GM 54-Degree V6 Engine - LA3 3.2

LA3 3.2

The 3.2 L LA3 is a complete redesign of the L81 for the Cadillac CTS and Opel Omega B. It had an iron block and used aluminum DOHC heads with fixed (non-variable) valve timing, and a variable length intake manifold. The bore was 87.5 mm and it had an 88 mm (3.5 in) stroke. This was a 3175cc (194 cu in) engine and produced 220 hp (164 kW) and 218 lb·ft (296 N·m). Production started in July 2001, but the engine was replaced by the new GM High Feature engine starting in 2004.

This engine was used in:

• 2003–2004 Cadillac CTS
• Opel Omega B
• Opel Vectra C
• Opel Signum