The GM Small Gasoline Engine (SGE) is a family of small-displacement three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines ranging from 1.0 L to 1.5 L, developed by Adam Opel AG, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), MG Motor (MG), Shanghai GM (SGM) and the Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC).[1]
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Overview | |
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Also called | Microtec |
Production | 2013 (2013)–present |
Layout | |
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Displacement |
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Cylinder bore | 74 mm (2.91 in) |
Piston stroke |
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Block material | Aluminium |
Head material | Aluminium |
Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 - 12.5:1 |
RPM range | |
Redline | 6500 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries one-stage single-scroll (some versions) |
Fuel system |
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Fuel type |
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Oil system | Wet sump |
Cooling system | Water cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 55–121 kW (74–163 hp; 75–165 PS) |
Torque output | 95–249 N⋅m (70–184 lb⋅ft) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 98 kg (216 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | |
Successor | GM E-Turbo engine (1.4 Version) |
The new global family is designed to improve fuel economy, performance, and emissions, reduce noise and vibrations. To achieve this, it features lightweight design and advanced technologies like gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, variable length intake manifold and alternative fuel compatibility. It utilizes modular approach with interchangeable components that can be suited to specific application.
The initial engine variants include
To aid with NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) levels the direct injection fuel rail mounts to the cylinder head and valve cover via bushings that isolate that loud ticking noise the injector pintles make. GM claims that the 1.0-liter turbo is 25 percent (3 dBA) quieter than the Ford Fiesta's 1.0-liter turbo, and the 1.4-liter is up to 50 percent (6 dBA) quieter than the VW/Audi 1.4-liter turbo. Other silencing measures include a bed-plate cylinder block that increases stiffness, a stiffened aluminum front cam cover. Three-cylinder variants get a counter-rotating (engine-speed) balance shaft that is integrated with the oil pump and located inside the two-piece aluminum oil pan to prevent radiated noise. GM claims the EcoTec triple will idle more smoothly than Ford's three-cylinder, which does not use a shaft.[2]
All turbocharged variants will provide 90 percent of their max torque between 1500 and 5000 rpm, with peak power arriving between 5600 and 6000 rpm. The MHI turbos are sized to provide quick torque response, and are mounted very close to the cylinders, thanks to cylinder heads that incorporate the exhaust manifolds in the head.[2]
To reduce mass, the engines are compact in all directions, made almost entirely of aluminum, and feature composite intake manifolds. This removes 44 pounds (20 kg) from the existing 1.4-liter turbo in the Cruze and makes it 8 pounds (4 kg) lighter than the 1.4-liter VW turbo. GM says this engine weighs 216 pounds (98 kg), ready for installation.[2]
The engines will debut in the 2014 Opel Adam[3] and will be produced in Szentgotthárd, Hungary[4][5] and GM's Flint Engine plant.[6] The new engine family will spread to other brands and markets by the end of the decade and will replace three separate engine families (S-TEC, Family 0, and Family 1).
The engine is used in:
The assembly lines for North American facilities were manufactured by Hirata Corporation at their powertrain facility in Kumamoto, Japan.
The LV7 is the multi-point fuel injection 1.4L naturally aspirated variant of the SGE engine, with a 74 mm × 81.3 mm (2.91 in × 3.20 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,399 cc (1.4 L). Compression ratio is 10.6:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Assembly is in Changwon, South Korea.
Year(s) | Model | Power | Torque | Dyno Chart |
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2016- | Chevrolet Spark | 73 kW (98 hp) @ 6200 rpm | 128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) @ 4400 rpm | dyno chart |
The LE2 is the direct-injection 1.4L turbocharged variant of the SGE engine, with a 74 mm × 81.3 mm (2.91 in × 3.20 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,399 cc (1.4 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and the engine can run on regular grade gasoline. The LE2 is also paired with Start-Stop technology in some vehicles.
Year(s) | Model | Power | Torque | Dyno Chart |
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2016 | Buick Encore Sport Touring | 114 kW (153 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm | |
2017-2019 | Buick Encore (Optional) | 114 kW (153 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm | |
2021- | Buick Encore | 116 kW (155 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm | |
2016- | Chevrolet Cruze | 114 kW (153 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm | dyno chart |
2021- | Chevrolet Trax | 116 kW (155 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm |
The L3A is the direct injection 1.5L naturally aspirated variant of the SGE engine used in the second generation Chevrolet Volt, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 12.5:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Maximum engine speed is 6000 rpm.
