Northstar V8 engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf automobile engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:Cadillac_vehicles
gptkbp:compressionRatio 10.5:1
gptkbp:controls PCM
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooling
water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount aluminum
gptkbp:displacement 4.6 L
gptkbp:drivetrain DOHC
gptkbp:emissionsStandard ULEV
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
no
aluminum
approximately 400 lbs
front-engine, front-wheel drive
modern and efficient
distinctive_V8_rumble
gptkbp:engineConfiguration various
ECM
gptkbp:engineType internal combustion engine
dual overhead camshaft
Northstar_L37,_L26,_L47
gptkbp:exhaustSystem dual exhaust
plastic composite
gptkbp:firstHeld 2013 Cadillac XTS
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 6 quarts
15-25 mpg
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
sequential fuel injection
gptkbp:futurePlans available
gptkbp:hasCitations naturally aspirated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northstar V8 engine
gptkbp:introduced 1993 Cadillac Seville
gptkbp:isMarketedAs strong
gptkbp:issues head gasket failure
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:market_segment luxury vehicles
gptkbp:notable_feature variable valve timing
gptkbp:performances high
generally reliable
200,000 miles
smooth and powerful
popular_in_Cadillac_models
gptkbp:powerOutput 275-320 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1993-2013
gptkbp:racingSeries limited
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:GM_4.2_L_I6
Northstar engine family
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GM_L86_engine
gptkbp:timePeriod chain-driven
gptkbp:torque wet sump
300-295 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
performance-oriented