Hyundai Lambda engine
Encyclopedia
The Hyundai
Lambda engine family is the company's modern all-aluminum V6. It is manufactured at Hyundai's HMMA
plant in Montgomery, Alabama
, United States
. All versions of this engine use a timing chain.
For the Middle East market, the engine is a non GDI
version developing 247 bhp (184 kW) at 6000 rpm and 253 ft.lbf (343 N.m) at 3500 rpm. The Engine is available in the Middle East version of the 2012 Hyundai Azera.
In the Hyundai Genesis Sedan
this engine makes up to 264 hp.
In the Hyundai Azera this engine produces 260 HP, primarily due to a larger air intake and other enhancements
The G6DB has an aluminum block and heads, variable valve timing
on the intake side, and 4 valves per cylinder
. Bore and stroke measure 92 x 83.8 mm (3.6 x 3.3 in) for a total displacement of 3342 cc.
Applications:
Hyundai debuted a GDI version of Lambda V6 at 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Hyundai presented few details but the engine has power rating of 302ps.
Applications:
The Lambda RS 3800 (Rear-drive Sport) longitudinal Lambda engine variant can be found in the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. In this application power is rated at: 306 hp @ 6300 rpm, and 266 lbft of torque at 4700 rpm. Another longitudinal version with standard output can be found in the Kia Borrego, but all other vehicles using this engine have a transverse mounting configuration for front-wheel-drive. The engine is an all aluminum mill, featuring DOHC and 24 valves. Hyundai released a GDI variant of this engine for the 2012 Genesis. The GDI Lambda V6 includes direct fuel injection and is rated at 333 hp, and 291 lbft of torque for the Genesis Sedan
and 350 hp, and 295 lbft of torque for the Genesis Coupe
.
Applications:
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
Lambda engine family is the company's modern all-aluminum V6. It is manufactured at Hyundai's HMMA
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama is an automobile factory in Montgomery, Alabama. It is owned and operated by Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Construction completed in June, 2004, with the first vehicles produced in March of 2005. The official grand opening ceremony on May 20, 2005, was...
plant in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. All versions of this engine use a timing chain.
3.0
The 3.0 L G6DG version released with the Grandeur 5th generation. It produces 266 hp (199 kW) at 6400 rpm and 234 ft·lbf (310 N·m) at 5300 rpm. Compressio ratio is 11.0 : 1. Bore and stroke measure 92 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 2.96 in) for a total displacement of 2999 cc.For the Middle East market, the engine is a non GDI
Gasoline direct injection
In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines...
version developing 247 bhp (184 kW) at 6000 rpm and 253 ft.lbf (343 N.m) at 3500 rpm. The Engine is available in the Middle East version of the 2012 Hyundai Azera.
3.3 G6DB
The 3.3 L G6DB version was introduced with the 2006 Sonata. It produces 237-249 hp (173 kW) at 6000 rpm and 230 ft·lbf (304 N·m) at 3500 rpm.In the Hyundai Genesis Sedan
Hyundai Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis is a full-size luxury car initially introduced as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai has introduced the vehicle worldwide, known internally as the BH model, and markets the Genesis as a "premium sports sedan". The Genesis is currently not...
this engine makes up to 264 hp.
In the Hyundai Azera this engine produces 260 HP, primarily due to a larger air intake and other enhancements
Variable valve timing
In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing , also known as Variable valve actuation , is a generalized term used to describe any mechanism or method that can alter the shape or timing of a valve lift event within an internal combustion engine...
on the intake side, and 4 valves per cylinder
Multi-valve
In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and can operate at higher revolutions per minute than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.- Multi-valve rationale :A multi-valve design...
. Bore and stroke measure 92 x 83.8 mm (3.6 x 3.3 in) for a total displacement of 3342 cc.
Applications:
- 2006-2009 Hyundai SonataHyundai SonataThe Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car/full-size car manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets...
- 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa FeHyundai Santa FeThe Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek...
- 2007-2009 Kia SorentoKia SorentoThe Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
- 2008- Hyundai Azera
3.5
The 3.5-liter (3470 cc) version debuted in the global version of the 2011 Kia Sorento. This engine is rated at 276 hp and 247 lbft. Bore x stroke measure 92 x 87 mm; it uses similar technology as the 3.3 and 3.8L variants of the Lambda family.Hyundai debuted a GDI version of Lambda V6 at 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Hyundai presented few details but the engine has power rating of 302ps.
Applications:
- Hyundai Santa FeHyundai Santa FeThe Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek...
(2010~) - Kia Sedona (2011~)
- Kia SorentoKia SorentoThe Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
(2011~) - Kia CadenzaKia CadenzaThe Kia Cadenza, or Kia K7 in South Korea, is Kia's new full-size car to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti. It is considered to be Kia's flagship vehicle....
(2011~)
3.8
The 3.8 L (3778 cc) version produces 265 PS (196 kW) and 266 ft·lbf (353 Nm). It has a 96 mm (3.8 in) bore and 87 mm (3.4 in) stroke.The Lambda RS 3800 (Rear-drive Sport) longitudinal Lambda engine variant can be found in the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. In this application power is rated at: 306 hp @ 6300 rpm, and 266 lbft of torque at 4700 rpm. Another longitudinal version with standard output can be found in the Kia Borrego, but all other vehicles using this engine have a transverse mounting configuration for front-wheel-drive. The engine is an all aluminum mill, featuring DOHC and 24 valves. Hyundai released a GDI variant of this engine for the 2012 Genesis. The GDI Lambda V6 includes direct fuel injection and is rated at 333 hp, and 291 lbft of torque for the Genesis Sedan
Hyundai Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis is a full-size luxury car initially introduced as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai has introduced the vehicle worldwide, known internally as the BH model, and markets the Genesis as a "premium sports sedan". The Genesis is currently not...
and 350 hp, and 295 lbft of torque for the Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Hyundai Genesis Coupé is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, released on October 13, 2008 for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan....
.
Applications:
- 2006- Hyundai Azera
- 2007/2008 Hyundai Equus/CentennialHyundai EquusThe Hyundai Equus , known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East, is an upscale full-size luxury car that serves as the flagship model of Hyundai Motor Company worldwide, named after the Latin word for "horse". The Hyundai Equus is the largest and most expensive sedan in the company's lineup...
- 2007-2009 Hyundai EntourageHyundai EntourageThe Hyundai Entourage is a minivan marketed by Hyundai Motor Company in the North American market from model years 2007-2009.The Entourage is a rebadged variant of the second-generation Kia Sedona, manufactured at Kia's Sohari Plant. The minivan was briefly cancelled in August 2005, but...
- 2007-2009 Kia Amanti
- 2006-2010 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival)
- 2007-2009 Kia SorentoKia SorentoThe Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
- 2009 Kia Borrego
- 2009- Hyundai GenesisHyundai GenesisThe Hyundai Genesis is a full-size luxury car initially introduced as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai has introduced the vehicle worldwide, known internally as the BH model, and markets the Genesis as a "premium sports sedan". The Genesis is currently not...
- 2010- Hyundai Genesis CoupeHyundai Genesis CoupeThe Hyundai Genesis Coupé is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, released on October 13, 2008 for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan....
- 2007- Hyundai VeracruzHyundai VeracruzThe Hyundai Veracruz is a crossover SUV produced by Hyundai from 2006. The Veracruz is sold in the United States, Canada, South Korea, China, Dominican Republic, Brazil, and the Middle East.- History :...