This is exciting news folks—and arguably some of the most important engine news to come out of GM in years. GM will introduce an all-new 4.5L V8 diesel for the 2010 model year for their light-duty full-size trucks and for the Hummer H2.

Here are some key points:

• This is a 100% in-house GM design, and not engineered by Isuzu.

• The turbocharged engine is a DOHC unit with 4-valves per cylinder... • It's expected to be rated in excess of 310 hp and 520 pound-feet of torque.

• It will meet the stringent 2010 emissions standards, and it will be compliant in all 50 states, making it one of the cleanest diesel vehicles ever produced.

• This engine should be able to fit in the engine bays of any GM product currently using small-block V8s—which could mean some very interesting further vehicle/model applications.

 

Glad to see it 100% GM Design

 

Makes as much power ad my lb7 did from factory, if not more, thats crazy for a half ton

 

I bet that was thought up by a redneck..



hmm... more power, less weight......

more power...


less weight...
more FASTER!

I bet I know what the wife is gettin when the 2010 models come out..

 

that is sweet... i know i want now

 

i wonder how many people are going to buy these and see the power and think oh i can tow just like the big boys

 

I hope they put a strong tranny, and something stronger than a 10 bolt behind it.

 

S-10?

 

Can't wait maybe I'll get one of those to.1/2 diesel got to get great milage with that.

 

that thing is sweet! I wonder how much power can be squeezed out of it.