Automotive
Technical Paper

The GM 1.8 Liter L-4 Gasoline Engine Designed by Chevrolet

820111

02/01/1982

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors
James W. Walker Chevrolet Engineering Center, General Motors Corp.
Abstract
Content
A completely new in-line, 4 cylinder engine has been designed by Chevrolet for use in the 1982, FWD, J-Car vehicle line. This paper will describe several factors which influenced the engine design, specifically in the areas of vehicle packaging, performance and economy. In addition, individual component and overall system designs and component development programs will be described.
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Affiliated or Co-Author
Chevrolet Engineering Center, General Motors Corp.
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/820111
Pages
35
Citation
Walker, J., "The GM 1.8 Liter L-4 Gasoline Engine Designed by Chevrolet," SAE Technical Paper 820111, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820111.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Feb 1, 1982
Product Code
820111
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English