GM Family 0 engine

The engine was first introduced in the 1996 Opel Corsa, either as a three-cylinder or as a four-cylinder version. This was Opel's first three-cylinder engine. Applications: • 1996–2000 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa B • 1998–2003 Opel/Vauxhall Astra G • 2000–2004 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa C • 2000–2004 Opel/Vauxhall Agila ==Generation II==

The second generation Family 0 began production in November 2002. It is an updated version of the Family 0 engine and features TwinPort technology – twin intake ports with a choke closing one of the ports at low RPM, providing strong air swirl pattern for higher torque levels and better fuel economy. The crankshaft and oil galleries were also redesigned to lower power loss; thereby increasing fuel economy. Applications: • 2003–2010 Opel/Vauxhall Combo C • 2003–2006 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa C/Holden Barina (XC) • 2003–2007 Opel/Vauxhall Agila • 2004–2009 Opel/Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop • 2004–2010 Opel/Vauxhall Astra H • 2004–2010 Opel/Vauxhall Meriva A • 2005–2009 Opel/Vauxhall Astra G Classic models • 2006–2014 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa D == Generation III ==

The EcoFlex engine is a version of the TwinPort tuned to provide better fuel economy and lower emissions. The 1.4 L engine was introduced in 2008 and the 1.0 L engine in 2010. For model year 2012, the EcoFlex engines have been updated with dual continuous variable cam phasing (DCVCP) in a Gen III block. Certain Opel and US-market Chevrolet versions of the Delta II platform compact cars use a turbocharged version of the 1.4 L engine with dual continuous variable cam phasing (DCVCP); in the future, an optional gasoline direct injection system will be introduced. Opel versions feature a start-stop system from 2011 and a Gen III block; a lower-power version has been introduced as well. For model year 2013, the overboost to has been added. Applications: • 2009–2015 Opel/Vauxhall Astra J • 2010–2015 Chevrolet Volt / Opel/Vauxhall Ampera • 2010–2017 Opel/Vauxhall Meriva B • 2011–2019 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa • 2011–2019 Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer • 2011–2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited • 2012–2020 Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic • 2013–2019 Opel Adam • 2013–2016 Cadillac ELR • 2013–2022 Buick Encore / Opel Mokka • 2014–2022 Chevrolet/Holden Trax • 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spin • 20162022 Roewe e950 • 2017–2019 Vanderhall Venice == References ==