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2011 3.7L I-5 VVT (LLR) Vehicle Applications Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon Product Highlights Aluminum-intensive inline architecture Dual overhead camshafts Balance shafts for smooth operation Camshaft phasing Advanced electronic throttle control Integrated exhaust manifold and catalytic converter Coil-on-plug ignition 58X ignition system 242 horsepower (180 kW) at 5,600 rpm 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4,600 rpm Overview The power of a six-cylinder and the efficiency of a four – that’s the performance advantage of the 3.7L I-5 offered in the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. It is rated at 242 horsepower (180 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4,600 rpm. On the highway, the engine helps deliver EPA-rated 23 mpg in 2WD models More importantly for the trucks the 3.7L powers, its robust torque enables great capability, including a maximum 5,500-pound (2,495 kg) towing capacity. The 3.7L is part of a modular family of inline engines that includes a 2.9L I-4 and previous I-6 versions. The family uses many identical parts between them, with primary differences based on the specific requirements for different displacements and the number of cylinders. The 3.7L, for example, shares about 85 percent of its parts with the 2.9L I-4, including many direct-mount accessories, connecting rods, pistons and more. Along with their modular design, GM’s inline truck engines feature advanced technologies that optimize performance and efficiency, including: Aluminum-intensive construction, including the cylinder block and head Dual-overhead camshafts Variable valve timing Electronic throttle control Coil-on-plug ignition. A pair of counter-rotating balance shafts smoothes operation of the 3.7L to give it exceptional noise, vibration and harshness characteristics. It all adds up to one of the most advanced and refined engines offered in the midsize truck segment. Cylinder Block and Rotating Assembly The 3.7L’s aluminum cylinder block is manufa