GM EcoTec3 V8

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The GM EcoTec3 V8 is a family of modern small-block V8 gasoline engines used in General Motors full-size trucks and SUVs, known for combining strong towing performance with improved fuel efficiency technologies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf V8 engine
automotive engine family
small-block engine
alsoKnownAs EcoTec3 V8
aspiration naturally aspirated
blockMaterial cast aluminum
commonEngineCode L83
L84
L86
L87
configuration V8
coolingSystem water-cooled
cylinders 8
designedFor improved fuel efficiency
towing performance
displacementVariant 5.3L
6.2L
emissionsControl three-way catalytic converter
familyOf Vortec V8
surface form: GM small-block engine
fuelSystem direct injection
fuelType gasoline
headMaterial aluminum
ignitionSystem coil-on-plug
introducedBy General Motors
layout longitudinal
manufacturer General Motors
marketedFor full-size SUVs
full-size pickup trucks
primaryDriveLayout four-wheel drive
rear-wheel drive
productionStatus in production
regionOfUse North America
technology active fuel management
continuously variable valve timing
cylinder deactivation
direct fuel injection
variable valve timing
usedInBrand Chevrolet
GMC
usedInVehicle Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Silverado
surface form: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Tahoe
GMC Sierra
surface form: GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Yukon
GMC Yukon XL
valvesPerCylinder 2
valvetrain overhead valve

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GMT K2XX supportsEngineFamily GM EcoTec3 V8