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Old 04-01-2010, 01:50 AM   #21 (permalink)
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The off-the-shelf 4-cylindar engines are 2.4, 2.2, and 2.0 liter variations, as of now at least from what I know. The one in the Volt is a 1.4. Not sure if it was purpose made for the Volt, but the turbo version is in the base Cruze. The Cruze will also have a 1.8, I think.

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The 1.4 is off the shelf. The Ecotec 4-banger has been as low as 1.1 liters :

GM Family 1 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There were considering an Ecotec 1.0 3-banger from the Opel Corsa (you'll also see the 1.4 in the engine option list) :

Opel Corsa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

However, they claimed it was too "rough", aka noticeable to the driver when it engaged.

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