GM 3.0L V6 LFW Engine Specs
Type: 3.0L V6
Displacement: 2997 cc (183 ci)
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal and Transverse
Compression ratio: 11.7:1
Valve configuration: Dual overhead camshafts
Valves per cylinder: 4
Assembly site/s: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico; Port Melbourne, Australia; St. Catharines, Ontario
Valve lifters: Roller follower with hydraulic lash adjusters
Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6
Bore x stroke: 89.0 x 80.3 mm
Bore Center (mm): 103
Bore Area (cm2) (total engine bore area): 373.27
Fuel system: DI
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, E85 capable
E85 Applications: Captiva in 2013 MY
Applications Horsepower hp (kw)
Cadillac CTS (dual exhaust): 270 hp (201 kW) @ 7000 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Cadillac CTS (single exhaust): 265 hp (198 kW) @ 7000 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Cadillac CTS Wagon: 270 hp (201 kW) @ 7000 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Chevrolet Captiva: 265 hp (198 kW) @ 6950 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Applications Torque lb.-ft. (Nm)
Cadillac CTS (dual exhaust): 223 lb.-ft (302 Nm) @ 5700 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Cadillac CTS (single exhaust): 220 lb.-ft (298 Nm) @ 5700 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Cadillac CTS Wagon: 223 lb.-ft (302 Nm) @ 5700 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Chevrolet Captiva: 223 lb.-ft (302 Nm) @ 5100 rpm SAE CERTIFIED
Maximum Engine Speed: 7200 rpm
Engine Mass (kg/lbs) engine plant as shipped weight: 154 / 339 (estimate)
172 / 380 (estimate) automatic CTS
194 / 428 (estimate) manual CTS
Emissions controls: Evaporative system
Internal exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Dual close coupled catalytic converters plus underfloor converter
Positive crankcase ventilation
Materials
Block: Sand cast aluminum (319) with cast in iron bore liners
Cylinder head: Cast aluminum (319 semi permanent mold)
Intake manifold: Aluminum (319 Lower), Composite (Upper)
Main bearing caps: Sintered steel (CU infiltrated)
Crankshaft: Forged steel (1038 V)
Camshaft: 1538 MV
Connecting rods: Sinter forged steel
Additional features: Four-cam continuously variable cam phasing
Pressure-actuated piston cooling jets
Torque-based engine management system
Secondary throat cut inlet ports
Direct injection fuel system
E85 capability in the Equinox, Terrain
High-pressure, engine-driven fuel pump with stainless steel fuel rails
Electronic Throttle Control w/ integrated Cruise Control
Structural front cover with damper plates removed
Iridium center electrode / platinum side wire tip spark plugs
Extended life coolant
Extended life EPDM accessory drive belt
7.7mm IT chain system for all HFV6 applications
Coil-on-plug ignition
Structural cast-aluminum oil pan with steel baffles
GM Oil Life System
5W30 Dexos 1