Engine - Overview: Overview
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The 3.5L Powerboost is a turbocharged engine which may also be described with these terms:
- GTDI - Gasoline turbocharged direct injection
- DI - Direct injection
- GT - Gasoline turbocharged
- TIVCT T/C - Twin independent variable camshaft timing turbocharged
- V6 - 6 cylinder engine
- 24V - 4 valves per cylinder
- 4V - 4 valves per cylinder, 24 valves total
3.5L Powerboost (470PS)
- 3.5L - Engine displacement
- Powerboost - Turbocharged engine
- 470PS - Engine power rating
The 3.5L Powerboost (4V) is a V-6 engine with the following features:
- Dual overhead camshafts
- Four valves per cylinder
- Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) with Port Fuel Injection (PFI)
- Composite intake manifold
- Aluminum cylinder heads
- An aluminum, 60-degree V-cylinder block
- Twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT)
- An electronic ignition system with 6 ignition coils
Engine Identification
For quick identification, refer to the safety certification decal.
The decal is located on the LH front door lock face panel.
Engine Code Information Label
The engine code information label, located on the front side of the valve cover, contains the following:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Engine part number |
| 2 | Engine plant (Cleveland) |
| 3 | Engine displacement |
| 4 | Engine configuration |
| 5 | Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) |
| 6 | Bar code |
| 7 | Bar code |
| 8 | Running number |
| 9 | Engine build date (DDMMYY) |
| 10 | Plant shift line |
| 11 | Derivative code |
Engine Cylinder Identification