hey all i just found this on drive.
a New gen 4 V8 goes in all vz V8 commodores as of next week or so
6.0ltr 264kw
read the article.
NEW L76 GEN4 V8 FOR HOLDEN ARTICLE
"the new 6.0-litre engine will include displacement on demand technology. The so-called DOD can shut down up to four cylinders when maximum output is not needed to improve fuel economy."
Engine: 6.0-litre all-aluminium V8
Codename: L76 or Gen IV
Power: 264kW
Transmission: Can be matched to a six-speed automatic
Features include:
Variable valve timing
Displacement On Demand on 5.3L and aluminum-block 6.0L engines
Revised cylinder block design with externally mounted knock sensors
High flow cylinder heads
Electronic throttle control
Enhanced quietness and smoothness
Improved torque for better low-rev performance
Up to 7 per cent fuel economy improvements over the outgoing Gen III
Reduced emissions to help meet new 2006 regulations
a New gen 4 V8 goes in all vz V8 commodores as of next week or so
6.0ltr 264kw
read the article.
NEW L76 GEN4 V8 FOR HOLDEN ARTICLE
"the new 6.0-litre engine will include displacement on demand technology. The so-called DOD can shut down up to four cylinders when maximum output is not needed to improve fuel economy."
Engine: 6.0-litre all-aluminium V8
Codename: L76 or Gen IV
Power: 264kW
Transmission: Can be matched to a six-speed automatic
Features include:
Variable valve timing
Displacement On Demand on 5.3L and aluminum-block 6.0L engines
Revised cylinder block design with externally mounted knock sensors
High flow cylinder heads
Electronic throttle control
Enhanced quietness and smoothness
Improved torque for better low-rev performance
Up to 7 per cent fuel economy improvements over the outgoing Gen III
Reduced emissions to help meet new 2006 regulations