2.0 Turbo For Cadillac ATS Makes Best Engine List

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GM's latest four cylinder makes Ward's 10 best list.
www.GMInsideNews.com
December 12, 2012
By: Nick Saporito

Wards Auto has named GM's all-new 2.0-liter turbo to their annual 10 Best Engines award. The engine first debuted in the 2013 Cadillac ATS and has since been added to the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu as well.

In the ATS the engine generates 272 horsepower, making it the most power dense engine ever tested by the Society of Automotive Engineers with 136 horsepower per liter.

“The 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder is a stout performer that impressed all the WardsAuto editors,” said Tom Murphy, executive editor of WardsAuto.com. “It muscled its way back into the winners’ circle with remarkable horsepower per liter, and the engineers deserve kudos for reducing engine friction some 16 percent, which means it runs smoother and more efficiently.”

Murphy added, “This engine gets four mpg better on the highway than the earlier version did a year ago in the Buick Regal GS, a former Ward’s 10 Best Engines honoree. That’s impressive. If the ATS can nibble into the market share of well-established German brands, the 2.0L turbo should get most of the credit.”

The 2.0 turbo generates 90-percent of its peak 260 foot-pounds of torque between 1,500 and 5,800 rpm.

GM's 2.0 turbo is joined by three other 2.0-liter engines on the list this year, with the following making up the complete list of recipants of the engine accolades:

• 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi S5)
• 2.0L N20 Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (BMW 328i)
• 3.0L N55 Turbocharged DOHC I-6 (BMW 135is coupe)
• 3.6L Pentastar DOHC V-6 (Ram 1500)
• 2.0L EcoBoost DOHC I-4 (Ford Focus ST/Taurus)
• 5.8L Supercharged DOHC V-8 (Ford Shelby GT500)
• 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Cadillac ATS)
• 2.4L DOHC I-4 (Honda Accord Sport)
• 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Honda Accord)
• 2.0L FA DOHC H-4 Boxer (Subaru BRZ)

[Tomko]

Horay!

[Dr. Show-Me]

Nice!
Did the GM LT1 get nominated as well?

[Cobaltss_King]

Ecotec Power !!!!!!

[Envoy4Life]

To be honest the 2.0T in the ATS isn't that impressive. The BMW 2.0T is a much better motor IMHO. I was actually disappointed in my ATS 2.0T test drive. The 3.6L V6 is the way to go in the ATS if a stick doesn't interest you.

Flame away!

[Evo69]

This is good news!

But why is GM shying away from forced induction for their 3.0L V6?

[dslay04]

Nice!
Did the GM LT1 get nominated as well?

Next Year!

[jzchev28]

A great engine in a great car.

[solman98]

Why talk about the 2.0T but show the 2.5N/A?

[germeezy1]

I must drive an ATS 2.0T even though my interest lies more with the ATS 3.6 because there seems to be quite divergent opinions as to the quality of the LTG 2.0T.

[V8GMT360 Guy]

I still need to get to the Cadillac dealer and drive a 2.0T ATS. I'm still not totally ready to accept a 4-cyl. but the drive impression will be telling.

[64malibu]

So whats all new about this engine? My son has a 2.0 Ecotec in his Solstice that puts out 270 hp and 290 with the factory stage 2 tune. This is no big deal that I see

[bballr4567]

Very nice. Im surprised it made the list actually but its almost a completely new design so that is good.

64malibu, the older engine MIGHT be tuned that high sure, but the new engine stock is almost up there. Imagine what it a tune would do for the new 2.0T.

[solman98]

So whats all new about this engine? My son has a 2.0 Ecotec in his Solstice that puts out 270 hp and 290 with the factory stage 2 tune. This is no big deal that I see

The same motor in the HHR SS and Cobalt SS with the Stage tune go to 290HP and 330TQ. Several have aftermarket tunes and getting even more.

I'm sure more will be offered on this as well.

[jadis]

So whats all new about this engine? My son has a 2.0 Ecotec in his Solstice that puts out 270 hp and 290 with the factory stage 2 tune. This is no big deal that I see

I agree with you. Some will argue that this is a heavily reworked version of your sons engine, I am not sure if that is true or not, either way, your point being that GM has had a high output 2.0T for years is well taken and one I have chanted before. GM needed to give this 2.0T more like 300hp and 330lb ft to make it really news, but anyway it is nice for GM to get another award for the ATS. In addition there have been 300+hp turbo fours around for years from other manufacturers.