EcoFlex
The EcoFlex engine is a version of the TwinPort tuned to provide better fuel economy and lower emissions. The 1.4 L engine was introduced in 2008 and 1.0 L engine in 2010.
- 1.0 L Straight-3 (998 cc): 73.4 mm (2.89 in) bore, 78.6 mm (2.94 in) stroke, 10.5:1 compression, 64 hp (48 kW) @ 5300 rpm, 66 lbs.ft (90 Nm) @ 4000 rpm.
- LDD: 1.4 L Straight-4 (1398 cc): 73.4 mm (2.89 in) bore, 82.6 mm (3.3 in) stroke, 10.5:1 compression, 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm, 87 hp (65 kW) @ 5600 rpm or 100 hp (75 kW) @ 6000 rpm
For model year 2012, the EcoFlex engines have been updated with double cam phasing (DCVCP) in a 'Gen III block.
A special version of the EcoFlex 1398 cc engine delivering 85 hp is used in the Chevrolet Volt/Opel Ampera.
The EcoFlex engine is used in:
- 2011 Opel Corsa EcoFLEX
- 2011 Opel Astra EcoFLEX
- 2011 Opel Agila B EcoFLEX
- 2011 Chevrolet Volt/Opel Ampera (RPO code LUU)
- 2012 Chevrolet Aveo/Chevrolet Sonic EcoTEC
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