New 2.7L TurboMax High-Output Engine for Trucks
New GM 2.7L TurboMax High-Output Engine
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Stronger. Faster. More Powerful.
General Motors’ all-new L3B 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder gasoline engine is the modern powertrain designed specifically for light-duty pickup trucks. Available in the next generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, and LT Trail Boss, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Pro, SLE & Elevation.
2.7L L3B Engine Vitals
The 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder engine is packed with tried and tested as well as new technology to provide excellent fuel economy and good performance;
- Displacement: 2.7L / 166.4 cu. in.
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Torque: 430 lb-ft
- Horsepower: 310 hp
- Acceleration: 6.8 seconds (0-100 KM/H)
- Fuel Efficiency: 12.5L / 100 km
- Towing & Trailering: 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs)
Key Performance Benefits
Speed & Horsepower
The 2.7L TurboMax High-Output Engine has a lower mass than the 3.6L V6, but more horsepower.
- 310 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM
- 0 – 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds
Its low mass and improved speed drives off-road performance.
Fuel Economy
With technology such as Direct Injection and Cylinder Deactivation, the 2.7L TurboMax engine provides better fuel efficiency than the Canyon/Colorado V6.
- 10.8 L/100km Highway
- 12.5 L/100km City
- 11.7 L/100km Combined
*Fuel economy figures are for 4WD-equipped trucks.
Reliability
The new 2.7L TurboMax High-Output Engine has a strengthened block and crankshaft, allowing it to safely handle higher loads and RPMs.
- 420 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500 RPM
Offers proven reliability within full-size trucks.
Diesel-Like Performance
The 2.7L TurboMax engine is designed like a diesel, utilizing diesel technology for high loads and including a fully forged bottom end.
- Up to 9,600 lbs towing
- Up to 2,280 lbs payload
This provides diesel-like torque and similar fuel economy without mass and complications.
Advanced Technology
The 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder engine is packed with tried and tested as well as new technology to provide excellent fuel economy and good performance;
- Priority Oil Flow: The pressure relief valve maintains oil pressure to prevent additional wear and tear.
- Forged Steel Crank Shaft: Crank stiffened by 30%, offering greater strength and better fatigue resistance.
- Fully Forged Steel Bottom-End: Designed like a diesel to handle the immense loading of a turbo engine.
- Iron Liners: Spun in a refractory and cast into the block, and handles incredibly high loads.
- Cast-Iron Ring Carriers: Diesel tech to leverage long-term durability.
- Chain Tensioners: Pressure relief valve to improve the durability of the chains providing less stress and wear on the system.
- Electric Water Pump: Constant cooling of the turbo to provide optimal performance.
- Active Thermal Management: Able to heat components in winter conditions for optimal temperatures and cool them better in extremely hot weather.
- Piston Cooling Jet: Further lubricates and cools the piston and more interfaces under high loading for increased durability and efficiency.
Best in Class
HORSEPOWER
TORQUE
MAX PAYLOAD
MAX TRAILERING
3.3L V6 PFDI
HORSEPOWER: 290 hp
TORQUE: 265 lb-ft of torque
MAX PAYLOAD: 1,985 lbs (900 kg)
MAX TRAILERING: 8,200 lbs (3719 kg)
3.6L V6 eTorque
HORSEPOWER: 305 hp
TORQUE: 269 lb-ft of torque
MAX PAYLOAD: 2,300 lbs (1043 kg)
MAX TRAILERING: 7,720 lbs (3501 kg)
2.7L TurboMax High-Output
HORSEPOWER: 310 hp
TORQUE: 430 lb-ft of torque
MAX PAYLOAD: 2,270 lbs (1029 kg)
MAX TRAILERING: 9,500 lbs (4309 kg)
