Chevrolet to debut new engine in 2013 Malibu

Chevrolet recently announced that it will release its newest engine in the 2013 Malibu. The Ecotec 2.5-liter four-cylinder will be replacing a similar 2.4-liter model that is currently in use, and it is designed to be both more efficient and powerful than the previous version, Motor Trend reports.

The engine will see its increased efficiency due to a push by General Motors to reduce the amount of friction and design a new combustion system. Additionally, the new engine will provide drivers with an impressive 12 percent more horsepower and 16 percent more torque, while also significantly reducing noise.

"The noise intensity is 40 percent less than our 2.4-liter direct-injected engine, which was named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines," Mike Anderson, global chief engineer for GM said. "Engineers also tuned the 2.5L to deliver more of its torque at lower rpm, giving the Malibu a stronger feel at launch and during on-demand maneuvers, such as passing or accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp."

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