Circle L engine
| Circle L engine | |
|---|---|
| Combustion chamber | |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Displacement | 1,686 cc (102.9 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Piston stroke | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 55–96 kW (74–129 hp) |
| Specific power | 165–300 N·m (122–221 lb·ft) |
The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by GM Powertrain Poland in Poland. It is a 1,686 cc (1.686 L; 102.9 cu in) Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.
Honda
The Honda version features common rail direct injection technology, while the Opel 4EE2 unit uses low-pressure DI. Honda's purchase of the Circle-L engines was reciprocated by GM's purchase of the J35A3 V6.
Applications:
- Honda Civic (Europe)
4EE2
The 4EE2 produces 55 kW (74 hp) at 4400 rpm and 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) at 1800 rpm.
Applications:
- Opel Corsa
- Opel Meriva
- Opel Astra
- Opel Zafira
- Opel Vectra
- Cummins MerCruiser Recreational Sterndrive, Inboard or Jet (Boat Engine)
See also
External links
- Isuzu Builds 1,000,000th Circle-L
- Mercruiser Brochure
- Mercruiser Brochure
- Mercruiser Brochure
- Mercruiser/Isuzu Venture Article