Year(s) | Model | Power | Torque | Dyno Chart |
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2016-2019 | Chevrolet Volt | 75 kW (100 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @ 4300 rpm | |
2017–2019 | Buick Velite 5 | 79 kW (106 hp) @ 5800 rpm | 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) @ 4400 rpm | |
2020- | MG 5 | 84 kW (112 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm |
The LFV is a direct-injection cast aluminum DOHC 1.5 L turbocharged SGE variant, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and the engine can run on regular unleaded grade gasoline. Maximum engine speed is 6500 rpm. Automatic Start-Stop is available with this engine. Assembly is in Shanghai (China), Changwon (South Korea), Toluca (Mexico), Spring Hill (Tennessee) and Flint (Michigan).
Year(s) | Model | Power | Torque | Dyno Chart |
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2016- | Chevrolet Malibu | 122 kW (163 hp) @ 5700 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-4000 rpm | dyno chart |
2016- | Buick LaCrosse | 126 kW (169 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1700–4000 rpm | |
2016- | Buick Envision | 126 kW (169 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1700-4000 rpm | dyno chart |
2018- | MG HS | 121 kW (162 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1700–4400 rpm | |
2020- | MG 5 LE | 128 kW (171 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) @ 1750-4000 rpm | |
2021- | MG 6 PRO | 135 kW (181 hp) @ 5500 rpm | 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @ 1500–4000 rpm |
The LYX is a direct-injection cast aluminum DOHC 1.5 L turbocharged SGE variant, with a 74 mm × 86.6 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke for a total capacity of 1,490 cc (1.5 L). Compression ratio is 10.0:1 and uses regular unleaded gasoline.
Year(s) | Model | Power | Torque | Dyno Chart |
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2018- | MG HS FFV | 121 kW (162 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1700–4400 rpm | |
2020- | MG HS PHEV | 212 kW (284 hp) @ 5500 rpm | 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) @ 1700–4300 rpm | |
2018- | Chevrolet Equinox | 127 kW (170 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–4000 rpm | |
2018- | GMC Terrain | 127 kW (170 hp) @ 5600 rpm | 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–4000 rpm |
Variant | # cylinder | Bore x stroke | Displacement | Aspiration | Compression Ratio | Power output | Torque | Applications | Years of production |
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B10XE | Inline-3 | 74 mm × 77.7 mm (2.91 in × 3.06 in) | 999 cc (1.0 L) | Naturally aspirated Indirect injection | 10.5:1 | 56 kW (75 hp) @ 6500 rpm | 96 N⋅m (71 lb⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm | Opel Karl | from 03/2015 |
B10XFL | 74 mm × 77.4 mm (2.91 in × 3.05 in) | Direct Injection turbo | 67 kW (90 hp) @ 3700-6000 rpm | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @ 1800-3700 rpm | Opel Adam 1.0 SGE | from 11/2014 | |||
Opel Corsa E 1.0 SGE Turbo | from 11/2014 | ||||||||
78 kW (105 hp) @ 5000 rpm | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @ 1800-4250 rpm | Opel Astra K 1.0 Turbo | from 07/2015 | ||||||
B10XFT | 86 kW (115 hp) @ 5000-6000 rpm | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @ 1800-4500 rpm | Opel Adam 1.0 SGE | from 11/2014 | |||||
Opel Corsa E 1.0 SGE Turbo (115 CV) | from 11/2014 | ||||||||
B14XE | Inline-4 | 74 mm × 81.3 mm (2.91 in × 3.20 in) | 1,399 cc (1.4 L) | Naturally aspirated Indirect Injection | 10.6:1 | 75 kW (101 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm | Opel Astra K 1.4 16v | from 07/2015 |
B14XFL | Direct Injection turbo | 10.0:1 | 93 kW (125 hp) @ 4000-5600 rpm | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @ 2000-3500 rpm | Opel Astra K 1.4 Turbo | from 07/2015 | |||
B14XFT | 112 kW (150 hp) @ 5000-5600 rpm | Opel Astra K 1.4 Turbo | from 07/2015 | ||||||
B15XFL | 74 mm x 86.6 (2.91 in x 3.41 in) | 1490 cc (1.5 L) | 10.1:1 | 103 kW (140 hp)
@ 5600 rpm |
250 Nm (184 lbft)
@ 2000-4100 rpm |
Opel Insignia B 1.5 Turbo | from 06/2017 | ||
B15XFT | 121 kW (165 hp)
@ 5600 rpm |
250 Nm (184 lbft)
@ 2000-4500 rpm |
Opel Insignia B 1.5 Turbo | from 06/2017 |
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