General Motors Corp. recently announced that it is launching a new inline 5-cyl. engine, which will combine the power of a 6-cyl. with the fuel economy of a 4-cyl., for its redesigned 2004 Chevrolet ...

Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...

General Motors' Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups, as well as the Hummer H3 SUV, will get new, larger-displacement inline 4- and 5-cyl. engines in 2007. General Motors' Chevrolet Colorado and ...

Vortec 4.8L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 295HP Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine with cylinder deactivation and 315HP Vortec 5.3L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with cylinder deactivation and 315HP ...