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=== LF3 === The 3.6L [[twin-turbo]]charged version for the 2014 Cadillac CTS and XTS was announced at the 2013 [[New York International Auto Show|NYAS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Mar/nyas/0318-lf3-engine.html |title=Cadillac Twin-Turbo Debuts in All-New 2014 CTS Sedan |publisher=Media.gm.com |date=2013-03-18 |accessdate=2022-03-29}}</ref> The engine is rated at {{convert|420|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} of power at 5750 rpm and {{convert|430|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 3500β4500 rpm (with 90% of torque being available at 2500β5500 rpm) and helps the CTS achieve [[0 to 60 mph|{{convert|0-60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}]] time of 4.6 seconds with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In essence, the twin-turbo 3.6L V6 is the forced-induction variant of the popular LFX V6 found in the Cadillac ATS, XTS, and SRX, among many other GM models, with several important upgrades, including: * All-new cylinder block casting * All-new cylinder head castings * Strengthened connecting rods * [[Forged steel]] crankshaft * Continuously variable valve timing * Large {{convert|38.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} intake valves and {{convert|30.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} sodium-filled exhaust valves * Machined, domed aluminum pistons with top steel ring carrier for greater strength * 10.2:1 compression ratio * Patented, integrated charge air cooler system with low-volume air ducts * [[Twin-turbo|Twin turbo]]chargers produce more than {{convert|12|psi|kPa|abbr=on}} * Vacuum-actuated [[wastegate]]s with electronic control valves * All-new direct injection fuel system * Tuned air inlet and outlet resonators, aluminum cam covers, and other features that contribute to exceptional quietness and smoothness Applications: {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%" |- ! Year(s) ! Model ! Power ! Torque ! Dyno chart |- | 2014β2019 | [[Cadillac XTS]] | {{convert|404|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6000 rpm | {{convert|369|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 1900β5600 rpm | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160307031956/http://gmpowertrain.com/2014_images/charts_lg/lf3_chart_cadillacxts.jpg link] |- | 2014β2019 | [[Cadillac CTS#Third|Cadillac CTS]] | {{convert|420|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 5750 rpm | {{convert|430|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 3500β4500 rpm | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160308132652/http://gmpowertrain.com/2014_images/charts_lg/lf3_chart_cadillaccts.jpg link] |}
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