The GM LK0 is a turbocharged gasoline engine produced by General Motors for use in crossover utility vehicles. Displacing 2.5 liters in an inline-four cylinder configuration, the LK0 is part of GM’s Cylinder Set Strategy (CSS).
| RPO Code: | LK0 |
| Displacement: | 2.5L / 152 cu. in. |
| Aspiration: | turbocharged |
| Introduced: | 2024 model year |
| Discontinued: | – |
| Predecessor(s): | 3.6L V6 LFY, 3.6L V6 LGX |
| Successor: | – |
| Assembly: | GM Spring Hill plant, Tennessee, USA |
Overview
As GM Authority was first to report in May 2023, the GM LK0 engine is essentially a slightly smaller version of the 2.7L I-4 L3B. And, as GM Authority was also the first to report about a week later, the LK0 will launch in the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and 2024 GMC Acadia before making its way into the 2025 Buick Enclave.
Vehicle Applications
| Vehicle | Transmission | Power (hp / kW) @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 – present Chevrolet Traverse | 8-Speed auto | 328 / 244 @ 5500 | 326 / 442 @ 3500 |
| 2024 – present GMC Acadia | 8-Speed auto | 328 / 244 @ 5500 | 326 / 442 @ 3500 |
| 2025 – present Buick Enclave | 8-Speed auto | 328 / 244 @ 5500 | 326 / 442 @ 3500 |
Specifications
Coming soon.
Production
Though this has not yet been confirmed by GM, the 2.5L LK0 engine will likely be manufactured at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee, USA.
Discussion
Discuss the turbocharged 2.5-liter LK0 four-cylinder engine in our GM forums.
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News
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