology for Volkswagen cars over the decade it was produced. (more…)
The 2.5-liter turbo Toyota 1JZ-GTE engine was produced at Tahara Plant from 1990 to 2007 and was put into the company’s popular rear-wheel drive models, such as the Supra, Crown, Mark 2. There are two generations of this engine: the first in 1990 and the second in 1996 with the VVT-i system. (more…)
The 2.4-liter Mitsubishi 4B12 engine is an impressive feat of Japanese engineering that has been produced by the company since 2006, making it one of their staple and most popular products. Installed in models such as the Outlander, Lancer and Delica, this unit was created through an alliance among different automakers and shares similarities with models from Chrysler and Hyundai such as the ED3 and G4KC/G4KE models respectively. The 4B1 family encompasses other engine variants such as the 4B10, 4B11, and 4B11T which have also provided reliable performance over the years and are seen as hallmark of Mitsubishi automobile engineering excellence. (more…)
The 4.3-liter Toyota 3UZ-FE V8 engine was assembled at a plant in Japan from 2000 to 2013 and was installed in rear-wheel drive passenger cars, including those produced under the Lexus brand. This powertrain was equipped with VVT-i phase controllers on the intake shafts and the ACIS system. (more…)
The 3.0-liter Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 engine has proven to be a dependable and powerful force in the auto industry since its production began at the Kyoto plant in 1986. Ranging from Japanese models to Dodge and Chrysler, as well as Hyundai’s G6AT, this engine model is available in various modifications, including turbocharged versions. The 6G7 family also consists of other models like 6G71, 6G72TT, 6G73, 6G74 and 6G75. (more…)
The BMW M51 diesel engine saw production from 1991 to 2001 in the Austrian factory, used in a variety of popular models such as 3-Series E36, 5-Series E34, and 5-Series E39. This powerful unit received an upgrade in 1996 with its new index M51TU. On top of the 2.5 liter unit, the factory also offered an R6 range featuring other engines such as M21, M57, N57 and B57 so customers had ample options to choose from. With its long production streak it’s no surprise that this engine quickly became an automotive staple that would later inspire models with improved performance and design. (more…)
The Mercedes M104 family of engines was a reliable and enduring legacy of the company’s history. Produced in three versions – the E28 2.8-liter, E30 3.0-liter and E32 3.2-liter – they offer powerful performance yet are nourished with high levels of control and mobility on the road. Furthermore, those looking for something more demanding could opt for the powerful AMG versions indexed E34 and E36 with 3.4 and 3.6 liters respectively. This range also includes Mercedes’ M103 and M256 engines that have earned renown for dependability over time thanks to their sturdy construction and sophisticated design. (more…)
Nissan’s renowned 1.2-liter engine family, the CR series, has been powering a variety of popular cars since 2002: from city hatchbacks like Micra and March to estate models such as Vingrode or AD. Establishing itself in two variants – with/without intake phase control – this powerful powertrain also includes reliable hvs solutions (CR10DE & CR14DE). (more…)